Mission, Motto & Values
Mission: The mission of Rocky Mountain Middle School is to ensure all students acquire the academic skills, knowledge, and social behaviors needed for future success.
Motto: “Learning is Required.”
Values
If learning is required at Rocky Mountain Middle School, then as a faculty we commit to the following:
- We will build and maintain positive relationships with students.
- We will take collective responsibility for student learning.
- We will show belief in each of our students.
- We will set goals to help our students and work in collaborative teams to chase those goals.
- We will ensure that students are prepared for the next grade level by identifying essential content and ensuring all students master that content.
- We will provide extra time and support to students who struggle to master essential content, and we will provide extra challenge to those who need more.
- We will continue to learn through professional development to build our capacity to help all kids.
- Instructional time will be valued and made enjoyable for all students.
Rocky Mountain Middle Administration
Principal's Message
Principal Lana Wright
Lana Wright, a native of Heber City and a 2003 graduate of Wasatch High School, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University, where she received a rodeo scholarship. She also earned a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis on English Language Learner and Dual Language Instruction, from the American College of Education. With 16 years of experience in education, Mrs. Wright has held various roles, including most recently serving as the Assistant Principal at Wasatch High School for the past four years. She has also taught at Heber Valley Elementary, where she worked as a 4th-grade teacher, 3rd-grade Dual Language Immersion teacher, and ELL teacher. Additionally, she taught adult education for two years and served as an Instructional Coach at Daniels Canyon Elementary before taking on the role of K-12 Literacy Specialist at the District Office. Mrs. Wright currently resides in Midway with her husband and daughters, Jewell and Jemma. Reflecting on her teaching career in Wasatch, she says, “I am so proud to teach in Wasatch alongside teachers and leaders who inspired me while growing up. I want to bring the same in
Mrs. Wright’s Educational Philosophy:
“Student success is #1. All students deserve to learn at high levels. This means every student will graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge required to continue learning.”