Rigby Middle School Family Engagement Plan

School Year: 2025–2026

Purpose

Rigby Middle School believes that strong partnerships between families, students, school staff, and the community are essential to student success. This Family Engagement Plan outlines how Rigby Middle School will actively involve families in meaningful ways to support academic achievement, strengthen communication, and build a welcoming school community.

Family Engagement Goals

Rigby Middle School is committed to:

• Building strong relationships between families and school staff
  
  

• Providing families with information and resources to support student learning
  
  

• Creating inclusive opportunities for families to engage in school activities
  
  

• Encouraging collaboration between families, educators, and the community
  
  

Family Engagement Events and Activities

Back-to-School Night

Date: August 21, 2025

Back-to-School Night provides families with an opportunity to:

• Meet teachers, administrators, and support staff
  
  

• Learn about academic expectations, classroom routines, and curriculum
  
  

• Receive information about Title I services, intervention supports, and enrichment opportunities
  
  

• Ask questions and build connections at the start of the school year
  
  

This event establishes a strong foundation for ongoing communication and collaboration between home and school.

Fall Carnival

Date: Fall 2025 

Rigby Middle School will host a Fall Carnival designed to:

• Bring families, staff, students, and community members together
  
  

• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for relationship-building
  
  

• Provide opportunities for families to connect with teachers, support staff, and community partners
  
  

• Strengthen school–community partnerships
  
  

The Fall Carnival supports family engagement by fostering positive connections in a fun, informal setting.

Literacy Night

Date: January 2026

Rigby Middle School will host a Literacy Night focused on strengthening literacy skills and promoting a love of reading.

Literacy Night will include:

• A guest author presentation
  
  

• Literacy-focused activities for students and families
  
  

• A book fair to encourage home libraries and reading engagement
  
  

• Resources and strategies families can use to support literacy at home
  
  

This event reinforces the school’s commitment to literacy development and family involvement in student learning.

Ongoing Communication and Family Support

Rigby Middle School will maintain regular communication with families through:

• School newsletters and digital platforms
  
  

• School and teacher websites
  
  

• Phone calls, emails, and parent–teacher conferences
  
  

• Flyers and announcements sent home
  
  

Families are encouraged to communicate with teachers and staff regarding student progress and support needs.

Family Input and Feedback

Rigby Middle School values family input and will:

• Provide opportunities for families to share feedback at events
  
  

• Use surveys and informal feedback to improve family engagement efforts
  
  

• Consider family suggestions when planning future activities and programs
  
  

Accessibility and Inclusion

Rigby Middle School is committed to ensuring family engagement opportunities are:

• Accessible to all families
  
  

• Welcoming and inclusive
  
  

• Scheduled at times that encourage participation
  
  

Efforts will be made to accommodate diverse family needs and encourage broad participation.

Evaluation of the Family Engagement Plan

The effectiveness of the Family Engagement Plan will be reviewed annually by:

• Monitoring participation at events
  
  

• Gathering family feedback
  
  

• Reflecting on engagement outcomes
  
  

Revisions will be made as needed to strengthen family partnerships and improve student outcomes.

Conclusion

Rigby Middle School’s Family Engagement Plan for the 2025–2026 school year emphasizes collaboration, communication, and community. Through Back-to-School Night, the Fall Carnival, Literacy Night, and ongoing outreach, Rigby Middle School is committed to partnering with families to support student success.