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Principal's Message_ROHMS
Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year at Ruth O. Harris Middle School!
Greetings, all! On behalf of the entire staff, I am thrilled to welcome our students, families, and community members to the 2026-27 school year! My name is Lori Walton, and in serving as your Principal, I am eager to collaborate with each of you to ensure this year is a resounding success for every Bulldog.
At Ruth O. Harris, an AVID National Demonstration School, we truly believe in the potential of all our Bulldogs. Our mission is to empower every student to take ownership of their unique learning journey, cultivating the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to lead in an ever-evolving world.
As we embark on this new year, we encourage all our students to BARK:
- Be safe
- be Accountable
- be Respectful
- and Keep your cool
We are committed to providing a supportive environment where collective effort and individual determination lead to success for all. I look forward to seeing the incredible growth and achievements our students will reach this year!
🐾❤️🐾
Mrs. Lori Walton
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Assistant Principal Message_ROHMS
Assistant Principal
Welcome to another exciting school year at Ruth O. Harris!
As your Assistant Principal, I am honored to partner with our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. My goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every student feels empowered to discover their passions, overcome challenges, and achieve their full potential.
A positive campus climate is built on trust, connection, and shared pride. I am dedicated to keeping our school community connected, uplifting, and aligned so that every Bulldog feels valued, supported, and ready to excel.
Let’s work together to make this year our best one yet—Go Bulldogs!
Warmly,
Ms. Maegan Scott 
Maegan_Scott@cjusd.net