Built originally as the Union High School, it later became Hermiston Junior High. In 1974 the school was renamed to honor long time Hermiston School District Superintendent, Armand Larive. ALMS continues to honor this Hermiston education pioneer. Armand Larive Middle School focuses on educating students for life. The core education for ALMS students will consist of humanities, math and science.
Humanities is an integration of language arts, social arts and science and the fine arts.
The electives will apply core concepts and skills. All students take courses in foreign language, applied technology and physical education. A typical day consists of a Humanities block of one hour and 40 minutes, core subjects and other classes. ALMS is structured in four teams. The sixth grade students and their teachers make up the sixth grade team.