DeJean Middle School

Lovonya DeJean staff and volunteers giving meals to people 18 and under during this unprecedented time. Thank you for all the work you do.

We served approximately 130 breakfast and lunch meals to our families in our community. Food services came by and delivered more lunches since we ran out. It was great to work with a district nurse, teacher, and classified staff member today.

How do you setup an effective classroom environment? Come and visit Mr. Olsen's class at DeJean Middle School. Growth Mindset, daily expectations, anchor charts, and classroom rules expectations all posted and visible for student edification.

Application of real world, career skills in class at Lovonya DeJean Middle. Students learning sports medicine skills and translating that to academics.

At the African American Site Advisory Team meeting where families, educators, community members, and children all coming together to talk and work as one to increase achievement of African American students.

Come get your blood pressure taken from a future doctor or nurse, and observe future dentist cleaning some teeth. DeJean Middle students showcasing real-life career skills they are learning in the College and Career Readiness Lab.

Mr. Olsen's class exploring how emotions affect the decisions we make. Example of the Mighty Alphawolves working with the whole child to help them regulate to achieve higher academically. Excellent transitions and classroom management. Feel like I'm in a workshop at a conference.

Ms. Rose's 7th grade science class at DeJean Middle. High level of engagement! Students explored microorganisms a d did a hands on project to show their learning.

7th and 8th grade students at Lovonya DeJean Middle School learning nursing skills in Ms. George's College and Career Readiness Lab. We are inspiring future health care workers. One example of how students are following the TRACKS to success!

Ms. D'alessio and the 1st place award winning Lovonya DeJean Middle School Band at the Annual Winter Concert. Families and friends are here cheering on their student. Thank you everyone for supporting DeJean Middle School Alpha Wolves!

The English Learner House at Contra Costa College and visited STEM, culinary, and automotive classes today. Many of them wanted to apply to CCC today! Students were interested and began asking about college. This trip helped us carryout the our Vision of introducing college.

Lovonya DeJean's Families of African American Students Team (FAAST) planning team met tonight until 8:30 pm Our families are committed and want our children to succeed. Look for some exciting events!

The Mighty Alpha Wolves Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony...standing room only! Assistant Principal Ms. Valdez and team organized an excellent event. Great dinner provided by food services.

The door to the mighty Alpha Wolves Den where the 2019 Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony was held!

Assistant Principal Mr. Strawbridge facilitating DeJean Middle School's Peer Court. The tried a case today and issued a student three days of restore time...holding their peers accountable for their behavior!

Our community showing their spirit.

Excited at hosting a tour of the Mighty DeJean Alpha Wolves den. Thank you @gracie_guerrero and @Dr_Huie and Mr. Franco for attending.

DeJean students learning how to be Tobacco Use Prevention Education Peer Educators!

Teacher Mr. Gonzalez learning at the Tobacco Use Prevention Educator coordinator training.

Mr. McGee is honored to be recognized and celebrated. This is a tremendous accomplishment with the help of his fabulous, students, staff, and community.