Devon Middle School

We had a wonderful luncheon today to say goodbye to staff members and to celebrate our administrative assistant of 20 years, Mrs. Marie Jurcina. Lots of laughs and appreciation today! We also recognized Heidi Boucher and Michelle Gallagher for 25 years of service in @ASD_West

And one last picture of our Sportsmanship award winners. Congratulations!

@chiefallanjr Woliwon for being our guest speaker as we recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day.

@devon_middle Woliwon for another great year and the invitation to participate in the National Indigenous People day event. best wishes to Mrs Shawna Allen-VanderToorn on your new journey. 🦅🌈

It was a great day at DMS as we welcomed the class of 2024 for a visit! Congratulations, former Wildcats. We are so proud of you! @ASD_West

Athletes of the Year at DMS! Anna Crummey, Harrison Hicks and Griffin Stymiest! Way to go!

Athletic Banquet 2024 is now complete. Thanks to Mr. Crossland, Mr. Butler, Mr. Cullihall, and Mr. Valanne who pulled of a great night! It was a packed house as students were recognized for their accomplishments.

Marie Jurcina receiving her retirement gift from Director of Schools, Gina Dunnett. Marie has been the Administrative Assistant at Devon Middle School for 20 years. We are going to miss her professionalism and commitment to making the school better! We’ll miss you! 💕

Congratulations to William Kolada who is being recognized as this week’s positive contributor to Physical Education. Way to go, William!

Congratulations to Yasmine Dadi who is being recognized as this week’s positive contributor to Physical Education! Way to go, Yasmine!

Days 3 & 4 were packed. Students learned about the battle on the Plains of Abraham, visited the Legislature, ate at the Cabane a Sucre, & learned about the Huron-Wendat people & traditions. Fun fact, “hello” in Wolastoqey and Iroquoian sounds the same but is spelled differently.

Grade 8 Quebec trip 2024! Day 1 included a visit to old Quebec, and to watch Les Capitales play baseball. Day 2 started with a tour of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica, followed by a walk on the suspension bridge over the Mont Montmorency Falls and then fun at Bora Parc!

Our Grade 8 students had some fun at The Drome on Thursday.

Congratulations to Kenzie Moore who is a finalist in the 2024 Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge for her art piece “Curling”. This is a Canadian-wide competition for students in Grades 7-9. Kenzie’s work will be showcased in ACI’s online catalogue and gallery! WTG!!

Jumping into new learning with enthusiasm @DMS as students modelled and broke down decimals using base ten blocks. @MrsKManzer @ASD_West

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers who support the students and staff at DMS! Have a wonderful day!

Congratulations to Erika Hallett, Resource teacher at Devon. She was recognized at last night’s Turnaround Achievement Awards ceremony for her incredible commitment to the teaching profession. Congratulations! @ASD_West

Excellent learning opportunity for students! Thanks, @MrsKManzer and @twalshmckillop

Thanks to Rae Tretiak and Mike Gibson from HWY11 for donating a bike to a student to allow them to get back and forth to school. We appreciate your kindness!

Congratulations to Gavin West for being recognized as a positive contributor to Physical Education at DMS! Way to go, Gavin!

Staff versus the captains of the DHL. Staff pulled out a win! There were lots of smiles during the games! Thanks to everyone for another great season of the Devon Hockey League.