Check out the new DMS Homework page for assignment updates: https://www.depewschools.org/o/dms/page/homework--32
Registration for the Wellcats for Life Summer Day Camp on Monday, March 23 at noon. The camp will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 6-31 and will accept 130 children. Registration will be online only at www.depewschools.org. Check out our flyer for more information.
Students in Mr. Nolan's class celebrated Computer Science Week and Hour of Code with coding projects. Grade 6 STEAM Class coded their cities around the world projects.
Recently, DMS Science and Technology teachers learned about new science software from 43 North winner, Tyto Online. This game based software will be used to reinforce Science and Problem solving skills in grades 6 & 7.
DMS students in Mrs. Rosch's class, Innovation Station spent a day selecting books learn about resilience. The students will read the books and share out what they are learning as part of the course. That includes exploring different technologies & creating a research project.
Yesterday, approximately 140 Depew Middle School students were honored at the annual Character Education Breakfast. This event, sponsored by the Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club, celebrates the efforts these students made throughout the year in displaying positive character traits.
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This is a reminder to all families that since the District exceeded its allowable emergency closing days, this Friday, May 24, 2019, is now an instructional day. All students K-12 are expected to attend.
Thank you.
Jordan Kanick was nominated for the prep talk player of the week with our opening 7-1 win at Cheektowaga.
Please vote for Jordan Kanick for prep talk player of the week!
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Exciting night tonight at Depew UFSD! Our 2nd Family STEAM Night takes place at Depew HS from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome!! STEAM is out of this world at Depew!
Last Chance to order your yearbook! Orders are due by March 29. Go to www.ybpay.lifetouch.com and use code 1345119.
DMS grade 8 technology students are testing their tinfoil boat designs as they learn more about the design process and teamwork. #DepewSTEAM
Parents are invited to a Community Conversation to Learn About Adolescent Vaping on March 6 from 6-8PM at the Lancaster Opera House. Learn proactive approaches, meet School Resource Officers and see devices on display.
The Family Snowshoe Event scheduled for February 9 has been CANCELED.
The Tech Savvy Girl’s STEM Conference is coming up March 16 at UB. It’s only $5 and includes a full day of workshops, skills training, lunch and networking. Click here for more information. https://originaltechsavvy.org/
Sixth grade students at DMS participated in the first paper airplane challenge yesterday. Over 20 students built and flew their airplanes in a student organized competition,complete with prizes. #DepewSTEAM
Monday, February 11 will now be converted from a full day to a half-day for all students K-12. The Depew Teacher Organization will hold a required contract ratification meeting. High School and Middle School will dismiss at 11:18 a.m. and Elementary School will dismiss at noon.
Congratulations to the 2019 Depew Middle School Spelling Bee Champion, Dylan Thomas (grade 6), and Runner-Up, Lamyh Pugh (grade 7). Dylan and Lamyh were among the thirty top spellers at DMS who competed in the event on January 10.
Depew Junior, Jersey Phillips has been nominated for the Buffalo News Prep Talk Girls Athlete of the Week for Girls Ice Hockey. She plays for the Lancaster/Iroquois/Depew team in the Section VI Federation and is having a great year! Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/2HdmBIt
Students in 8th grade ELA use Book Creator to culminate a nonfiction reading unit by demonstrating their knowledge on a topic they researched.
Middle School French students got to experience French culture today by sampling the BUCHE DE NOEL cake in class. This is not only a tradition in France, but also with Mrs. Harshany's French classes for over a decade.
