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Deer Valley Middle School enters its 51st year in the 2021-22 school year. We are excited to build on the strong foundation set by those who went before us.

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Calvin Erickson, having fun with students on a Friday, teaches Math vocabulary by playing Wheel of Fortune at DVMS. #dvusd

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Today, DVMS students made their first attempt at Power Writing. #hardworkpaysoff @DVUSD

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Big time FitnessGram at DVMS. In fitness testing, these two were champions at getting the most sit ups. Leon A and Halima C rocking it the Colt Way. @DVUSD

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Lots of procedures and fun in the 1st days of classes at DVMS. @DVUSD

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Making ice cream in Science class at DVMS with Paige Granado. @DVUSD

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DVMS students attended a yearbook signing party this week as they close out the school year. @DVUSD

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8th grade students make S’Mores in science class on ovens they built at DVMS. @DVUSD

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Yesterday, our 4 students on the Superintendent’s Leadership Council ran a successful assembly about leadership. Each shared about a leader they researched then they invited a retired Army Ranger to share leadership principles with our students as well. @DVUSD

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Joshua Burrola leads the awesome DVMS band and choir tonight. A great chance for our community to hear an 8th grade band that earned “Superior With Distinction!!! @DVUSD @DVUSDFineArts

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Matt Harper beginning his lesson with a Boys Town Leadership skill at DVMS. @DVUSD

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Still teaching at DVMS. Bruce Bennett provides intervention for two students. @DVUSD

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DVMS 8th grade students earned a trip to Main Event with academic achievement and positive behavior. @DVUSD

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Hey Joshua Burrola and the 8th grade band: Can you say, “Superior With Distinction!!!” Well, you sure earned it at district assessments AND it was the 1st one ever at DVMS! @DVUSD @DVUSDFineArts

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@DVUSDFineArts We are going to celebrate that on campus for sure! 🙂

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Jennifer Sokolis teaches Boys Town’s Leadership Skills to begin her class at DVMS. @DVUSD

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Justin Beauvais’ 7th grade social studies class is preparing to experience “Trench Warfare” as they study WWI. @DVUSD

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Earth Day at DVMS. Students in Mr. Denton’s and Ms. Granado’s classes beautify the school, picking up trash.

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Clear objective with laser focus at DVMS in 7th grade Science. @DVUSD

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Art class! At DVMS. @DVUSD

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During Leadership class, Jeremie Collins has his students studying leaders as a way to discover the qualities that help them succeed. @DVUSD