Located just a short drive or walk from Liqwel is Mount Slesse Middle School. This popular Chilliwack middle-school school presents as a thoughtful, intentional middle-school environment that goes beyond academics to foster growth, community, and student belonging. Built in 1996 for the middle-school age group, and evolving through changes (such as the 2018 grade reconfiguration), it is firmly rooted in its region and committed to its mission. Whether you’re a parent seeking a strong public middle school, or a student looking for a place where you can explore and grow, MSMS shows many of the right signs: engaged community, broad programs, and a culture of belonging. The school serves grades 6 to 8 with approximately 650 students.
The school opened in 1996, designed and constructed explicitly around the middle-school model: catering not just to academic needs but also to the unique social, emotional, and developmental phase of young teens.
Academic- & Program Highlights
Here are a few features that help set MSMS apart:
The school emphasises team-teaching and exploratory/“elective” subjects: beyond the core (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, PHE), students can engage in Art, Drama, Band, Computers, Tech Ed, Foods, and French.
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A strong mathematics tradition: MSMS placed first in the Fraser Valley zone of the prestigious University of Waterloo Pascal Contest in April 2012, a testament to the forward-thinking math curriculum adopted years prior.
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Extra-curricular opportunities: In 2011 the school pioneered a “soccer skills academy” in partnership with the local association, allowing students to combine on-field training + classroom work and earn PE credits.
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Student engagement & service: MSMS was one of the host schools for the country-wide Free The Children “We Create Change” tour in 2014, where the student body participated in global-citizen activities and fundraising for school construction overseas.
The school is located at 5871 Tyson Rd., Chilliwack, BC (V2R 3R6).
It is accessible via major roads (e.g., Trans-Canada Highway/Exit 118 or Exit 119a) depending on direction of travel.
