Campbellton Middle School

As the final bell rang on the 2025–2026 school year, we close not only another chapter, but the final chapter in the remarkable 100-year history of Campbellton Middle School.

For a century, CMS has been more than just a school. It has been a place where students learned, grew, discovered their passions, built lifelong friendships, and created memories that will last forever. Generations of students, families, teachers, and staff have walked through these halls, each leaving their mark on the Cougar legacy.

While it is difficult to say goodbye to a building filled with so many memories, we are grateful for the century of learning, laughter, achievements, and community that CMS has provided. We celebrate the traditions that have shaped us and the people who have made this school such a special place.

As we close the doors of Campbellton Middle School, we look ahead with excitement to a new beginning. In the fall, students and staff will come together to open Restigouche River School, carrying forward the spirit, pride, and sense of community that have defined CMS for the past 100 years.

To all former and current students, staff, families, and community members—thank you for being part of the CMS story. Though this chapter has come to an end, the memories and legacy of Campbellton Middle School will live on for generations to come.

Once a Cougar, always a Cougar. 💙💛

After 33 years of dedication, leadership, and service to Campbellton Middle School, we are celebrating the retirement of our principal, Mr. Michael Graham.

For more than three decades, Michael has been a constant presence in the halls of CMS, impacting the lives of countless students, staff, and families. His commitment to education, his support of students, and his dedication to our school community have helped shape CMS into the special place it is today.

As we close the chapter on Campbellton Middle School’s 100th year and prepare for new beginnings, it is fitting that we also recognize Michael’s remarkable career and the legacy he leaves behind. His leadership, kindness, and unwavering belief in students will not be forgotten.

On behalf of the entire CMS community, we thank him for 33 incredible years of service and wish him a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations, Mr. Graham! Enjoy this next chapter—you have certainly earned it.

Recently, Ms. Donna Martel, one of our Educational Assistants at Campbellton Middle School, was nominated and chosen as the recipient of the Students First Award for going above and beyond the call of duty. Donna is one of the many hard-working, dedicated support staff at our school. Congratulations Ms. Donna!

As the school year came to a close, we were proud to celebrate the achievements of our students during our End-of-Year Awards Ceremony.

Students in both our English Prime and French Immersion programs in Grades 5–8 were recognized for their hard work, growth, and positive contributions to our school community. Awards were presented in the following categories:

🏆 Turnaround Achievement
🏆 Most Improved
🏆 Citizenship
🏆 Best Effort
🏆 Student of the Year

These awards recognize students who have demonstrated perseverance, dedication, leadership, kindness, and a commitment to personal and academic growth throughout the year.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients! We are proud of your accomplishments and the positive impact you have made at CMS. Keep striving for excellence and carrying the Cougar spirit with you in all that you do. 💙💛

Last evening, Campbellton Middle School proudly celebrated the graduation of our Grade 8 students. This year’s ceremony was especially meaningful as it marked the graduation of the final Grade 8 class in CMS’s 100-year history.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and all they have accomplished during their time at CMS. As they prepare to begin a new chapter at Sugarloaf Senior High School, we know they will carry with them the memories, friendships, and experiences that have shaped them along the way.

Congratulations to our special award recipients:
🏆 Turnaround Achievement Award – Jace
🏆 Lou Bursey Award – Johann
🏆 Hazel Bourgeois Award – Hank

We wish all of our graduates continued success as they move forward. Thank you for being part of Campbellton Middle School’s rich 100-year legacy. Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 💙💛

This year, Grade 8 students had the opportunity to experience carpentry as shop classes returned to CMS!

Throughout the year, students learned valuable woodworking skills, including measuring, sawing, sanding, drilling, leveling, staining, and following important shop safety practices. As their confidence and skills grew, students applied their learning to create a variety of functional projects, including shelves, spice racks, cookbook shelves and serving trays.

Students also learned how to use our CNC machine to carve a special tribute to both CMS and LBS into a custom spice rack. This unique project will be displayed and used in the culinary technology classroom at the new Restigouche River School, serving as a lasting reminder of the two schools coming together.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills our students demonstrated throughout the year. Their finished projects are a testament to their creativity, perseverance, and dedication.

We did it!

CMS This Week:
Monday, June 15:
• Morning: CMS Field Day – Outdoors or indoors depending on weather
• 1:00pm: CMS/AGS Grade 8 Tour of SSHS (with SSHS Link Crew)
• Period 7E: MSTE: 7E in Kitchen

Tuesday, June 16:
• 9:00am: Practice for Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony in the Gym
• 10:10am: Campbellton Public Library presentation (Summer Reading Program) in Room 309
o 10:10am-10:30am: Grade 5s
o 10:35am-10:55am: Grade 6s and Grade 7s (who may be interested in the summer reading program)
• Lunch Time: NO TECH TUESDAY. Students will be expected to put away their Personal Electronic Devices today during lunch time.
• Period 6-7: MSTE: 6/7E in Kitchen
• 6:30pm: Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony in the CMS Louis H. Bursey Gym.

Wednesday, June 17:
• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EVER AT CMS! – Students and Staff are asked to wear their CMS 100th T-Shirt one more time today!
• The gym is unavailable today.
• 8:30am: Locker Cleanup and Lock collection. View lost and found (and collect personal items)
• Approx. 10:15am-11:40am: Awards Assembly in the gym.
• Lunch Time: NO TECH WEDNESDAY. Students will be expected to put away their Personal Electronic Devices today during lunch time.
• 1:00pm-2:00pm: SmartBoard “Found Money/Found Objects” Bingo. (in classes). Teachers without a homeroom are to assist either another class or to help Mr. Graham out at the office.
• 2:25pm: Report Cards Issued. Students who normally leave at Activity Period can go. Other students will wait in homeroom classes until dismissal
• Dismissal (3:05pm):
o Walkers may leave at 3:05pm
o Weather permitting, all staff and students are invited out to the bus loading area door for the final bus dismissal
• SCHOOL’S OUT!

Last Day of School!

Last Day of School:

There will be no school for Campbellton Middle School (and Lord Beaverbrook School) students on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th.

The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, June 17th, 2026

During these two days, staff will be at school preparing for the exciting move to the new Restigouche River School.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we get ready for this important transition.