A friendly reminder from the GSL as we approach winter sports.
In the event of a school delay or closure, families will be notified no later than 6:00 am via social media, the DPSD website, email, Deer Park School District App notification, robocall, and local news stations. Please be safe! Link here: https://5il.co/28lnn
FFA, DECA, and Key Club are holding a Food Drive ALL this week.!The food will be delivered to the Local Greenhouse Food Bank on Monday 11/25. FFA has been busy:! The gorgeous Veteran's Day wreath was donated to the VFW, FFA and floral design students are selling poinsettias, and students made turkey decorations for the doors!
DPHS students completed a successful show, Blind Dates & Breakups. Way to go students!
Congratulations to the DPHS Cheerleaders who placed 2nd at their first competition of the season! The team competed on Saturday at Ferris High School. Our team was the smallest but very mighty, with 5 athletes + a mascot. Way to go DPHS Cheer!
Congratulations to our DPHS Unified Sports Bowling team! Great job & Go Stags!
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recognized Arcadia Elementary as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2022-23 school year. The schools that were recognized made strides to improve student outcomes by closing the gaps and showing tremendous growth and achievement. Arcadia Elementary was recognized for student growth.
Arcadia educators have been focused on using data to inform instructional practices. They continue to use various data to assess student learning, knowledge, and growth to ensure all students demonstrate growth and meet or exceed standards.
Congratulations to Arcadia Elementary School educators for ensuring the future by inspiring excellence!
November 13 is World Kindness Day! The day promotes kindness, empathy, and goodwill. Share your ideas that encourage us to go beyond our daily routines and make a positive difference in the lives of others. If you would like some ideas here are some: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/printables/2024-25_Kindness_Calendar_for_Schools.pdf
We have heroes in our transportation department! Not only did they put out a bushfire near the bus garage which prevented it from spreading, they administered first aid and chest compressions to a neighbor and called the medics. Many thanks to our transportation crew for their response and bravery!
Photo credit: Laura Chamberlain, Deer Park Tribune
Remembering and honoring our veterans. Thank you for your service!
Each of our schools honored and remembered veterans today. Students learned about the meaning of Veteran's Day, each of the armed forces, and expressed gratitude to all veterans. May you remain in our hearts as we are grateful for your service!
Congratulations to Rotary Student of the Month Raegan Reedy. Raegan is DPHS's FFA president. She has been involved in FFA and 4H for 11 years. She currently works at a dairy farm and spends her free time working and taking care of her animals. After high school Raegan plans to attend a community college and then attend Oklahoma State and focus on Agriculture.
Public schools like ours are the heart of our community and shape the future for our kids. Our kids are our future and have dreams and aspirations! Many thanks to Deer Park Schools for ensuring the future by inspiring excellence! Meet some of our successful Deer Park graduates who were inspired by the education they received in Deer Park Schools. #inspiringexcellence, #futurestartshere, #DPSDpride, #wecreatedreams #deerparkstrong
Enjoy! https://youtu.be/PSHx0tacRHk
Congratulations to our Lady Stags slow-pitch softball team! For their first season, they showed significant growth and were the only 2A team to make it to playoffs. Way to go ladies!
Our Lady Stags Volleyball team honored the seniors last night: (L to R) RJ Gillaspy, Erin Kanrilak Wolf, Chloe Langan, Alex Cleveland, Kali Vio, Haley Martz, Emma Brownell, Delaney Newman, Kolbie Colliver, Caitlyn Watson, Camryn Chapman, Ellie Ahrens, and Grace McCabe.
The Volleyball team finished 3rd in the league our first year in 2A! This is a great accomplishment. This group of girls has been together for 3-4 years and they are seeing the rewards of all their hard work. They have trusted each other and a new coach and leaned into the many changes in the program. The Stags will see Pullman again on Tuesday night in the first round of districts which will decide whether we move on or end our season! Let's Go Stags!
Congratulations to our Lady Soccer Stags! Featuring our seniors (L to R): Kaylee Reiter, Addi Russell, Rylee Pfeifer, Raigan Coolbaugh, and Alysha Watkins. The Stags are heading to the District Tournament starting Saturday, November 2nd. Good luck!
Check out our adorable preschoolers and their families having a great time at Family Literacy Night! Thank you for attending!
The Deer Park and Riverside teams give thanks to the Boyer Mountain Masonic Lodge for hosting the annual pancake breakfast for the Battle of the Horns for football teams, cheerleaders, and coaches. While we'll be battling tonight, we are all part of one community and demonstrate respect, good sportsmanship, and support for each other. Go Stags!
Congratulations to DPHS student Erika Hernandez who placed as the reserve national champion for FFA! At the 97th FFA national convention, Erika Hernandez from the Deer Park FFA chapter competed in the Spanish Creed speaking career development event. Erika Hernandez finished out the day as the reserve national champion! The event started with 44 FFA members from across the United States reciting the Spanish FFA Creed followed by questions, dealing with agriculture and about the creed. She started the day by qualifying for the quarterfinals, placed in the top 12, moved on to the semi-finals, and made the top six. She then recited the creed one more time for final placing where she placed as the reserve national champion! Way to go Erika!
At the Awards reception, FFA members were recognized for participating in the Career Development Event. The top 12 speakers received plaques, followed by the top six being ranked. Erika with a certificate, plaque, and a scholarship from the national FFA organization.
