DPSD summer projects are underway! Maintenance is gearing up for the new school year. Check out the freshly painted parking lots.
Summer school is full of learning AND fun at Arcadia! The students are focused on an Olympic theme. Students are learning about the Ancient Olympics and the Olympics that will be starting in just under two weeks. This week the students created “Olympic divers” out of specific materials and tried to see which would make the least splash. While creating these amazing “divers” the students learned about buoyancy and what it takes to do the perfect dive. They have also been practicing their multiplication, telling time, and working on how to add fractions with different denominators. In reading the students participated in an escape room activity, after finishing up their research project on an Olympic athlete that they were interested in. Art has also been a big highlight of the students' week with the various origami creations and paintings that turned out fabulous. It’s been such an amazing time with the Amazing Arcadia Students!
Deer Park School District welcomes Ms. Jollene Vining, our new Deer Park Elementary Principal! Ms. Vining has lived in the community since 2007. She understands Deer Park's strong community values and commitment to excellence. She brings with her nine years of elementary principal experience in two different school districts. She looks forward to joining the DPE team! She is a wife, mother, educator, community member, and small business owner. She knows what it takes to keep our schools and communities strong. Please help us welcome Ms. Vining to the DPSD team!
Summer learning is and can be fun, even in middle and high school! Thank you to the staff who have dedicated your summer break to support student learning!
Happy 4th of July!
Demolition of the bleachers/pressbox has begun!
Congratulations to our bus drivers! Our Transportation department earned an "Exceptional" rating from OSPI. Thank you for ensuring our students arrive at school and home each day safely!
Deer Park School District wishes you a wonderful summer!
1st day of school: August 28 (Grades 1-12)
Students at DPMS celebrated a successful Run60 event! Complete with professional Luau dancers, leis, and a 3 piece Steel Band performance by DPHS Sophomores, students enjoyed a wonderful celebration!
DPMS students provided service and leadership with compassion. Thirty-seven (37) students raised money, provided community service hours, and provided 14,780 meals for our community! Way to serve DPMS!
Save the date! Meet Our Bus Drivers - August 26, 2024, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm!
4729 W. Spring Creed Rd.
The Spokesman Review highlights senior Sara Haynes! Sara will attend Eastern Washington University this fall. Wishing you the best of luck, Sara!
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/jun/05/deer-park-home-link/
DPMS band wrapped up the year with a fantastic awards concert! 6th, 7th, and 8th grade concert and jazz bands filled the gymnasium with beautiful music. Special congratulations to those receiving awards voted on by peers!
Last day of school: Thursday, June 13, 2024. Have a great summer!
Arcadia was excited to welcome the second graders today for a visit. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition to third grade!
What a beautiful day for dinner, reading, math, and painting rocks at DPE!
Round of applause for Deer Park Elementary school students and the delightful play, "Anasi and the Moss-Covered Rock" play! Many thanks to Mr. Kolhauff, the DPE staff, and the high school for the wonderful production!
Today our 7th graders engaged in the 4S project: Seventh grade Spike Spring Service Project. Thank you Spikes for a great day of community service! Seventh graders painted the sports complex, weeded/cleaned up the high school, painted the picnic tables, washed windows, planted flowers at City Hall, and painted the gym at the Clayton Fairgrounds! Many thanks DPMS seventh graders!
Congratulations to Liam Bogle and Alayna Demir! Liam and Alayna were Deer Park's NEA Scholar Athlete Award winners.
The DPHS Band and Choir traveled to Vancouver BC this weekend for a music festival and sightseeing.
Both groups earned a Gold rating which is the highest possible rating based on the set of standards used at festivals all across North America.
Robert Strickland, a Junior was one of 11 students selected for the Maestro Award. He was recognized among hundreds of students who participated in the festival.
Many thanks to the music boosters for the contribution!
