School funding: Did you know that DPSD's insurance premiums have nearly doubled in the past couple of years? In 2024-25, DPSD has budgeted to spend $4.4M more on MSOCs than the state-funded amount. Of that $4.4M, $825K is to cover our insurance & utility costs. Those costs have increased by over 94% in the past three years.
Wow! Congratulations to our two Lady Stags, Brooklyn and Jacey, who hit 1000 career points! Only 2 other lady stags have achieved this stat in the History of Deer Park Girls Basketball. Let's Go Stags!
*Thanks to our community for supporting our athletics program, as our athletic program is funded through our local levy.
Congratulations Cheerleaders! Deer Park earned a second place win at the Battle in the Desert competition this weekend at Hanford High School! Way to go!
*Cheerleading is supported by our community & local levy funded.
Deer Park Rotary recognized DPHS senior Talon Mccoy. Talon currently serves as the DECA President and has been involved in DECA since his freshman year. He also manages the student store, Very Vendy. With a 3.98 GPA, Talon plans to attend Montana State University and become an electrical engineer. He served as captain of the football team and will golf this spring. Talon enjoys giving back to the community and supported Night at the North Pole.
Talon thanked Rotary for their recent and generous donation to the DECA program and Ms. Tiffany Bogle for her support and leadership with DECA. We wish you best of luck, Talon!
Would you like updates and input on capital projects and priorities for DPSD? Please join us! Monday, Jan. 13, 6:00 pm. Visit our FAC website to learn more: https://www.dpsd.org/page/facilities-advisory-committee
Ever wonder about DPSD's finances? Check out our Citizen's Guide to learn more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/4780693/2024-25_Citizen_s_Guide_to_Budget.pdf
Happy New Year from Deer Park School District! Please find Dr. Allman's January update: https://5il.co/3406z.
On behalf of Deer Park School District, Happy New Year!
DPSD finishes the last day of school strong! DPE celebrated students who demonstrated positive behavioral expectations and DPHS celebrated students who exhibited outstanding holiday spirit!
Deer Park School District wishes our community and families a delightful and wonderful holiday break: December 23 - January 3. Happy New Year!
Kaylee Geller, a freshman at Deer Park High School and a member of the Spokane Junior Rifle Club, is making waves in competitive rifle shooting. Kaylee was featured in the Spokesman-Review recently. Balancing her role as a Junior Varsity Cheerleader and her academic responsibilities, Kaylee showcases discipline, focus, and versatility. A first-place finisher at a national competition in Montana, she now prepares for her second trip to the Junior Air Nationals in Ohio. Her journey reflects her dedication to the sport and the support of the Civilian Marksmanship Program and her team, inspiring others with her commitment to excellence. Well done Kaylee and good luck to you!
Want to learn more about how WA schools are funded? Learn more here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/4350105/Web_Version_-_Funding_FAQs.pdf
The Lady Stags are off to a great start with a 2-0 season. Way to go!
Follow Deer Park Athletics here: https://greaterspokaneleague.org/deer-park/?school_id=334
School Funding: Do you know how schools are funded and what the current reality is for WA state schools? Learn more here: https://www.waschoolfunding.org/
Schools do not receive any funding for capital projects, renovations, or updates to HVAC, etc. from the state.
Check out DECA's Area Competition pictures! DPHS students were phenomenal and 29 will be advancing to state competition in Bellevue in February. Congratulations to our DECA students & we wish you the best of luck!
*Note: The facilities to support DECA were made possible by the high school bond - thank you, voters, for supporting the bond measure!
DPHS cheerleader Madelyn Edwards is in Hawaii this week, representing Deer Park at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. She was chosen as an All-American cheerleader at cheer camp this summer by UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) camp staff, which provided her the opportunity to fly to Hawaii this week and perform with hundreds of cheerleaders from all over the country. We’re so proud of Mads and her hard work! Link to watch the parade, this Saturday 12/7: http://www.pearlharborparade.org
*Cheerleading in DPSD is levy-funded - thank you, voters, for supporting DPSD's levy!
Congratulations to Logan Reynolds, Rotary Student of the Month! Logan is a talented leader within our Skills USA program at DPHS, and he is a member of our High School Student Advisory Group. He has excelled in a variety of welding competitions, often placing near the top. He is currently practicing to make another run at the State Level Competition. Logan is a mentor to many of the younger students in our Shop Classes, offering advice, and suggesting ways for others to improve their craft. Along with his amazing work in the classroom, Logan has helped build and repair a variety of things in and around the Deer Park Community. Thank you Logan for your strong work ethic, and dedication to your education!
Congratulations to DPHS Coach Levi Hogan! Coach Hogan's 2A GSL Coach of the Year award reflects his outstanding leadership, dedication, and vision. His guidance has propelled the program to new heights, achieving on-field success while building a culture of discipline, teamwork, and resilience. By developing players athletically and as young men, he has instilled a winning mindset and pride. Coach Hogan's impact goes beyond the scoreboard, strengthening the program and ensuring its future success. We are proud Coach Hogan represents Deer Park School District!
Coach Hogan shared his response to the recognition and shared gratitude for others: "I honestly think we let more than one victory get away from us this year and fell short in a number of areas. I don't feel that individual recognition in a sport like football is often warranted. This award recognizes our community/booster support, the efforts of our players, and the commitment of our whole coaching staff as we joined the GSL."
