DPHS DECA students are TOP in the WORLD! All five of our student competitors made the finalist round at internationals and are competing for the top spot! This means all students scored in the top 18 of all competitors by being #1 in their judges' section. To put the competition into perspective, there are 23,000+ students in attendance at this conference! Stay tuned for updates to come!
The Deer Park Trap Shooting team is required to be a current/active FFA member, have their hunter's safety certification, go through safety training, attend practices each weekend during the school year, and compete in four competitions to qualify for state. A regular weekend competition consists of the individuals each shooting 50 Birds (Clay Targets) 25 at 16 yards and 25 at 22 yards (handicap). On April 19th - 20th The State Trapshooting FFA Invitational is held each year; the teams consist of 3 to 5 members and the TOP 4 scores count towards the overall score. Each team member shoots 50 Birds in Regs at 16 yards and 50 at 22 yards (handicap) for a total of 100 rounds. Great job Deer Park!
Thank you to our administrative staff! We appreciate you and all of the work you do to keep our schools and offices running!
Please take a moment to vote for the new Dexter mascot: blue or neutral (brown)?
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We appreciate our bus drivers! Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Parent volunteer and school board member Lindsay Lofstrom was recognized by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for her outstanding community contributions on the Committee to Support Deer Park Schools. Thank you Lindsay for your commitment, dedication, and contributions to DPSD!
Prom Spectacular was Spectacular! Many thanks to DPHS for hosting 8 other districts around the region. What a special day today for our students!
Deer Park School District is proud to present the 2024 Spokane Scholars! Congratulations, students, for your academic achievements in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, and World Language. Students and their families joined a celebratory reception at the Spokane Convention Center. Left to Right: Joe Feist, Mede Helm, Zoey Krous, Sky Howard, Braylon Dean, Carter Rich, Robyn Porter, Troy Heuett
Please join the DPHS Baseball team for Marathon Day for Mental Health on Sun., April 28, 2024 starting at 8:00 AM and lasting until dusk. The purpose of this day is to raise funds for individual programs statewide and to support mental health for our student-athletes. For more information visit: www.hilinskishope.org or contact Kevin at 509-993-1102
Power at all sites has been restored. Thank you!
Power out again at DPHS, DPMS, Home Link - both sites, and the District Office. Students are safe and learning.
DPHS & DPMS power has been restored. Still waiting for Home Link Clayton & Deer Park and District Office to be restored.
DPHS, DPMS, District Office, Home Link - both campuses are out of power and phone lines are down. Avista has been notified. Stay tuned for more information. All students are safe & learning is continuing.
DPHS senior Ellie Deaton was named Rotary Student of the Month for April. Ellie is the manager of the high school store and coffee shop. She is organized and reliable. Way to go Ellie!
Great news! Power has been restored at the MS & HS buildings. We are still waiting for Home Link - DP and Clayton to be restored.
Deer Park Families -
Currently Deer Park Middle school, Deer Park High school, & Home Link (DP & Clayton) are out of power. A main breaker is out. Avista is working on it. Phones are down as well. Students are safe and school is being conducted as usual. We are hopeful power is restored soon.
DPHS Unified Soccer competed in their first games of the season. They will compete 3 more times this spring. Way to go Stags!
DPSD will be on Spring Break - April 1 - 5. Enjoy the week!
Deer Park School District extends our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Joe Feist for his outstanding leadership over the past 17 years. Mr. Feist's dedication and commitment have greatly contributed to the success and growth of our school, and we are immensely grateful for his service.
At the same time, Deer Park High School welcomes and congratulates Mr. Troy Heuett as the new principal of Deer Park High School.
Mr. Heuett joins us with extensive leadership and principal experience, having previously served as an assistant principal right here in Deer Park, as well as fulfilling the role of principal in Cheney prior to joining our team. His proven track record and passion for education make him an excellent fit for our school community.
Mr. Heuett will assume his new role on July 1, 2024.
Kudos to our DPMS and DPHS musicians! Great performances this evening!
