Yesterday, our third and fourth-graders at Arcadia sang their hearts out for their Winter Concerts. There was even a special appearance by Blitzen the Reindeer!
Oh, what fun!
#WinterConcerts #ThirdGrade #FourthGrade
3 days ago, DPSD
6-7 is a "real thing" elementary through high school! Staff, students, and the Elf had fun celebrating day 67.
7 days ago, DPSD
Our fourth graders at Deer Park Arcadia have been learning all about poetry!
Students are learning that poetry is a type of writing that uses creative words, feelings, and imagination to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. They are also learning that poems don’t always have to rhyme, but they often do, and that they use vivid details and strong images. To put their learning into practice, students wrote their own haikus that follow a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
#FourthGraders #Poetry #DPELA
10 days ago, DPSD
DPSD thanks the early risers from the transportation department for scouting the roads this morning & to the custodial, maintenance, and grounds team for ensuring our parking lots were cleared for staff and students!
13 days ago, DPSD
Deer Park School District wishes our students, staff, and community a Happy Thanksgiving!
20 days ago, DPSD
Our third graders rolled up their sleeves for their annual Rake N Run!
Students helped the local community by raking leaves in neighbors’ yards, spreading kindness, and giving back this season.
#CommunityKindness #ArcadiaElementary #RakeNRun
24 days ago, DPSD
Fifth graders at Arcadia held their annual Boo-Ography presentations on October 31st. Students selected a historical figure from Colonial times, conducted research on their historical figure, and then created and memorized monologue speeches in character. For their final presentation, they designed backdrops to represent their historical figure. On the day of Boo-Ography Presentations, community members, students at Arcadia, and school staff visited classrooms to see the students’ hard work. Dressed as their chosen figures, the fifth graders stayed in character throughout the presentations, reciting their monologues to visitors as they passed by.
24 days ago, DPSD
At the Arcadia Elementary, fourth graders in Mrs. Durgin’s class are diving into the theme genre by reading plays, taking on character roles, and exploring scenes and other elements of drama. They’re gaining confidence as readers and performers while bringing each story to life. What an awesome way to learn!
25 days ago, DPSD
Remember to vote! Ballots are due November 4.
about 1 month ago, DPSD
Did you know that if you are a senior citizen and/or disabled, you may be eligible for a tax exemption? To learn more, contact the Spokane County Assessor’s Office at 509-477-3698 or visit their website here:
https://www.spokanecounty.gov/219/Assessorabout 2 months ago, DPSD
Remember to vote!
about 2 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that the short-term capital levy will focus on the safety and security of ALL of our students? It will replace outdated school intercom and communication systems, ensuring proper notification, communication, and emergency response systems are in place across all campuses. Learn more here:
https://www.dpsd.org/page/safetyproject about 2 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that the total value of Deer Park's buses equates to approximately $4.5 million? By providing a transportation facility that can be paved, is located in town, and provides for more space, it will allow:
- the buses to be better protected from vandalism and theft (preserving our assets and employee safety)
- eliminate potholes, standing water, and ice (preserving our assets and employee safety)
- allow the mechanics to complete maintenance within the transportation facility (currently no bus lift, so some services need to be outsourced)
- close distance to schools for easier accessibility by the community and families
about 2 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that Deer Park's local education tax rates have fallen sharply over recent years due to the significant growth in our community? Levies ask for a specific dollar ($) amount, and that amount does not change. When there is population growth, the overall cost is reduced becuase there are more to share the overall cost. If the short-term capital levy is approved, rates are estimated to be $2.60/$1,000 LESS than they were a decade ago. To learn more about the proposed short-term capital levy costs, click here:
https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025costsabout 2 months ago, DPSD
The facilities advisory committee learned and recognized that the current transportation center location is fraught with issues. Limited road access (one-way, potentially unstable bridge), inability to add on to the septic system, right-of-way concerns, and an undersized lot all led to the unanimous conclusion that it needs to be relocated to a more safe and central
site. Learn more about the project here:
https://www.dpsd.org/page/transprojectabout 2 months ago, DPSD
Each morning, students at Deer Park Arcadia Elementary dive into their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons with the Second Steps program. Through SEL, students learn how to understand their feelings, make positive choices, and build strong, caring relationships.
#DPArcadia #SocialEmotionalLearning #SecondSteps
about 2 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that when voters approve a District measure, they are voting for a specific dollar ($) amount, and that total $ amount does not change? Depending on the number of taxpayers in Deer Park (and because Deer Park is growing), the actual cost per taxpayer has significantly decreased because there are more to share the total cost. The District does not receive more $ when there is growth. For example, notice that when the high school bond was passed in 2009, the estimated tax rate was $2.69/$1,000 and $3.20/$1,000 of assessed value in 2010 and 2011. Since then, that same high school bond rate has decreased to $1.04/$1,000! The 4 year capital levy the District is asking voters to consider is estimated to be a cost of $1.45/$1,000 which will allow the District to not only accomplish the four (4) project goals from this capital levy, but provide taxpayers a reasonable, predicable tax rate for future planning.
about 2 months ago, DPSD
One awesome Arcadia student had a great day demonstrating expectations around being Responsible, Respectful, Safe, and Kind. This student earned the privilege of wearing this fun costume for a few minutes. This brought joy to everyone who saw him in the halls! Keep persevering, Arcadia students!
#wecandohardthings
about 2 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that the state’s school funding formula doesn't provide resources or funding for large capital costs? While resources are provided for general care and upkeep, districts must rely on locally-funded capital levies and bonds to address larger renovations and new construction needs. To learn more about the short-term capital levy, click here:
https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025about 2 months ago, DPSD
The capital levy that the Deer Park School District is asking the community to consider includes capital projects (which the state does not fund) that "preserve our past and plan for the future." This is Arcadia Elementary's roof. It needs to be replaced along with the HVAC system. The roof at Arcadia, along with safety and security systems pre-K - 12 (intercoms, emergency alert systems, and phones), as well as other upgrades to Arcadia Elementary, such as fencing and new carpet, along with the purchase of the land east of Deer Park Elementary School and rebuilding of the transportation facility, are capital projects included in the capital levy. Ballots will hit your mailboxes later this week. Photo credit: Angie McBride
2 months ago, DPSD
