
Many thanks to Mayor Verzal for inviting and including the Deer Park School District in the City's Community Parks and Open Space planning process! Although this process is focused on the city's needs, it was inspiring for business leaders (including the Chamber of Commerce) and the City to highly consider the needs of our kids and families! What a great group of representatives from the community. We are excited to see where this planning process takes our community and how we can continue to partner and work together as a cohesive team.



Our Arcadia students had the opportunity to attend the Spokane Indians baseball game on Tuesday. Our students had a great time enjoying the game and the atmosphere. Big thanks to the Spokane Indians for the invitation!



DPHS Baseball update: H3H is back- we once again fight mental health!
Come spend the day with us!
On Sunday, April 27th, DPHS Baseball is hosting the 2nd Annual H3H Marathon Day of Baseball at the DPHS Baseball Field.
We are proud to be one of the only high school baseball program in Washington to take this on—and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Why This Event Matters:
This day is about much more than baseball. We are coming together to raise mental health awareness, especially for student-athletes. One of the day’s highlights will be a powerful presentation by Kimber Erickson of KELLENCARES, a local foundation dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health.
Mental Health Talk: 12:00 PM in the theatre
Open to all—parents, players, and community members are encouraged to attend
What to Expect:
Baseball games all day
Music & a live emcee to keep the energy high
Silent auction- we could use more items :)
Delicious food
Tons of fun activities for the whole family!
We'll see you on April 27th!

🌟 Thank you to our incredible Deer Park School District community! 🌟
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all community members, board members, staff, and administrators for their dedicated work on our strategic plan. Together, we've reviewed progress, analyzed data, and gathered invaluable feedback from staff, students, and our community. Your thoughts and insights are shaping a vision and long-term plan that will guide us towards even greater excellence.
Deer Park Inspires Excellence! 🦌💫
#DeerParkSchools #CommunityEngagement #StrategicPlanning #Excellence








Thank you bus drivers for ensuring our students make it to school and home each day safely! We appreciate you! Celebrating national bus driver day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025! #thankabusdriver


This spring, we are also excited to host webinars featuring the Screenagers series, a documentary series that explores the impact of screen time, social media, gaming, and digital balance on youth and families. These films provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help families navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world. Feel free to share this information with others!
Wednesday, April 16: Screenagers 1, 4:00 pm (Growing Up in the Digital Age)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/87622661368
Wednesday, April 23: Screenagers 2, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: The Next Chapter)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/82845475361
Wednesday, April 30: Screenagers 3, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: Under the Influence)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/83854583769

Message from the Deer Park School District Transportation Department, on Friday, March 28, 1:35 pm:
The phones and internet are down at the transportation facility due to an outage in the area. Last-minute transportation requests will not be able to be accommodated.

Read all about what's happening in the school district! Spring 2025 newsletter here: https://5il.co/3bjtl
All newsletters: https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/community-newsletters

DPSD Spring Break Schedule for pre-K - 12 (not Home Link):
March 31 - April 2: Full days for students
April 2 - 3: Conferences into the evening (staff)
April 3: No students
April 4: No School

Congratulations to our Future Chef contestants (and Sodexo for sponsoring)! Chloe Brown took first place with her Cheesecake Crepes, Marcus Perry secured second place with his World's Best Pizza Casserole and Cami Smiley scooted into 3rd place with her Fried Rice. Our runners-up were Zoey Schneider, Dexter Jarvis, and Beatrice Smith. Congratulations to all of you and kudos to all students for your bravery and participation in this fun event!






Many thanks to Mr. Dysart and the middle school students who visited Arcadia to highlight the amazing music program at DPMS!



🎬 Join NEWESD 101 for a free, special screening of the award-winning film "COUNTED OUT" at Talbott Event Center! Math matters in all facets of our lives!
🗓 Date: March 31, 2025
🕕 Time: 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: 4202 S. Regal Street, Spokane, WA 99223
RSVP is required – reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/4kSwKci
The film explores the powerful impact of math on society, highlighting its importance in shaping our future. As Julia Angwin said: “Our inability, as citizens, to speak the language that is math is truly risky to us as a society.”
View film trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5a2la9WTtY
#CountedOut #MathIsPower #NEWESD101 #FilmScreening #SpokaneEvents #northeastwa #waedu


Many thanks to our dedicated educators, pre-K through high school, who attended a day of learning! Educators focused on the science of reading, the alignment of essential standards, establishing routines and practices to support student success, learning how the brain functions, and consistent grading practices.







Friendly reminder: No School Friday, March 14, 2025, for Learning Improvement Day!

Many thanks to our Education Support Professionals! We appreciate you!

Many thanks to our team who ensure our lights are on, the HVAC works, the plumbing works, our buildings are maintained and cared for, and our grounds and facilities are taken care of! Thanks to our maintenance team as we celebrate maintenance worker appreciation day!


Follow the Lady Stags as they play 3/6, 3/7, and 3/8! Good luck and Go Stags!
Live bracket: https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4571&school_year=2024-25&district=-1&sport=12&class=0
View/watch (with a subscription) on NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/


Lady Stags: State Tournament Opening Round
Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm @ West Valley High School
Purchase tickets online: wiaa.com/tickets
