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.
Today educators dove deep into discussions about student belonging. DPSD is committed to creating an environment where every student feels seen, valued and heard.
Thank you to ALL of our education support professionals! You play a vital role in the operation of Early Learning and K-12 Education including those who directly support students (ECEAP, paras, bus drivers) to operations support (maintenance, grounds, custodians, cooks). Thank you!
Summer EBT/Sun Bucks: Starting in summer 2024 states can provide $40 per summer month/child to families with eligible school-age children. More information here: https://5il.co/2fqen
Lady Stags play for the championship for the first time in history! Come support them in Yakima tonight at 9:00 p.m.
Dear Deer Park Voters,
On behalf of the Deer Park School District, we would like to thank our community for supporting the renewal Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy. While we are grateful the levy passed, the bond did not. We are inviting members of the Deer Park community to provide anonymous feedback on the bond. Please take a moment to answer a few short questions to help us determine the next steps and how we can best address the growth in Deer Park. Your input and voice matters.
Survey link here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/297906760
Good luck to the Lady Stags tonight v. Lynden Christian at 9:00 PM! Stream the game: nfhsnetwork.com.
DPSD's Ag Science class is featured on KHQ! Learn more about the floral design classes: https://youtu.be/nnae2gtiRlk
Good luck to the Lady Stags tonight v. Cashmere at 9:00 PM! Stream the game: nfhsnetwork.com.
Save the date! Showing of Screenagers: March 7 @ DPHS, 6:00 pm. Trailer here: https://vimeo.com/215750447
MMR Vaccination Clinic
https://5il.co/2fga3
Date: February 29, 2024
Location: Deer Park Middle School
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by DPSD/SRHD
Come and support our Lady Stags tomorrow (Saturday) for State! 4:00 PM at West Valley High School. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1414330?schoolId=WIAA
Kindergarten Registration is now open! Registration packets can be printed off the Deer Park Elementary website, under parent resources. Packets can also be picked up at the Elementary. Updated immunization records and a copy of the legal birth certificate must be turned in with registration packet.
Happy President's Day! Reminder: No School Feb. 16 & 19
Early election results show that our Educational Programs and Operations Levy is likely passing, but our Capital Projects Bond might not reach enough votes needed for approval. Levies require 50%+1 voter approval and Bonds need 60% voter approval to pass. We are grateful to our voters and community. While we had hoped to see both measures pass, we know that this is a challenging time for school funding. Special thanks to the Committee to Support Deer Park Schools and their hard work and efforts with communication. The Facilities Advisory Committee and staff will be working on the next steps, and we will share information and updates as soon as they are available. For more information about our levy replacement and bond and what they fund, please see https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information.
Make sure your voice is heard! Ballots for the February 13 election are due today.
What's on the ballot for Deer Park students? Prop. 1, an EP&O levy renewal that continues funding for staff, clubs, athletics, and smaller class sizes.
Prop. 2, a replacement Capital Bond, to address our growing district. The bond would fund a new elementary school to ensure all students have access to safe, modern learning spaces.
Learn more at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information.
February 13 measures support Deer Park students. Here are some fast facts:
- The EP&O levy is not a new tax, it replaces an expiring levy previously approved by our community and continues funding for staff (nurses, student resource officers, teachers), and extracurriculars (clubs and sports).
- The state does not provide any funding for building construction or maintenance. To address our growing district, we're asking the community to consider Prop. 2 to replace the current bond.
- The funding raised through Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 will stay in our community - which directly supports Deer Park Students!
Learn more about the measures at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information"
What does Prop. 2, the Replacement Capital Bond, fund for our schools?
Bonds are for building. The Replacement Capital bond will address our growing capacity by ensuring students have the space they need to learn.
It would also provide a permanent learning space for the students in our Home Link program. Currently, they are in makeshift rooms housed in the district office.
The bond will provide funding to modernize our schools, providing our students with safe and secure learning spaces.
Learn more at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information
How does Prop. 1., the EP&O levy renewal support our students?
Levies are for learning. The EP&O levy continues funding the staff, academic programs, and extracurricular programs that support our students.
The levy bridges the gap between what the state funds and what our district needs to provide students with a quality education.
Learn the details at https://www.dpsd.org/page/bond-levy-information
DPSD celebrates and appreciates our school counselors this week, National School Counselors Week! Our counselors care deeply for students. They support students' emotional health, well-being, social-emotional development, academic success, and so much more! Thank you for all you do!
