Deer Park Home Link

The DPSD School Board Meeting will be held at the Transportation Facility on Monday, September 8, at 6:00 pm.
Address: 4729 W Spring Creek Rd. The meeting will begin with a tour of the nearly 100-year-old facility. All are welcome to attend.

Home Link welcomed back all staff, including office staff, consultants, and specialists! This year's theme? SHINE! Home Link provided a new specialist orientation to welcome new specialists to the team. Deer Park School District is excited to continue to partner with families through the Alternative Learning Experience and offer students enrichment activities to supplement their home plan. Many thanks to the staff who help make all students SHINE!

How much will my taxes increase if the levy is passed? The short-term, 4-year capital levy is estimated to cost $1.45/$1,000 assessed value. The current bond, which will be paid off after this year, is assessed at $1.03/$1,000. If approved, tax
rates would increase by $0.42/$1,000 over current levels for four years. Spokane County Tax: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5491/Assessor
Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. Did you know that the four projects included in the short-term capital levy were deemed the highest priority by the community facilities advisory committee? Learn more about their recommendation and the proposed capital levy here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Save the date and share with others! Deer Park School District is hosting a Town Hall with local legislators on September 15 at Deer Park High School. This is your opportunity to hear from local legislators about educational laws. Meet Representative Andrew Engell and Representative Hunter Abell.

Welcome, new Home Link families! Home Link is a choice, alternative learning experience program that partners families with the school district to provide support, resources, and community for families choosing to home school their children. We are excited to welcome our new families to Deer Park School District and the Home Link program!

Happy Labor Day! Reminder: No School, Monday, September 1

DPSD invests in preserving our facilities as we plan for the future! Many thanks to the maintenance and custodial crew who worked in the heat over the summer to ensure our facilities are maintained, cared for, and ready for the school year! The following projects demonstrate DPSD's commitment to maintaining our facilities, which also has a positive impact on student learning!
Clayton kitchen ($30K)
Clayton storage unit, paving, & fence ($30K)
DPE chiller lines replacement ($95k)
Security cameras installed @ Arcadia, ECEAP, DPE ($35K)
Home Link/Administration exterior paint ($20K)
High school soffit paint ($40K)
Home Link bathroom addition/Admin conference room ($30K)
High school irrigation pump/smart meter ($10K)
High school stadium fencing ($12K)
Bus garage parking lot grading and dust control ($20K)
Bus garage drivers' room remodel and admin office construction ($25K)

Did you hear? The short-term capital levy will invest in critical safety and communication systems across all campuses. Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/safetyproject

DPSD is ready and eagerly awaiting students to arrive! Today, all staff joined DPSD's welcome back day. We are so excited for the upcoming school year! Staff were recognized for their years of service with DPSD: 10 years, 20 years, 25 years, and 35 years! We appreciate their commitment, dedication, and service to our students, families, and the community. It's going to be a great year! #inspireexcellence

DPSD families: Please take a moment to review the letter to families from Dr. Allman, Superintendent. https://5il.co/3ojpw
Families: Please ensure your contact information is up to date in Skyward (Family Access) to continue receiving messages from the school district.

DPSD educators returned to school today to launch the new school year! The learning communities focused on the vision, goals, and direction for the year. DPSD's vision is to ensure every student will learn, grow, and do their best. Teams set high goals for student learning, ensuring good teaching and caring relationships. Our schools will be safe, respectful places where all students feel they belong. By working with families and our community and by being open and honest we will build a great future together. #inspireexcellence

Did you hear, the city has offered Deer Park School District a favorable sales price to procure a 42-acre parcel adjacent to Deer Park Elementary School? Learn more about the project here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/landproject

Caution please! Students will start school on Wednesday. Please be extra cautious and extremely careful when driving through the school zones. This year, there is road construction, and the crosswalks are not marked yet. Thank you for driving slowly, remaining off phones, and being highly aware as you are driving through the school zones.

Did you know that the current transportation facility is housed in a near century-old lumber mill building? The short-term capital levy will relocate and replace the facility. To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/transproject

Score BIG with a GSL Sports Pass & order your Greater Spokane League sports passes now!
Physical card: https://shopgsl.com/, Virtual pass: https://gofan.co/event/3476791?schoolId=WA27233

One low price covers all regular-season home and away games at all 17 GSL schools.
Includes football, volleyball, boys and girls soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling.

Why it’s worth it:
- Skip the ticket line — no cash needed
- Save compared to walk-up pricing ($10/adult, $5/student per game)
- Kids younger than high school attend free with an adult
- A budget-friendly way to support your school all year

2025–2026 Pricing:
- Individual Pass: $105
- Double Pass Sale (2 Adults + Children): $205

Note: Passes do not include admission to District 6 playoffs, state events, or tiebreakers.

Let's Go Stags!

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. Did you know that the community-wide survey was completed in the spring of '25, revealed that the four priority projects included in the short-term capital levy aligned with community priorities? Review survey results and learn more about the capital levy here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Did you know that Arcadia Elementary was originally built over a half century ago? The most recent improvements to the school were made 29 years ago. Despite proper care and upkeep, the roof has outlived its useful life and is in need of replacement, classroom and hallway flooring are worn, and the gym HVAC is failing. The short-term capital levy will address these needs. To learn more about the proposed Arcadia improvements, click https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025.