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.
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/
Gems, robots, worms, stars, and brains, oh my! Home Link hosted a successful and fun STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) night for families! Families had the opportunity to explore a variety of STEM-related fields and explore and participate in a variety of activities.
Lady Stags: State Tournament Opening Round
Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm @ West Valley High School
Purchase tickets online: wiaa.com/tickets
Calling all future kindergarteners! Do you know a student who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025? Time to register for kindergarten! Kindergarten Registration is open: https://www.dpsd.org/article/2048274
Good luck to our wrestling team, currently at State in Tacoma! Join our Lady Stags (v. Selah) on Saturday, February 22 at 4:00 pm @ DPHS for the District 5/6 Championship. No GSL passes.
Come support our Lady Stags Basketball as they play in the District Tournament on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm! (No GSL passes accepted.)
Deer Park School Board of Directors, Eric Keller, Lindsay Lofstrom, and Superintendent Dr. Allman engaged in legislative advocacy in Olympia. During this time, they met with legislators, including our own Representative Andrew Engell, from around the state to express concerns about the MSOC funding gap for Deer Park School District, requested to reduce or eliminate educational mandates, and requested legislators give School Boards local control. Dr. Allman gave a testimony expressing concerns about the state's inadequate staffing ratios and allocations. They even met with the governor's assistant and were the first educational constituents to meet with her.
Friendly reminder: No School on February 14 and 17!
Please find the February 2025 DPSD update from Dr. Allman: https://5il.co/36tnr. Have a great weekend!
We have a budding young music star in Deer Park! Our own Deer Park Home Link student, Wyatt Miller, has been invited to travel to Nashville, TN to perform with Randy Woody and his Southbound Band and 30 singers. You can listen to Wyatt perform at open mic night at Master's on Thursdays, VFW on Saturdays, and he'll be playing in the Summer Concert Series at Mix Park. Good luck Wyatt!
Next Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting: Feb. 11, 2025, 6:00 pm @ District Admin Office. Come join us!
School funding: Did you know that district costs have increased significantly & beyond our control? These include maintenance, supplies, and operating costs (MSOCs): costs have increased overall as have insurance and maintenance and operations costs such as heating/cooling and utility costs. Check out the gap between state funding and district costs. The gap is absorbed by local funds.
Read all about it! Stay up to date with the Facilities Advisory Committee and their input/feedback. Many thanks to the Tribune for also providing an update. Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/facilities-advisory-committee
We need your input & we want to hear from you! Contact Superintendent Alexa Allman if you have comments, thoughts, ideas, and suggestions: alexa.allman@dpsdmail.org.
Did you know that by students filling out the FAFSA form it is the gateway to $? Whether a certification program, 2-year or 4-year college, this provides students access to scholarships and financial aid. Thanks to DPHS counselors and the College Success Foundation, we are hosting a FAFSA completion night on January 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm at DPHS! This evening is targeted toward high school seniors. There will be mini-grants available to the school, food, and drawings! Please share!
