
Please take a moment to vote for the new Dexter mascot: blue or neutral (brown)?
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLROy1x14xJe2K1QsYhKQq7JWPWBQ123FBD2SOX_ob9hUQrA/viewform?usp=sf_link

We appreciate our bus drivers! Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Parent volunteer and school board member Lindsay Lofstrom was recognized by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for her outstanding community contributions on the Committee to Support Deer Park Schools. Thank you Lindsay for your commitment, dedication, and contributions to DPSD!


Please join the DPHS Baseball team for Marathon Day for Mental Health on Sun., April 28, 2024 starting at 8:00 AM and lasting until dusk. The purpose of this day is to raise funds for individual programs statewide and to support mental health for our student-athletes. For more information visit: www.hilinskishope.org or contact Kevin at 509-993-1102

Power out again at DPHS, DPMS, Home Link - both sites, and the District Office. Students are safe and learning.

Deer Park Families -
Currently Deer Park Middle school, Deer Park High school, & Home Link (DP & Clayton) are out of power. A main breaker is out. Avista is working on it. Phones are down as well. Students are safe and school is being conducted as usual. We are hopeful power is restored soon.

DPSD will be on Spring Break - April 1 - 5. Enjoy the week!


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

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


Lady Stags play for the championship for the first time in history! Come support them in Yakima tonight at 9:00 p.m.


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

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.