District News

We’re pretty lucky here in Deer Park – we’ve got some amazing teachers that work with our kids. Last week, May 2nd – 6th, was Teacher Appreciation Week and we wanted all of you to know how much we appreciate the hard working and dedicated professionals here in Deer Park, we hope you do as well. Each […]

After a thorough search that included a deep pool of qualified and experienced candidates, Deer Park School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Russ Lodge as the new principal of Deer Park Elementary. Mr. Lodge, who will join Deer Park Elementary beginning in the 2016-17 school year, comes to Deer Park Schools from […]

While Spokane County has seen a 60% increase in the number of homeless students over the last 5 years, our schools continue to have significant numbers of students and families in need of stable housing. Priority Spokane is proud to announce it has secured funding and will be partnering with Deer Park School to launch a […]

On Thursday, August 18, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Deer Park High School’s commons will be the site for the WSDOT’s second public meeting regarding proposed safety improvements to US 395. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions about the funded project. The DOT will deliver a formal presentation at 6:00pm. WSDOT encourages viewing the documents […]

Deer Park School District is excited to announce the implementation of an innovative program for our student-athletes participating in contact sports. This program will assist physicians in the evaluation and treatment of head injuries (e.g., concussion). We have purchased a software tool called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). ImPACT is a computerized exam [...]

In the spring of 2016, under direction from the Board of Directors, Deer Park School District explored options for refinancing existing bond debt in an effort to secure savings for district taxpayers. In the past 36 months, the municipal bond market has experienced one of the most volatile periods in recent history – creating a favorable market for […]

Deer Park School District is participating in the Washington State 2016 Healthy Youth Survey during the weeks of October 10th – 21st. Washington State’s Healthy Youth survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, [...]

Congratulations to Deer Park High School teacher Kelli Demarest for receiving the “Teacher of the Month” honor from Eastern Washington University and KHQ-TV. Alongside a representative of Eastern Washington University’s Education Dept., KHQ news anchors Dan Kleckner and Stephanie Vigil recently made the trip to DPHS to present the award to Mrs. Demarest in an [...]

On November 19th, 2016, Joanne Greer, current vice-president of Deer Park’s Board of Directors, was sworn in as President of the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). After a serving WSSDA for years on various committees and in various capacities, Joanne recently completed a term as vice-president and is now WSSDA’s acting president. Joanne has served as […]

Deer Park School District is thrilled to announce that Michele Miller, principal of Arcadia Elementary has been selected to participate in the Mastering Principal Leadership Network, a cohort of exemplary principals chosen to share their success and foster leadership behaviors that inform and support effective principal practice throughout the State of Washington. The principals from around [...]