The Middle School recently hosted an energetic Staff versus Student basketball game, elevated by the appearance of the Middle School Band. This high-energy event coincided with Spirit Day, featuring 6th grade in white, 7th grade in yellow, and Minion-themed attire, and 8th grade in blue. It was an outstanding way to showcase school pride and community spirit before heading into Spring Break.
#DPMS #SpiritDay #StudentEngagement
#DPMS #SpiritDay #StudentEngagement
Happy Paraeducator Appreciation Day! DPSD paraeducators play a huge role in creating safe, welcoming classrooms where students feel valued, respected, and supported. Your work strengthens belonging, and student success across our district. Thank you!
#DPSD #Paraeducator #AppreciationDay
#DPSD #Paraeducator #AppreciationDay
Deer Park High School DECA is having a successful year of growth and service. Between managing five student stores, concessions, and leading community initiatives like Night at the North Pole, our 46 members have demonstrated exceptional leadership. A major highlight was meeting with Mayor Verzal to officially declare November as DECA Month for the city of Deer Park!
Our competitive success continues with 27 State qualifiers and 9 students advancing to the International competition in Atlanta this April. Additionally, 25 students gained professional hospitality and sports marketing experience through partnerships that included the Spokane Chiefs and Davenport Grand.
Local leaders and business owners are invited to our Community Business Tour on April 16 to see our operations in action.
Thank you for all the support from our parents and community!
#DECA #DPHS #StagPride
Our competitive success continues with 27 State qualifiers and 9 students advancing to the International competition in Atlanta this April. Additionally, 25 students gained professional hospitality and sports marketing experience through partnerships that included the Spokane Chiefs and Davenport Grand.
Local leaders and business owners are invited to our Community Business Tour on April 16 to see our operations in action.
Thank you for all the support from our parents and community!
#DECA #DPHS #StagPride
Arcadia students came together to showcase their Tinker Crates! Using hands-on STEM kits, each student built and explored a unique project, then proudly shared their learning with their peers. With fourth-grade teachers joining in and a pizza celebration to wrap it up, the event was both fun and meaningful. Experiences like these help students grow as confident, independent learners and collaborative members of their community.
#DPSD #FourthGrade #FutureReady
#DPSD #FourthGrade #FutureReady
How do we ensure ALL DPSD students are ready and successful for college, career, and life? 🎓Educators, leaders, community members, and even a recent graduate came together to answer that exact question.
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
Our Home Link students are making the most of their final classes before spring break!
In Ms. Lentz's "Everyday Art" class, students were mixing, stretching, and experimenting as they created their own slime.
Meanwhile, in Ms. Hubbard's "Nail Tech" class, students were fully focused as they brought their ideas to life with custom-designed nails for their upcoming competition.
We love seeing our students engaged, creative, and excited about learning. Home Link classes will continue as normal through Thursday, and we wish everyone a fun and restful spring break next week!
#HomeLink #Creativity #SpringBreak
In Ms. Lentz's "Everyday Art" class, students were mixing, stretching, and experimenting as they created their own slime.
Meanwhile, in Ms. Hubbard's "Nail Tech" class, students were fully focused as they brought their ideas to life with custom-designed nails for their upcoming competition.
We love seeing our students engaged, creative, and excited about learning. Home Link classes will continue as normal through Thursday, and we wish everyone a fun and restful spring break next week!
#HomeLink #Creativity #SpringBreak
Spring break is upon us! April 6th through 10th! Conferences will begin on April 1st through 3rd, with no school for students on the 2nd and 3rd. We will see you back on April 13th!
#SpringBreak #DPSD
🎶 Huge congratulations to the DPSD Band on an incredible weekend! 🎉
Students brought home 1st place and silver ratings in all categories, plus the Spirit of the Festival Award! 🌟
Special shoutout to Austin Cohrs, who earned the Maestro Award—and an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall! 👏🎼
The trip was full of amazing experiences:
• A warm welcome dinner (Thank you, Boosters!)
• Exploring MoPop Friday morning
• Trip to the Seattle Aquarium after the state competition
• A delicious pasta dinner (Thank you, Boosters!)
• Outstanding performances Saturday from Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Choir
• Fun at Westfield Southcenter and a memorable awards banquet & ball
Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support of student activities like these—made possible through local levy funding. We are so proud of our students! 💙
Students brought home 1st place and silver ratings in all categories, plus the Spirit of the Festival Award! 🌟
Special shoutout to Austin Cohrs, who earned the Maestro Award—and an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall! 👏🎼
The trip was full of amazing experiences:
• A warm welcome dinner (Thank you, Boosters!)
• Exploring MoPop Friday morning
• Trip to the Seattle Aquarium after the state competition
• A delicious pasta dinner (Thank you, Boosters!)
• Outstanding performances Saturday from Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Choir
• Fun at Westfield Southcenter and a memorable awards banquet & ball
Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support of student activities like these—made possible through local levy funding. We are so proud of our students! 💙
Yesterday evening was full of fun at Deer Park Elementary during our ‘Spring Into Reading’ Family Engagement Night. We love seeing our students and families come together to celebrate learning and literacy!
#FamilyEngagement #DeerParkElementary #SpringIntoReading
#FamilyEngagement #DeerParkElementary #SpringIntoReading
Representative Andrew Engell, who represents the 9th Legislative District, visited Mr. Wrigley's political science class at Deer Park High School. Representative Engell stated, "The students were very engaged with deep and sometimes difficult questions that showed their understanding of civics and current events." Representative Engell stated that meeting with the students gives him hope! He enjoyed interacting with the next generation of leaders and sees them preparing to make a difference and bring accountability to the government. Thank you for visiting Deer Park High School, Representative Engell!
The ECEAP staff had the opportunity to attend a conscious discipline training this last Thursday and Friday. Conscious discipline is an approach to behavior and social-emotional learning that focuses on helping children develop self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and positive relationships. How cool!
#ECEAP #DPSD #DisciplineTraining
#ECEAP #DPSD #DisciplineTraining
We are proud to recognize three outstanding Deer Park Elementary staff members who were recently honored by the Board of Directors for going truly Above and Beyond for students, Wendy Bennett-Hill, Shelley Pajimola, & Shelly McLean. 💙
Whether it’s offering extra care and emotional support, being present and engaged with students out on the playground during recess, or providing meaningful instructional support in the classroom—each of these individuals consistently shows what it means to put students first.
Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to student success do not go unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference every single day and for helping create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for all learners. 🌟
#AboveAndBeyond #DeerParkPride #StudentFirst
Whether it’s offering extra care and emotional support, being present and engaged with students out on the playground during recess, or providing meaningful instructional support in the classroom—each of these individuals consistently shows what it means to put students first.
Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to student success do not go unnoticed. Thank you for making a difference every single day and for helping create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for all learners. 🌟
#AboveAndBeyond #DeerParkPride #StudentFirst
At the annual Eastern Washington Regional Science & Engineering Fair, Deer Park 7th-grader, Olivia Jarvis (O.J.) was awarded the ONR Naval Science Award for Cytogenetics Explained.
Held annually at WSU, Spokane, the fair brings together 6th - 12th grade students to promote the development of communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
O.J. was one of only five middle school students among the 100 competitors there. She presented her research to three individual judges and engaged with the public, confidently explaining her project and answering questions.
Congratualtions O.J.! Looking forward to seeing what you'll do for your 2027 project!
#EWRSEF #ONRNavalScienceAward #CytogeneticsExplained #DPMS
Held annually at WSU, Spokane, the fair brings together 6th - 12th grade students to promote the development of communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
O.J. was one of only five middle school students among the 100 competitors there. She presented her research to three individual judges and engaged with the public, confidently explaining her project and answering questions.
Congratualtions O.J.! Looking forward to seeing what you'll do for your 2027 project!
#EWRSEF #ONRNavalScienceAward #CytogeneticsExplained #DPMS
It was a fun-filled and delicious evening last Thursday for Deer Park 3rd and 4th-graders!
For the Future Chefs cook-off, Arcadia received 40 great recipe submissions. This year’s theme, “Choose a favorite recipe from a country or culture,” inspired creativity and variety, with 6 finalists selected to participate.
A special thank you to our High School volunteers, our kitchen staff, and judges for making this event possible. We also appreciate the teachers, administration, and parents who came to cheer the contestants on!
Congratulations to all of our Future Chefs!
#FutureChefs #Arcadia #DPSD
With lots of hard work, Deer Park 4th Grade Math is Cool places 3rd in their division.
Hazel Hogan from Ms. Conroy's class placed 6th individually, and Hadlee Burns from Ms. McKenzie's class placed 13th!
Awesome work, you guys, we are so proud of you!
#MathIsCool #FourthGrade #DPSD
Hazel Hogan from Ms. Conroy's class placed 6th individually, and Hadlee Burns from Ms. McKenzie's class placed 13th!
Awesome work, you guys, we are so proud of you!
#MathIsCool #FourthGrade #DPSD
It was Spirit Week this past week for Home Link. For "Favorite Storybook Character Day," Colleen and Donelle embrace the role of Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss, complete with homemade wigs!
In "Crafts from around the World," Mrs. Moss is teaching her students about Mexico as they create and stuff their own piñatas, with full intent on destroying them soon. What fun!
#HomeLink #DeerPark #SpiritWeek #WorldCrafts
In "Crafts from around the World," Mrs. Moss is teaching her students about Mexico as they create and stuff their own piñatas, with full intent on destroying them soon. What fun!
#HomeLink #DeerPark #SpiritWeek #WorldCrafts
High School Basketball Head Coaches needed for the 2026 - 2027 school year!
Join our team and make an impact on and off the court!
Please see the link for more information - https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1585
#DPHS #Basketball #CoachesNeeded
Join our team and make an impact on and off the court!
Please see the link for more information - https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1585
#DPHS #Basketball #CoachesNeeded
Exciting learning is happening in Ms. Conroy’s 4th-grade classroom! Students are building an understanding of benchmarks and equivalent fractions as they work to accurately place fractions on a number line. Through engaging, hands-on activities like these, students are strengthening collaboration skills while applying their knowledge and deepening their understanding.
#StudentLearning #FourthGrade #DPSD
#StudentLearning #FourthGrade #DPSD
Our third graders at Arcadia Elementary recently enjoyed an engaging field trip to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and the Campbell House.
At the MAC, students explored the interactive exhibit “Brick by Brick: We Built This City,” where seven of Spokane’s iconic landmarks were brought to life using LEGO bricks. Each model was thoughtfully paired with historical insights from the Joel E. Ferris Archives along with real-life photographs, helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present. Through this experience, students gained a deeper understanding of how architecture has shaped our local community.
The learning continued with a tour of the historic Campbell House, where students stepped back in time to explore daily life in the early 1900s. This immersive experience offered a glimpse into what a household looked like around 1910, bringing history to life in a memorable and meaningful way.
#DPSD #ARC #ThridGrade #FieldTrip
At the MAC, students explored the interactive exhibit “Brick by Brick: We Built This City,” where seven of Spokane’s iconic landmarks were brought to life using LEGO bricks. Each model was thoughtfully paired with historical insights from the Joel E. Ferris Archives along with real-life photographs, helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present. Through this experience, students gained a deeper understanding of how architecture has shaped our local community.
The learning continued with a tour of the historic Campbell House, where students stepped back in time to explore daily life in the early 1900s. This immersive experience offered a glimpse into what a household looked like around 1910, bringing history to life in a memorable and meaningful way.
#DPSD #ARC #ThridGrade #FieldTrip
Students at DPMS who earned a plus card by having one tardy or less, no referrals, and no Ds or Fs per academic quarter were rewarded with a special field trip. Students also earn SpikeBucks by being respectful, responsible, and safe within the building. Thank you, students, for inspiring excellence! Way to go!
