Reminder - No school this Friday, March 13th! Enjoy the long weekend!
Here at Deer Park School District, we love our Education Support Professionals! Thank you for all you do to help keep our schools running smoothly each and every day. We are so grateful for you!
#DPSD #ESPWeek2026
#DPSD #ESPWeek2026
Third-grade students have been putting their engineering skills to the test! For a Cardboard Arcade project, students used recycled materials to design and build their own interactive arcade games for others to play and enjoy.
It’s exciting to see students learning, creating, and problem-solving in such innovative ways!
#DeerParkArcadia #CardboardArcade #ThirdGradeSTEAM
It’s exciting to see students learning, creating, and problem-solving in such innovative ways!
#DeerParkArcadia #CardboardArcade #ThirdGradeSTEAM
Congratulations to our newest Rotary Student of the Month, Nevaeh Lee, a student known for sharing a friendly hello in the hallways and showing incredible growth and confidence throughout her high school years.
She is actively involved in ASB and the Drama Program, where she especially enjoys playing the funny roles on stage. She loves being part of the high school community and appreciates the supportive staff and leadership, including Principal Mr. Heuett.
After graduation, she plans to attend Gonzaga University and pursue her longtime dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys drama, theater, and watching shows.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Nevaeh! 👏
She is actively involved in ASB and the Drama Program, where she especially enjoys playing the funny roles on stage. She loves being part of the high school community and appreciates the supportive staff and leadership, including Principal Mr. Heuett.
After graduation, she plans to attend Gonzaga University and pursue her longtime dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys drama, theater, and watching shows.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Nevaeh! 👏
Good news this week from the Arcadia included some fun projects for both the fourth- and fifth-grade students.
Fifth-grade STEAM students participated in a Shark Tank-style presentation. Each student was to pitch their idea to the class, clearly explaining the problem their product solves, how it works, and why consumers would want to buy it.
Meanwhile, Fourth-grade students stepped into roles as archaeologists for their Archaeologist Diorama project. Each student recreated what they believed a certain area of the world may have looked like in the past.
The students' innovation, confidence, and persuasive skills were on full display. What a fun and hands-on way to learn!
#DeerParkArcadia #FifthGradeProjects #FourthGradeProjects
Fifth-grade STEAM students participated in a Shark Tank-style presentation. Each student was to pitch their idea to the class, clearly explaining the problem their product solves, how it works, and why consumers would want to buy it.
Meanwhile, Fourth-grade students stepped into roles as archaeologists for their Archaeologist Diorama project. Each student recreated what they believed a certain area of the world may have looked like in the past.
The students' innovation, confidence, and persuasive skills were on full display. What a fun and hands-on way to learn!
#DeerParkArcadia #FifthGradeProjects #FourthGradeProjects
Today, we celebrate our incredible maintenance workers! John, David, Conner, Shaun, Justin, and Wes work hard to keep over 90 acres and 400,000 square feet of buildings safe and ready for learning for both our students and our staff. With over 160 years of combined experience in the feild they take challenges head on, adapting continually to the different needs and repairs our grounds and buildings need. Thank you for everything you guys do!
#DPSD #Maintenance #AppreciationDay
Lady Stags with a WIN 67-32! Congratulations to Kaitlyn Reiter, Sportsmanship Award Winner! Many thanks to the band and cheerleaders for showing your Stag Pride! Keep it going, Stags!
Last Friday, Home Link students and parents had a fantastic time at their annual Skate Night at Pattison's North Skating Park. Such a fun evening of laughter, connection, and community!
In dance class, Ezra is learning to sway his muleta for this spring’s recital, where the other dancers will be the bulls. It’s going to be a blast!
#HomeLink #Highlights #CommunityFun
This past Friday, our 5th Grade Math Is Cool team placed 4th in their division. Congratulations! And a special thank you to the 4th-graders for their support and encouragement for the 5th graders. What a blast!
#DPSD #MathIsCool #5thGrade
Belonging. Learning. Inspiring Excellence. The School Board was proud to recognize our incredible Arcadia Office Staff, who were highlighted at the recent Board Meeting for going above and beyond every single day! Thank you, Andrea Dean, Dani Joralemon, Nicki Simpson, and Amy Bachman!
This dedicated team exemplifies service, collaboration, and unwavering support for our students and one another. They handle every situation with detail and care, grace under pressure, efficiency, and a positive attitude that keeps our school community running smoothly. Their commitment does not go unnoticed — they are often the first friendly face you see and the steady support behind the scenes.
Thank you, Arcadia Office Staff, for all that you do to make a difference each day. We appreciate you! 🌟👏
This dedicated team exemplifies service, collaboration, and unwavering support for our students and one another. They handle every situation with detail and care, grace under pressure, efficiency, and a positive attitude that keeps our school community running smoothly. Their commitment does not go unnoticed — they are often the first friendly face you see and the steady support behind the scenes.
Thank you, Arcadia Office Staff, for all that you do to make a difference each day. We appreciate you! 🌟👏
Congratulations to all of our wrestlers at state! Go Stags! The following students placed at State this weekend:
Boys:
Emmitt Priddy - 2nd
Solomon Slind - 8th
Girls:
Hailee Orgill - 2nd
Evelyn Scott - 6th
We are grateful that our community continues to support youth activities and athletics. Athletics such as wrestling are supported by local levy dollars (EP & O levy). Thank you, Deer Park!
Boys:
Emmitt Priddy - 2nd
Solomon Slind - 8th
Girls:
Hailee Orgill - 2nd
Evelyn Scott - 6th
We are grateful that our community continues to support youth activities and athletics. Athletics such as wrestling are supported by local levy dollars (EP & O levy). Thank you, Deer Park!
Deer Park Schools are very fortunate to have assistant principals at our schools to support our children! This is made possible becuase our community supported our EP&O (Educational Programs and Operations Levy). Through this support, our local funds allow the District to provide support for students beyond the basic state allocation (which funds "basic education"). Ms. Maxfield received a 'shout out' from a staff member who recognizes her hard work, "she really shines when things get in a pinch. [She] jumps right in full speed ahead !! Not only does Haley continue to have an open door to anyone who needs to talk, but she handles students who need breaks, parents who need updates, handles pre-school calls, greets everyone that she sees with a smile and a hello, and still takes time to visit with all." Thank you, Ms. Maxfield, for your dedication and support of our children. DPSD would also like to thank the Deer Park community for your ongoing support of our schools - the funding for educational programs and operations beyond the state's allocation is made possible by your ongoing support of our levy.
Highlights from Arcadia this week include Mrs. Spillane's fourth-grade class. They are building their understanding of angles! Students created and classified acute, obtuse, straight, and reflex angles through hands-on exploration. How fun!
#DeerParkArcadia #Learning #Angles
#DeerParkArcadia #Learning #Angles
Today Dr. Allman represented the Deer Park School District at the Annual InvestEd conference in Spokane. Her heartfelt words reminded us why investing in students matters and the real impact it has on students.
We especially appreciate her highlighting how InvestEd dollars directly benefit Deer Park students. These funds stay right here in our community — providing immediate support for basic needs, helping remove barriers to learning, and ensuring our students have what they need to succeed. We appreciate the support from our community's partnership and the care given to Deer Park students! (https://invested.org/)
We especially appreciate her highlighting how InvestEd dollars directly benefit Deer Park students. These funds stay right here in our community — providing immediate support for basic needs, helping remove barriers to learning, and ensuring our students have what they need to succeed. We appreciate the support from our community's partnership and the care given to Deer Park students! (https://invested.org/)
Friendship/Valentine’s Day = KINDNESS day at our schools! 💘Students across the District celebrated and had so much fun! Shoutout to our students for encouraging others, including everyone, and spreading joy with thoughtful notes and helping hands. 🌟
DPHS Freshman, Kason Dean, competed at “Cloverbuds and Corduroy” held at Riverside High School on February 11, 2026. Kason finished in First Place in both the Mock Interview and Demonstration categories. Kason is a member of Gettin’ Grit 4H Club and also owns a flock of Babydoll Southdown sheep. Way to go Kason!
Home Link celebrated the 2nd annual STEAM Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). An estimated 450 attended this event. Many thanks to the nearly 70 volunteers who made this event possible!
Congratulations to Deer Park wrestler Solomon Slind as Deer Park's 2A district wrestling champ! Solomon is an avid wrestler and Home Link student. Wishing you best of luck at state Solomon!
Staff and students at Deer Park Elementary School had a fun and exciting Friday! Not only did they celebrate the 100th day of school (do you recognize the staff and students?), but they also celebrated students who demonstrated kindness. February is the month for showing kindness across the District. Way to go, Rangers!
Our awesome Arcadia students gathered in the gym this week to celebrate peers who earned the Safety Award. These students were nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating Arcadia’s safety expectations throughout the school day. This includes being safe in the classroom, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in the hallways, on the bus, and when using technology. By making thoughtful, responsible choices, these students help create a safe, respectful environment where everyone can learn and thrive. Nice work!
#StudentAchievement #Arcadia #SafetyAward
#StudentAchievement #Arcadia #SafetyAward
