School funding: Did you know that DPSD's insurance premiums have nearly doubled in the past couple of years? In 2024-25, DPSD has budgeted to spend $4.4M more on MSOCs than the state-funded amount. Of that $4.4M, $825K is to cover our insurance & utility costs. Those costs have increased by over 94% in the past three years.
Congratulations Cheerleaders! Deer Park earned a second place win at the Battle in the Desert competition this weekend at Hanford High School! Way to go!
*Cheerleading is supported by our community & local levy funded.
Deer Park Rotary recognized DPHS senior Talon Mccoy. Talon currently serves as the DECA President and has been involved in DECA since his freshman year. He also manages the student store, Very Vendy. With a 3.98 GPA, Talon plans to attend Montana State University and become an electrical engineer. He served as captain of the football team and will golf this spring. Talon enjoys giving back to the community and supported Night at the North Pole.
Talon thanked Rotary for their recent and generous donation to the DECA program and Ms. Tiffany Bogle for her support and leadership with DECA. We wish you best of luck, Talon!
Ever wonder about DPSD's finances? Check out our Citizen's Guide to learn more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/4780693/2024-25_Citizen_s_Guide_to_Budget.pdf
Would you like updates and input on capital projects and priorities for DPSD? Please join us! Monday, Jan. 13, 6:00 pm. Visit our FAC website to learn more: https://www.dpsd.org/page/facilities-advisory-committee
Happy New Year from Deer Park School District! Please find Dr. Allman's January update: https://5il.co/3406z.
On behalf of Deer Park School District, Happy New Year!
DPSD finishes the last day of school strong! DPE celebrated students who demonstrated positive behavioral expectations and DPHS celebrated students who exhibited outstanding holiday spirit!
Sixth graders at DPMS helped collect, sort, and organize food for our local Greenhouse Food Bank. Students picked up the food, sorted and organized it, and delivered it to the Greenhouse so the food could be ready for distribution. Thank you DPMS for your service and for supporting our community!
Congratulations to DPMS Wrestling! They finished their season last week at the League Championship earning 2nd place! We are proud of each student who participated this year. Special recognition goes to: Champions Logan Crawford, Sam Race,
Ryder Williams, Landon McCoy, and William Lang-Senesey, and 2nd Place Caellum Acorn and 4th place Jackson Darnall
*Thank you to the community for supporting the levy which funds these activities for students!
Deer Park School District wishes our community and families a delightful and wonderful holiday break: December 23 - January 3. Happy New Year!
Kaylee Geller, a freshman at Deer Park High School and a member of the Spokane Junior Rifle Club, is making waves in competitive rifle shooting. Kaylee was featured in the Spokesman-Review recently. Balancing her role as a Junior Varsity Cheerleader and her academic responsibilities, Kaylee showcases discipline, focus, and versatility. A first-place finisher at a national competition in Montana, she now prepares for her second trip to the Junior Air Nationals in Ohio. Her journey reflects her dedication to the sport and the support of the Civilian Marksmanship Program and her team, inspiring others with her commitment to excellence. Well done Kaylee and good luck to you!
DPE 1st graders sold the most Butter Braids (sweet pastries) at DPE and were rewarded with putting a pie in their teacher's face!
Want to learn more about how WA schools are funded? Learn more here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2495/dpsd/4350105/Web_Version_-_Funding_FAQs.pdf
The Lady Stags are off to a great start with a 2-0 season. Way to go!
Follow Deer Park Athletics here: https://greaterspokaneleague.org/deer-park/?school_id=334
Join a Home Link production! Drama II presents: A Winter's Gift: Playing December 13th and 14th, 3:30 and 6:30 pm at Deer Park High School.
K-5 students are invited to DPHS's Night at the North Pole, hosted by DECA on December 18 from 6-8 pm. *Donations to support children are also being accepted at the high school (contact: laura.west@dpsdmail.org)
School Funding: Do you know how schools are funded and what the current reality is for WA state schools? Learn more here: https://www.waschoolfunding.org/
Schools do not receive any funding for capital projects, renovations, or updates to HVAC, etc. from the state.
Check out DECA's Area Competition pictures! DPHS students were phenomenal and 29 will be advancing to state competition in Bellevue in February. Congratulations to our DECA students & we wish you the best of luck!
*Note: The facilities to support DECA were made possible by the high school bond - thank you, voters, for supporting the bond measure!
