We are so proud of our DPMS and DPHS musicians! The DPHS and DPMS choirs, along with the 7th and 8th grade bands, earned a Superior rating—a major achievement that highlights the strength of our music programs here at Deer Park! Our students did a fantastic job representing Deer Park. Way to go!
This spring, we are also excited to host webinars featuring the Screenagers series, a documentary series that explores the impact of screen time, social media, gaming, and digital balance on youth and families. These films provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help families navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world. Feel free to share this information with others!
Wednesday, April 16: Screenagers 1, 4:00 pm (Growing Up in the Digital Age)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/87622661368
Wednesday, April 23: Screenagers 2, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: The Next Chapter)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/82845475361
Wednesday, April 30: Screenagers 3, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: Under the Influence)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/83854583769
This past weekend, the Deer Park Key Club attended the Pacific Northwest District Convention in Seattle, WA, and we are thrilled to share our amazing accomplishments!
Our club was recognized for several outstanding achievements:
- 20% Member Increase – We hit this milestone and are growing stronger than ever!
- Early Bird Patch – Thanks to our members registering early, we earned this recognition for our banner.
- Early DCON Registration – We registered early for the convention, earning ribbons for our badges!
- On-Time Secretary Reports – A special shoutout to our Secretary, Piper Luginbill, who consistently submits reports on time every month! She’s also responsible for so much more behind the scenes.
- Treasurer’s Prestigious Award – Our Treasurer was awarded a prestigious honor for his exceptional service to Key Club. This award is selected by the District 4 officers and governor based on a detailed review of his contributions throughout the year. Out of hundreds of Treasurers in the Pacific Northwest Key Clubs, this recognition speaks volumes about his dedication and service to others.
We are so proud of our entire club for their hard work, commitment, and the positive impact they continue to make in the Deer Park community and beyond.
We are excited to share that the DPHS Band earned a "Superior" rating from all three judges at the Spokane Falls Community College Band Festival! Impressively, their performance would have qualified for a superior rating in the 3A/4A/Private School category as well.
As part of their experience, students had the opportunity to participate in a clinic with Dr. Danh Pham, the Director of Bands at WSU and Music Director of the CDA Symphony. This was a valuable chance for our students to engage with an expert and deepen their musical skills.
Our students showcased an incredible dedication to learning and becoming the best versions of themselves, and they represented Deer Park School District with pride and excellence.
Congratulations to all the band members for their hard work and achievement!
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Homelink Writing Contest! Open to 3rd through 12th graders, there were 22 amazing entries. Students were challenged to write a narrative story on any topic in 1000 words or fewer. A huge thank you to our community partners, Joyco Drilling and Calista Wallick with Kelly Right Real Estate, for funding this contest!
Congratulations, Lilianna Emmans, Daphne Midkiff, Lily Boyer, Stefani Liddell, Sam Emmans, Josie Longly, Cadi Emmans, Ethan Richardson, and Charlene Hatley!!!
Message from the Deer Park School District Transportation Department, on Friday, March 28, 1:35 pm:
The phones and internet are down at the transportation facility due to an outage in the area. Last-minute transportation requests will not be able to be accommodated.
Congratulations to our National Honor Society Seniors! The National Honor Society recognizes high school students who uphold these four principles or pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These students excel academically by maintaining a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. They are leaders in their school and community by inspiring their peers through action and promoting positive change. These students often step outside of themselves to see and meet the needs of others. Character is the essence of who we are. By making the commitment to ethical and compassionate decision-making, these students positively impact themselves and all those around them to create a better world.
Read all about what's happening in the school district! Spring 2025 newsletter here: https://5il.co/3bjtl
All newsletters: https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/community-newsletters
DPSD Spring Break Schedule for pre-K - 12 (not Home Link):
March 31 - April 2: Full days for students
April 2 - 3: Conferences into the evening (staff)
April 3: No students
April 4: No School
Congratulations to our Future Chef contestants (and Sodexo for sponsoring)! Chloe Brown took first place with her Cheesecake Crepes, Marcus Perry secured second place with his World's Best Pizza Casserole and Cami Smiley scooted into 3rd place with her Fried Rice. Our runners-up were Zoey Schneider, Dexter Jarvis, and Beatrice Smith. Congratulations to all of you and kudos to all students for your bravery and participation in this fun event!
Many thanks to Mr. Dysart and the middle school students who visited Arcadia to highlight the amazing music program at DPMS!
🎬 Join NEWESD 101 for a free, special screening of the award-winning film "COUNTED OUT" at Talbott Event Center! Math matters in all facets of our lives!
🗓 Date: March 31, 2025
🕕 Time: 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: 4202 S. Regal Street, Spokane, WA 99223
RSVP is required – reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/4kSwKci
The film explores the powerful impact of math on society, highlighting its importance in shaping our future. As Julia Angwin said: “Our inability, as citizens, to speak the language that is math is truly risky to us as a society.”
View film trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5a2la9WTtY
#CountedOut #MathIsPower #NEWESD101 #FilmScreening #SpokaneEvents #northeastwa #waedu
Many thanks to our bus drivers for participating in driver training this morning! We appreciate you keeping our students safe and driving them to and from school each day. We also see the need for an indoor bathroom. It has been a pretty cold winter the past few months!
Many thanks to our dedicated educators, pre-K through high school, who attended a day of learning! Educators focused on the science of reading, the alignment of essential standards, establishing routines and practices to support student success, learning how the brain functions, and consistent grading practices.
Support DPSD at this year’s Basketball Showcase All-Star Game!
Come cheer on Brooklyn Coe, Jacey Boesel, and Ashlan Bryant as they compete in the 2024 Basketball Showcase All-Star Game! Watch the best of the best take the court and see their hard work pay off in an exciting night of competition.
Date: March 18th
Location: Lewis and Clark High School
Jack Blair Girls Game: 5:30 PM
Denny Humphrey Boys Game: 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets Here: https://greaterspokaneleague.org/basketball-showcase/
Don’t miss out on this action-packed evening—bring your school spirit and enjoy a great night of basketball!
DPMS 8th grader Kason Dean was a finalist for the national "Win a Babydoll Ewe Lamb Essay Contest"! Kason submitted an essay that described his love for sheep and his plans to raise sheep. The essay detailed his shelter, pasture, and feed. He also wrote about his showing and breeding plans. Way to go Kason!
Friendly reminder: No School Friday, March 14, 2025, for Learning Improvement Day!
Deer Park Middle School Destination Imagination students participated in the Eastern Washington tournament, competing in the "Improv" category. They showcased their quick thinking and creativity through an on-the-spot performance. The competition was tough, but they delivered a hilarious performance of YouTube stars trying to get more likes by traveling from Antarctica to the Eiffel Tower on a camel. Their hard work and teamwork paid off as they secured an impressive 2nd-place finish! Way to go, Spikes!
The Miss Deer Park Scholarship Association will be held at Deer Park High School on Saturday, March 15th, at 6:00 p.m. at DPHS. The community is invited to come and support these young ladies.
