🌟Leading with Purpose for Our Students & Community 🌟
We are proud to share that our School Board members recently returned from the State Directors’ Conference! This year’s theme was "Purpose," a powerful reminder of the responsibility we hold in guiding our district.
Leading with purpose isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about leading with a clear vision and meaningful intent. For our board, this means:
🌱 Fostering growth for every student. 🤝 Creating a shared sense of meaning across our schools. 💙 Committing to something greater than ourselves.
By leading with authenticity and integrity, our goal is to inspire resilience, clarity, and confidence throughout our entire community. We are excited to bring these insights back home and continue making a positive impact!
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredible Sandy Zimmerman to the district today! From graduating from Selkirk to playing for the Zags, and making history by hitting the buzzer on American Ninja Warrior, Sandy shared her story of "Welfare to Warrior."
A National Teacher Hall of Fame inductee and author of a best-seller, "Get Out of the Car," Sandy reminds us all to DREAM BIG and TRY!
Her message to us today? Start with belief—in yourself, or borrow it from others. Keep the bar high and work hard every day to be the best. Don’t blame, complain, or make excuses. Listen to the empowering, positive voices.
Thank you, Sandy, for reminding us to keep the promises we make to ourselves and to never wait to be seen, valued, and heard.
Last Friday, our High School team placed 6th in the Unified Bowling event! Students had an awesome time and gave it their all! This year, Deer Park had 4 lanes instead of 2, so the event is growing, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. After bowling, the students headed to Selkirk’s Pizza to hang out and socialize, with lots of laughs and fun!
#UnifiedBowl #GoStags
3 months ago, DPSD
Deer Park School District wishes our students, staff, and community a Happy Thanksgiving!
3 months ago, DPSD
This morning, our bus drivers got the opportunity to engage in fire safety training. Spokane County Fire District 4 took our bus drivers through a fire-extinguisher simulation, where they had the chance to practice putting out fires on a bus. What a great opportunity!
#SafetyTraining #DPSDBusDrivers
3 months ago, DPSD
Our third graders rolled up their sleeves for their annual Rake N Run! Students helped the local community by raking leaves in neighbors’ yards, spreading kindness, and giving back this season.
#CommunityKindness #ArcadiaElementary #RakeNRun
3 months ago, DPSD
Fifth graders at Arcadia held their annual Boo-Ography presentations on October 31st. Students selected a historical figure from Colonial times, conducted research on their historical figure, and then created and memorized monologue speeches in character. For their final presentation, they designed backdrops to represent their historical figure. On the day of Boo-Ography Presentations, community members, students at Arcadia, and school staff visited classrooms to see the students’ hard work. Dressed as their chosen figures, the fifth graders stayed in character throughout the presentations, reciting their monologues to visitors as they passed by.
3 months ago, DPSD
At the Arcadia Elementary, fourth graders in Mrs. Durgin’s class are diving into the theme genre by reading plays, taking on character roles, and exploring scenes and other elements of drama. They’re gaining confidence as readers and performers while bringing each story to life. What an awesome way to learn!
3 months ago, DPSD
Our High School's Honors World History class recently visited the MAC to explore the Raven and the Box of Daylight exhibit and the Native Plateau Tribes gallery. Students got a close-up look at Indigenous art, stories, and cultural history, from glass sculptures to traditional artifacts. What an engaging, educational experience to bring the classroom studies to life!
3 months ago, DPSD
Here’s a look at some fun HomeLink highlights from the past two weeks! In Mr. Sciarrio’s Ventriloquism & Puppeteering class, students practiced pronunciation without using their lips. Mrs. Nelson’s Invention Project, students designed and tested their own water-balloon launchers before the daylight ran out. And to promote our upcoming school-wide art and writing contest, students enjoyed a lunchtime showing of a reading of Turkey Trouble. Lots of creativity and hands-on learning happening here at HomeLink!
3 months ago, DPSD
In celebration of Veterans Day, HomeLink staff and families gathered outdoors for a ceremonial flag raising, songs, and to honor all who have served. Thank you to all our veterans!
3 months ago, DPSD
We are proud to recognize Chris Heath as our Deer Park Rotary Student of the Month! Chris believes the community has the power to make a difference and consistently shows his appreciation for teachers, friends, and family. As a mentor, he enjoys guiding others and being a positive role model for fellow students. Kindness and doing the right thing are at the heart of everything Chris does. Outside of school, Chris channels his creativity through photography, drawing, and a love of music, capturing the beauty in the world around him. Congratulations, Chris, on being a shining example of character and community spirit!
3 months ago, DPSD
Last week, both our Elementary and Middle School students came together in their Veterans Day Assemblies to celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes! With songs, presentations, and performances, our students shared their appreciation for our veterans and reflected on the values of courage, service, and community. We are proud of our students for demonstrating their school spirit and respect in such a meaningful way.
3 months ago, DPSD
Remember to vote! Ballots are due November 4.
4 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that if you are a senior citizen and/or disabled, you may be eligible for a tax exemption? To learn more, contact the Spokane County Assessor’s Office at 509-477-3698 or visit their website here: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/219/Assessor
4 months ago, DPSD
Remember to vote!
4 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that the short-term capital levy will focus on the safety and security of ALL of our students? It will replace outdated school intercom and communication systems, ensuring proper notification, communication, and emergency response systems are in place across all campuses. Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/safetyproject
4 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that the total value of Deer Park's buses equates to approximately $4.5 million? By providing a transportation facility that can be paved, is located in town, and provides for more space, it will allow: - the buses to be better protected from vandalism and theft (preserving our assets and employee safety) - eliminate potholes, standing water, and ice (preserving our assets and employee safety) - allow the mechanics to complete maintenance within the transportation facility (currently no bus lift, so some services need to be outsourced) - close distance to schools for easier accessibility by the community and families
4 months ago, DPSD
Did you know that Deer Park's local education tax rates have fallen sharply over recent years due to the significant growth in our community? Levies ask for a specific dollar ($) amount, and that amount does not change. When there is population growth, the overall cost is reduced becuase there are more to share the overall cost. If the short-term capital levy is approved, rates are estimated to be $2.60/$1,000 LESS than they were a decade ago. To learn more about the proposed short-term capital levy costs, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025costs
4 months ago, DPSD
The facilities advisory committee learned and recognized that the current transportation center location is fraught with issues. Limited road access (one-way, potentially unstable bridge), inability to add on to the septic system, right-of-way concerns, and an undersized lot all led to the unanimous conclusion that it needs to be relocated to a more safe and central site. Learn more about the project here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/transproject
