The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recognized Arcadia Elementary as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2022-23 school year. The schools that were recognized made strides to improve student outcomes by closing the gaps and showing tremendous growth and achievement. Arcadia Elementary was recognized for student growth.
Arcadia educators have been focused on using data to inform instructional practices. They continue to use various data to assess student learning, knowledge, and growth to ensure all students demonstrate growth and meet or exceed standards.
Congratulations to Arcadia Elementary School educators for ensuring the future by inspiring excellence!
November 13 is World Kindness Day! The day promotes kindness, empathy, and goodwill. Share your ideas that encourage us to go beyond our daily routines and make a positive difference in the lives of others. If you would like some ideas here are some: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/printables/2024-25_Kindness_Calendar_for_Schools.pdf
Remembering and honoring our veterans. Thank you for your service!
Each of our schools honored and remembered veterans today. Students learned about the meaning of Veteran's Day, each of the armed forces, and expressed gratitude to all veterans. May you remain in our hearts as we are grateful for your service!
Public schools like ours are the heart of our community and shape the future for our kids. Our kids are our future and have dreams and aspirations! Many thanks to Deer Park Schools for ensuring the future by inspiring excellence! Meet some of our successful Deer Park graduates who were inspired by the education they received in Deer Park Schools. #inspiringexcellence, #futurestartshere, #DPSDpride, #wecreatedreams #deerparkstrong
Enjoy! https://youtu.be/PSHx0tacRHk
Many thanks to Mayor Tim Verzal for visiting Arcadia's third (3rd) graders this afternoon. Mayor Tim emphasized that our students ARE our FUTURE! They also learned about his job as mayor, how he was elected, and the importance of voting!
Our Lady Stags were led out on the field Tuesday night at ONE Stadium in Spokane by our 4th grade girls SYSA Soccer team. The Stags won 2-0! Many thatnks to the future Stags who cheered them on from the sidelines. It was a great night for community engagement in our soccer program.!
As the Deer Park Stags get ready to play in the "Battle of the Horns" this Friday night (10/25/2024), please see the reminder about fan conduct and expectations from Dr. Allman and the district.
Retired principal and Deer Park citizen Joe Feist speaks about the importance of the re-prioritized school bond for students and the community. https://youtu.be/i_5OCCR211A
Friday, October 25: Battle of the Horns, 7:00 pm. Go Stags!
Arcadia principal Lori Burke speaks about the space concerns at Arcadia Elementary. Learn how the bond supports student safety and learning by addressing the need for growth and improvements in our schools. https://youtu.be/cIBSFtM3icI
Check out the progress on the varsity softball field! The fencing, backstop, dugout foundation, asphalt, and irrigation are complete! Many thanks to the capital projects team, school board, and the facilities advisory committee for making this project possible!
Meet Deer Park graduate and successful business owner, Kelsie Carlson! Kelsie speaks about the importance of the school bond and how it supports the Deer Park community. Deer Park Schools heard your feedback and made it a priority to reduce the bond ask , focusing on what’s best for our students and community while staying fiscally responsible. Thank you for your continued support in making Deer Park a place where we all thrive! https://youtu.be/GGlvriH6OTg
Our dedicated and committed pre-K - 12 staff spent Friday learning today at DPHS!
We heard you. Curious about the changes to this bond? Read more about it. The District re-prioritized the ask based on input from you and the community.
Students and staff are invited to join DPSD's spirit week! October 14-18th
Reminder: Staff Professional Development Day, No School on October 11
Letter from Dr. Allman about the school bond.
Everyone is invited to participate in DPSD's spirit week October 14 - 18th!
Many thanks to our dedicated and fantastic DPSD custodial crew!
