How do we ensure ALL DPSD students are ready and successful for college, career, and life? 🎓Educators, leaders, community members, and even a recent graduate came together to answer that exact question.
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
Using community feedback, research, and our district’s strategic priorities, this team worked collaboratively to define the skills and characteristics our students need to be ready for their future.
We want all DPSD students to be:
- Confident, independent, and self-reliant
- Critical thinkers & problem solvers
- Personally and socially accountable
- Effective communicators
- Flexible and adaptable
- Contributing members to society and the community
We’re grateful for the voices, perspectives, and passion that made this work possible. This is how strong communities build strong future-ready students in Deer Park. 💙
#DPSD #ProfileOfAGraduate #FutureReady #CommunityDriven
Our Home Link students are making the most of their final classes before spring break!
In Ms. Lentz's "Everyday Art" class, students were mixing, stretching, and experimenting as they created their own slime.
Meanwhile, in Ms. Hubbard's "Nail Tech" class, students were fully focused as they brought their ideas to life with custom-designed nails for their upcoming competition.
We love seeing our students engaged, creative, and excited about learning. Home Link classes will continue as normal through Thursday, and we wish everyone a fun and restful spring break next week!
#HomeLink #Creativity #SpringBreak
In Ms. Lentz's "Everyday Art" class, students were mixing, stretching, and experimenting as they created their own slime.
Meanwhile, in Ms. Hubbard's "Nail Tech" class, students were fully focused as they brought their ideas to life with custom-designed nails for their upcoming competition.
We love seeing our students engaged, creative, and excited about learning. Home Link classes will continue as normal through Thursday, and we wish everyone a fun and restful spring break next week!
#HomeLink #Creativity #SpringBreak
It was Spirit Week this past week for Home Link. For "Favorite Storybook Character Day," Colleen and Donelle embrace the role of Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss, complete with homemade wigs!
In "Crafts from around the World," Mrs. Moss is teaching her students about Mexico as they create and stuff their own piñatas, with full intent on destroying them soon. What fun!
#HomeLink #DeerPark #SpiritWeek #WorldCrafts
In "Crafts from around the World," Mrs. Moss is teaching her students about Mexico as they create and stuff their own piñatas, with full intent on destroying them soon. What fun!
#HomeLink #DeerPark #SpiritWeek #WorldCrafts
Our very own, Aubrey Longly, was sponsored by Representative Andrew Engell in Olympia for a week through the Page program. We are so proud of Aubrey, and thank you to Representative Engell for hosting her! To watch Aubrey in action, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/iGt8A1NAU2Y. To learn more about the WA state legislature's Page Program, https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program/.
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
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!
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!
Good news highlights for this week from HomeLink!
Mrs. Darla's Ballet class is preparing and practicing "Autumn Moon" for their upcoming spring show. Dancers are focused and excited to share their hard work on stage.
#HomeLink #DPSD #Dance
Mrs. Darla's Ballet class is preparing and practicing "Autumn Moon" for their upcoming spring show. Dancers are focused and excited to share their hard work on stage.
#HomeLink #DPSD #Dance
Our very own Nyckalyna Strickland received the Girl Scout Lifesaving Award late this past year. She was honored for her quick thinking and resourcefulness in calling 911 while home alone with her dad, who was growing increasingly ill. According to a cardiologist at Sacred Heart, it was possible that if Nyckalyna had not called 911 for her dad, he may not have made it through the night.
We are so proud of the awareness and quick thinking shown by our students. Read the full article here - https://aptg.co/xfm001
#DPSDProud #GirlScout #LifesavingAward
We are so proud of the awareness and quick thinking shown by our students. Read the full article here - https://aptg.co/xfm001
#DPSDProud #GirlScout #LifesavingAward
Deer Park's very own Kael Morris (Home Link) has traveled a lot the last couple of weeks. At the University of Montana, Kael scored 1st place in the Middle School Missoula Bullseye Tournament and 2nd for overall (grades 4th - 12th). He also participated in the National Indoor JOAD and National Indoor Tournament, scoring 1st in both events, ranking him #1 in the state for NASP.
Along with Kael, we had Jaiden Johnson (High School), who placed 3rd in the JOAD tournament and 2nd in the Indoor Nationals tournament. And Berkley Haikkila (Home Link) placed 2nd in the JOAD tournament.
Congratulations to all our amazing archers for their hard work and dedication!
#DPSDProud #Archery #NationalTournaments
Along with Kael, we had Jaiden Johnson (High School), who placed 3rd in the JOAD tournament and 2nd in the Indoor Nationals tournament. And Berkley Haikkila (Home Link) placed 2nd in the JOAD tournament.
Congratulations to all our amazing archers for their hard work and dedication!
#DPSDProud #Archery #NationalTournaments
Highlights from Home Link this week include the Opportunity Fair for middle school and high schoolers and their families. This event supports students by allowing them to connect with and learn about future options during and beyond high school, while engaging families as partners in that process.
This Friday, staff also met together for training and reflection as they roll into the second semester. The collaboration, professional learning is such a great opportunity for staff to connect and be reminded of what Home Link is all about.
#DPSD #HomeLink #FamilyConnection #Opportunity
This Friday, staff also met together for training and reflection as they roll into the second semester. The collaboration, professional learning is such a great opportunity for staff to connect and be reminded of what Home Link is all about.
#DPSD #HomeLink #FamilyConnection #Opportunity
This week wrapped up many of Home Link's end-of-semester projects and performances, showcasing the amazing work happening across our schools. These experiences this semester have really reflected our commitment to student growth, belonging, and excellence, as stated in our 2025 Strategic Plan.
Registration for next semester is happening this week, and new classes begin next week! A fresh semester and new opportunities are just around the corner.
#DPSD #HomeLink #EndOfSemester
Registration for next semester is happening this week, and new classes begin next week! A fresh semester and new opportunities are just around the corner.
#DPSD #HomeLink #EndOfSemester
Happy School Board Directors Month! 🎉
This month, we want to publicly thank the Deer Park School District Board of Directors for their time, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
School board service is a big responsibility—often behind the scenes—and their work helps ensure our schools are strong, stable, and well-supported. Their duties include:
✅ Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
✅ Approving the district’s annual budget
✅ Authorizing public bids and major expenditures
✅ Making decisions on property acquisition or sale
✅ Approving collectively bargained agreements
✅ Adopting core curriculum
It’s also important to recognize how school board governance works: individual board members have authority only when acting together as a board in legally held meetings, and district business is conducted in open public meetings (with limited exceptions for property or personnel matters). In short, the board’s role isn’t to manage day-to-day operations—it’s to ensure our schools are managed well.
Thank you, Board of Directors, for your service and dedication to Deer Park schools! 💙📚
Learn more about the Board of Districtors here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/board-of-directors
#SchoolBoardDirectorsMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #DeerParkSchoolDistrict #PublicEducation #CommunityLeadership
This month, we want to publicly thank the Deer Park School District Board of Directors for their time, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community.
School board service is a big responsibility—often behind the scenes—and their work helps ensure our schools are strong, stable, and well-supported. Their duties include:
✅ Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
✅ Approving the district’s annual budget
✅ Authorizing public bids and major expenditures
✅ Making decisions on property acquisition or sale
✅ Approving collectively bargained agreements
✅ Adopting core curriculum
It’s also important to recognize how school board governance works: individual board members have authority only when acting together as a board in legally held meetings, and district business is conducted in open public meetings (with limited exceptions for property or personnel matters). In short, the board’s role isn’t to manage day-to-day operations—it’s to ensure our schools are managed well.
Thank you, Board of Directors, for your service and dedication to Deer Park schools! 💙📚
Learn more about the Board of Districtors here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/board-of-directors
#SchoolBoardDirectorsMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #DeerParkSchoolDistrict #PublicEducation #CommunityLeadership
📣 Community Voices Needed!
The Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) is meeting soon, and we want to hear from you. The FAC discusses large capital projects—the work that helps us plan for the future and preserve our community’s facilities and capital assets.
💬 Please join us to share your reflections, insights, and priorities. Your voice helps shape what comes next.
🗓️ Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting: January 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: District Administration Office (N 428 Main)
Everyone is welcome—come listen, learn, and be heard. #CommunityInput #FacilitiesPlanning #FutureReady
Home Link highlights for this week include Ms. Maple showing off her painting! She is talented and especially loves painting dragons. With first-semester classes wrapping up next week, many students are finishing up their larger projects like Maple's.
Additionally, Dr. Moyles hosted the second parent training for families teaching their students who are identified as highly capable. Parents who attended have loved the community and the experience Dr. Moyles brings to their homeschooling journey.
#HomeLink #StudentArt #LearningCommunity
Deer Park Home Link presents A Nose for the News!
January 9–10 | 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Tickets available at Deer Park Home Link.
See you there!
January 9–10 | 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Tickets available at Deer Park Home Link.
See you there!
Did you know that Deer Park School District has a Strategic Plan that identifies top priorities? The strategic plan was created in collaboration with teachers, paraeducators, administrators, school board members, and community members. The team analyzed surveys, academic data, and current progress. These priorities guide the District's focus to ensure all students belong, learn, and we inspire excellence. To read the full strategic plan: https://aptg.co/0Sdh0Z.
Deer Park School District wishes our families and community a happy new year! We look forward to seeing you on January 5, 2026!
This past week, Mrs. Basta’s Extreme Weather and Disasters class at Home Link experienced life as weathermen, creating and presenting their own weather reports with green screen magic. Home Link students also showcased their creativity at the annual craft fair, making and selling their own amazing creations.
#DeerParkHomeLink #StudentCreativity #HandsOnLearning
#DeerParkHomeLink #StudentCreativity #HandsOnLearning
