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!
Many thanks to our Education Support Professionals! We appreciate you!
Many thanks to our team who ensure our lights are on, the HVAC works, the plumbing works, our buildings are maintained and cared for, and our grounds and facilities are taken care of! Thanks to our maintenance team as we celebrate maintenance worker appreciation day!
Follow the Lady Stags as they play 3/6, 3/7, and 3/8! Good luck and Go Stags!
Live bracket: https://www.wpanetwork.com/wiaa/brackets/tournament.php?act=view&tournament_id=4571&school_year=2024-25&district=-1&sport=12&class=0
View/watch (with a subscription) on NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Lady Stags: State Tournament Opening Round
Friday, February 28, 8:00 pm @ West Valley High School
Purchase tickets online: wiaa.com/tickets
Deer Park Middle School was proudly represented by our 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math is Cool teams on February 7th, at the Regional Math is Cool competition at Mead High School. As always our MIC students represented their school very well. In true fashion, our students showed great enthusiasm and exceptional school spirit, while maintaining good sportsmanship with their fellow competitors. In fact, the 8th Grade MIC Kettle Falls team cheered on our Deer Park 8th team during the college bowl competition with make-shift banners!
Our 6th grade team did not place as a team but EllaLee White took 6th place overall. Our 7th Grade MIC team also fell short of earning a team placing but rocked college bowl and individually, Addy Simonson took 1st, Ray Harper earned 3rd place, and Samantha Cosner placed 7th. Our 8th Grade MIC team did extremely well, placing 3rd place, with Camden Rich leading the way. The 7th and 8th Grade MIC teams will represent DPMS to Masters (State) at Moses Lake High School on Saturday, 26 April.
Calling all future kindergarteners! Do you know a student who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025? Time to register for kindergarten! Kindergarten Registration is open: https://www.dpsd.org/article/2048274
Good luck to our wrestling team, currently at State in Tacoma! Join our Lady Stags (v. Selah) on Saturday, February 22 at 4:00 pm @ DPHS for the District 5/6 Championship. No GSL passes.
Come support our Lady Stags Basketball as they play in the District Tournament on Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm! (No GSL passes accepted.)
Deer Park School Board of Directors, Eric Keller, Lindsay Lofstrom, and Superintendent Dr. Allman engaged in legislative advocacy in Olympia. During this time, they met with legislators, including our own Representative Andrew Engell, from around the state to express concerns about the MSOC funding gap for Deer Park School District, requested to reduce or eliminate educational mandates, and requested legislators give School Boards local control. Dr. Allman gave a testimony expressing concerns about the state's inadequate staffing ratios and allocations. They even met with the governor's assistant and were the first educational constituents to meet with her.
Friendly reminder: No School on February 14 and 17!
1st Semester Awards Assemblies
Good evening DPMS families. This message is to let you know that Friday, February 7th we will host our 1st Semester Awards Assemblies. If your child is slated to receive an award you will get a second EMAIL with a special invitation. We hope you can make it as we celebrate and recognize our students' hard work this semester!
Thank you for your time, have a good rest of your night, and Go Spikes!
Friday, February 7th - Awards Assemblies:
6th - 12:40
7th - 1:25
8th - 2:10
Tim Olietti
Principal
Deer Park Middle School
Go Spikes!
IMUA!
Shout out to DPSD counselors as we celebrate National School Counseling Week! Our counselors are committed to ensuring all students belong, thrive, and are set up for success. Thank you to Amy, Christie, Kirsten, Shelly B., and Shelly W.! DPSD is so fortunate to have you! *And, thank you to our community for supporting our local levy which helps fund our counseling staff.
Please find the February 2025 DPSD update from Dr. Allman: https://5il.co/36tnr. Have a great weekend!
Next Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting: Feb. 11, 2025, 6:00 pm @ District Admin Office. Come join us!
How do you remember learning math as a student? Deer Park math classrooms have transformed into THINKING and ENGAGED classrooms. This instructional pedagogy engages students in learning math in a different way: It encourages thinking as well as builds confidence for students in mathematics. This instructional methodology moves students away from just "mimicking" the teacher and "wrote" math to thinking, exploring, and being curious about their own learning. It also provides an opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning. Book reference: Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl
School funding: Did you know that district costs have increased significantly & beyond our control? These include maintenance, supplies, and operating costs (MSOCs): costs have increased overall as have insurance and maintenance and operations costs such as heating/cooling and utility costs. Check out the gap between state funding and district costs. The gap is absorbed by local funds.
