Deer Park Middle School

Deer Park staff and students enjoyed the Settler's Day parade together! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Deer Park Schools with us, including the band, cheerleaders, color guard, and the football team!

Wishing our Deer Park family, friends, and community a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend!

Congratulations to our Transportation Department for two (2) years of outstanding school bus inspection results. Many thanks to our mechanics for their great work! We appreciate you! From OSPI & Washington State Patrol: On behalf of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington State Patrol, we want to congratulate you, your administration, and your transportation team whose diligent and tireless efforts protect the safety of Washington’s students on our school buses. The recent Washington State Patrol annual school bus inspection illustrates your school district’s exceptional results. For the past two years, your district has met the strict inspection criteria to receive this Letter of Achievement. Your diligent efforts in providing students with safe transportation to and from school, as well as to extracurricular activities, are truly commendable.

Did you know that educators demonstrate commitment to their professional practice that supports student learning outside of the school year? Dedicated educators attended professional learning to enhance their professional practice at Whitworth University. Way to go, educators!

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the School Board reviewed the community's feedback based on the Facilities Advisory Committee's recommendations (https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/facilities-advisory-committee). The Facilities Advisory Committee recommended that the Board consider 4 projects: Arcadia Roof Replacement, HVAC Repairs, Flooring and Site Safety (Estimated Cost $1.8M), Districtwide Safety, Security, and Communication Improvements (Estimated Cost $300K), Land Purchase and Road Development for Current and Future Needs (Estimated Cost $5M), and Replace and Relocate the 90-yr-old Transportation Center (Estimated Cost $7.5M). After reviewing the feedback from the community, the Board passed a resolution to place a short-term, four-year capital levy for $14.6M on the November 2025 ballot to address the four projects. (https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025. ) See the survey results and more information here: https://5il.co/3kdpv More information coming soon!

Who Oversees Financial Accountability for School Districts? 1. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI sets the rules for school finances. Regular financial reports from all districts. Public data on district budgets, expenditures, and funding sources. 2. Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) Conducts regular audits of every school district. Audits look at: How money is spent. Whether laws and rules are followed. Whether financial records are accurate. Audit results are public and posted online.

You are welcome! Facilities Advisory Committee Tuesday, June 25 6:00 pm School District Administration Office https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/facilities-advisory-committee

DPHS served 116 students from 2nd grade to 12th grade for the annual volleyball camp. The students had a great time, and many thanks to the volleyball coaching staff!

Did you know? Per RCW 28A.150.260, in Washington State, funding per student does not directly follow each individual student to the specific school they attend because the state's K–12 funding system is based on a district-level allocation model, not a per-school or per-student voucher system. Here is more information: In Washington State, schools are primarily funded through a combination of state taxes, local property taxes, and federal funds. Here's a high-level breakdown: State Funding: The state government allocates money for education from taxes collected statewide. This funding is distributed to school districts based on various factors, including student enrollment and specific educational needs. Local Funding: Local school districts also receive money from property taxes paid by homeowners and businesses within the district boundaries. These funds are used to supplement state allocations and can vary based on local property values and tax rates. Federal Funding: Schools receive additional support from the federal government through programs like Title I (which supports schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families), special education grants, and other federal initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities. Other Sources: Some schools may also receive funding through grants, donations, and specific local levies approved by voters to fund particular programs or facility improvements. To learn about DPSD's budget: https://5il.co/2vdf5 To view DPSD's financial documents and records (all public), visit: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/.../school-apportionment/safs-report Learn about WA state school funding: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding and https://www.waschoolfunding.org/ Overall, the funding landscape ensures that resources are allocated to support educational programs, facilities, and services necessary for student learning and development across the state.

The Last Week @ DPMS! Good evening DPMS families. We are down to our last busy week of school next week and I wanted to make sure you were well informed as to what is going on @ DPMS! Remember that a second email will be sent out for those receiving a special award! Also, please make sure your child has returned their Chromebook and charger! We have over 100 still outstanding! Thank you. Monday, June 9th 9:15 - DPMS Variety Show Assembly 1:00 - 8th Grade Awards and Recognition Ceremony - DPMS Gym - The doors will open at 12:40. You may sit anywhere in the bleachers and some seating will be available on the floor for those who can not navigate the bleachers. 6:30 - 8:00 - 8th Grade ONLY Dance! Outside in the north courtyard. Pick up and drop off in the bus loop off C Street. Tuesday, June 10th 8th Graders @ Camp Reed for swimming, fishing and play! Bring a lunch, towel, bug spray, and sunscreen. All swimmers must wear a tee shirt/tank top cover up. Permission slip required! 7th Graders @ Mix Park for a long lunch. Bring a lunch and sunscreen! Permission slip required! 6th Graders @ DPMS Wednesday, June 11th All students 8:25 - 10:25 school day! 8:40 - 6th Grade Awards Assembly 9:30 - 7th Grade Awards Assembly Enjoy the summer heat this weekend! Thank you for a great year and as always, Go SPIKES! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Summer is upon us! The last day of school is June 11th with early release as follows: Elementary + Arcadia - 10:30 a.m., Middle School - 10:25 a.m., and High School 10:10 a.m.. Offices open again on August 13th, with the first day back for students on August 27th. Kindergarten students start on September 2nd, and Home Link starts on September 8th. We hope you have a fantastic summer break, and we are all looking forward to a great 2025-26 school year!

Did you know that public school systems are held to high accountability measures to ensure transparency, responsibility, and that public funds are spent wisely? Districts are held accountable through annual public audits (State Auditor's Office), School Board oversight, state reporting requirements (OSPI), public access and transparency, and performance measures (OSPI). To learn about DPSD's budget: https://5il.co/2vdf5 To view DPSD's financial documents and records (all public), visit: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding/school-apportionment/safs-report Learn about WA state school funding: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/policy-funding and https://www.waschoolfunding.org/

We want to hear from you! Before moving forward with the recommended capital levy, the School Board wants to hear from its families, staff, and community regarding the committee’s priority projects. The district has created a survey that allows stakeholders to provide input. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts to help the School Board ensure that the committee’s recommendation aligns with our community’s priorities. Please take a moment to fill out our survey below. Please complete by June 20th. Survey here: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/168300841/welcome For more information, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025 Facilities Advisory Committee: https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/facilities-advisory-committee The state’s school funding formula doesn't provide resources for large capital costs. While resources are provided through limited funds for general care and upkeep, districts must rely on capital levies and bonds to address larger renovations and new construction needs.

DPMS Grades and End of the Year! Happy Friday DPMS families. This message is to inform you that the last day to turn in assignments that will impact 2nd semester grades will be 3:00 on Monday, June 2nd. Chromebooks and chargers will need to be turned in by Thursday, June 5th to avoid any charges. In addition, 2nd semester awards assemblies are set for the following dates. You will be getting a special invitation if your child is getting a special award sometime late next week. Monday, June 9th 9:00 - DPMS Variety Show 1:00 - 8th grade Promotion and 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony in the DPMS gym, where we will acknowledge all 8th graders completion of middle school. Parking will be tight, so please feel free to use the church across the street on Colville or the bus loop on the north side. 6:30 - 8:00 - 8th Grade DPMS Students Only Dance - Please drop off and pick-up students in the north bus loop off 3rd Street. The dance will be held in the grassy courtyard off the new 6th grade wing. Tuesday, June 10th 6th graders have a field day at Arcadia in the afternoon. 7th graders will leave campus at about 10:45 and walk or bike or bus to Mix Park for lunch and games! 8th graders will spend the day at Camp Reed for a day of swimming, fishing and fun. Don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray. Wednesday, June 11th 8:40 - 6th Grade 4th Quarter Awards 9:30 - 7th Grade 4th Quarter Awards 10:30 - School out for the summer! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the sun...and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School

Please take a moment to review Dr. Allman's June 2025 DPSD update. https://5il.co/3hn1m

Today, our 7th graders were out in the community taking part in the Seventh (grade) Spikes Spring Service Project (4S Project)! They’re making a real difference through hands-on service and showing what it means to be thoughtful, engaged citizens. We’re so proud of their hard work and heart! #4SProject #CommunityService #InspireExcellence

Congratulations to our 2025 Retirees! We had the honor, a few weeks ago, to celebrate and recognize the staff members who are retiring this year. As part of our tradition, each retiree who has served our district for over five years is presented with a golden apple - a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and the deep appreciation we hold for their commitment. We are truly grateful to all those who have dedicated themselves to the education, safety, and care of our students. Your hard work has left a lasting impact, and we thank each of you for your passion, commitment, and service. Thank you, Lauren Inman, Kevin Kernan, Scott Carlson, Adeline Tooley, Dawn Geyer, Kathy Sanborn, Lisa Carnes, Kim Ruyrok, Esther Collin, Joyce Henning, and Renee Attridge! We wish you all the very best as you embark on new and exciting adventures in the next chapter of your lives.

4S Project is Tomorrow! 05/30/2025 Good evening DPMS 7th Grade families! Tomorrow is our 11th annual 4S (Seventh grade Spike Spring Service) Project. Our seventh graders will be scattered around the community from 9:00 - 12:00 doing community service. It will be quite warm tomorrow so please send students with sunscreen, school appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes. Students who are working at Camp Reed, Clayton Fairgrounds and Camp Gifford will want bug spray if available and probably long pants. Students on the Sports Complex Painting project should expect to get paint on their clothes. ;) Ask your child what their project is! From 1:00 - 2:00, students will be doing a roadside garbage pick-up along Colville and down H Street as a group. It will be a great day and we appreciate your support! Have a great night and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Congratulations to Deer Park Middle School for earning the Washington State Board of Education and Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction Outstanding Achievement Award for the 2023-24 school year. Only 16% of schools in Washington earned this award. Deer Park Middle School was recognized for student growth, specifically, " Growth for students in one or more racial or ethnic groups." Their collaboration, focus on standards, common assessments, data analysis, and student growth continue to pay off. For more information: https://sbe.wa.gov/our-work/school-recognition.