We are so proud of our DPMS and DPHS musicians! The DPHS and DPMS choirs, along with the 7th and 8th grade bands, earned a Superior rating—a major achievement that highlights the strength of our music programs here at Deer Park! Our students did a fantastic job representing Deer Park. Way to go!
Spring Celebration of Learning!
DPMS families. Here are a few reminders going into our Spring Celebration Open House tonight and Spring Break!
- First off, today, Wednesday, April 2nd is a FULL regular day of school. NO school Thursday and Friday.
- Wednesday, tonight, the Open House will begin at 4:30 and will continue through 7:30. Students must attend with an adult in order to be considered for the Picket Fenced or Froyo gift card drawing!
- 6th Grade Camp Reed information meeting starts at 6:00. This is a very important meeting to attend to get all the information about our overnight outdoor school experience at Camp Reed, May 21st - 23rd.
- Lastly, I wanted you all to know we have been having much discussion about youth "screen time" and device usage. We are hoping to decrease the amount of Chromebook usage here at school and at home as well. As a result, while the computers are always being filtered, we will now make all of YouTube a blocked site for student Chromebooks. We hope to continue to find ways to educate all of us on the importance of protecting our youth from the harmful effects of the digital age we now live in.
Have a wonderful Spring Break and I hope to see you TONIGHT!
Thanks for your time and Go Spikes!
Tim Olietti
Principal
Deer Park Middle School
Go Spikes!
IMUA!
This spring, we are also excited to host webinars featuring the Screenagers series, a documentary series that explores the impact of screen time, social media, gaming, and digital balance on youth and families. These films provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help families navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world. Feel free to share this information with others!
Wednesday, April 16: Screenagers 1, 4:00 pm (Growing Up in the Digital Age)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/87622661368
Wednesday, April 23: Screenagers 2, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: The Next Chapter)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/82845475361
Wednesday, April 30: Screenagers 3, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: Under the Influence)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/83854583769
Message from the Deer Park School District Transportation Department, on Friday, March 28, 1:35 pm:
The phones and internet are down at the transportation facility due to an outage in the area. Last-minute transportation requests will not be able to be accommodated.
Read all about what's happening in the school district! Spring 2025 newsletter here: https://5il.co/3bjtl
All newsletters: https://www.dpsd.org/o/dpsd/page/community-newsletters
DPSD Spring Break Schedule for pre-K - 12 (not Home Link):
March 31 - April 2: Full days for students
April 2 - 3: Conferences into the evening (staff)
April 3: No students
April 4: No School
Many thanks to Mr. Dysart and the middle school students who visited Arcadia to highlight the amazing music program at DPMS!
🎬 Join NEWESD 101 for a free, special screening of the award-winning film "COUNTED OUT" at Talbott Event Center! Math matters in all facets of our lives!
🗓 Date: March 31, 2025
🕕 Time: 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: 4202 S. Regal Street, Spokane, WA 99223
RSVP is required – reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/4kSwKci
The film explores the powerful impact of math on society, highlighting its importance in shaping our future. As Julia Angwin said: “Our inability, as citizens, to speak the language that is math is truly risky to us as a society.”
View film trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5a2la9WTtY
#CountedOut #MathIsPower #NEWESD101 #FilmScreening #SpokaneEvents #northeastwa #waedu
DPMS Spring Conferences Plan
Good evening DPMS families. With Spring Break just three weeks away, spring conferences are upon us! DPMS will once again be hosting our Spring Open House Celebration of Learning on Wednesday, April 2nd from 4:30 - 7:30 in lieu of more traditional conferences. Please see the attached letter for additional information regarding all that's going at this event, including: teachers available, student work and learning activities on display, musical ensembles, and a student drawing for those attending with an adult! In addition, at 6:00 will be the 6th Grade Camp Reed Outdoor School informational meeting in the cafeteria.
Students need to bring their Chromebook …please!
We hope you are able to join us as we celebrate our students' learning, challenges and successes!
Have a great night and Go Spikes!
DPMS SPRING CONFERENCES LETTER
Tim Olietti
Principal
Deer Park Middle School
Go Spikes!
IMUA!
Many thanks to our dedicated educators, pre-K through high school, who attended a day of learning! Educators focused on the science of reading, the alignment of essential standards, establishing routines and practices to support student success, learning how the brain functions, and consistent grading practices.
DPMS 8th grader Kason Dean was a finalist for the national "Win a Babydoll Ewe Lamb Essay Contest"! Kason submitted an essay that described his love for sheep and his plans to raise sheep. The essay detailed his shelter, pasture, and feed. He also wrote about his showing and breeding plans. Way to go Kason!
Friendly reminder: No School Friday, March 14, 2025, for Learning Improvement Day!
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.
