Deer Park Middle School

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

October 24th, 2024 Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, We are excited with the number of students who have shown interest in DPMS Archery Club. The Archery Club is designed to improve archery skills, while also practicing for the upcoming state tournament. The club will meet most Thursdays at 7:00AM in the DPMS gym and will increase the frequency of practice as we approach the tournament. Students who are committed to the team will be eligible to participate at the state tournament. The DPMS team will consist of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade archers. Students who are interested in participation at the state level are required to attend practices. The state tournament will be held on February 14th or 15th in Kennewick. More information will be made available closer to these dates. We are excited to provide this opportunity for your child and look forward to continuing the DPMS Archery Club’s success. We will start practices on November 7th. Parents, you may drop off your children at the entrance to the gym door at 7:00AM each Thursday, starting on November 7th, 2024. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Ranger at 509-464-5842. Sincerely, Christine Ranger Joleen Modaff

6th - 8th Grade Archery Club Good afternoon DPMS families. This message is to inform you that our Archery Club is starting up on Thursday, November 7th and most Thursday's leading up to the competition at 7:00 AM at DPMS. There is unfortunately no district transportation available. Students must get a permission slip from the office or Mrs. Ranger and turn it in prior to being able to participate. Please see the following letter for more information. Archery Club Letter. Thank you and have a great week! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA

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

Deer Park Middle School staff are showing their spirit this week!

Red Ribbon Spirit Week and Run60 Celebration! Good afternoon DPMS families. This slightly late message is to inform you of our Red Ribbon Spirit Week activities this week. Red Ribbon week in schools across the country is a commitment and celebration of being drug and alcohol free! Monday - was Pajama Day! Tuesday - Twin Day Wednesday - Sports Day (In addition, Voices our student advocacy class, will present with our Leadership class during Flex on Red Ribbon facts and details, challenging students to commit to being substance free! Thursday - Camo Day (AND Picture Retake Day...) :) Friday - Spike Spirit Day...wear Blue and Gold. - We will also have an assembly to celebrate our successful Run60 Fundraiser! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! We raised over $8200 and still have the dance which will bring us to about a record $9000, which all goes toward student activities and incentives! Again, thank you for your support! - Speaking of the DANCE... Our first MS Dance of the year for DPMS students only is this Friday, October 25th! The dance is right after school from 3:00 - 4:30 and is very informal in attire. The cost is $5 but students get a $1 discount for an ASB card and/or a Plus+Card. Concessions (pizza, pop, chips and candy) are sold by our Parent Group during this time and are always a hit! :) Thank you and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

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

DPMS Communications! Good evening DPMS families. I hope you are well and feeling sufficiently informed about what is going on at the middle school. If for any reason you do not, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks! I have a few bits of information to share with you today to help ensure we are on the same page. - The first High School Varsity Football HOME football game is tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 4th at 7:00 vs. Clarkston. Admission for adults is $10 and students are $5 or you can purchase a GSL Pass. Because we are in a new league, MS ASB cards do not apply to HS sports entry fees. In addition, for safety reasons, all children under High School age MUST be attended by an adult to be admitted into the game. - The doors at the middle school are open to students at 8:06. Students dropped off prior this time will need to wait outside of the building. We have adult supervision in the front of the building starting at 7:55. Students who are dropped off by the bus prior to 8:06 are allowed into the cafeteria to eat breakfast. - Check out our Morning Announcements to read what is announced by our student leaders every morning. - DPMS Website and live feed calendar. The fundraiser has gone well the first couple of days but please encourage students to be creative in their efforts! :) Have a great night and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

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!