Deer Park Middle School

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 8th Grade Parents/Guardians and Students: I can’t believe it, but the end of the school year and the middle school experience is only a short time away. Congratulations to a great group of 8th graders who have been stretched and grown over the last three years and are now ready to tackle high school! To clearly communicate the timing of important events, we have provided a list of dates in this packet (and email). All events are also on our school website calendar. In addition, we have attached a permission slip for the end of the year field trip to Camp Reed. This form needs to be signed and returned by June 6th. 8th Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony - On Wednesday, June 12th, starting at 1:00pm in the Deer Park Middle School Gym, we will host our 8th Grade Awards and Recognition Ceremony! This is a time to recognize the accomplishments and hard work of all of our 8th graders! All families are invited to this ceremony but seating will be somewhat limited. The doors will open at 12:45pm. That evening (June 12th) we will host a free dance for our 8th graders at Deer Park Middle School from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. The dance will be located in the courtyard by the bus loop. Please, use the bus loop on C Street for drop off and pickup. This dance is for current DPMS 8th grade students only. Please arrange to pick up your child at 8:00pm. Students who leave the dance prior to 8:00pm will not be allowed back into the event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the front office at (509) 464-5800. Tim Olietti

Kason Dean, a 7th grader at DPMS, recently won the regional 509 Show Circuit Essay Contest with his submission, “Farming in Winter at Dean Acres.” As a member of Gettin’ Grit 4-H Club, he plans to use his prize money to invest in his market lamb, Ovejo. Congratulations Kason!

Way to go DPMS Band at the Junior Lilac Parade! @deerpark414

The DPSD Board of Directors wants to hear from you! Please come and have your voice heard. Date: May 13, 2024, 6:00 pm, @ District Office.

State Testing 2024! Good morning DPMS families. I hope this email finds you well! Today marks the start of state testing at DPMS. We try to spread testing out over multiple days and periods to help students not become overwhelmed and stressed. The best thing you can do to help your child is to ensure they are well rested and that they come to school daily with a CHARGED CHROMEBOOK. In addition, please encourage them to do their best on state tests, as these scores help us accurately place students into their classes for next year at DPMS and the High School. Thank you! Have a great night and Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Thank you, teachers! DPSD celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6 - 10.

DPMS 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade MIC teams competed at MIC Masters (State) at Moses Lake High School on April 27th. The students performed fabulously! State competition was fierce, and there were an unprecedented number of "ties" at all grade levels. Parents, family, fellow students, and DPMS faculty, would have been very proud to witness how our MIC students maintained a positive attitude and portrayed positive sportsmanship. To our MIC students: your MIC coaches and volunteers have enjoyed being there to mentor you and sharpen your math skills, and we look forward to the next MIC season. 6th: Carson Hanlin, Landen Link, Samantha Cosner, Addy Simonson, Coach Shawna Cosner, Harper Ray 7th/8th: 7th/8th Grade Teams from left to right: Evan Alexander, James Elser, Sienna Phillips, Camden Rich, Keith Schick, and Kenadie Hunt

Home Link Theater invites you to "Into the Woods Jr" on May 10 & 11, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Location: Deer Park High School. The show is free of charge. Contact the Home Link Office to reserve your tickets: 509-468-3350.

No School: May 10, 2024 (No snow make up day)

You are invited to attend the DPSD board meeting & provide input as the board seeks to decide on the bond: May 13, 6:00 pm, District Office

This Friday, 4/26/2024 is our 3rd quarter awards ceremony. Friday, April 26th - DPMS Awards Assemblies: 6th - 12:40 7th - 1:25 8th - 2:10

Thank you to our administrative staff! We appreciate you and all of the work you do to keep our schools and offices running!

Please take a moment to vote for the new Dexter mascot: blue or neutral (brown)? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLROy1x14xJe2K1QsYhKQq7JWPWBQ123FBD2SOX_ob9hUQrA/viewform?usp=sf_link

We appreciate our bus drivers! Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

DPMS Announcements! Good afternoon DPMS families. I hope this message finds you well and enjoying spring. Here are a few updates and reminders for the week ahead. - Chromebooks! Every student at DPMS has a district issued Chromebook. Much of our school curriculum is online and teachers use Google Classroom to assign school work. Students MUST bring their CHARGED Chromebook to school every day! This is so important for a successful day at school for your child. Please help us by asking them to bring the Chromebook home daily and charge it at night. Thank you! - Wednesday is once again a late start. Buses run and school starts ONE HOUR late on Wednesday, 4/24. - This Friday is our 3rd quarter awards ceremony. If your child is slated to receive an award you will receive another email with the details of the assembly! Friday, April 26th - DPMS Awards Assemblies: 6th - 12:40 7th - 1:25 8th - 2:10 Thank you and have a great evening...And Go Spikes! Tim Olietti Principal Deer Park Middle School Go Spikes! IMUA!

Parent volunteer and school board member Lindsay Lofstrom was recognized by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for her outstanding community contributions on the Committee to Support Deer Park Schools. Thank you Lindsay for your commitment, dedication, and contributions to DPSD!

Please join the DPHS Baseball team for Marathon Day for Mental Health on Sun., April 28, 2024 starting at 8:00 AM and lasting until dusk. The purpose of this day is to raise funds for individual programs statewide and to support mental health for our student-athletes. For more information visit: www.hilinskishope.org or contact Kevin at 509-993-1102

Power at all sites has been restored. Thank you!

Power out again at DPHS, DPMS, Home Link - both sites, and the District Office. Students are safe and learning.

DPHS & DPMS power has been restored. Still waiting for Home Link Clayton & Deer Park and District Office to be restored.