Deer Park Elementary

Some highlights from Preschool's Open House!
It was a great time welcoming families and allowing little learners to explore our preschool program. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

#DPSD #PreschoolOpenHouse #EarlyLearning #FutureReady

Did you know that the Deer Park School District has demonstrated fiscal responsibility by not asking the community to support additional capital projects financially? The last capital project measure that the community financially supported was the high school bond (which will be paid off this December). The following projects have been accomplished by the District recently through demonstrating fiscal responsibility and savings and WITHOUT asking the community for additional funds: Varsity softball field, Bleachers and pressbox, DPE roof, safety vestibules at all of the schools, DPMS addition, Clayton kitchen, Clayton storage unit, paving, & fence, laptops for students, DPE chiller lines replacement, Security cameras installed, Arcadia, ECEAP & DPE, Home Link/Administration exterior paint, High school soffit paint, Home Link bathroom addition/Admin conference room, High school irrigation pump/smart meter, High school stadium fencing, Bus garage parking lot grading and dust control, Bus garage drivers' room remodel and admin office construction. All of these projects have been accomplished while working diligently to provide daily custodial and grounds maintenance.

Did you know that today (9/25/25) is "Perfect Square Day?"

A Perfect Square Day is a date where the month, day, and year numbers can all be represented as perfect squares (like 9, 16, 25). For example, September 16, 2025 (9/16/25) is a Perfect Square Day because 9 is 3², 16 is 4², and 2025 is 45². This particular date is also special because the square roots (3, 4, and 5) form the well-known Pythagorean triple (3² + 4² = 5²), making it a particularly noteworthy event for mathematicians.

Do you know when the next perfect square day will be?

From: Your math educators in Deer Park School District

How much will my taxes increase if the levy is passed? The short-term, 4-year capital levy is estimated to cost $1.45/$1,000 assessed value. The current bond, which will be paid off after this year, is assessed at $1.03/$1,000. If approved, tax rates would increase by $0.42/$1,000 over current levels for four years. Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Greetings DPE Families
Late Start Wednesday begins tomorrow - Sept 24th
Late start Wednesday's are the last Wednesday of every month.
Buses will be running 1 hour later.
Parent drop off begins @ 9:20
See Deer Park Elementary webpage for all upcoming dates!

Did you know that the district will appoint a 10-member, independent Community Levy Oversight Committee to ensure accountability and fiscal transparency throughout the duration of the levy? To learn more about the committee or if you are interested in serving, contact Dr. Allman (alexa.allman@dpsdmail.org). Click here to learn more: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levyoversight

Last week’s family picnic at Deer Park Elementary was a wonderful reminder of what our strategic plan, “Building Bridges, Making Connections,” is all about. It was fantastic to welcome families to our school, share in laughter and conversations, and strengthen the bonds that make our community thrive.

Our goal is to unite schools, families, and the wider community through trust-based partnerships that share responsibility for student success and well-being. Events like the family picnic are more than just fun—they are opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build the relationships that help every student flourish.

Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the day memorable. Together, we are building bridges and making connections that last a lifetime!

Did you know that the 42-acre parcel, currently owned by the city, was identified as being the last available site within city limits that could reasonably serve to support a future school site? That’s why the Facilities Advisory Committee prioritized it in the short-term capital levy. Learn more about the project here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/landproject

Many thanks to the Spokesman Review for the article featuring, "‘Our last and best hope’: Deer Park School District asks voters for $14.5M levy to replace aging bus barn, acquire land and other projects." The Deer Park School District will be asking the community to consider a short-term capital levy (4 years) to accomplish projects including district-wide safety and security (phones, intercom, emergency alert system, fencing, etc.), new roof & HVAC system for Arcadia, purchase of the last land available in Deer Park (and completion of the road), and re-building of the transportation facility. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/sep/16/our-last-and-best-hope-deer-park-school-district-a/

🎉 Big news for our second graders at Deer Park Elementary! 🎉

For the next two weeks, we are thrilled to welcome Master Kim and his incredible Taekwondo team to our school! 🥋

Our students won’t just learn self-defense skills—they’ll also practice respect, responsibility, and other life lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.

Plus, each week, students will bring home a fun, quick activity to enjoy with their families! 🏠✨

We can’t wait to see the confidence, strength, and smiles this experience will bring to our Deer Park Elementary second graders! 💪😊

#DeerParkElementary #Taekwondo #LifeLessons #ConfidentKids #FamilyFun

🌟 Kindergarteners are off to a fantastic start! 🌟

Our young learners are completing PBIS Jumpstart, where they’re discovering and practicing our school-wide expectations for the lunchroom and recess. 🥪⛹️‍♂️

We’re so proud of these little leaders for showing kindness, respect, and responsibility every step of the way! 💛

#PBIS #KindergartenLeaders #SchoolSuccess #PositiveBehavior

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. Did you know that the Deer Park School District has developed a long-range facilities plan that balances facility preservation and planning with an emphasis on keeping tax rates as low as possible for the community? To learn more about the District's intermediate and long-term plans, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/longrangeplan

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. The short-term capital levy will address many preservation projects at Arcadia Elementary, including replacing the 30-yr old roof, 30-yr old gym HVAC units, 30-yr-old flooring, and installation of safety fencing. To learn more about the proposed Arcadia improvements, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/arcadiaproject

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

The DPHS Stag Band Bus is making its debut! Join us for a ribbon cutting hosted by the Chamber and celebrate with us on:

🗓 Date: September 20
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
📍 Location: Perrins Field

Enjoy hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, and live music while checking out the brand-new Stag Band Bus! 🎶

These pictures are just a sneak peek 👀 — you won’t want to miss the full reveal!

#DPHSStagBand #BandBusDebut #CommunityEvent #RibbonCutting #FamilyFun

The DPSD School Board Meeting will be held at the Transportation Facility on Monday, September 8, at 6:00 pm.
Address: 4729 W Spring Creek Rd. The meeting will begin with a tour of the nearly 100-year-old facility. All are welcome to attend.

How much will my taxes increase if the levy is passed? The short-term, 4-year capital levy is estimated to cost $1.45/$1,000 assessed value. The current bond, which will be paid off after this year, is assessed at $1.03/$1,000. If approved, tax
rates would increase by $0.42/$1,000 over current levels for four years. Spokane County Tax: https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5491/Assessor
Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. Did you know that the four projects included in the short-term capital levy were deemed the highest priority by the community facilities advisory committee? Learn more about their recommendation and the proposed capital levy here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Save the date and share with others! Deer Park School District is hosting a Town Hall with local legislators on September 15 at Deer Park High School. This is your opportunity to hear from local legislators about educational laws. Meet Representative Andrew Engell and Representative Hunter Abell.

Happy Labor Day! Reminder: No School, Monday, September 1

DPSD invests in preserving our facilities as we plan for the future! Many thanks to the maintenance and custodial crew who worked in the heat over the summer to ensure our facilities are maintained, cared for, and ready for the school year! The following projects demonstrate DPSD's commitment to maintaining our facilities, which also has a positive impact on student learning!
Clayton kitchen ($30K)
Clayton storage unit, paving, & fence ($30K)
DPE chiller lines replacement ($95k)
Security cameras installed @ Arcadia, ECEAP, DPE ($35K)
Home Link/Administration exterior paint ($20K)
High school soffit paint ($40K)
Home Link bathroom addition/Admin conference room ($30K)
High school irrigation pump/smart meter ($10K)
High school stadium fencing ($12K)
Bus garage parking lot grading and dust control ($20K)
Bus garage drivers' room remodel and admin office construction ($25K)