Deer Park Elementary

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)

Did you hear? The short-term capital levy will invest in critical safety and communication systems across all campuses. Learn more here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/safetyproject

What an amazing first day of school! 🎉 It was wonderful to welcome our students back and see so many smiling faces ready for a new year of learning and growth. The first day always takes a little patience and understanding as students and bus drivers adjust to new routes, classrooms, teachers, and even new schools. Moments like this make it all worthwhile: "Since last year, she has dreamed of riding a bus, and her dream finally came true today." Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic first day of school—we can’t wait to see all the amazing things this year will bring! ✨📚🚌

DPSD is ready and eagerly awaiting students to arrive! Today, all staff joined DPSD's welcome back day. We are so excited for the upcoming school year! Staff were recognized for their years of service with DPSD: 10 years, 20 years, 25 years, and 35 years! We appreciate their commitment, dedication, and service to our students, families, and the community. It's going to be a great year! #inspireexcellence

DPSD families: Please take a moment to review the letter to families from Dr. Allman, Superintendent. https://5il.co/3ojpw
Families: Please ensure your contact information is up to date in Skyward (Family Access) to continue receiving messages from the school district.

DPSD educators returned to school today to launch the new school year! The learning communities focused on the vision, goals, and direction for the year. DPSD's vision is to ensure every student will learn, grow, and do their best. Teams set high goals for student learning, ensuring good teaching and caring relationships. Our schools will be safe, respectful places where all students feel they belong. By working with families and our community and by being open and honest we will build a great future together. #inspireexcellence

Did you hear, the city has offered Deer Park School District a favorable sales price to procure a 42-acre parcel adjacent to Deer Park Elementary School? Learn more about the project here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/landproject

Caution please! Students will start school on Wednesday. Please be extra cautious and extremely careful when driving through the school zones. This year, there is road construction, and the crosswalks are not marked yet. Thank you for driving slowly, remaining off phones, and being highly aware as you are driving through the school zones.

Did you know that the current transportation facility is housed in a near century-old lumber mill building? The short-term capital levy will relocate and replace the facility. To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/transproject

We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to school!
1st day of school is August 27 for 1st - 12th grades (& full day ECEAP)

Score BIG with a GSL Sports Pass & order your Greater Spokane League sports passes now!
Physical card: https://shopgsl.com/, Virtual pass: https://gofan.co/event/3476791?schoolId=WA27233

One low price covers all regular-season home and away games at all 17 GSL schools.
Includes football, volleyball, boys and girls soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling.

Why it’s worth it:
- Skip the ticket line — no cash needed
- Save compared to walk-up pricing ($10/adult, $5/student per game)
- Kids younger than high school attend free with an adult
- A budget-friendly way to support your school all year

2025–2026 Pricing:
- Individual Pass: $105
- Double Pass Sale (2 Adults + Children): $205

Note: Passes do not include admission to District 6 playoffs, state events, or tiebreakers.

Let's Go Stags!

Preserving our Past. Planning our Future. Did you know that the community-wide survey was completed in the spring of '25, revealed that the four priority projects included in the short-term capital levy aligned with community priorities? Review survey results and learn more about the capital levy here: https://www.dpsd.org/page/levy2025

Kindergarten Round Up
Monday - Aug 18th
Round Up Schedule
A-E 2:00
F-J 3:00
K-O 4:00
P-T 5:00
U-Z 6:00
See you there!!