Deer Park High School

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

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

🌟 Citizenship, kindness, positivity, and camaraderie go beyond the classroom in Deer Park! 🌟

In Deer Park, we believe running is about more than just the finish line. It’s about lifting one another up, celebrating effort, and making sure every runner feels the joy of success. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

This week, we were honored to receive kind words from a community member of another school’s cross-country team., "There was a group of your Cross-Country athletes ... They were amazing young adults. They cheered on EVERY competitor, from the first to the last - even staying far beyond parents and even some coaches. They made an incredible difference and exhibited characteristics you should be so proud of. ...Please know that you are creating a culture at DPHS that spills out into the world in such a positive way. We all should take a lesson from these incredible young people. Thank you for all you do for them and those they interact with. It truly makes a difference."

What a reminder that sportsmanship and encouragement create a ripple effect that strengthens our entire community! 💜🤝

Together, we’re building more than athletes — we’re building caring teammates, strong leaders, and a positive culture that lasts well beyond the race.

#Community #Sportsmanship #Kindness #DeerParkPride

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

Exciting news! Our high school is forming a Student Advisory Group to bring together students from a wide range of activities, sports, and extracurriculars. This group is all about elevating student voices and making sure every perspective is heard as we shape school experiences together. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and insights—your voice matters!

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/

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

Congratulations, DPHS FFA! DPHS places at the Spokane Interstate FFA Livestock Competition! (Out of 32 teams, 150 youth, and 15 schools)
Deer Park Blue placed 3rd overall: Madison Lafley-Breckner, Porter Whitmore, Baylee Voss, Kaycee Haney, Andilyn McIntosh, and Isaac Stein.
Madison Lafley-Breckner 3rd overall individual score
Porter Whitmore- 9th overall individual score
Deer Park Gold 9th place overall team: Alexis Hallgarth, Deacon Hardenbrook, Danica Dearing, Karlee Dickinson, Ava McKay

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.

🎉 We've got spirit, yes we do! 🎉

On Friday, DPHS kicked off the school year with an electrifying Spirit Assembly! Our pep band had everyone grooving, cheerleaders delivered a stellar performance, students learned exciting new chants, and our amazing staff got their grand introduction. 💛💙

The energy was off the charts—what a way to start the year!
We've got spirit, how 'bout you? 🙌

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