Happy Lunch Superhero Day to our incredible Food Service team! Your hard work and warm smiles are truly appreciated. Thank you for keeping our students fueled and ready to learn!
Deer Park students and coaches received a "shout-out" for teamwork, inclusion, and belonging from another school district! DPSD participated at a neighboring school for Unified Soccer. Unfortunately, the Unified peers from the other team were unable to make it onto the bus. With generosity and kind hearts, two Deer Park students joyfully joined the other team! We are grateful for our coaches and students who exemplified grace, empathy, commitment, and inspired excellence! We are so proud of our Deer Park students, staff, and community! #inspireexcellence
Many thanks to Mayor Verzal for inviting and including the Deer Park School District in the City's Community Parks and Open Space planning process! Although this process is focused on the city's needs, it was inspiring for business leaders (including the Chamber of Commerce) and the City to highly consider the needs of our kids and families! What a great group of representatives from the community. We are excited to see where this planning process takes our community and how we can continue to partner and work together as a cohesive team.
Deer Park High School hosted its annual career fair - Students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers, ask questions, and visit with local businesses. Thank you to the businesses and the DPHS CTE department for a great day!
DPHS Baseball update: H3H is back- we once again fight mental health!
Come spend the day with us!
On Sunday, April 27th, DPHS Baseball is hosting the 2nd Annual H3H Marathon Day of Baseball at the DPHS Baseball Field.
We are proud to be one of the only high school baseball program in Washington to take this on—and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Why This Event Matters:
This day is about much more than baseball. We are coming together to raise mental health awareness, especially for student-athletes. One of the day’s highlights will be a powerful presentation by Kimber Erickson of KELLENCARES, a local foundation dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health.
Mental Health Talk: 12:00 PM in the theatre
Open to all—parents, players, and community members are encouraged to attend
What to Expect:
Baseball games all day
Music & a live emcee to keep the energy high
Silent auction- we could use more items :)
Delicious food
Tons of fun activities for the whole family!
We'll see you on April 27th!
Deer Park High School seniors exemplify and inspire excellence! Please help us congratulate the following seniors for being recognized at the Spokane Scholars Banquet for outstanding academic excellence:
English - Delaney Newman
Fine Arts - Robert Strickland
Mathematics - Carson Plough
Science - Sawyer Barton
Social Studies - Adeline Russell
World Languages - Kaylee Reiter
We are so proud of our students!
🌟 Thank you to our incredible Deer Park School District community! 🌟
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all community members, board members, staff, and administrators for their dedicated work on our strategic plan. Together, we've reviewed progress, analyzed data, and gathered invaluable feedback from staff, students, and our community. Your thoughts and insights are shaping a vision and long-term plan that will guide us towards even greater excellence.
Deer Park Inspires Excellence! 🦌💫
#DeerParkSchools #CommunityEngagement #StrategicPlanning #Excellence
Thank you bus drivers for ensuring our students make it to school and home each day safely! We appreciate you! Celebrating national bus driver day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025! #thankabusdriver
What a "Spectacular Day!" Many thanks to DPHS for hosting our region's annual Prom Spectacular. DPHS hosted several school districts from across the region to provide a memorable day for students! We live in an amazing community that comes together to support our students in special education. Additionally, special thanks to Noir Salon for donating time to style the girls' hair.
Congratulations to Rotary's Students of the Month, Adeline Russell and Liam Varang, who exemplify and inspire Deer Park excellence!
Addie has been identified as a remarkable student academically, and her involvement in extracurricular activities. Having been a Deer Park student since pre-school, she found a passion in AgBiology and has since excelled in classes such as shop, floral design, and is currently the manager of the greenhouse. She is active in ASB and volunteers to support events such as Prom Spectacular. Her involvement in FFA has led her to state-level competitions in public speaking, showcasing her leadership and communication skills. Addie has also thrived in DECA and demonstrated proficiency in business and marketing. She also enjoys playing tennis. Addie received the Spokane Scholar Award for Social Studies and plans to attend Marquette's BioMed Science program to eventually become a doctor.
From pre-school through high school, Liam has shown what it means to grow with gratitude and perseverance. He remains grateful for his journey and through the ups and downs. As a leader, he's served as class president and an ASB executive officer for four (4) years. He's also the Vice President of the DECA chapter and led efforts such as Night at the North Pole. His DECA team also advanced to the state level, showcasing his skills and heart. Liam has served over 75 hours of community service, is a member of Key Club, and works. Liam was voted "Most Inspiring" in tennis and band. His leadership journey continues outside of school as he has achieved the rank of Life Scout and is working toward Eagle Scout. He is still deciding on where to attend next year and believes his path will lead to nursing.
Congratulations to Greater Spokane League Scholar Athletes, Brooklyn Coe and Dillon Mareth. Both students exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, and character.
Brooklyn has a cumulative 3.86 GPA and has earned 9 Varsity letters (Basketball, Cross Country, and Track and Field). She also volunteers at the elementary school and supports Unified Sports Programs at DPHS. After high school, Brooklyn plans to play basketball and study Special Education.
Dillon has a 4.0 GPA and has also earned 9 Varsity letters (Football, Wrestling, and Golf). He volunteers for his wrestling community and DECA. Dillon will attend Montana State University, where he was awarded the Achievement Award Scholarship.
We continue to be impressed by our youth and their excellence! We wish these seniors the best of luck on their adventures post-high school!
Congratulations to our Rotary student of the month, Katie Nelson!
Katie isn't just involved; she excels. From leading the band as drum major and showing livestock in FFA, to achieving a blue belt in jujutsu and placing 3rd place in state wrestling, Katie does it all. Plus, she's dedicated 81+ hours to community service, is active in 4H, and finds time to help her grandparents. Additionally, Katie is a trapshooter and National Honor Society member! Her plans after high school? Katie plans to either earn her AA in Biology or head straight to WSU to study Animal Science (dairy & nutrition) while continuing their wrestling career. What an amazing example of dedication and passion! Way to go, Katie!
We are so proud of our DPMS and DPHS musicians! The DPHS and DPMS choirs, along with the 7th and 8th grade bands, earned a Superior rating—a major achievement that highlights the strength of our music programs here at Deer Park! Our students did a fantastic job representing Deer Park. Way to go!
This spring, we are also excited to host webinars featuring the Screenagers series, a documentary series that explores the impact of screen time, social media, gaming, and digital balance on youth and families. These films provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help families navigate the challenges of growing up in a digital world. Feel free to share this information with others!
Wednesday, April 16: Screenagers 1, 4:00 pm (Growing Up in the Digital Age)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/87622661368
Wednesday, April 23: Screenagers 2, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: The Next Chapter)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/82845475361
Wednesday, April 30: Screenagers 3, 4:00 pm (Screenagers: Under the Influence)
Zoom: https://dpsd-org.zoom.us/j/83854583769
This past weekend, the Deer Park Key Club attended the Pacific Northwest District Convention in Seattle, WA, and we are thrilled to share our amazing accomplishments!
Our club was recognized for several outstanding achievements:
- 20% Member Increase – We hit this milestone and are growing stronger than ever!
- Early Bird Patch – Thanks to our members registering early, we earned this recognition for our banner.
- Early DCON Registration – We registered early for the convention, earning ribbons for our badges!
- On-Time Secretary Reports – A special shoutout to our Secretary, Piper Luginbill, who consistently submits reports on time every month! She’s also responsible for so much more behind the scenes.
- Treasurer’s Prestigious Award – Our Treasurer was awarded a prestigious honor for his exceptional service to Key Club. This award is selected by the District 4 officers and governor based on a detailed review of his contributions throughout the year. Out of hundreds of Treasurers in the Pacific Northwest Key Clubs, this recognition speaks volumes about his dedication and service to others.
We are so proud of our entire club for their hard work, commitment, and the positive impact they continue to make in the Deer Park community and beyond.
We are excited to share that the DPHS Band earned a "Superior" rating from all three judges at the Spokane Falls Community College Band Festival! Impressively, their performance would have qualified for a superior rating in the 3A/4A/Private School category as well.
As part of their experience, students had the opportunity to participate in a clinic with Dr. Danh Pham, the Director of Bands at WSU and Music Director of the CDA Symphony. This was a valuable chance for our students to engage with an expert and deepen their musical skills.
Our students showcased an incredible dedication to learning and becoming the best versions of themselves, and they represented Deer Park School District with pride and excellence.
Congratulations to all the band members for their hard work and achievement!
Message from the Deer Park School District Transportation Department, on Friday, March 28, 1:35 pm:
The phones and internet are down at the transportation facility due to an outage in the area. Last-minute transportation requests will not be able to be accommodated.
Congratulations to our National Honor Society Seniors! The National Honor Society recognizes high school students who uphold these four principles or pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These students excel academically by maintaining a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. They are leaders in their school and community by inspiring their peers through action and promoting positive change. These students often step outside of themselves to see and meet the needs of others. Character is the essence of who we are. By making the commitment to ethical and compassionate decision-making, these students positively impact themselves and all those around them to create a better world.
