Our Unified Track and Field team at DPHS has worked hard all season! The Unified Shot Put & the Unified 100m dash were added to the GSL this year, including our previous events; the Sprint Medley Relay (100m, 100m, 200m, 400m) and 4x100m relay. Now we have a total of 4 events, which is great considering in Track and Field, all athletes are only allowed to compete in a total of 4 events per meet. To compete in the Unified Division, an athlete with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability is paired with a partner on the track team. The athlete and their partner will both get their measurements, and the score will be determined by taking the average of the 2. We are looking forward to competing at State in all 4 events this year and seeing inclusion grow in the world of Track and Field.
Student voice and perspective matter! Many thanks to this year's DPHS Student Advisory Council for volunteering their time to share their experiences and thoughts. This year, this group of students shared their honest insights as to what is going well and what areas can be improved. Today, students shared their gratitude to staff who have positively impacted them; overall, they shared they were most appreciative of those who challenged them, held them to high expectations, believed in them, listened, and cared for them. Many of these students will be starting a new journey following graduation on June 7. Many thanks to the students!
As we honor and remember those who have served, please remember there will be no school on Monday, May 26, 2025.
What an incredible STEAM Night community event! Students and families experienced fun, hands-on learning. Students were able to experience the arts, including drama and music, world languages, math, science, Ag science, industrial arts, and marketing! Many thanks to the educators for their creativity, excellence, and innovation in creating such a remarkable event. #inspireexcellence
Attention Deer Park Families!
Need help with food this summer? Your children may qualify for $120 in grocery benefits through the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program. Plus, kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy free meals at local sites, no paperwork needed.
Both programs help stretch your food budget while school is out.
Find out how to apply and where to get meals:
https://www.hungerfreewa.org/freesummerfood
Congratulations to our DPHS FFA and Agricultural students who have taken part in the Spokane Jr. Livestock Show and WA State FFA Convention. At the State Convention, Deer Park FFA took 5th in state livestock. This was a highly competitive process: 45 teams, 7 classes, 1 team activity of Keep/Cull, and each student gave 3 sets of oral reasons -- a FULL day! The Horticulture and Botany classes had the opportunity to collaborate with the Deer Park ECAP in touring the greenhouse and planting a Zinnia. At the Spokane Jr. Livestock Show a few successes were:
Porter Whitmore: Grand Champion Sheep Fitting & Showing FR/SO
Raegan Reedy: Grand Champion Goat Fitting & Showing JR/SR and 5th Overall Fitting & Showing Swine
Raegan Reedy: Round Robin Grand Champion FFA JR/SR
Kaycee Haney: 4th overall Goat Fitting & Showing
Congratulations to the Lady Stags - 2A GSL Champions!
Our Varsity Softball team wrapped up an incredible season with a 16-2 record, earning the title of 2A Greater Spokane League Champions.
Great work, ladies. Your hard work and teamwork paid off!
Happy National School Nurses Day to our incredible school nurses!
They work hard and do it with smiles on their faces. Without them, we could not do the important work we do as a District. Thank you for the care and compassion you show our students in all of our schools. We appreciate you!
As we celebrate and honor the excellence of our educators, we hope you will feel inspired by our Dear, Deer Park video. Educators: You matter and you make a difference. Thanks for inspiring excellence! Thank you for all you do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSHx0tacRHk
#inspireexcellence
Many thanks to ALL of our educators for their dedication, patience, and determination to ensure students feel a sense of belonging and grow & engage academically! We appreciate YOU! Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!
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.
