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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.

In our Home Link program’s Story Crafters class, students are sharpening their descriptive writing by describing a season without ever naming it.
Meanwhile, in Survival Book Club, students are taking their reading off the page, building shelters inspired by the survival classic Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Enrichment opportunities like these, while parents remain the primary educators, are part of what makes our Home Link program so unique.

#HomeLink #DPSD #EnrichmentInAction

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

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

Home Link students are enjoying their enrichment experiences! Nash completed the "Minor Chords Exam" and was celebrated by Ms. Van Wormer,while other students in Ms. Davenport's class participated in a "Pillsbury Bake Off" where they tested out a new recipe!

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/

Home Link's Outdoor Education program had another successful launch this year. Students enjoy learning about nature, survival, and the environment. Not to mention, they get to see beautiful wildlife, too!

Home Link students, staff, and families joined on September 11 at the flag poles in Deer Park and Clayton. This was a time to remember, learn about the significance of September 11, and flag raising.

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.

Home Link welcomed back all staff, including office staff, consultants, and specialists! This year's theme? SHINE! Home Link provided a new specialist orientation to welcome new specialists to the team. Deer Park School District is excited to continue to partner with families through the Alternative Learning Experience and offer students enrichment activities to supplement their home plan. Many thanks to the staff who help make all students SHINE!

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.

Welcome, new Home Link families! Home Link is a choice, alternative learning experience program that partners families with the school district to provide support, resources, and community for families choosing to home school their children. We are excited to welcome our new families to Deer Park School District and the Home Link program!

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