Home Link recently held their annual short story writing competition. More than twenty 3rd-12th grade kids participated this year. In a competition that encourages six-trait story telling, but welcomes writers of all experience levels to tell a tale.
Sophomore and junior high school girls are invited to join the 2025 Miss Deer Park Scholarship Program. This annual event, which has awarded over $48,000 in scholarships over the past three years, offers opportunities to represent the community, build confidence, and help fund college.
The Washington Secretary of States Office has published the early results for the Deer Park School District Bond. For the bond measure to succeed, the voters must approve the measure by 60% with a minimum of 40% voter turnout.
Gender inclusion policies were addressed during public comments at the Deer Park School Board meeting when a parent raised concerns. The board clarified they are legally mandated by state law to provide the inclusions.
The Deer Park School District held its first Transportation Open House. Families met bus drivers, and kids explored buses, all to ensure a smooth start to school, which began last Wednesday. The staff at the bus garage is already busy with new routes underway.
As schools reopen, ensuring road safety in busy school zones becomes crucial. With a mix of children, young inexperienced drivers, and high traffic congestion, following safety laws is essential to prevent accidents during peak times.
The Deer Park School District invites families to meet the bus drivers and support staff at their Transportation Open House. This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with the team responsible for ensuring safe and reliable student transportation.
The Deer Park School District has initiated a strategic planning process, seeking community input to shape the future of local education. Residents are encouraged to participate in the latest survey to share their values, vision for success, and priorities for the next decade.
As summer begins, Deer Park and Riverside School Districts launch SUN Meals, offering free meals to kids 18 and under with convenient to-go options to families. Returning to the Deer Park Middle School location for its community lunch, this program ensures no child goes hungry while school is out.
Deer Park Dollars for Scholars(DPDS) has awarded scholarships to local students. The fifteen recipients were announced at the Shining Star Awards night and honored at the Home Link Graduation ceremony. Check out the complete list of recipients and join us in congratulating them.
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