Free summer meal programs are now available to help get kids healthy meals. However, previous pandemic modifications have been removed, and normal operation restrictions are back in place.
The Summer Meal Program was created to help ensure children have nutritious meals when school is out of session. This program provides free meals and snacks to people ages 1-18.
Deer Park Dollars for Scholars (DPDS) presented sixteen scholarships to fourteen students at the Shining Star Award Night at the Deer Park High School this year.
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for March’s Student of the Month.
Ryder Thin Elk, a senior from Mary Walker High School, was introduced by Superintendent Todd Spear. Ryder began by thanking the group for inviting him to the lunch meeting. Ryder’s favorite subjects are art and writing. He said they keep his mind free from stress and his imagination going. Ryder has played on the soccer team for two years and has done a year of baseball. He is involved with Reserve Officers’ Training …
Young musicians gave color to the air at the Musicale Dessert and Silent Auction fundraiser last Friday. You can still participate in an additional online auction to support our Deer Park Band & Choir program.
The Music Booster’s in-person fundraiser was filled with door prizes, bidding, acknowledgments, and a whole lot of music.
After almost exactly two years, children will be able to attend school in person with optional mask wearing starting March 14th. The Governor, in 2020, had originally announced the closure of all public schools on March 13th.
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for February’s Student of the Month.
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for January’s Student of the Month.
Clint Hull, Principal at Riverside, introduced their student: Samantha “Sam” Riggles. Sam brings a great spirit to the school and has been at Riverside all four years. She thanked her parents for instilling high standards and thanked all those who have helped shape her. Riggles is involved in art, jazz band, piano, college-level classes, volleyball, tennis, and basketball. She’s planning to attend North Platte Community College, near Omaha, where she’ll continue basketball and pursue a hygienic career.
The Deer Park Kiwanis Club presented the money to Deer Park schools to make sure kids stay warm and dry this winter.
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for November’s Student of the Month.
Brianna Smith, October student of the month from Mary Walker High School was introduced by Rotarian Marty Hilton. Brianna, who was adopted from a foster children’s program introduced her mother, Stefany Smith. Stefany serves as Mayor of Springdale, Washington. Brianna is an Upward Bound student and the current ASB Secretary. She holds a 3.2 GPA and said art is her favorite class. She recently started a mural of butterflies and sunflowers on the side of the Community Center in Springdale. She is a member of the varsity volleyball team and would like to become an FBI agent.