The Deer Park Rotary Club members were thrilled to have their first in-person Student of the Month program in 15 months on September 16, 2021.
Last school year, students could join the club’s meetings via ZOOM; however, having the students and family members present for lunch at First Street Bar and Grill was a welcome change.
Did you miss Senator Shelly Short as the guest speaker via Zoom at the September 27th Deer Park School Board meeting? She spoke on legislative mandates coming down from Olympia that affect how schools are operated.
School Districts throughout Washington have been implementing and responding to legislative mandates. The Deer Park School Board has invited local lawmakers and provided a time for public questions and discussion.
Julia Lockwood has resigned as principal of the Deer Park Elementary school. The superintendent made the announcement via email on Monday, September 20th. The email did not specify a reason for the resignation.
Cloverleaf Education is taking the steps to become a non-profit organization. The program has been focused on distance learning, homeschool support, individual tutoring, and sponsorships of STEAM-based clubs such as Technology Club (focused primarily on computer programming and engineering).
Deer Park Dollars for Scholars presented 14 students with scholarships this year in an amount totaling $15,195.
The awards were handed out at the Senior Awards program at the Deer Park High School on June 9th. Each year, Deer Park Dollars for Scholars (DPDS) raises funds with the help of community donations to support local students to succeed in their post secondary education.
Local high school students are filled with dreams of graduation. For seniors, it is the season for celebrations mixed in with finals. This year’s graduation ceremonies will still bear the marks of the COVID-19 virus, but it is beginning to resemble what most parents recognize.
Below are the last three “Students of the Month” chosen for 2021. Samantha Santos, Riverside High School – Riverside High School Principal Clint Hull introduced Samantha
“The show must go on” is the saying and the Miss Deer Park Scholarship Association takes it to heart as they maneuver a third year of creative planning. Eight junior girls worked their hearts out, condensing three months of training into two intensive weeks of practice, each hoping to earn the title of Miss Deer Park.
Here are the three “Students of the Month” chosen for March 2021.
Serina Crossley, Mary Walker High School – Rotarian Marty Hilton introduced Serina as a native of Springdale who believes she is the only senior this year who attended all twelve years in the Mary Walker School District. In addition to high school, Serina is pursuing her AA degree in the Running Start program. Serina is a member of the girls basketball and softball teams at Mary Walker High School. Both of their seasons were cut short due to Covid-19, and she’s happy soccer will soon begin. Outside of school, she serves as president of a girl’s group at her church, planning fun events and service projects for the group. She also helps her mother in her business of raising and selling