Construction Updates - Feb. 2010
Construction on the new DPHS is now 75% complete! A few challenges remain, but things are looking really nice. The new theater and commons area are now totally enclosed and are taking shape!
DPHS National Honor Society
The National Honor Society upholds standards of scholarship (3.5 cumulative G.P.A.), leadership, service and character.
2010 Spring Carnival a Success!
The first annual Spring Carnival was held on Friday, May 14th on the football field. The community celebrated a great day playing games, doing crafts, jumping and playing in the inflatibles, eating tasty treats, and having fun.
Deer Park Production Students
On May 13th students from the Broadcast, Journalism and Leadership programs spent time behind the scenes at Spokane Television Station KHQ. They were preparing for next year's school news show that will be broadcast from the new studio at Deer Park High School
DPHS Spokane Scholars Selected
The following DPHS students have been selected as Spokane Scholars finalists: Rachel Roe (English), Jacob Tuininga (Mathematics), Drew Adams (Science), Tiana Keith (Social Studies)
Welcome to DPHS!
News and Notes
We Are on Summer Break!
The DPHS office and counseling center will begin their summer break, Thursday, June 24. We will return to the office on Wednesday, August 18.
Any student who did not receive a semester 2 report card due to a fee and/or fine will need to pay this during registration in August or when school starts in September in order to receive your report card.
New Student and Returning Student registration is scheduled for Wednesday and Thrusday, June 25 & 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Leo’s Photography will be here to take student pictures and ID pictures.
During registration you can pay for ASB cards ($30.00); Yearbooks (cost varies depending on selection chosen – see August 1 mainlin); and pay lunch monies.
We hope you enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled summer break!
First day of school is Wednesday, September 1 and school begins at 8:25 a.m.
The High School does not have a specific supply list for students. Because there are a variety of courses students can take while in high school … Teachers will let students know on the first day of school all supplies they will need while in their class(es). Students will want to bring a pen, pencil and paper for the first day of school.
PSAT Test Date – October 16, 2010
The PSAT Testing Date is – October 16, 2010. At this time, we will no longer offer the PSAT during the weekday or pay for the testing. The test will be held Saturday, October 16, 8:00 a.m. at the DPHS (classroom TBA). The cost is $13.00. There are ten waivers available for students who qualify for free/reduced lunches. This is on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Catherine Oviatt, Counselor for additional information and to request a waiver.
Freshmen & New Student Parent Orientation
Mark your calendars and plan to attend our Freshmen and new student “Parent” Orientation Night, Monday, August 30 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.
Administrators, office staff and counseling staff will introduce themselves and provide freshmen parents and new students with helpful information about the high school.
These are just a few topics we will share information about:
Grading/Transcripts/Change of Schedules
Attendance Check in/out – Reporting Absences, Homework Requests
Cashier Window – paying student fees/fines/yearbook/ASB Cards-when students can pay items at the cashier window
Discipline/Dress Code/Student Planners/Student Expectations
We look forward to seeing you August 30 at 6:00 p.m.!
2010 Freshmen Orientation-August 30
Mark your calendars for the 2010 “Link Crew” Frosh Orientation Day, Monday, August 30 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. Freshmen students will meet in the High School Auxiliary Gym and go from there. Freshmen will be “on-the-move,” so you will want to be sure you dress comfy and “travel lightly!” It is highly encouraged that all freshmen leave their personal belongings at home.
This is a wonderful opportunity for freshmen kids to link-up with “Link Crew Leaders” who have been selected by their peers to mentor frosh kids entering the high school.
We hope all incoming frosh kids will attend this worthwhile activity!
Looking forward to seeing you on August 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Note: Link Crew Leaders – you arrive at 8:00 a.m.
