 Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School Wildcat Weekly
October 8, 2023
What's New?
A Message from the Principal
Hello Deer Park Families!
John Vander Meer
Principal
Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School
Building Spotlight
There are very few things that happen for 30 straight years. Think of everything that would have to fall in place for that to happen. But there are a few: The Simpsons have been on TV for 35 straight years, the New York Yankees have had 30 straight winning seasons. and The Deer Park Wildcat Marching Band and Color Guard have Qualified for the State Competition for 30 straight years. Talk about a winning tradition!!! We could not be more proud of our students and leaders that have kept that winning tradition going. In November this group of Wildcats will try and set a new record. Three straight years of receiving a rating of Superior at the state level. There are a lot of great things in The Park and our band and color guard are certainly one of them.
Staff Shoutout
Parent Submission: Senora Taylor has been my daughter’s teacher for 3 years now. Her passion and love for her job and the children shines through everyday! My daughter always comes home with a new Senora story. Senora’s kindness and passion for Spanish motivates my daughter and has given her a love for the Spanish language. Some days are hard and my daughter does not do as well as she expected, but Senora helps her to keep her head up, try again, and keep a positive outlook. Deer Park is VERY lucky to have a teacher like Jennifer Taylor teaching our children!
It's your turn to shout out a Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School staff member!
I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation to our amazing community for their continuous support and for taking the time to give staff shoutouts. It is through your encouragement and recognition that we are motivated to give our best every day. Your acknowledgments not only boost staff morale but also serve as a reminder of the positive impact we are making. We are truly fortunate to have such a wonderful community, and we are committed to providing you with exceptional service and care. Please see below to give a shoutout to a Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School staff member.
We are blessed to have one of the best staffs to work with day in and day out at Deer Park Jr/Sr High School. We praise them everyday for all the amazing things they do for our kids and our community! We want to give you a chance to do the same! If you would like to give a shout out to any staff member, please fill out this form so we can celebrate them!
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Building News
Holiday Food Drive
With the leaves beginning to change, we’re reminded that the holidays will be here before we know it. If you and your family are in need of assistance this holiday season, fill out a Holiday Food Drive form. All the buildings have forms available and the forms were also sent home with students.
Please make sure you return your holiday food drive request form as soon as possible to any building in the district. One form per family.
If you need assistance with this process or have questions, please contact Pam Gilreath at gilreath.p@dpccsd.org or 513-936-4698.
To print out a form:
PTO Fundraiser
The Deer Park PTO is hosting a fundraiser this October by selling cookie dough. Please see the flier below and check your students back for a paper copy of the information.
Deer Park Community Conversations in October
Dear Parents and Community Members,
We are excited to invite you to a special community conversation that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. Your input and insights are invaluable as we embark on the journey of reviewing school data and revising our strategic plan for the next 3 to 5 years.
Our school has always been committed to providing the best possible education for our students, and this conversation is an opportunity for you to be an integral part of that process. We will share important data on student performance, school facilities, and community engagement, and we want to hear your thoughts, concerns, and aspirations for our school's future.
Together, we will brainstorm ideas, set priorities, and create a roadmap for the next few years. Your perspective as parents and community members is essential in ensuring that our school continues to thrive and provide the highest quality education.
We will be hosting three separate community conversations in October on the following dates: Monday, October 9th at 6:00pm, Wednesday, October 11th at 1:00pm, and Thursday, October 26th at 9:00am. Please RSVP by filling out the form found here - Community Conversation RSVP. All Community Conversations will take place in the PDC at the Holmes Building (8688 Donna Lane).
Your active participation will help us chart a course that reflects the values and aspirations of our entire school community. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and the future of our school.
Sincerely,
Jay Phillips
Superintendent
Counselor's Corner
Check out important info from the guidance office by clicking the link below.
Looking Ahead
Please mark these important dates on your calendar:
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JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Norwood: Monday, Oct. 9 | 5:30/6:30 p.m.
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Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Norwood (Senior Night): Monday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m.
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Superintendent Community Conversation (Holmes Building): Monday, Oct. 9 | 6 p.m.
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Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Madeira: Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m.
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JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Norwood: Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30/6:30 p.m.
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Varsity Football vs. Mariemont (Senior Night): Friday, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m.
In Case You Missed It
See You At School!
It's always tough to tell if you should send your student to school. As part of attendance month, we put together this flier to be helpful in making that decision.
Paying School Fees
Please remember to pay your student fees for the 2023-2024 school year. Fees can be paid in the front office during regular office hours or by using PaySchools. You will need a student ID to set up a PaySchools account. These are found on fee forms and are the same number your student uses for their lunch account. If your student doesn’t know this number, please feel free to reach out to us with questions at 513-891-0010.
A Message from the School Nurse
Deer Park Community City Schools has partnered with the Smile Programs…the mobile dentists to offer in-school dental care!
The mobile dentist will be coming to the Jr. /Sr. High School on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023.
Simply sign up your child today at www.myschooldentist.com or fill out and sign a permission form. Permission forms will be available for students to pick up in the main office. Please return forms to the school nurse by Friday, November 3rd.
Even better, dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low cost self-pay option is available.
For more information please visit www.myschooldentist.com
Testing Updates:
PSAT:
Save the date: All sophomores will take the PSAT on October 25th, 2023. More information to come.
Pre-Order 2023-24 Junior High or High School Yearbooks Today!
Pre-order your junior high or high school yearbook today at yearbookforever.com. Simply select either Deer Park Junior High or Deer Park High School. The junior high yearbook is priced at $40, while the high school yearbook is $70. Students can also make payments using cash or checks made out to Deer Park Community City Schools. If you have any questions about the yearbooks, please feel free to reach out to Carolynn Sullivan at sullivan.c@dpccsd.org.
Homework Club
Did You Know: If your child needs extra help with their school work or just a place to do homework we have a homework club available for your child after school. Please see below for the schedule:
Junior High:
- Monday: Tracy Smith, Room 153
- Tuesday: Jami Baker, Room 137
- Wednesday: Lauren Troxell, Room 58
- Thursday: Mckenzie Wills, Room 58
- Friday: Lauren Troxell, Room 58 (until October 19th)
High School:
- Monday: Suzy Beck, Room 233
- Tuesday:
- Sept. 5 - Oct. 24: Mark Devine, Room 239
- Beginning Oct. 31: Elaine Feldman, Room 155
- Wednesday: Suzy Beck, Room 233
- Thursday: Mark Devine, Room 239
- Friday: Alex Moore, Room 275 (until October 19th)
Staying Connected
There are multiple ways to stay connected to Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School. Please see the links below for ways to stay connected through Email, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Newsletters: All parents who have completed FinalForms should receive Wildcat Weekly Newsletters. If you are not currently receiving them, please register for the e-mail communication. To register, simply go to https://www.deerparkcityschools.org/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”.
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Twitter: Follow Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School for the most up-to-date news and happenings! @DeerParkHS, @DeerParkSchools and @dpcounselor.
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Facebook: follow us at Deer Park Community City Schools and Deer Park Jr/Sr High School
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Instagram: follow us at DPHS Principals
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