 Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School Wildcat Weekly
February 11, 2024
What's New?
A Message from the Principal
Hello Deer Park Families!
John Vander Meer
Principal
Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School
Building Spotlight
We are thrilled to introduce Tucker Burger as the new head football coach at Deer Park High School. Coach Burger not only possesses exceptional football coaching skills, but also has a genuine passion for the success of all students. As an outstanding educator, he always prioritizes the well-being of his students and dedicates endless time to their development. Continuously striving to improve as both an educator and coach, Coach Burger and his staff are poised to lead the Wildcats to unprecedented levels of achievement.
Building News
JA Inspire to Hire Event
This week, we are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for our Junior and Senior students. Junior Achievement is hosting an upcoming job fair with over 50 local businesses attending, providing countless chances for our students to explore potential career paths and job opportunities they can apply for now. We kindly request you to take a look at the attached flier for more details. If you would like your child to participate in this event, please inform Ms. Madden.
Save the Date: 25th Annual Golf Scramble
On Friday June 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, the Deer Park Wildcat Boosters will hold our 25th Annual Golf Scramble at Avon Fields. More Details to follow.
Get Ready for the 2024 Cakewalk!
The Deer Park Band Sponsors along with the Deer Park Bands and Directors present:
The 2024 Cakewalk - A community tradition with sweet sounds and sweet treats.
The students of the DP Band Program--grades 6-12--will provide the music for a giant game of musical chairs. When the music stops, participants sit down in a numbered chair and if your number is called you have won a dessert!
This year, The Band Sponsors have decided to open up a variety of desserts to WIN. Along with cakes, we will have cupcakes, cookies and pies for our Circle Winners.
Event:
2024 Deer Park Band Cakewalk
Date:
Saturday, February 24
Time:
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where:
Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium
8351 Plainfield Road
Price of Admission:
Adult- $2
Student- $2
Senior- $1
Single walk tickets can be purchased for $0.25 each or five for $1
Participants:
Deer Park Band, 6-12th grade
All community members and staff
Band Schedule:
6:30 p.m. - Amity Band
6:55 p.m. - 7th Grade Band
7:20 p.m. - 8th Grade Band
7:45 p.m. - Jr. High Jazz Band
8:05 p.m. - High School Jazz Band
8:35 p.m. - High School Concert Band
All Band members are reminded to arrive 30 minutes early, and then report to
the band performance area with all materials 10 minutes before their scheduled
show time.
Host an International Exchange Student
Student Career Opportunities
We believe that it is crucial for our students to have access to information about different career paths and the opportunities that await them. By providing them with these resources, we aim to empower them to make informed decisions about their future and help them discover their passions.See the document below for the opportunities that we are highlighting this week.
9th Grade Field Trip | March 5
Families, please click HERE to read about a trip our 9th graders will take to Cincinnati State and NKY Convention Center.
Homework Club
UPDATED SCHEDULE - 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:
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Monday - Mrs. Smith Room 153
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Tuesday - Ms. Baker Room 137
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Wednesday - Ms. Troxell Room 58
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Thursday - Ms. Wills Room 58
High School:
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Monday - Mrs. Beck Room 233
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Tuesday - Ms. Feldman Room 155
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Wednesday - Mr. Moore Room 275
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Thursday - Mr. Devine Room 239
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Friday - Mrs. Beck Room 233
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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Boys Varsity/JV Basketball vs. Williamsburg: Tuesday, February 13 | 6/7:30 p.m.
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CHL Wrestling Championship (at Indian Hill HS): Saturday, February 17
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Board of Education Regular Meeting (Amity PDC): Tuesday, February 20 | 6:30 p.m.
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Band Sponsors Cakewalk: Saturday, February 24 | 6 p.m.
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Conference Day (No School): Thursday, February 29
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Conference Day (No School): Friday, March 1
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Kindergarten Registration Opens: Friday, March 1
In Case You Missed It
Deer Park Students to Participate in Night for the Fight
Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School students are participating in CancerFree KIDS' Night for the Fight. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati's 5/3 Arena, students, along with others across the Cincinnati area, aim to raise $325,000 for childhood cancer research during this impactful event..
Those interested in contributing, can find the donation link at www.NightForTheFight.org. Simply click "Donate" and enter “Stay Golden” in the designated box. Alternatively, checks can be made payable to CancerFree KIDS, with Stay Golden in the memo line, and sent to:
CancerFree KIDS
P.O. Box 575
Loveland, OH 45140
Sandy's Closet Donations
Please remember Sandy's Closet for your donations of clean, gently used clothing, shoes, boots, etc. We are always accepting infant, toddler, youth sizes and clothing appropriate for our high school students.
Items can be dropped off at the Holmes Building during school days between 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thank you for your continued support of Sandy's Closet!
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.
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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