Principal: Shannon Middleton
Assistant Principal: Billie Sass
8636 Trouble Creek Road

New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone: (727) 774-8900
Fax: (727) 774-8991

Thanksgiving Break: No School (11/24-11/28)

There is no school from November 24th to November 28th for Thanksgiving break.

We hope everyone enjoys their break! Students will come back to school, ready to learn on Monday, December 1st.

Holiday Night!

Come out and get in the holiday spirit while supporting our school!

Deer Park is having a Holiday Night on December 4th from 5 to 7:30pm. View the Holiday Night flyer here.

This night will include:

  • 1st and 2nd grade Music performance
  • K-5 Art Display
  • Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause
  • Holiday Boutique WILL BE OPEN!
  • Scholastic Book Fair WILL BE OPEN!

Location are: Cafeteria / Media Center / Building 8

Scholastic Book Fair!

Get ready for an exciting time Bucks… The Book Fair is coming to Deer Park from December 4th to the 12th in the Media Center! 

View our Homepage here for all information!

Set up an eWallet account for your child for cashless transactions!

You can also Share The Fair to help donate money to students in need during the Book Fair!

Dates of Fair: December 4th to the 12th (on December 4th the Book Fair will be open during our Holiday Night starting at 5pm)

Where is the Fair located: In the Media Center

When can students buy items: there will be a Preview Day on December 3rd for students to view items and create their wish lists. Then throughout the school day from December 4th-12th students can come in groups or as a class to buy items.

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Miss Emmaline in the Media Center.

Now Hiring School Bus Drivers

Join Our Pasco County Schools Bus Driver Team!

Pasco Schools is now hiring School Bus Drivers. Offers paid training and benefits.  Call (727) 774-1862 or (813) 794-1862, or apply for a position online.

2025-26: School Meals Update

For more information, please see the FNS website here.

CEP Communication Letter sent to Pasco County Families

The Free and Reduced Meal Application is open for those students enrolled in non-CEP sites. Apply Today!

(DPES is NOT considered a CEP school).

SCHOOL NEWS

PTA Clothing Drive: March 3rd-13th

PTA Clothing Drive: March 3rd-13th

Deer Park Elementary PTA is partnering with River Ridge High School to support Hope Children's with a Clothing Drive! Please send in gently used or new clothing for children of all ages. We cannot accept articles of clothing with stains, rips, or tears. Donation boxes...

PTA Color Run Fundraiser: March 3rd-31st

PTA Color Run Fundraiser: March 3rd-31st

Our PTA is hosting another Color Run Fundraiser this year - and we need your help!! Fundraiser dates: March 3rd to the 31st. Date of Color Run: March 28th. Prizes and more information can be found here. Prizes for day of run must be earned by March 26th! You can even...

2025-26 Countdown to Kindergarten + Event Dates

2025-26 Countdown to Kindergarten + Event Dates

The 2025-26 school year is just around the corner! For families with upcoming kindergarteners for next school year, here is some helpful information to get you started for the Countdown to Kindergarten. For English, click here. For Spanish, click here. Join us on...

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