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

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

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).

Together, We Earned an A!

We are proud to announce that Deer Park Elementary School has been designated an A-rated school by the Florida Department of Education!!

This achievement is a reflection of our students’ commitment to learning, our staff’s leadership – dedication to excellence, and the support of our families and community. We thank you for helping us build a culture of high expectations and shared success. Let’s keep the momentum going Bucks!

One Team. One Goal. One A! Go Bucks!

2025-26: Kinder Camp

Kinder Camp is a two-day camp for DPES students entering Kindergarten for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please see below for details:

Dates: July 31st to August 1st.

Time: 8:30am to 11:30am.

Fee: $40.00 per child (includes a Kindergarten T-Shirt).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025-26: School Supply Lists

We are so excited to have you all back for the 2025-2026 school year!

Please click the link below to see all of our grade level and program school supply lists:

2025-26 School Supply Lists

See you in August Bucks!!

2025-26: Meet the Teacher Day

Meet the Teacher Day information:

Wednesday – August 6, 2025 from 8am-1pm.

Click here to view the official flyer for more details. (please read, very important steps!)

K-5 families that have preregistered or are returning students, will report to the cafeteria using the car loop parking lot gates. Families new to Deer Park (not preregistered) will report to the front office to complete the necessary paperwork.

Basic student fees are $30, and students that are taking Computer Science in the upcoming year of 25-26 will owe $40. For a quick experience, you can prepay through Rycor here. (please see the “School/Classroom Resources” portion, then click the Rycor button to log-in and pay ahead). Bring a copy of your receipt to join the fast pass pre-paid line. If you do not prepay, we will only be excepting cash or check.

Kona Ice will be on campus in the car loop parking lot! Stop by for a sweet treat or coffee – a portion of every sale will come back to the school! GO BUCKS!

Summer Physical Exam Opportunities

Physical Exam Opportunities in June and July.  By appointment only.  Some are low cost or free. Different location options available.

See this flyer from Pasco County’s Florida Health for more details.

SCHOOL NEWS

2024 Fall Festival: November 15th from 5-7pm

2024 Fall Festival: November 15th from 5-7pm

THE FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING SOON NEXT WEEK!!! On November 15th, Deer Park is having our annual Fall Festival! There will be Games, Food Trucks, a Petting Zoo (free) and a Balloon Artist (free)! Teachers, staff, and community members will have games set up to play....

2024-25 Scholastic Book Fair: November 11-15th!

2024-25 Scholastic Book Fair: November 11-15th!

The Scholastic Book Fair is from November 11th to the night of the 15th! Student Preview Day (just to view items) will be on Monday, November 11th sometime during school. Throughout the week, students will visit the media center to purchase items from the Fair. The...

PASCO PATHWAYS EXPO 2024

PASCO PATHWAYS EXPO 2024

Join us to learn about the innovative programs available for students in Pasco County!  Learn More: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/expo

Questions?

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