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

Red Ribbon Week: October 28th-November 1st!

Red Ribbon Week: October 28th-November 1st!

Get ready Deer Park Bucks... Red Ribbon week is happening October 28th-November 1st this year! Come to school dressed as that themes day to show your spirit! See flyer for details. Monday, 10/28 - Wear Red Day Tuesday, 10/29 - Wear Your Disney Ears and Character...

Panda Express Spirit Night – October 17th

Panda Express Spirit Night – October 17th

Deer Park Elementary is having a Panda Express Spirit Night on October 17th from 10am-10pm! Please show this flyer at checkout if ordering in person. Use the code: 376572 in the fundraiser code box if ordering online or through the app. Location: 3198 Word Way New...

School Closed Monday, October 7th through Tuesday, October 15th.

School Closed Monday, October 7th through Tuesday, October 15th.

We hope everyone is staying safe during this time! Pasco County Schools Hurricane Milton Update Staff will return tomorrow (Tuesday), the 15th, for a planning day, and students will return to school on Wednesday, the 16th. Athletics and after-school programs will...

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