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

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

Pasco Fire Rescue Station 30 partnership with us!

Exciting News! 🚒🏃‍♂️

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic new partnership between Deer Park Elementary and Pasco Fire Rescue Station 30! Our local firefighters recently joined us for the Color Run and had a blast with our students. We’re excited to continue this collaboration with more fun activities planned for the future.

We’re working on putting together a program where the firefighters will join our PE classes for team sports like flag football, kickball, and basketball. This initiative aims to boost variety the physical fitness training for our firefighters and increase community engagement with our students and provide positive roles models.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership. Together, we’re making a positive impact on our community and fostering strong connections. Thank you, Pasco Fire Rescue, for your dedication and enthusiasm!

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.

Threshers Spirit Night Ballpark Game: May 16th

Tickets for the Threshers Spirit night are now available for purchase! The game is May 16th from 5:30 – 8 PM and includes all you can eat and drink! This will be a great way to celebrate the end of the school year together!

Please see this flyer for more details. $5 of each ticket sold will be donated to the PTA! You can purchase your tickets at the PTA store online or fill out the bottom portion of the flyer and send it and a cash or check payment to school with your student. Link to the online store is here.

Attention: Alternate Schedule for Testing

Starting April 1st, Deer Park will be on an alternate schedule for testing! During this time, we ask that were are no lunch visitors or volunteers on campus during testing days. We appreciate your support and understanding. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, eats a hearty breakfast, and offer positive thoughts to help them do their best!

Testing Days:

April 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th.

April 29th to May 30th.

New Worlds Reading Initiative

Please click here for a video program overview.

Eligibility for New Worlds Reading is as follows:  

  1. Students in VPK-Grade 2 scoring below the 40th percentile on FAST Star Early Literacy/Reading;
  2. Students in Grades 3-5 scoring below Level 3; and
  3. Students in Grades K-5 receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 Reading Intervention Support (as reported by districts in Survey 2 and Survey 3).

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Rulison at hrulison@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

 

2024-25 Volunteer Opportunities (Middle and High School Students)

Click here to apply to be a volunteer!

Peer volunteer forms are towards the bottom of the link listed above. NOTE: Students volunteering, are ONLY filling out the “Peer Volunteer Application (Must be Printed)”.

Currently looking for volunteers for the front office and media center. Please contact Mrs. Hammond if you’re interested in helping in the front office, and Ms. Emmaline if interested in helping with the media center.

 

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

Happy Assistant Principal Week to our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Sass! National Assistant Principals Week is from April 7th to the 11th. This week is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of assistant principals to student success and the education...

Purple Up Day (Military Kids): April 11, 2025

Purple Up Day (Military Kids): April 11, 2025

As part of the Month of the Military Child 2025, the National Guard recognizes PurpleUp! Day as the second Friday in April, making it April 11, 2025. On this day, celebrate military kids by wearing as much purple as you can. Purple represents all branches of service....

Panda Express Spirit Night: April 11th

Panda Express Spirit Night: April 11th

The PTA is hosting a Spirit Night at Panda Express from 9:30AM to 10:30PM on April 11th in New Port Richey! Bring in a paper flyer or show this flyer here. Use code 3836311 in the fundraiser code box if ordering through the app or online. 20% of your purchase will...

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