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

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

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.

GO BUCKS!!

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 support the PTA!

Location: 3198 Word Way New Port Richey, FL 34655

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.

2024-25 Yearbooks for Sale!

This year’s 2024-25 Yearbooks are for sale until April 6, 2025! Use the online code: YB32083 to access our school’s Yearbook.

Order yours today here and see this flyer for more details on steps to take.

 

 

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 April 7th for Kindergarten Parent/Tour Night from 5:45-8pmYou must complete the online registration before attending this night. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a special invite to this night to select your arrival time.

 

 

Field Day: April 17, 2025

The Physical Education department at Deer Park is hosting our annual Water Field Day on Thursday, April 17 2025! If you would like to volunteer for the event, you must be a registered volunteer. Please contact Mrs. Hammond in the front office for more details about volunteering for this event.

Shirts are being sold as a fundraiser to help purchase new PE equipment for our DPES PE department and help cover the costs of renting the water slides. Forms and payments were due by March 28, 2025 – there will be no late forms/money accepted.

For any questions about Field Day, please contact our PE department at 727-774-8928.

 

 

SCHOOL NEWS

Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Thursday, February 13th

Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Thursday, February 13th

Save the date! Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: River Ridge High School DJ - Dancing - Refreshments! We will have bouquets and goodie bags for sale. Presale: $20 per adult and up to 3 children. $25 at the...

Culver’s Spirit Night: January 16th from 4-8pm

Culver’s Spirit Night: January 16th from 4-8pm

Come support Deer Park Elementary School at Culver's off of US-19 in Port Richey! Dine with us during this event, mention Deer Park Elementary School while ordering, and a percentage of the proceeds from your meal will be donated back to Deer Park Elementary School!...

Happy Winter Break DPES!

Happy Winter Break DPES!

There will be no school from December 21 - January 5 for Winter Break. School will be back in session Monday, January 6, 2025! See you then!    

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