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 system. 

Let Mrs. Sass know how appreciated she is when you see her this week! “Staff Favorites”

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!!

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

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.

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 5:45-8pm. You 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.

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.