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The Amity Weekly Minute - August 30, 2026

The Amity Weekly Minute

August 30, 2026

What's New?

A Message from the Principal

Amity Families,

 

As we moved throughout the week, it has been wonderful to see everyone continuing to settle into the school year and get back into our routines. 
This week, Mrs. King and I had the opportunity to visit each classroom to review our Amity expectations with students. Our students did an amazing job listening, participating, and showing that they are ready to make Amity a great place to learn and grow this year. We are proud of the positive start they have made!

 

Everyone here at Amity has also welcomed our furry staff member, Lela, with lots of smiles! We are so grateful to have Lela here at school each day to support our students and bring a little extra joy to our building. She is already becoming a very loved member of our Amity family!

We are looking forward to all that next week will bring!

 

Warmly,

Laura

Amity Weekly Photo Gallery

This is the Amity Weekly Photo Gallery! Each week, you'll find a collection of photos from the week, captured by our dedicated teachers and staff. These snapshots highlight the wonderful moments and activities happening throughout our school. Be sure to check it out and see all the amazing things our students are up to!

Full Gallery

Fall Picture Day Friday September 18th

Amity Community Resources

Please review all the resources available for students and families in Deer Park Community City Schools.

Community Resources

Counselor Corner

August/September Lunch Menu

Due to supply issues, lunch menu options change frequently based on availability. The most up-to-date menu is below, however, please continue to check the Deer Park Food Services website for the latest information.

Visit the Website

Looking Ahead

  • Board of Education Work: Session: Tuesday, September 1 | 4:30 p.m.
  • Labor Day (NO SCHOOL): Monday, September 7
  • Amity Fall Pictures: Friday, September 18th
  • Amity Fall Conferences:
    • Thursday September 24th 4-7pm
    • Friday September 25th 8-3pm (No School for Students on this day)

In Case You Missed It

2025-26 Amity School Times:

Arrival Times:

  • Students eating breakfast doors open at 7:45 a.m. at the cafeteria entrance.  Breakfast is $2.00. 
  • All doors open at 8:00 a.m.  
  • School starts at 8:10 a.m.  (Students are Tardy at 8:11 a.m.)

Dismissal Time: 

  • All students will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m.

Preschool Arrival and Dismissal Times:

  • AM Preschool at Amity is Mon.- Fri.  from 8:30 am until 11:00 am  
  • PM Preschool at Amity is Mon.- Thurs.  from 11:45 am  until 2:15 pm

Shuttle Bus and Transportation

The district is bringing back the shuttle bus for the upcoming school year!

 

UPDATE: The Holmes Shuttle is currently full, while the St. John’s Shuttle still has a few spots available. We will continue accepting applications for both shuttle locations. Once a shuttle reaches capacity, additional applicants will be added to a waitlist.

 

You can find more information about the shuttle service, as well as a link to the shuttle bus application, here:

Shuttle Bus Registration Information

Lunch/Recess Times

Grade Lunch Times Recess
K 10:50-11:20 a.m. 11:20-11:40 a.m.
1st 11:00-11:30 a.m. 11:30-11:50 a.m.
2nd   11:20-11:45 a.m. 10:55-11:20 a.m.
3rd 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 11:00-11:30 a.m.
4th 12:10-12:40 p.m. 12:40-1:00 p.m.
5th 12:20-12:40 p.m. 11:55 a.m. -12:20 p.m.
6th 12:00-12:20 p.m. 12:20-12:40 p.m.

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Attendance, Arrival, and Dismissal Information

Cell Phone Policy

We understand that students are starting to get cell phones in the later grades within Amity. Please help us in talking to your student about the following expectations prior to the start of school. This year Amity Elementary students will be expected to turn their cell phones off when they get to Amity in the morning and keep them off until the end of the day, this includes while waiting for the shuttle.  We believe this will help eliminate distractions throughout the academic day. All students are issued a chrome book at the beginning of the school year; there is not a need for students to access their cell phones during the school day for academic purposes. If students need to connect with you during the school day, they are welcome to use the phone in the front office to call you.

FinalForms

We will continue to utilize FinalForms in an effort to help simplify your life!  Please login to FinalForms at https://deerpark-oh.finalforms.com to update any new information or to confirm that there are no changes for the 2026-27 school year. If you do not have a home computer, please use one of Amity’s computers during the Meet and Greet located in the PDC or visit the local library where computers are available for public use. for your content.

Schoology

The Schoology Learning Management System offers a tremendous amount of information in a user friendly version. You will be able to communicate with your child’s teachers, check homework and grades, and find teacher resources through teacher Schoology pages.

Schoology Link

2026-27 PDF District Calendar

Each year, the Deer Park Board of Education approves the district's yearly calendar, which can be found on the Deer Park Schools website. This calendar includes official school dates, holidays, and breaks. Additionally, a printed event calendar will be sent home with your student during the first week of school. For your convenience, you can access the PDF calendar using the link provided below.

View the Calendar

There are multiple ways to stay connected to Amity Elementary School.

  • Email Newsletter: All parents who have completed FinalForms should receive Amity Weekly Newsletters. If you are not currently receiving them, please register for the email communication. To register, simply go to www.deerparkcityschools.org and click on the button on the bottom of the page that says “Subscribe to District News”. From there, you will send an email requesting that you be added to future email communication from the district.
  • X: Follow Deer Park Schools for the most up-to-date news and happenings at @DeerParkSchools or @DeerParkAmity
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