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From the Desk of Mrs. Warman

Dear Amity Families,

Thank you for another great week of collaboration and support. 

As a reminder, this is our last week of school before spring break. Spring break will take place from Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10. During this time, students will not have school. Classes will resume on Monday, April 13. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break!

When we return, students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 will begin state testing. All testing dates are listed below. Please be mindful of these dates when scheduling appointments. We want to thank our teachers and students for their hard work and dedication in preparing for these assessments—we are proud of the effort being shown across all grade levels.

Testing Dates:

• Grades 3–6 ELA OST: April 14th & 15th
• 5th Grade Math OST: April 21st & 22nd
• Grades 3, 4, and 6 Math OST: April 28th & 29th
• 5th Grade Science OST: April 28th & 29th

As we head into spring break, we hope this time provides an opportunity for rest, relaxation, and time together as a family. If you or your student need support during the break, please feel free to review the resources listed below.

Thank you again for your continued partnership.

Warmly,

Laura Warman

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!

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Social & Emotional Support Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (available 24/7)
• Crisis Text Line – Text “4HOPE” to 741741
• Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PRIC) – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – 513-636-4124
  • Support for students experiencing a non-life-threatening mental health crisis.  Staff will help determine the best support or intervention for your student. 
• Best Point Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Children’s Home location) – 513-527-3040
  • For children, teens and young adults up to age 21, the urgent care helps those who need immediate social or emotional care.
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
• In case of emergency, please call 911
• Talbert House Crisis Line (Hamilton County): Call 513-281-2273 or text Talbert to 839863

Spring Break Newsletter Pause

As our district heads into Spring Break, there will be no Amity Weekly Minute published on Sunday, April 5. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break, and we look forward to reconnecting with you when our newsletters return on Sunday, April 12 as school resumes.

Spring State Testing Grades 3rd-6th

As we return from Spring Break, students in grades 3–6 will begin Spring State Testing. We kindly ask that you are mindful of the testing dates below when scheduling appointments, as consistent attendance and a calm, uninterrupted testing environment are important for student success. We appreciate your support in helping our students do their best during this time.

Testing Dates:

• Grades 3–6 ELA OST: April 14th & 15th
• 5th Grade Math OST: April 21st & 22nd
• Grades 3, 4, and 6 Math OST: April 28th & 29th
• 5th Grade Science OST: April 28th & 29th

Ride with a Cop | Deer Park PTO

We’re closing out the school year with something unforgettable! 

One lucky Amity Wildcat will get to ride to school with a Deer Park Police Officer on the last day of school! Even better—the entire class of the winning student will enjoy a Donut Breakfast to celebrate!  

Raffle Ticket Prices: $1 each 6 for $5 

Important Dates: Last Day to Buy Tickets: Wednesday, May 13 Winner Drawn: Friday, May 15  

How to Enter: Send cash in an envelope to school OR Venmo @DeerParkPTO (Include your student’s name, grade, and teacher’s name) 

Questions? Email us at Dppto2012@gmail.com Let’s finish the year with fun and school spirit! GO WILDCATS!

Amity Counselor Newsletter

Deer Park Schools Begins Celebrating Bicentennial

Deer Park Community City Schools is proud to announce the beginning of its Bicentennial Celebration, marking 200 years since the founding of the district in 1826.

The district’s history traces back to Daniel Schenck, an early pioneer who donated a portion of his farmland so a school could be built for children in the growing community. The log schoolhouse that opened in 1826 was named Amity, meaning friendship, and it became the foundation for what would grow into Deer Park Community City Schools.

Visit the Bicentennial Website

Throughout the coming months, the district will begin sharing pieces of its history through “Throwback Thursday” features, highlighting important moments, artifacts, and stories from the past two centuries of education in Deer Park.

These historical highlights will lead up to the district’s Bicentennial Celebration Week beginning October 4, culminating with the Homecoming football game on October 9. Additional events and activities will be announced as planning continues.

As part of the celebration, the district is also unveiling its official Bicentennial logo (shown above).

The logo is inspired by one of the district’s oldest known artifacts — the historic Amity School bell — which represents the earliest days of education in the community. Four stars accompany the bell, symbolizing the district’s historic school buildings and namesakes:

• Amity Elementary

• Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School

• Holmes Elementary

• Howard Elementary

The bold Bicentennial banner and the years 1826-2026 recognize the district’s milestone of two centuries of public education.

Community members, alumni, and supporters are encouraged to stay connected as the celebration approaches by signing up for Bicentennial updates on the district website.

Sign Up Here

Don't Trash It, Donate It Instead!

Deer Park Schools is also asking alumni and community members to help preserve the district’s history. If you have Deer Park memorabilia — such as yearbooks, photographs, letterman jackets, uniforms, or other school items — please consider donating them back to the district so they can be featured during bicentennial celebrations.

Alumni & Community Story Submission

As Deer Park Schools prepares to celebrate its 200th Anniversary in 2026, we are collecting memories, photos, and memorabilia from alumni and community members to help tell the story of Deer Park Schools.

If you have a favorite memory, historic photo, or item connected to Deer Park Schools, we would love to hear from you.

Your submission may be featured in Bicentennial displays, district publications, social media features, or community events throughout the celebration.

Additional details about events, alumni engagement opportunities, and historical highlights will be announced in the coming months as Deer Park Schools prepares to celebrate 200 years of inspiring and empowering lifelong success!

Submit a Story

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Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027 is Now Open! 

It's that time again. Kindergarten Registration is officially open for the 2026-27 school year!

In an effort to make this process as easy as possible, we have created a page on our website to walk you step-by-step through registration. This page will serve as your guide for registration.

As a reminder, the Deer Park Board Policy on registering for Kindergarten is that the student must turn 5 years old on or before the first day of the Deer Park School year (August 18th for 2026-27).

If you ever have any issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hollander.b@dpccsd.org or daily.d@dpccsd.org. We are here to help!

Visit the Registration Page

Important Dates to Know:

In-Person Kindergarten Registration Days

• Monday, March 16, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Screeners
All screeners will be held at Amity Elementary on the following dates:

• Monday, May 4, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Amity Yearbooks available for order

March/April 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.

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Looking Ahead

Please mark these important dates on your calendar:

• Amity Elementary Spring Break: Friday, April 3-Friday, April 10
  • Amity Elementary will be on Spring Break from Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10. During this time, students will not have school.  Classes will resume on Monday, April 13.  We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing spring break!

• Amity’s Last Day of School: Last day of School for students for the 2025-2026 school year is on Wednesday May 20, 2026.

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Breakthrough Cincinnati: Academic Enrichment Program

Breakthrough Cincinnati (BTC) is a four-year, tuition-free academic enrichment program designed to energize students to enter college with confidence.

What can families expect?

• A four-year program beginning the summer before 6th grade, but students can apply entering any grade between entering 6th graders and entering 9th grade

• Tuition-free academic-focused summer and school year programs, including meals, field trips, and supplies.

• Year-round support including monthly college and career enrichment, weekly tutoring, and continued college-focused support throughout high school.

• Mentoring from college-aged role models (Teaching Fellows) and a network of like-minded peers.

• Summer Program Dates: June 29, 2026–July 31, 2026 (excludes July 3). A typical day runs from 9 AM to 4 PM. Transportation to and from the program is included.

• Who does BTC prioritize? BTC prioritizes students who are:

  • First Generation College Students

  • From Single Parent Households

  • Low Income

Students currently in 5th or 6th grade who aspire to attend college are prioritized to apply, and students currently in 7th and 8th grade may also apply. There is a request to continue the program through its entirety for 4 years if you begin in grade 6.

To Apply: Visit breakthroughcincinnati.org.

Student Safety Reminder

As we move into the winter months and the mornings become darker, we want to remind everyone to be extra cautious during arrival and dismissal times. Please be mindful of our students walking to and from school and drive slowly when entering or exiting the Amity parking lot. Just a reminder that the main driveway entrance off of Galbraith becomes a Do Not Enter zone after 7:30 AM. This helps ensure the safety of students and staff in that area. Thank you for your continued attention to keeping all of our Wildcats safe!

Sick Guidelines Reminder

Cold and flu season is here! Please review our Sick Guidelines to know when your child should stay home—especially for symptoms like fever, vomiting/diarrhea, flu/COVID-like illness, strep throat, pinkeye, and other contagious conditions. If a student becomes ill at school, families will be asked to pick them up.

Thank you for helping keep our classrooms healthy and ready for learning!

Click the link below to view the full Sick Guidelines document.

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Amity Elementary Community Resources

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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 2025-26 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.

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

2025-26 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

Staying Connected

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
• Facebook: follow us at Deer Park Community City Schools.

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