Amity Fall Conferences September 24th & 25th
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If you have more than one student at Amity, please complete these steps for each student.
Conferences are coming up!
Conferences will be held on:
- Thursday, September 24th | 4:00–7:00 PM
- Friday, September 25th | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
There will be no school for students on Friday, September 25th.
Please use the link below to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/amity
- How to Sign Up:
- Click the conference sign-up link above.
- Select your student’s teacher’s name.
- Register your student.
- You will immediately receive an email with a link to schedule your conference.
- Open the email and click the link to select the conference time that works best for you.
The conference sign-up link will remain open until Wednesday, September 23rd at midnight.
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Sandy’s Closet Open Tuesday, September 15 | 6-7:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, September 15th, Sandy's Closet will be open from 6-7:30 p.m. for Deer Park residents looking to shop for winter clothing for children of all ages.
No appointment is needed. The entrance to Sandy's Closet is located along the Southeast side of the Holmes Building, toward the back of the parking lot.
For any questions, individuals can contact Pam Gilreath.
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When:
Tuesday, September 15
6-7:30 p.m.
Location:
Holmes Building
8688 Donna Lane
Questions:
Contact Pam Gilreath at 513.936.4698 or gilreath.p@dpccsd.org
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Wildcat Packs Registration Now Open
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Registration is now open for Wildcat Packs, a Joshua’s Place program that provides food for students to take home on weekends at no cost to families.
To qualify, students must be enrolled in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, and families must elect to participate in Wildcat Packs. Packs will be sent home with participating students each Thursday.
The first Wildcat Weekend Packs will be sent home Thursday, October 8.
Families can register in one of two ways:
Complete the form and return it to school with your student.
Questions or concerns? Contact John Mathias, Program Director at Joshua’s Place, at john@joshuasplace.cc.
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Join the 2026 Deer Park Homecoming Parade!
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Homecoming is right around the corner, and we’re inviting Deer Park groups and organizations to participate in the 2026 Deer Park Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 9!
Parade lineup will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind St. John the Evangelist Church. Come help us celebrate Homecoming, pass out candy and show your Wildcat pride as we parade through the community!
Questions? Contact Lauren Troxell Clark at clark.l@dpccsd.org.
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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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- 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)
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Amity Harvest Night: Thursday, October 8
Amity Book Fair Family Shop Night: Wednesday October 14 | 5:30-7:30 (More Information Coming Soon)
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Amity Safety Drill Information
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As part of our district’s ongoing commitment to school safety, we regularly review and practice our building crisis plans and emergency procedures.
Over the next two weeks, Amity teachers will review lockdown procedures with students using an age-appropriate K–6 script. The focus of this training is on listening to teacher directions and knowing how to respond safely during an emergency, similar to the expectations we teach during fire and tornado drills.
Students will also be introduced to the “Run, Hide, Fight” terminology recommended for emergency situations. Our primary focus is always on helping students run to safety or hide with the guidance of their teachers. The “fight” component is discussed only as a last resort and focuses on actions such as barricading a door or using objects to distract an intruder—not seeking out or confronting an intruder.
We recognize that these are difficult topics, especially for young students. Our teachers know their students well and will present the information in a thoughtful, age-appropriate, and reassuring manner.
Following classroom instruction, Amity will hold a safety lockdown drill within the next two weeks. Prior to the drill, an announcement will be made over the PA system clearly stating that it is a drill. Students will practice locking down safely in their classrooms. The drill will last approximately 5–10 minutes, after which students will return to their normal school day.
Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or a member of the administrative team with any questions.
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep Amity safe.
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Fall Picture Day Friday September 18th
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Please note that Amity Elementary Picture Day has been rescheduled for Friday, September 18 due to a scheduling change with our photographer.
Fall picture day flier insert here
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Amity Community Resources
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Please review all the resources available for students and families in Deer Park Community City Schools.
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Shuttle Bus and Transportation
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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:
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Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch
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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.
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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.
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2026-27 PDF District Calendar
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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.
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