A Message from the Principal
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Dear Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School Families,
We hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend as we move full force into September. It has been a great start to the year, and the students have really settled into the routine of the day. We are truly blessed with an amazing student body this year, and that only happens with great support at home.
As we get deeper into the school year, you may have questions about how your student is doing in the classroom. I encourage you to reach out to your student’s teachers with any questions or concerns. We are always ready and willing to help in the front office, but your student’s teachers are the best first point of contact when it comes to their classroom progress and day-to-day learning.
We encourage you to stay connected and let us know how we can support your student. We greatly appreciate your partnership and support as we work together to help our students have a successful school year.
John Vander Meer
Principal, Deer Park Jr./Sr. High School
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From Deer Park to Perú: Alum Inspires Spanish Students
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Tyler Anderson, Deer Park graduate and Class of 2015, recently returned to his alma mater to speak with Señora Taylor’s Spanish students. Tyler shared his love of Spanish and his experience continuing his language education at Wright State.
Students participated in meaningful discussions about Spanish, career opportunities, and his upcoming move to Perú. Tyler emphasized the value of taking 4–5 years of a language in high school, including the opportunities it can provide in college, careers, and connecting with other cultures.
Tyler also shared how his Spanish skills allowed him to test into 300-level Spanish and save nearly $9,000 in college tuition. He encouraged students to see how far hard work and dedication can take them.
Tyler will spend the next 27 months in Perú working in the Youth Development Sector of the Peace Corps. We are proud of Tyler and wish him the best of luck as he begins this exciting journey!
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Building Futures: Wildcats Explore Careers in Construction
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Ms. Price’s Jobs for America’s Graduates students welcomed guests from Allied Construction Industries (ACI) to the classroom yesterday for a look at the many career opportunities available throughout the construction industry.
Our 9th and 10th graders learned that careers in construction go well beyond what they might traditionally picture. From architecture and engineering to project management, development, skilled trades, suppliers and other professional services, students explored the wide range of people and careers it takes to build and support our region.
ACI represents employers and professionals from across the commercial construction industry and works to develop workforce solutions, strengthen career pathways and connect the next generation with opportunities in the field.
Thank you to ACI for spending time with our Wildcats and helping them discover new possibilities for their futures!
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You may receive an email about your student having a schedule change to provide additional support in areas identified through our building-wide I-Ready testing. This is an important support for your student’s academic growth and success, not only throughout their school career but also as they prepare for future success as a professional.
We will conduct this assessment two more times throughout the school year to measure student growth. Once students have closed the identified gap, they will be able to move out of the additional support.
We are committed to the success of every student, and this is one way we work to ensure that all of our students have the support they need to be successful. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Just a reminder to please make sure your child is meeting our dress code standards listed in the Student Handbook. You can find the Student Handbook on our website.
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Picture Day is September 8th this year. Please remind your student that all students will have their picture taken, even if they do not plan to purchase school pictures. This is important so we can update our records and student profiles for each child.
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The 2025-26 High school yearbooks are here! If you pre-ordered one, it will be delivered to you this week. If you have a senior who ordered one, it can be picked up in the office anytime during school hours.
Didn't order one and would like to? There is a limited number left for sale. First come first serve come see or message Ms. Sullivan at sullivan.c@dpcscd.org. The cost is $70.
**Presale for this school year will begin soon!
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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:
Register Online – Google Form
Print the Wildcat Packs Registration Form
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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Please be sure your FinalForms are updated prior to your child starting school, as mentioned above, before receiving his/her Chromebook. Please check your previously entered information for accuracy. You may click here to access the forms and get started.
Secondly, as a reminder, teachers use Schoology to keep grades and assignments up to date. Schoology’s platform offers a tremendous amount of information in a user-friendly version. You will be able to communicate with your child’s teachers and check homework and grades through Schoology. If you need your Schoology login information, please contact the main office at 513-891-0010.
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If your child is due for any state-mandated immunizations, please make sure those are taken care of as soon as possible and that the school receives updated documentation. If you have any questions about your child’s immunization records or requirements, please contact Christie Scholl, our school nurse.
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Please make sure your school fees are paid. The school fee for this year is $50. High school students must have this year's school fees paid in order to attend Homecoming.
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Deer Park Schools to Administer Terrace Metrics Assessments for Grades 6–12
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Deer Park Community City Schools will once again administer the Terrace Metrics Assessments to students in grades 6–12 throughout the fall. These assessments help the district better understand students’ social and emotional strengths and needs, ensuring that appropriate support systems are in place.
The assessment schedule is as follows:
- Amity 6th Grade: September 9
- HS Grades 7, 9 and 12: September 10
- HS Grades 8, 10, and 11: September 16
- DP Discovery: September 22
All results are confidential. Teachers will not have access to individual student data. Only members of the school’s response team—such as counselors and school psychologists—will review the results, which are available immediately after completion.
This process allows the district to identify students who may benefit from additional support strategies. If a student indicates high distress, a member of the response team will contact parents or guardians to discuss the next steps.
One possible follow-up step may involve a “Clairity” assessment provided by Clarigent Health. This assessment includes a private, ten-minute conversation with a trained member of the response team. Rather than focusing on the answers themselves, the technology analyzes speech patterns to help determine the best course of action for the student.
For more information about the Terrace Metrics Assessments, click the link below.
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To opt out, click the link below and bring the signed form to the main office.
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