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Deer Park Kindergartners Create Vibrant Memorial Day Mural

LIMG May 30, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Kindergartners in Laura Oddo and Marcella Biordi’s class at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School recently painted a vibrant mural with sidewalk chalk in honor of Memorial Day. After immersing themselves in the history and significance of the

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Spelling Bee Fever Takes Over Deer Park This Spring

LIMG May 29, 2024

Pictured: Eighth grader Ryan Lin was named the winner, with seventh grader Shayan Hassan and sixth grader Bisaj Paul as runners-up, in Robert Frost Middle School’s annual spelling bee. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Spelling bee fever took over two of Deer Park’s schools this spring, with students feverishly prepping for the contests […]

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Deer Park High School Spanish Department Organizes Cinco De Mayo Food Drive

LIMG May 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District In a celebration of generosity and community spirit, Deer Park High School’s Spanish Department shone brightly this Cinco de Mayo by organizing a food drive to support Lighthouse Mission, a local nonprofit dedicated to aiding the hungry and homeless. Spearheaded by teacher Heather Nola, the initiative blossomed into […]

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Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Students “Make A Difference” With Visit To Sunrise Seniors

LIMG May 10, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Students from the Let’s Make a Difference Club at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School visited the Sunrise Senior Living facility in Dix Hills to bring some joy to the elderly residents. They read to the seniors, performed their musical talents and helped them to make a […]

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Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School Marches Against Hate

LIMG April 17, 2024

Photos courtesy of Deer Park School District As part of ongoing efforts to promote a culture of inclusivity and kindness within the school community, the World of Difference Club at Deer Park’s Robert Frost Middle School recently introduced a March Out Against Hate schoolwide activity. The purpose was to raise awareness about the importance of […]

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Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School Puts Play-Doh Power Into Action For A Cause

LIMG April 15, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District The students and staff at Deer Park’s John Quincy Adams Primary School recently donated over 1,400 cans of Play-Doh to the children at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Play-Doh is one of the most requested items by children in the hospital, as it helps them stay calm, get creative […]

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Deer Park Board Of Education Recognizes Students Who Share Their Skills

LIMG April 4, 2024

Pictured: Students in the Robert Frost Middle School peer tutoring program – including Sofia Flores, Paige Gomez, Manaal Irfan, Serah Jacob and Maya Romero – were honored at the Deer Park School District’s March 26 board of education meeting. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Before presenting the evening’s student recognitions at the Deer […]

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Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Welcomes Students To A Fun Night At Camp Read Away

LIMG April 2, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School held another successful Camp Read Away on the evening of March 21, welcoming a large and excited crowd of students to the school’s gymnasium for a fun night of reading stories, doing arts and crafts, playing camping games and exploring a […]

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Deer Park High Schoolers Attend HBCU Homecoming Classic

LIMG April 1, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park High School’s College and Career Center and Black Student Union recently organized a field trip to Brentwood High School for the HBCU Homecoming Classic. An HBCU is also known as a Historically Black College or University. The event, open to seniors, juniors and sophomores, hosted a […]

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Deer Park High School Inducts New English Honor Society Members

LIMG March 29, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park High School welcomed new members to the National English Honor Society on March 21. The induction ceremony, held in the school’s auditorium, featured remarks from Director of ELA, Reading and Library Justin Uliano, NEHS advisers Teresa Greco and Kristen Wallace, and keynote speakers Tasfia Shaikh (Class […]

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Deer Park High School Inducts New Members To Math And Science Honor Societies

LIMG March 28, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District Deer Park High School held its annual induction ceremony for the Math and Science Honor Societies on March 14, welcoming 40 new Math Honor Society members and 32 new Science Honor Society members. Existing members from both honor societies were also recognized. The scholars were welcomed by Science […]

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Deer Park Hosts BOCES Life Skills Consurtium

LIMG March 14, 2024

Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District This winter, Deer Park hosted the first annual Western Suffolk BOCES Life Skills Consortium. Special education teachers from across the region gathered in the Deer Park High School library to collaborate and share educational strategies. “The opportunity to network with teachers who run similar programs in nearby districts […]