Deer Park ISD

Thanks to the @DEERPARKTXGOV LEPC for donating 200+ shelter in place backpacks to DPISD. Each backpack contains supplies to help secure exterior classrooms during a chemical emergency. Pemex Deer Park delivered the last group of backpacks to the District.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors of @DPISD_South's One Act Play, Jerusalem. Last night, the group took first place at Zone Contest and advanced to the District competition. The cast and crew members also took home several acting and technical honors. Go Deer!

Get hands-on with coding, chemistry, and competition at the STEAM Expo—a celebration of student innovation you won't want to miss!

Deer Park ISD is adopting a new school time schedule that will provide more flexibility for students and their families. The new schedule will affect school starting and dismissal times for all students and grade levels. For more information, go to dpisd.org/time.

Do you know a Deer Park High School graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her profession or community? The Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor is seeking nominations for the Hall’s 2026 induction class. For more details, go to: dpisd.org/hall/.

The annual “Game Against the Seniors” basketball game hosted by Deer Park Special Olympics is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at Watkins Gym, which is located at @DPISD_South. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the game will start at 6 p.m.! This event is open to the public.

LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN! DPISD is once again offering its successful Limited Open Enrollment program, which allows non-resident students from neighboring areas to apply for enrollment in the District. Details: dpisd.org/loe and dpisd.org/steam

Limited Open Enrollment starts TODAY, March 4, at 4 p.m.! For more details and a link to the enrollment application, go to dpisd.org/loe!

Deer Park ISD is excited to host the 2026 STEAM Expo Join us for the fun from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at the Deer Park High School-South Campus cafeteria! For more information, see the attached flyer or go to dpisd.org!

Coming soon!

Congratulations to Deer Park ISD’s principals of the year! Heather Dobson was named Elementary Principal of the Year and Amy Russell was named Secondary Principal of the Year. Dobson is principal at @DPISD_DPE, and Russell is principal of @DPISD_FJH .

Join us on Feb. 28 at Dow Park for arts, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and more. Be inspired by DPHS art students as they create chalk art masterpieces in real time. This event is for all ages and is free to the public, so please bring the whole family!

They will also be recognized as a group during halftime! We love our senior citizens!

DPISD is honoring our senior citizens at two upcoming athletics events. Senior Citizens night is scheduled for the @dpisd_south Girls Basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and the Boys Basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Both games begin at 7 p.m. at Watkins Gym.

Senior Citizens are encouraged to check in at the ticket table to pick up their Golden Antler card, which is good for free general admission to all high school athletic events. Golden Antler card holders will get access to free reserved seating and free popcorn and bottled water.

THIS IS A MESSAGE FROM DEER PARK ISD: All DPISD schools will resume our regular schedule tomorrow, Jan. 27. Our maintenance team has checked our buildings, and there are no issues. We look forward to students and employees returning to our schools tomorrow. Thank you.

We continue monitoring weather conditions. After today’s call with county weather experts and area schools, no major forecast changes are expected. Another update will be shared at 3 p.m. tomorrow about Tuesday. Reminder: School is canceled Mon., Jan. 26. Please stay safe.

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The safety of our students and employees and their families is our first concern. We strongly encourage families to avoid traveling during the coming winter storm and to prepare for freezing temperatures and winter weather conditions.