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Senior Zaara Hossain Earns National Merit Commended Student Status
Senior Zaara Hossain Earns National Merit Commended Student Status Deer Park High School senior Zaara Hossain recently was named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. She is one of only 34,000 Commended Students recognized nationwide for their exceptional academic achievement. Their high scores place them... (more)
Building a Positive School Climate on Superintendents Conference Day
Building a Positive School Climate on Superintendents Conference Day In his annual Superintendent’s Conference Day address on Aug. 28, Superintendent James Cummings prepared new and current Deer Park School District staff for the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Among the topics discussed were recent, ongoing and summer projects... (more)

Mission

The Deer Park School District is a diverse and welcoming learning community that is committed to equity and excellence. We pledge to support our students in achieving academic and personal success while providing a safe and secure learning environment in every building, every classroom and for every child.

Vision

Our goal is to create an inclusive learning environment while engaging students in a rigorous curriculum that prepares all students to become productive citizens in a global community.

Core Beliefs

The Deer Park School District is committed to:
1. The belief that a great education is not only a fundamental right, but is vital in order for our students to achieve future success.
2. Providing our students with a safe and inclusive learning environment.
3. Helping our students develop as critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers and lifelong learners who face both opportunities and challenges with integrity.
4. Embracing and celebrating the diversity of our great community.
5. Supporting students’ social-emotional wellness.
6. The expectation that each member of the staff and student body should assume responsibility for their actions.
7. Developing positive relationships with students, families and the Deer Park community.

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