Deer Park High School recently honored the May Students of the Month: Annabella Cisneros was named Scholar of the Month and Vincent Vitolo was named April Citizen of the Month.

For the 2023-2024 Student of the Month program, in addition to recognizing outstanding students with the traditional Student of the Month title, Deer Park introduced two distinct categories: Scholar of the Month and Citizen of the Month.

Scholar of the Month honors students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for learning. It is an opportunity to celebrate the academic excellence of our students.

Citizen of the Month recognizes students who exhibit outstanding character, leadership qualities and a commitment to making a positive impact on our school community and beyond. It is a chance to highlight the remarkable citizenship and contributions of our students.

Date Added: 6/20/2024

Deer Park High School celebrated its seniors at the school’s annual Senior Departmental Awards on May 23 and presented scholarships at the Senior Awards on June 6, both held at the auditorium in front a proud audience of friends and family.

Accompanying music was provided by the high school’s string quintet at the first event, and the school’s jazz ensemble during the latter.

Date Added: 6/19/2024

The accomplishments of Deer Park High School’s spring 2024 student-athletes were recognized at the school’s annual spring varsity sports awards night on June 4, hosted by Athletic Director Dominick Fontana. Members of 10 teams – Unified bowling, Unified basketball, girls golf, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, girls flag football, baseball, softball, boys spring track and girls spring track – were presented with certificates and plaques recognizing Most Valuable Player awards, Coaches Awards, Spirit Awards and Scholar-Athlete awards.

“Without your hard work and dedication, we really have no chance of succeeding,” Fontana said to the students. “A lot of sacrifices are made every day to be a high school athlete and it is very much appreciated.”

Date Added: 6/18/2024

Deer Park High School valedictorian Jordan Trojan attended the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association’s 30th annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook on May 30, accompanied by his parents John and Jeanmarie Trojan, Deer Park Superintendent James Cummings, Principal Charles Cobb and math teacher Kevin McCreesh. This SCSSA tradition honors the accomplishments of Suffolk County’s highest-achieving graduates from the Class of 2024.

Date Added: 6/18/2024

The Deer Park School District introduced a new event to its spring events, hosting Music Awards Night in the Deer Park High School auditorium on June 3. Fine and Performing Arts Director Bradley Murphy presented students with NYSCAME and NYSSMA All-State, LISFA, SCMEA and NYSSMA All-County awards.

Stellar performances were enjoyed from the Robert Frost Middle School Chamber Orchestra, directed by Maria Wingert; the Robert Frost Middle School Chamber Choir, directed by Grace Donofrio; the Deer Park High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Louis Nicolosi; and the Deer Park High School Phoenix Club vocal ensemble, directed by Catherine Singer.

Date Added: 6/17/2024