Deer Park School District

Announcements

Senior Earns State Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Award Deer Park High School senior Syed Muhammad Hashmi has earned the New York State Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Award. This program honors outstanding students who will become the state’s future leaders. Eligible students include current sophomores,... (more)

May Moore Second Graders Hatch Quail Chicks This year, May Moore Primary School’s second graders participated in a program to hatch bobwhite quail in their classrooms. The idea began in 2004 when biologist Eric Powers wanted to raise the population of quail to help control the number of ticks in the community;... (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.