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Community Event June 26, 4PM >>

June 26, 2008

Parent Post: The Howard family (Deer Creek friends) are opening Howards Sporting Goods (next door to Sportsman's Warehouse on Memorial - by Quail Springs Mall. At 4 p.m. tomorrow - Thursday they are shooting a commercial. THEY NEED LOTS OF PEOPLE THERE TO MAKE THE STORE LOOK LIKE IT IS FULL OF SHOPPERS! ... Read Entire Post >>


2008 Awards (those we know of) >>

April 22, 2008

Congratulations to all the students and coaches for their accomplishments.  We are proud of all of you.

HIGH SCHOOL BAND STATE COMPETITION ... Read Entire Post >>

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS ... Read Entire Post >>


Thank-you Bess Bridges >>

April 14 , 2008

DCSPost: We would like to take time and give praise to Bess Bridges and others who took a group of Middle School students on an educational hike this weekend.  Just another great example of ... Read Entire Post >>


Antler Points: DCHS Varsity baseball takes on McGuinness - BLACKOUT Game >>

March 24 , 2008

DCHS Varsity baseball takes on McGuinness

Date: Tuesday 3/25
Time: 4:30pm
Location: DCHS Baseball field

"BLACKOUT" game, 200 black Deer Creek t-shirts will be ... Read Entire Post >>


Way to go Deer Creek >>

March 4 , 2008

Parent Post: Just thought I would let you know that the Deer Creek Competitive Pom Squad was in San Antonio this past weekend where they won the National Championship in Senior Jazz and they won Grand National Champions over ... Read Entire Post >>

Our Reply: Congratulations to the Pom Squad! Other worthwhile accomplishments of Deer Creek Students ... Read Entire Post >>


Congratulations DCHS Varsity Pom and Band >>

December 14 , 2007

Congratulations to the DCHS Varsity Pom for winning the State Championship.

Congratulations for DCHS Band Members for their results at recent Honor Band Competitions. Below are the results: ... Read Entire Post >>


Deer Creek Middle School Showcased SMART Showcase School >>

October 6, 2007

By invitation only DCMS appled to be a Smart Show Case School and used as a model demonstration school that uses technology to enhance education. Only 23 schools in the United states and Canada were selected. Deer Creek Middle School was selected and will be recognized October 8th as a Smart Showcase School. See Toni Jones memo ... Read Entire Post >>


DCMS Holiday Spirit & Giving Back  >>

December 12, 2006

Deer Creek Middle School is sponsoring their annual Giving Tree this year! Visit the tree in the Middle School lobby. Take an ornament off the tree to support a wonderful DCMS family. Each ornament lists a gift(s). Make sure to return the gift by Friday, December 15, 2006. If you are not able to visit the lobby, then we have encouraged famlies to purchase a gift card from JC Penney's or Walmart in any amount. Please contact ... Read Entire Post >>


Deer Creek Band Members make CODA & OK Flute Society >>
November 6, 2006

Members of the Deer Creek Band competed in the CODA tryouts. We congratulate the following band members for being selected.

Middle School CODA
  • Evelyn Talbot- Trumpet
  • Kieffer Burkhard- Trombone
     
9th Grade CODA
  • Joshua Stickney- Clarinet
  • Joel Richardson- Euphonium
     
High School CODA Wind Ensemble
  • Isaac Sung- Clarinet
  • Lynzi Carlson- Euphonium
     
Oklahoma Flute Society
  • Alexandria Talbot
  • Shelby Willingham

  •  
... Read Entire Antler Point >>

Students in Action: Jessica Mackiewicz Helps Others to See >>  

October 27, 2006Jessica Mackiewicz has collected 540 Pairs of eyeglasses and 98 glass cases during October for the Lions Club Sight First program

Jessica Mackiewicz has collected 540 Pairs of eyeglasses and 98 glass cases during October for the Lions Club Sight First program. Jessica started this project when she was selected to represent the High School at the OKC Downtown Lions Club for the month of October. Each month a senior student rep is recommended from a counselor to attend their Tuesday lunch meetings and compete for scholarships. If you would like to donate either glasses or towels you can contact the Mackiewicz family at omnvolunteer@cox.net. ... Read Entire Antler Point >>


Cheeseburger in Paradise 2006 Tailgate Party >> 

October 24, 2006

Friday, October 27, is the last Deer Creek home football game. Join the Tailgate Party. Say goodbye to the Seniors on the football team, cheerleaders, pom squad and band members. Come out and help send them off and show them how much we appreciate them.

Tailgate Party

  • DATE: October 27, 2006
  • TIME: 6:30 thru game
  • PLACE: DCHS
  • COST: $5.00 per meal-Cheeseburger, chips
    Drinks extra $1.50
  • Pay at door
  • Cheeseburger In Paradise is donating ALL food and is catering the event! Entire $5.00 goes to the HS-PTO. Proceeds will be used for upgrading existing and purchasing of new Deer Creek High School Technology.

Go Deer Creek and Good Luck Seniors ... Read Entire Antler Point >>

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Way to Go Middle School Girls' Softball >>  
October 7, 2006

The Middle School Girls softball team season just came to a close. The season was a huge success with the Varsity winning more games than they lost. First year Head Coach Shawn Blankenship and Assistant Coach Jamie Brehm did a wonderful job with all of the girls that participated this year. This was the first year in a long time that the team advanced beyond ... Read entire Antler Point >>

2007 Washington DC Trip - 7th and 8th Grades >>
September 20, 2006
Last year Mr. Ottinger lead 50+ kids on a whirl wind Washington DC tour. Our then 7th grader went on it. We were thrilled with what she learned and with how happy she was when she came home.

Our hats off to Mr. Ottinger for going above and beyond the usual monument and museum stops. The kids took part in the changing of the wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and even toured the White House.

By the end of the trip, the students had an extraordinary learning experience that helped them understand their roles as US citizens. The teachers keep up a running commentary and amazingly enough ... Read entire Antler Point >>


Prairie Vale Safety Issues >>  
August 12, 2006
The DCS Post would like to award itself an antler point for bringing concerned parents together with the Deer Creek School System for a speedy resolution. We would also like to thank the Parent for the initial Parent Post that got the ball in motion.

>> Read the Deer Creek School "Safety Improvements at DCPV" press release.

>> Read the initial Post by a parent that got the ball rolling.

Deer Creek Report Card Testing Scores >>


The Education Oversight Board / Office of Accountability has released the latest Oklahoma state test scores.

The Deer Creek School District excelled across the board. See the results at www.schoolreportcard.org.

Thank-you to all the teachers, administrators, staff and parents. Most importantly congratulations to the students for all their hard work.

 


Local Builder Donates Land for School >>

Turner & Company have donated over $36,000 from two of their developments. Schafer Development Company has donated over $40,000 from their development. Recently, Caliber Development has donated 13+ acres of land for a fourth elementary school...Read entire Anter Point >> 


DCPV Hats Off to Antler Day & Cystic Fibrosis >>  
Deer Creek Prairie Vale raised $448 for Cystic Fibrosis with the "Hats Off for Cystic Fibrosis" last Friday. Great Job! ... Read entire Antler Point >>
 

Intramural sports easy transition to Middle School >>  
We all remember the anxiety experienced when leaving elementary to go to middle school. Working toward easing that transition, the Middle School Intramural basketball program was started in 2004 by Toni Jones and Kristi Kringlen. There have been between 70-100 students participating in... Read entire Antler Point >> 
 
Kudos to Mrs. Tiffany Wittrock of Rose Union >>

June 12, 2008

Parent Post: I would like to give kudos to Mrs. Tiffany Wittrock of Rose Union. My child "looped" with her and was in her class for 2 years. She is an excellent teacher. Thank you Mrs. Wittrock for ... Read Entire Post >>


Congratulations to the 2007-08 DCHS Golf Team >>

May 7, 2008

Update: The boys golf team can in third place at the state tournament.  Congratulations to the athletes and the coaches. ... Read Entire Post >>


Congratulations After-Prom Committee!! >>

April 21, 2008

Parent Post: The point of the whole post is being missed.  The after prom was awesome!  The committee did a great job!  If your child attended, good for them!  If not, I hope they had a good, safe time at ... Read Entire Post >>


7th Annual DCHS Baseball Easter Egg Hunt >>

March 14 , 2008

Rain or shine!!  Deer Creek High School Baseball Program is excited to be hosting our 7th annual free Deer Creek Community Easter egg hunt.

Date: Saturday, March 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Location: High School baseball field/indoor facility (behind Alumni Hall).

The Festivities include: ... Read Entire Post >>


Thank-you Mrs Terronez >>

January 3, 2008

We would like to acknowledge and thank Connie Terronez for all that she has done for the students and particularly our daughter.  Mrs. Terronez submitted our daughter's short story to the publishers of Anthology of Short Stories by Young Americans.  The story was selected and included in the 2007 edition. Seeing her story in print was a thrilling experience for our daughter. It was all possible because of Mrs. Terronez's extra effort and support. Mrs. Terronez is just one of the many ... Read Entire Post >>


Antler Points: Deer Creek Middle School - Special Request >>

October 6, 2007

*Mrs. Rockhold or Deer Creek Middle School needs school appropriate magazines for an activity next week. Please send on Monday if you have some to give her!

*8th Grade Science is looking for donors to help purchase two more digital balances for science labs.  They cost $200 each, and our last one just broke!  If you have a child in 8th grade and you can contribute something please send your donation in an envelope marked “Balances for Science”. ... Read Entire Post >>


Down Syndrome Awareness Month at Barnes & Noble >>

February 7, 2007

Sahara Dodd for Down Syndrome Awareness MonthFrom the Dodd Family: The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) has announced that Barnes and Noble Bookstores has created February to be the month that they will promote awareness of Down Syndrome in it's fellow communities.

  • February Down Syndrome Awareness Month
  • PLACE: Barnes and Noble-- N.May & Memorial Rd.
  • DATE:   Sat. 02/17/07-Sun. 02/18/07
  • INFO:    Donating 15% of purchases those 2 days to DSACO.
  • Get the support voucher -- www.dsaco.org:
    Needs to be brought with you the event.

    ... Read Entire Post >>

Deer Creek Band Members make OBU Honor Band >>
November 22, 2006

Members of the Deer Creek Band competed in the OBU Honor Band tryouts. We congratulate the following band members for being selected.

Junior High Honor Band

  • Evelyn Talbot- Trumpet
  • Kieffer Burkhard- Trombone
  • Stratton Farrar- French Horn
  • Joshua Stickney- Clarinet
  • Matthew Gales- Euphonium
  • Courtney Helms- Clarinet
  • Kathryn Leslie- Trombone

    Alternates
    • Alex Talbot- Flute
    • Joel Richardson- Euphonium

High School Honor Band

  • Isaac Sung- Clarinet
  • Lynzi Carlson- Euphonium
  • Teresa Ezersky- Clarinet
  • Jessica Gales- French Horn
  • Danielle Walker- Trombone
  • Jessica Cranfill- Saxophone
  • Kristina Walston- Flute

    Alternates
    • Brad Gary- Saxophone
... Read Entire Antler Point >>

Deer Creek Band Helps Peru Family >>

October 31, 2006

In appreciation for DC Band Director, Roger Gregory’s dedication, DCHS and DCMS band members honored him in a special way. The band collected money and adopted a family in Piura, Peru in Mr. Gregory’s name. Necessities like food, a few goats, chickens, and clothing were purchased and now the family has a roof! See before and after roof photos of ... Read Entire Antler Point >>


DCS Post Celebrates its 6 Month Anniversary >>  

October 19, 2006

The DCS Post celebrates its six month anniversary. What started as helping a friend has turned into a communication tool for a community. This month the DCSPost.com surpassed the 10,000 visitor mark. Never in our wildest dreams did we think that the DCS Post would have evolved into what it is today. Some of the highlights have been:

  1. Sponsored a 2006 County Commissioners Candidate Forum.
  2. Helped facilitate the safety changes at Prairie Vale.
  3. Helped provided publicity for fundraising and school events
  4. Helped clarify the issues surrounding the Greenhouse at Prairie Vale
  5. Disseminated the truth about issues when the School District would not
  6. Forced the School District to improve communication with Patrons
  7. Was one of the avenues that helped the Parents of Special Needs Children Support Group form

We are thrilled with all the good that has come out of the DCS Post and want to thank you all for your support during the first six months. Let us see what the next six will bring ... Read Entire Antler Point >>


Our Unsung Heroes >>
September 21, 2006

When was the last time you thought about how your kids get to and from school? The only time we think about our bus drivers is when they are late but we miss the many other times when they are on time. They rarely receive praise or thanks but they watch over our kids everyday. Bus drivers are truly the Unsung Heroes of our school district.

Our bus driver, Bob, has been driving our kids to school for the last nine years. He has become not only their bus driver but their friend. He has become part of their lives and they have become part of his family. Caring about the kids is ... Read entire Antler Point >>


Camp Tadpole Teaches Future Students about School >>
August 11, 2006
The Oklahoman's 08/09/2006 "Camp Tadpole Teaches Future Students about School" article highlighted a stellar Deer Creek School program, The Prairie Vale Out Door Classroom and Camp Tadpole for incoming kindergarteners.

Donna Mackiewicz Program Director

  • Prairie Vale has such a unique outdoor classroom it would be hard to match the experience any where else in the District.
  • In a good learning experience the medium should be the magic, the magic of discovery, joy and ...
  • 11 years ago before the school was built, I started "birding" (watching bird species). It was Toni Jones' idea to develop ...
  • Camp Tadpole ... bringing the students to school and visiting the building, using the restrooms, meeting the principal, secretaries, going to the library and having it done it a stress-free environment ... Read Entire Antler Point >>


DCMS Band & Choir Excel >>  
 
DCMS band and Choir competed Saturday in the Dallas Open. The 6th grade band, the 7th & 8th grade band, and the choir all received Superior ranking for their performances.

Congratulations to Mr. Gregory, Mrs. Sharp and Mrs. Glass. Also a special thank you to the parents that volunteered their times as chaperones.
 

DCPV Student Medals in State Special Summer Olympics >>  
Follow-up Post
We have a picture of Kristin leaving for the Special Olympics on May 10th. She walked down the halls of Prairie Vale with the students and teachers out in the halls chanting her name. She received a Gold medal for the long jump and a Silver medal for the 100 yard dash.

Way to Go Kristin...See Kristin Go!>> 

 
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