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Check out a recap from the June 9, 2025 board meeting! 

Our Back to School Guide is a one-stop shop for what you need to know to come back to school in August. 

PSA: Our office hours are different in the summer. 

"Deer Creek High School is a rapidly growing school in west Edmond, and despite its large student population, it boasts the highest grade on the latest report card." 

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our exceptional students who have earned the prestigious Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy. This distinguished award recognizes students who have demonstrated advanced proficiency in both English and another language—a feat accomplished by less than 10% of graduating seniors nationwide.

Check out a recap of the May 12, 2025 board meeting: 

The Kelli O'Hara Awards nominations are out, and Deer Creek High School is well represented!

Deer Creek Intermediate School is proudly displaying some seriously impressive artwork by art teacher Jennifer Moseley! She drew a series of portraits of several current Thunder players, who later signed each one. The final products are outstanding and are just in time for the game tonight!

We had a great turnout at the Knight Ridge Elementary Ribbon-Cutting & Open House! 

Congratulations to our Assistant Superintendent of Supervision & Instruction, Kristy VanDorn, for being named the OASA District 7 Assistant Superintendent of the Year! All those who know Kristy know the heart, dedication and passion she brings to her role each day. Well-deserved!

Congratulations to these outstanding Rookies of the Year! These first-year educators stand out for their high-caliber teaching, commitment to learning and dedication to their students. We are excited to celebrate them!

We were received with a friendly French welcome by the students, faculty, administration, and community of the Lycée de l'Authie in Doullens, France.  18 DCHS students and 3 faculty members attended classes in Doullens, enjoyed French school cafeteria food, lived with host families of the French students who visited Deer Creek last year, toured the Cathedral in Amiens, spent 2 days discovering WWII D-Day history in Normandy, lived daily life in France, and ate so much amazing French food! 

Thanks to the support of our Deer Creek community with the passage of our 2022 Bond Issue, we are just one year away from opening our second middle school. As part of our process for deciding a name, we are reaching out to the community for suggestions to be reviewed by our Facility Naming Committee. 

On April 24, 2025, we are hosting a community ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event at Knight Ridge Elementary. We hope you will join us from 5 - 6 p.m. as we celebrate the opening of our newest school!

The district has been made aware of a glitch in the Infinite Campus system for users who deposit funds into their children’s breakfast/lunch accounts. Network administrators from Infinite Campus believe that the situation has been resolved and we are working with them to refund any excessive charges back to families. If you have any questions, please contact our Child Nutrition office at cns@dcsok.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Take a look at our recap of the Monday, March 10, 2025 Deer Creek Board Meeting. 

This #PublicSchoolsWeek, we celebrate each of our students, staff, families and community members who make the Deer Creek School District thrive.

We believe in the power of public schools to shape the future. Every day, we see firsthand how public education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and builds a brighter tomorrow

Keeping our students, staff, and families safe is always the first priority so we are moving to remote learning for Tuesday, February 18th. All after-school and evening activities will be canceled. Please read this message regarding this decision-making process.

Tomorrow is Election Day! Deer Creek will elect the next Ward #5 school board member. Our candidates are Chris Adamson, Lisa Antonelli and Marie Sevin. As a reminder, all residents who are registered to vote in Deer Creek can participate in this election.

In our final video, you will hear from each candidate on what makes Deer Creek Schools great.

Get to Know the Candidates: Part 3

On February 11, Deer Creek will elect the next Ward #5 school board member. Our candidates are Chris Adamson, Lisa Antonelli and Marie Sevin. As a reminder, all residents who are registered to vote in Deer Creek can participate in this election.

In the next video of this four-part series, you'll hear their budget priorities, thoughts on recent steps by the State Department of Education to integrate the Bible more heavily into student instruction, and what they believe should be the focus of future bond issues

Our Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction and one of our high school teachers sat down with KOCO to talk about how we're utilizing AI in the classroom. 

We are proud to present our 2024 Annual Report, which showcases our academic successes, district milestones, financial information and more from the last year in our schools. Take a look! 

We are excited to host a special screening of SCREENAGERS on Feburary 25, 2025 at the Deer Creek PAAC. The screening will begin at 6 p.m., starting with a showing of the film, followed by a discussion with local mental health experts. Attendance is free, however, registration is preferred to ensure we do not exceed capacity in the auditorium. Please register here.

Get to Know the Candidates: Part 2

On February 11, Deer Creek will elect the next Ward #5 school board member. Our candidates are Chris Adamson, Lisa Antonelli and Marie Sevin. As a reminder, all residents who are registered to vote in Deer Creek can participate in this election.

In the next video of this four-part series, you'll learn what has prepared our candidates to be board members, how they think we can improve safety in our schools and their ideas for recruiting and retaining quality teachers in our district.

On February 11, Deer Creek will elect the next Ward #5 school board member. Our candidates are Chris Adamson, Lisa Antonelli and Marie Sevin.

In our first video of this four-part series, you'll learn why they are running for office, their thoughts on cell phones during the school day and what they believe are the biggest issues in our district.

We'll be releasing one video each week leading up to the election. Stay tuned! 

On Thursday, January 9th, we will be hosting a general forum to discuss a master plan for DCHS. This will be an idea-gathering meeting as we work to create a formal advisory committee who will meet regularly as we turn these ideas into a long-term plan. We will be meeting from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Deer Creek Administration Building.

The UCO Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award was presented to Riley Turner. His student teacher candidate Erin Haught said, “Mr. Turner has been the most supportive, realistic, and inspiring mentor teacher I could have asked for. He is kind, informative, and extremely flexible in the student-teacher process. I have learned so much from him that I will take with me for the rest of my career. He treats me like an equal and makes me feel more than welcome as a collaborator in his classroom. I think Mr. Turner deserves a thousand awards for his work with me AND his work with his students.” 

Deer Creek offers a free Pre-Kindergarten 4–Year-Old program on a space-available basis. Enrollment for our Pre-K program is open across the district and is chosen based on a lottery. 

As winter weather season approaches, we want to ensure you're prepared for what to expect in Deer Creek Schools. Watch this video from Dr. Jason Perez to learn more about our decision-making process and the protocols we follow during inclement weather.

Interested in running for the Ward #5 Deer Creek Board of Education seat? Learn more about the timeline for filing: 

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year!

Deer Creek is thrilled to announce an upcoming event that celebrates and honors Native American culture. We warmly invite you to join us in this meaningful celebration!

Veterans in the Deer Creek Community -  You are invited to participate in this year's Veterans Day parade on November 11, 2024 at 9 a.m. 

Please watch this video update from Superintendent Dr. Jason Perez, highlighting changes to the proposed elementary school boundaries that will be presented to the Deer Creek Board of Education on October 14, 2024:

Watch the Redistricting Forum and see the draft maps in this presentation. 

Buy official Deer Creek merchandise just in time for fall: 

Deer Creek School District is proud to announce the naming of the Deer Creek High School stadium as Tyler Tidwell Stadium in honor of the late Deer Creek alum, whose legacy and service to the United States of America left an indelible mark on the community. 

The Deer Creek School District is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for the first day of school.

Check out the new Deer Creek Spirit Cards from TTCU Federal Credit Union that benefit you and our schools! 

We can't wait for our Friday Night Lights! The first home football game this year is on September 13. Please review our safety procedures and policies before you go!

Learn more about helpful information ahead of your child riding the bus on the first day of school! 

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up!

Celebrate the outstanding teachers in our district by helping us recognize them on social media. 

P.S. You can fill out more than one form, so feel free to recognize all the great teachers in your life! 

Did you know? Great opportunities await you year-round in Deer Creek. Stay updated on the latest community and summer opportunities on our website.

We love the Creek Classic! Thank you to everyone who participated and made this wonderful community event happen.

The support of our community makes a lasting difference in all of our schools. Each year, we recognize a patron at each school that has gone above and beyond in their service to our district. Take a look to learn more about our Patrons of the year! 

Mr. Gibbs was sworn in as the Ward #4 Board Member at the board meeting on April 8, 2024. 

The Oklahoma State Department of Education recently awarded Deer Creek Schools a School Counselor Corps grant of $6,750 to purchase supplies for our calm rooms. 

Deer Creek School District is excited to host a public forum for the two candidates running for the Ward #4 board seat, Paul Elder and James Gibbs. This district-sponsored event will allow our community to hear from both candidates ahead of voting on April 2, 2024.

Please make plans to join us March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Deer Creek Administration Building (20701 N MacArthur Blvd, Edmond, OK 73012). 

Thanks to a partnership with the Deer Creek Schools Foundation, each week, substitutes who worked on a Monday or Friday are entered into a drawing for a $100 giftcard. Each month, those who worked 10+ more full school days were entered into a drawing for a $400 gift card. This program is one of the ways we say thank you to our outstanding substitutes who help keep our schools thriving. Interested in subbing in Deer Creek? 

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"There was an overwhelming consensus by the Naming Advisory Committee when it came to the new elementary school. There was still a strong desire to keep this name rooted in the history of Deer Creek and there are two stories that led to the final name. "

Join us for this year's Deer Creek District Arts Festival on May 4 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the PAAC. This event showcases art from students in each of our schools and often includes performances from our various fine arts programs. This is a great time for the whole family. We hope to see you there! 

This year's Creek Classic is set for April 6th! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising for the Deer Creek Schools Foundation. 

The Creek Classic is not just a run, it's a celebration of community spirit, fitness, and philanthropy. Be part of the excitement and help us make this year's event even more memorable. See you at the starting line!

Deer Creek School District faculty and staff begin a new crisis preparedness training program with Practical Preparedness, an organization dedicated to providing education in proven preparedness and safety tactics, on November 17th. Deer Creek Schools is the first public school district in Oklahoma to conduct this training program with their employees.