Building Tomorrow, Together: Bond 2026

Deer Creek Schools continues to grow at a remarkable pace, and we remain committed to providing safe, innovative and supportive learning spaces for every student.

Together, we can ensure that every Antler has the resources and environment they need to thrive.

The 2026 Bond Proposal focuses on expanding classroom capacity, enhancing academic and extracurricular opportunities, and preparing our district to meet the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s graduates, with no tax increase.

Community Presentations

Join us to learn more about this bond proposal and how it will impact all students in the district!

Thursday, January 15
6 p.m.
Knight Ridge Elementary

Wednesday, January 28
6 p.m.
Deer Creek Middle School

Thursday, February 5
6 p.m.
Deer Creek Administration Building

10 Year District Enrollment

Projected Enrollment

Proposed Projects

New High School Building

One of the most significant investments in the bond proposal is the construction of a 44-classroom building on the high school campus. This addition will ensure that Deer Creek High School can continue to serve its rapidly growing student population. The project also includes a new kitchen and enlarged cafeteria, offering much-needed relief to the current overcrowding in student dining spaces.

This expansion is part of a thoughtful Deer Creek Master Plan, which, upon completion, will overhaul the existing high school campus by bringing all the academic buildings under one roof. This bond sets the groundwork for the full master plan, which will be realized through several future bond efforts.

Performing Arts Expansion

The bond includes an expansion of the Performing Arts and Athletics Center by creating a new classroom space for our band program. When complete, the current band room will be repurposed to support the growing Orchestra program, giving both ensembles dedicated, purpose-built spaces.

Annual Money Projects

The bond includes annual money allocated for use for all students in the following areas:

Technology
Textbooks
Performing Arts
Athletic Equipment
Maintenance

Indoor Practice Field

To support athletics, band, and year-round activities, the bond includes covering the existing practice field. This improvement will create more reliable practice opportunities regardless of the weather and will expand access for multiple programs.

New Warehouse & Maintenance Bay

The bond proposes the district’s first warehouse storage, distribution, and facility upkeep, ensuring district operations remain efficient and future-ready. This will also create additional bays for bus maintenance.

Playground Improvements at Elementary Sites

The bond includes playground improvements at Spring Creek, Deer Creek, Rose Union, Prairie Vale and Grove Valley Elementary Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of this proposal?

This bond issue has something for everyone now, and plans for the future.

This bond puts the Deer Creek High School Master Plan into motion, which will ultimately bring all academic buildings under one roof and drastically improve the safety of our students. It will also increase opportunities for performing arts, athletics, and other student activities. In addition, it provides playground enhancements at our elementary schools, benefiting all young students.

If this passes, will it raise my taxes?

How did the items on this bond get decided?

District leaders, staff members and community members have worked diligently over the past several months to examine current challenges, future enrollment projections, and long-term facility needs in our district, which included:

One Deer Creek High School Master Plan Committee
- Five meetings from January to May 2025
Two Construction Open Forums
Open call for Bond Advisory Committee
- All those interested were accepted onto the committee
Three Bond Advisory Committee Meetings
- 50 Participants
- Represented parents/guardians of all grade levels, students, staff and community members

When is election day?

Who can vote in this election?

What is the total amount of this bond package?

The total bond package equals $153.48 million. You can find a detailed breakdown by project below:

High School Building: $94,915,000
Performing Arts Expansion: $12,147,000
Warehouse & Maintenance Bay: $4,077,000
Indoor Field: $32,354,000
Playground Ehancements: $732,000

New bonds will be sold as current bonds are paid off, which means taxpayers will not see a tax increase.

When will the projects be completed?

Does this bond mean we're getting a second high school?

No, not at this time.

The building proposed in this bond is part of a Deer Creek Master Plan, which, upon completion, will overhaul the existing high school campus by bringing all the academic buildings under one roof. This bond sets the groundwork for the full master plan, which will be realized through several future bond efforts.

Even if the community decided they want to create a second high school, we would need to find and purchase land in the right location. Additionally, the needs of the current high school would still exist and need to be addressed before considering building a second campus.

I have additional questions. Who should I contact?

A Track Record of Accountability

Deer Creek holds a history of completing bond projects efficiently and effectively. We're 99% complete with all projects from the 2022 bond, with the remaining project, Central Creek Middle School, set to open in August 2026.

Learn more about our track record of completing bond projects

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