News Archive

2025
- April
  - 4/7/2025 - Deer Park HS Public Speaking Students Visit Second Graders
- March
  - 3/25/2025 - Deer Park Students Rock Their Socks for Down Syndrome Awareness
  - 3/24/2025 - Ukulele Club Keeps on Playing at JQA
- February
  - 2/18/2025 - Darla the Therapy Dog Visits JQA Kindergarten Classes
  - 2/10/2025 - JQA Second Graders Encounter Marine Life at In-School Seashore Safari
  - 2/4/2025 - JQA Students Collaborate on MLK Mosaic
- January
  - 1/29/2025 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Students Raise $5,300 for St. Jude Hospital
  - 1/3/2025 - Deer Park ENL Students Connect With Gingerbread
2024
- November
  - 11/8/2024 - Deer Park Attends Meaningful Eid Brunch to Connect
  - 11/5/2024 - JQA Celebrates Diwali with Art and Music
- October
  - 10/30/2024 - Deer Park Homecoming Proves a Vibrant Celebration of Community Pride
  - 10/30/2024 - A Sweet Surprise for JQA Second Grader
  - 10/11/2024 - Deer Park Fire Department Teaches Fire Safety at Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/12/2024 - Elementary Students Plant Flags to Honor Patriot Day
  - 9/4/2024 - Michael Quartararo Named New JQA Associate Principal
  - 9/3/2024 - An Excellent First Day in Deer Park!
- July
  - 7/24/2024 - Students Showcase Talents at Deer Park Summer Theater Camps
- June
  - 6/19/2024 - Deer Park Second Graders Celebrate Moving Up With Pride
  - 6/5/2024 - Board of Ed Honors Staff Service, Retirees and Tenured Staff
- May
  - 5/30/2024 - A Carnival-Themed Night of Fun for JQA ENL Students
  - 5/29/2024 - JQA Kindergartners Create Vibrant Memorial Day Mural
- April
  - 4/29/2024 - Deer Park Primary Schools Celebrate Earth Day in Exciting Ways
  - 4/16/2024 - Celebrating the Solar Eclipse in Our Primary Schools
  - 4/12/2024 - JQA Puts Play-Doh Power Into Action for a Cause
  - 4/7/2024 - Deer Park Wins Another Best Communities for Music Education Award
- March
  - 3/21/2024 - JQA Kindergartners Perform Charming “Love Bugs”
- February
  - 2/23/2024 - Eight Deer Park Artists Chosen for Display at Colors of Long Island
  - 2/19/2024 - A Wonderful Heartfelt Tradition at JQA
  - 2/16/2024 - A Wonderful 100th Day of School at Deer Park’s Elementaries
  - 2/13/2024 - Frost and JQA ENL Students Connect for Groundhog Day
- January
  - 1/31/2024 - JQA Wins TangerKids Grant for Ukulele Program
2023
- December
  - 12/18/2023 - Deer Park Celebrates JQA’s 60th Anniversary in Style
  - 12/11/2023 - JQA Students Learn by Making Butter
  - 12/1/2023 - Second-Grade Student Council Honored at Deer Park Board of Ed Meeting
- November
  - 11/28/2023 - JQA Second Graders Spread Holiday Cheer at Sunrise of Dix Hills
  - 11/9/2023 - JQA Second Graders Collect for Community During Socktober
- October
  - 10/30/2023 - Pumpkin Patch Traditions Continue at Deer Park Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/19/2023 - Deer Park Art Classes Make Their Mark on International Dot Day
  - 9/14/2023 - Deer Park Elementary Students Honor 9/11 with Flag Plantings
  - 9/7/2023 - First Day of School Brings Smiles and Excitement for Deer Park Students
- August
  - 8/31/2023 - Hills Park Dental Donates School Supplies for Deer Park’s JQA
- July
  - 7/3/2023 - Deer Park Students Celebrate New Journeys at Moving Ups
- June
  - 6/16/2023 - Frost Sixth Graders Create Rhythm Books for JQA Music Classes
  - 6/15/2023 - Elementary Staff Compete in Battle of the Schools
  - 6/12/2023 - Deer Park Honors Devoted District Personnel at Board of Ed Meeting
- May
  - 5/24/2023 - A Fun Family Night for JQA’s ENL Students
  - 5/18/2023 - Register for Deer Park Summer Sports Camps
  - 5/9/2023 - JQA Kindergartners Demonstrate “How-To”
  - 5/4/2023 - A Sweet Time at Tanger Honeybee Workshop for JQA Second Graders
- April
  - 4/21/2023 - Deer Park Again Wins Best Communities for Music Education Award
- March
  - 3/30/2023 - “Book Love” Continues with Read-Alouds by HS Public Speaking Students
- February
  - 2/14/2023 - JQA Continues a Dozen Years of Math-A-Thon Donations
- January
  - 1/31/2023 - Six Talented Deer Park Artists Selected for Colors of Long Island
  - 1/6/2023 - JQA Prekindergartners Enjoy Beloved Gingerbread Tradition
2022
- December
  - 12/22/2022 - A Surprise “Elf” on the Roof at JQA
  - 12/7/2022 - Deer Park Primary Students Have a Rockin’ 50th Day of School
- November
  - 11/29/2022 - JQA Students Learn to Connect Via Start with Hello
  - 11/22/2022 - JQA Shows How to “Bee Kind”
  - 11/4/2022 - Diwali Celebrated in JQA Art and Music Classes
- October
  - 10/31/2022 - Seasonal Science at JQA
  - 10/28/2022 - Prekindergartners and Parents Participate in Pumpkin Workshops at Primary Schools
  - 10/26/2022 - Deer Park Says “Thank You” to Board of Ed
- September
  - 9/12/2022 - Deer Park’s Students Are Excited to Be Back for a New Year
  - 9/12/2022 - Elementary Students Get Creative at Summer STEAM Program
- August
  - 8/10/2022 - Optical Academy Brings Eye Exams to JQA
- July
  - 7/25/2022 - JQA Showcases “Stars” at Talent Show
  - 7/6/2022 - JQA First Graders Find Fun Indoors on “Farm Day”
- June
  - 6/29/2022 - Deer Park’s Moving Ups Mark Changes and New Challenges
  - 6/23/2022 - Deer Park High Schoolers Take a Walk at Their Old Primary Schools
  - 6/9/2022 - Celebrating Apraxia Awareness Day at JQA
  - 6/3/2022 - Deer Park Honors Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Personnel
  - 6/2/2022 - Deer Park HS Students Provide Painted Gift for JQA
- May
  - 5/31/2022 - JQA and May Moore Teachers Face Off in Kickball Contest
  - 5/25/2022 - Deer Park Decorates Hearts to Show Support for Local Law Enforcement
  - 5/19/2022 - JQA’s ENL Students and Families Have Fun “Under the Sea”
  - 5/16/2022 - Thriving Deer Park Music Program Earns Another Best Communities Award
  - 5/4/2022 - DPHS Public Speakers Put Reading Into Practice
- April
  - 4/29/2022 - JQA Students Sing "Bruno" for HS Induction Ceremony
  - 4/21/2022 - Second Graders and High Schoolers Join to Learn LOTE at JQA
  - 4/8/2022 - A Fun Way for JQA Kindergartners to Learn Injury Prevention
- March
  - 3/24/2022 - Deer Park Sends Six Selected Student-Artists to Colors of Long Island
  - 3/9/2022 - “Little Buddies” Build Social Skills at JQA
- February
  - 2/11/2022 - JQA Kindergartners Create Colorful Mosaics for Black History Month
- January
  - 1/25/2022 - Vowel Charts Assist JQA Kindergartners in Writing
  - 1/6/2022 - Frost and JQA Students Enjoy ENL Endeavor
2021
- November
  - 11/18/2021 - JQA Staff and Students Gather to “Bee Kind”
  - 11/8/2021 - Deer Park’s Students Present Tribute for School Board Recognition Week
  - 11/5/2021 - Deer Park SEPFC Hosts Fun Halloween Carnival
  - 11/3/2021 - Pumpkin Season at Deer Park’s Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2021 - JQA’s Month of “Socktober” Collects 100 Pairs of Socks for the Needy
- October
  - 10/27/2021 - Talking Books and Science with Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/21/2021 - A Great Day for Deer Park’s Homecoming
  - 10/13/2021 - JQA First Graders Show Off Their Positivity
  - 10/5/2021 - Pajamas and Books in the Sunshine
  - 10/4/2021 - JQA Kindergartners Chalk It Up Outside
- September
  - 9/28/2021 - JQA Students STEAM Back to the Creation Station
  - 9/13/2021 - Deer Park Students Plant Flags and Show Kindness in Memory of 9/11
  - 9/10/2021 - Deer Park Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11
  - 9/3/2021 - Deer Park Welcomes Smiling Students Back to School
- August
  - 8/30/2021 - JQA Welcomes Kindergartners With Fun Meet and Greet
  - 8/2/2021 - Two New Associate Principals Hired for Primary Schools
- July
  - 7/1/2021 - JQA Students Learning at the Living Museum
- June
  - 6/24/2021 - Moving Up and Onward in Deer Park
- May
  - 5/26/2021 - A Blue Day of Apraxia Awareness at JQA
  - 5/5/2021 - From Compost to Volcanoes, JQA Students Explore on Earth Day
2020
- December
  - 12/1/2020 - Kindness “Spotted” at JQA
- November
  - 11/16/2020 - JQA Second Graders Thank a Veteran Among Them
  - 11/16/2020 - JQA Second Graders Thank a Veteran Among Them
  - 11/15/2020 - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
  - 11/15/2020 - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
  - 11/2/2020 - Pumpkin Patch Fun at Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2020 - Pumpkin Patch Fun at Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2020 - Halloween at JQA!
  - 11/2/2020 - Halloween at JQA!
- October
  - 10/26/2020 - Math Is “More” at JQA
  - 10/26/2020 - Math Is “More” at JQA
  - 10/19/2020 - Sparkle Spurs Spelling for Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/19/2020 - Sparkle Spurs Spelling for Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/15/2020 - JQA's 10 Frame Game Sparks Math Understanding
  - 10/15/2020 - JQA's 10 Frame Game Sparks Math Understanding
- June
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
- May
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
- April
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/13/2020 - JQA Second Graders Bring History to Life with Special “Museum”
- February
  - 2/21/2020 - Superintendent Provides Valuable Valentine’s Lessons at JQA Reading
  - 2/19/2020 - Learning About Lincoln at JQA
  - 2/19/2020 - JQA ENL Students Discuss Penguin Ecology
  - 2/11/2020 - Dress for Success Introduces Young Students to Careers
- January
  - 1/30/2020 - JQA Math Scholars Raise $5K for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
2019
- December
  - 12/23/2019 - A Special Musical Touring Tradition Continues
  - 12/18/2019 - Joyful Gingerbread Creations at JQA
- November
  - 11/11/2019 - Spelling with Shaving Cream at JQA
- October
  - 10/30/2019 - A Pumpkin for Every Student
  - 10/16/2019 - Finding Family "Treasure" at JQA
  - 10/8/2019 - A New Vision for Deer Park Schools
- September
  - 9/26/2019 - JQA Earns State Recognition for Educational Excellence
  - 9/23/2019 - Homecoming Displays Deep Sense of Pride
  - 9/13/2019 - Deer Park’s Young Students Honor Patriot Day with Flag Plantings
  - 9/10/2019 - A New School Year Means New Educational Adventures
- August
  - 8/16/2019 - Students Get Creative with Portraits at Paint Night
  - 8/12/2019 - Summer Schoolers Love the Luau
  - 8/5/2019 - Alcalde Hired as Associate Principal for JQA and May Moore
- June
  - 6/26/2019 - Seniors Pay Visits to Their Primary Schools
  - 6/25/2019 - Deer Park’s Second Graders Move Up to JFK
  - 6/17/2019 - Reinforcing Math Knowledge at JQA
  - 6/7/2019 - A Night of Personnel Recognition for Deer Park’s School Community
  - 6/5/2019 - JQA’s Seventh Year of Pennies for Patients Proves the Best
- May
  - 5/28/2019 - JQA Teacher DeAcetis Named "Bright Light" for Mentoring Work
  - 5/28/2019 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Raises Over $2.5K for Children’s Hospital
  - 5/22/2019 - Scenes from the STE@M Expo
- April
  - 4/30/2019 - Turning Trash Into Treasure at JQA
  - 4/23/2019 - Lots of Love for Living Museum at JQA
  - 4/10/2019 - Deer Park’s Stellar Music Program Earns Another NAMM Award
- March
  - 3/20/2019 - Learning Through Magic at JQA
  - 3/8/2019 - JQA Families Entertained by Seuss Storyteller for READ
  - 3/4/2019 - Legislator Berland Brings Love of READing to JQA
- February
  - 2/6/2019 - Character Building at JQA Ends With Fun Glow Run
2018
- December
  - 12/28/2018 - Deer Park Savors the Sweet Season with Gingerbread Traditions
  - 12/26/2018 - Busy Brass Ensemble Brings Holiday Sounds to Primary Schools
  - 12/5/2018 - ‘Safety Sally’ Teaches JQA Students About Bus Safety
- October
  - 10/25/2018 - Deer Park Community Parades with Pride at Homecoming
  - 10/16/2018 - Fun with Fire Safety at JQA
- September
  - 9/7/2018 - Deer Park Gets Back to Learning on Energetic First Day
- July
  - 7/9/2018 - Developing a Love of Math at JQA
- June
  - 6/28/2018 - Inspiring New Walk Tradition Unites Seniors and Primary Schoolers
  - 6/8/2018 - Deer Park Lacrosse to hold Second Annual Summer Camp
  - 6/5/2018 - District Recognizes Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Employees
- May
  - 5/23/2018 - Deer Park Celebrates Poetry Month with Fabulous Festival
  - 5/17/2018 - NAMM Honor Proves Deer Park Music Program Is a Soaring Success
- April
  - 4/24/2018 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Raises More than $8k for Children’s Hospital
  - 4/19/2018 - JQA Rallies for Reading with Hip Pickles
- March
  - 3/16/2018 - JQA Students Share Writing with Families
- February
  - 2/26/2018 - JQA Students Energized by Fabulous African Folktales
- January
  - 1/30/2018 - JQA Continues Successful Math-A-Thon for St. Jude’s
  - 1/22/2018 - ENL Educators Present to TESOL Conference
  - 1/17/2018 - Young Scientists at JQA Share Findings and Excitement
  - 1/3/2018 - Girl Scout Depre Donates Buddy Benches to JQA
2017
- December
  - 12/18/2017 - Patriotic Penpals at JQA
  - 12/13/2017 - JQA Learners Benefit from Literacy Centers
- November
  - 11/8/2017 - Pumpkins Abound at JQA Learning Stations
- October
  - 10/31/2017 - Developing Deer Park’s Digital Innovators
- September
  - 9/19/2017 - Deer Park’s Day of Remembrance
  - 9/19/2017 - The District Welcomes Three New Associate Principals
  - 9/12/2017 - The Start of a Great Year
- June
  - 6/19/2017 - Sky's the Limit for JQA Second-Graders at Moving Up
  - 6/9/2017 - JQA’s Math Fair Provides Passport to Learning
- May
  - 5/30/2017 - District Honors Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Employees
  - 5/30/2017 - Cultural Awareness Is Deer Park’s Pride and Joy
  - 5/23/2017 - Dynamic Drip Painter Brings Excitement to STEAM Expo
  - 5/10/2017 - Sharing Cultural Pride at the International Poetry Fest
  - 5/8/2017 - Deer Park Again Named a Best Community for Music Education
  - 5/8/2017 - Fabulous Fine and Performing Artists Honored
- April
  - 4/4/2017 - VIDEO: Teddy Bear Clinic at JQA
  - 4/3/2017 - Storyteller Entertains JQA on Pajama Night
- March
  - 3/27/2017 - JQA Students Solve Math Problems to Help Children’s Hospital
  - 3/20/2017 - JQA Students’ Paw-fect Day at Willow Pet Hotel
  - 3/7/2017 - Deer Park Hires Two Special Ed Administrators
- February
  - 2/27/2017 - Dynamic Developments in ENL Program
- January
  - 1/24/2017 - Kicking Off Another Math-A-Thon Effort at JQA
2016
- December
  - 12/20/2016 - JQA Students Make Educational Stop at IHOP
- November
  - 11/16/2016 - Choosing Characters in Memorable JQA Schoolwide Election
  - 11/3/2016 - Candleholder Crafting at JQA
- October
  - 10/26/2016 - JQA Makes National Top 100 in Math Fundraiser
- September
  - 9/23/2016 - Patriotic Plantings Remember 9/11
  - 9/12/2016 - An Exciting Return to School
  - 9/8/2016 - Deer Park Welcomes Eight New Administrators
- August
  - 8/9/2016 - 2016-2017 District Calendar and Directory Now Available
- July
  - 7/13/2016 - 2016 Summer Newsletter Now Available
- June
  - 6/26/2016 - Moving Ups Mark Memorable Transitions for Elementaries
- May
  - 5/6/2016 - Class of 2019 Car Wash
  - 5/3/2016 - Deer Park’s Arts Shine with Another Best Music Designation
- April
  - 4/28/2016 - Teddy Tale Takes Over Primary Schools
  - 4/25/2016 - JQA Students Recycle Tired T-Shirts into Beautiful Bags
  - 4/4/2016 - Seniors Bring Language Exploration to JQA
- March
  - 3/23/2016 - Acrobatic Activities on Display at JQA Circus
  - 3/11/2016 - Powerhouse Kauter Becomes New IT Admin
  - 3/4/2016 - JQA’s Mighty Math Program Raises Close to $9,000 for Hospital
2015
- December
  - 12/26/2015 - JQA Discovers the Joy of Gingerbread
  - 12/5/2015 - New Experiences, New Pantry Program at Life Skills Center
- November
  - 11/24/2015 - Deer Park Does ‘Dinner and a Show’
  - 11/5/2015 - Building Momentum with Fourth Health Fair
- October
  - 10/28/2015 - JQA Prekindergartners Celebrate Pumpkin Season with Workshop
  - 10/25/2015 - Rousing Homecoming for the Community
  - 10/9/2015 - Triple Event – Health Fair, Halloween Carnival and Fire Dept. Open House – at Lake Avenue on Oct. 24
- September
  - 9/16/2015 - A Flurry of Flags on Patriot Day
  - 9/11/2015 - Renewed and Ready for a Year of Learning
  - 9/9/2015 - New Education Regs Explained at Superintendent’s Conference Day
- June
  - 6/24/2015 - Developing a Love of Math at JQA
  - 6/20/2015 - Second-Graders Dream Big at Moving Ups
  - 6/19/2015 - In Wellness, Deer Park Looks SHARP
  - 6/4/2015 - Mentors Make Gifts to Remember
- May
  - 5/25/2015 - Arts, Civics and Science Enhance Voting Night
  - 5/12/2015 - From Poetry to Dessert in Deer Park
  - 5/5/2015 - JQA First-Graders Turn Shirts into Bags
- April
  - 4/10/2015 - Spring Newsletter Now Available!
- March
  - 3/18/2015 - Deer Park Is Tops in Music Education
  - 3/16/2015 - History Made Fun with JQA’s Marvelous ‘Living Museum’
  - 3/12/2015 - JQA Math Money Helps Hospital
- January
  - 1/16/2015 - JQA Second-Grader Visited by a Duck
  - 1/12/2015 - Using Math for Charity at JQA
  - 1/9/2015 - Kindergarten Registration
2014
- December
  - 12/18/2014 - Learning About Latkes at JQA
- October
  - 10/29/2014 - Pumpkin Time at John Quincy Adams
  - 10/7/2014 - Learning Fire Safety at the Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/15/2014 - Primary Schools Commemorate Sept. 11
  - 9/4/2014 - Educational Batteries Recharged on First Day
- August
  - 8/19/2014 - Summer School Carnival Debut
- June
  - 6/24/2014 - Second-Graders Move Up

News Archive

2025
- April
  - 4/7/2025 - Deer Park HS Public Speaking Students Visit Second Graders
- March
  - 3/25/2025 - Deer Park Students Rock Their Socks for Down Syndrome Awareness
  - 3/24/2025 - Ukulele Club Keeps on Playing at JQA
- February
  - 2/18/2025 - Darla the Therapy Dog Visits JQA Kindergarten Classes
  - 2/10/2025 - JQA Second Graders Encounter Marine Life at In-School Seashore Safari
  - 2/4/2025 - JQA Students Collaborate on MLK Mosaic
- January
  - 1/29/2025 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Students Raise $5,300 for St. Jude Hospital
  - 1/3/2025 - Deer Park ENL Students Connect With Gingerbread
2024
- November
  - 11/8/2024 - Deer Park Attends Meaningful Eid Brunch to Connect
  - 11/5/2024 - JQA Celebrates Diwali with Art and Music
- October
  - 10/30/2024 - Deer Park Homecoming Proves a Vibrant Celebration of Community Pride
  - 10/30/2024 - A Sweet Surprise for JQA Second Grader
  - 10/11/2024 - Deer Park Fire Department Teaches Fire Safety at Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/12/2024 - Elementary Students Plant Flags to Honor Patriot Day
  - 9/4/2024 - Michael Quartararo Named New JQA Associate Principal
  - 9/3/2024 - An Excellent First Day in Deer Park!
- July
  - 7/24/2024 - Students Showcase Talents at Deer Park Summer Theater Camps
- June
  - 6/19/2024 - Deer Park Second Graders Celebrate Moving Up With Pride
  - 6/5/2024 - Board of Ed Honors Staff Service, Retirees and Tenured Staff
- May
  - 5/30/2024 - A Carnival-Themed Night of Fun for JQA ENL Students
  - 5/29/2024 - JQA Kindergartners Create Vibrant Memorial Day Mural
- April
  - 4/29/2024 - Deer Park Primary Schools Celebrate Earth Day in Exciting Ways
  - 4/16/2024 - Celebrating the Solar Eclipse in Our Primary Schools
  - 4/12/2024 - JQA Puts Play-Doh Power Into Action for a Cause
  - 4/7/2024 - Deer Park Wins Another Best Communities for Music Education Award
- March
  - 3/21/2024 - JQA Kindergartners Perform Charming “Love Bugs”
- February
  - 2/23/2024 - Eight Deer Park Artists Chosen for Display at Colors of Long Island
  - 2/19/2024 - A Wonderful Heartfelt Tradition at JQA
  - 2/16/2024 - A Wonderful 100th Day of School at Deer Park’s Elementaries
  - 2/13/2024 - Frost and JQA ENL Students Connect for Groundhog Day
- January
  - 1/31/2024 - JQA Wins TangerKids Grant for Ukulele Program
2023
- December
  - 12/18/2023 - Deer Park Celebrates JQA’s 60th Anniversary in Style
  - 12/11/2023 - JQA Students Learn by Making Butter
  - 12/1/2023 - Second-Grade Student Council Honored at Deer Park Board of Ed Meeting
- November
  - 11/28/2023 - JQA Second Graders Spread Holiday Cheer at Sunrise of Dix Hills
  - 11/9/2023 - JQA Second Graders Collect for Community During Socktober
- October
  - 10/30/2023 - Pumpkin Patch Traditions Continue at Deer Park Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/19/2023 - Deer Park Art Classes Make Their Mark on International Dot Day
  - 9/14/2023 - Deer Park Elementary Students Honor 9/11 with Flag Plantings
  - 9/7/2023 - First Day of School Brings Smiles and Excitement for Deer Park Students
- August
  - 8/31/2023 - Hills Park Dental Donates School Supplies for Deer Park’s JQA
- July
  - 7/3/2023 - Deer Park Students Celebrate New Journeys at Moving Ups
- June
  - 6/16/2023 - Frost Sixth Graders Create Rhythm Books for JQA Music Classes
  - 6/15/2023 - Elementary Staff Compete in Battle of the Schools
  - 6/12/2023 - Deer Park Honors Devoted District Personnel at Board of Ed Meeting
- May
  - 5/24/2023 - A Fun Family Night for JQA’s ENL Students
  - 5/18/2023 - Register for Deer Park Summer Sports Camps
  - 5/9/2023 - JQA Kindergartners Demonstrate “How-To”
  - 5/4/2023 - A Sweet Time at Tanger Honeybee Workshop for JQA Second Graders
- April
  - 4/21/2023 - Deer Park Again Wins Best Communities for Music Education Award
- March
  - 3/30/2023 - “Book Love” Continues with Read-Alouds by HS Public Speaking Students
- February
  - 2/14/2023 - JQA Continues a Dozen Years of Math-A-Thon Donations
- January
  - 1/31/2023 - Six Talented Deer Park Artists Selected for Colors of Long Island
  - 1/6/2023 - JQA Prekindergartners Enjoy Beloved Gingerbread Tradition
2022
- December
  - 12/22/2022 - A Surprise “Elf” on the Roof at JQA
  - 12/7/2022 - Deer Park Primary Students Have a Rockin’ 50th Day of School
- November
  - 11/29/2022 - JQA Students Learn to Connect Via Start with Hello
  - 11/22/2022 - JQA Shows How to “Bee Kind”
  - 11/4/2022 - Diwali Celebrated in JQA Art and Music Classes
- October
  - 10/31/2022 - Seasonal Science at JQA
  - 10/28/2022 - Prekindergartners and Parents Participate in Pumpkin Workshops at Primary Schools
  - 10/26/2022 - Deer Park Says “Thank You” to Board of Ed
- September
  - 9/12/2022 - Deer Park’s Students Are Excited to Be Back for a New Year
  - 9/12/2022 - Elementary Students Get Creative at Summer STEAM Program
- August
  - 8/10/2022 - Optical Academy Brings Eye Exams to JQA
- July
  - 7/25/2022 - JQA Showcases “Stars” at Talent Show
  - 7/6/2022 - JQA First Graders Find Fun Indoors on “Farm Day”
- June
  - 6/29/2022 - Deer Park’s Moving Ups Mark Changes and New Challenges
  - 6/23/2022 - Deer Park High Schoolers Take a Walk at Their Old Primary Schools
  - 6/9/2022 - Celebrating Apraxia Awareness Day at JQA
  - 6/3/2022 - Deer Park Honors Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Personnel
  - 6/2/2022 - Deer Park HS Students Provide Painted Gift for JQA
- May
  - 5/31/2022 - JQA and May Moore Teachers Face Off in Kickball Contest
  - 5/25/2022 - Deer Park Decorates Hearts to Show Support for Local Law Enforcement
  - 5/19/2022 - JQA’s ENL Students and Families Have Fun “Under the Sea”
  - 5/16/2022 - Thriving Deer Park Music Program Earns Another Best Communities Award
  - 5/4/2022 - DPHS Public Speakers Put Reading Into Practice
- April
  - 4/29/2022 - JQA Students Sing "Bruno" for HS Induction Ceremony
  - 4/21/2022 - Second Graders and High Schoolers Join to Learn LOTE at JQA
  - 4/8/2022 - A Fun Way for JQA Kindergartners to Learn Injury Prevention
- March
  - 3/24/2022 - Deer Park Sends Six Selected Student-Artists to Colors of Long Island
  - 3/9/2022 - “Little Buddies” Build Social Skills at JQA
- February
  - 2/11/2022 - JQA Kindergartners Create Colorful Mosaics for Black History Month
- January
  - 1/25/2022 - Vowel Charts Assist JQA Kindergartners in Writing
  - 1/6/2022 - Frost and JQA Students Enjoy ENL Endeavor
2021
- November
  - 11/18/2021 - JQA Staff and Students Gather to “Bee Kind”
  - 11/8/2021 - Deer Park’s Students Present Tribute for School Board Recognition Week
  - 11/5/2021 - Deer Park SEPFC Hosts Fun Halloween Carnival
  - 11/3/2021 - Pumpkin Season at Deer Park’s Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2021 - JQA’s Month of “Socktober” Collects 100 Pairs of Socks for the Needy
- October
  - 10/27/2021 - Talking Books and Science with Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/21/2021 - A Great Day for Deer Park’s Homecoming
  - 10/13/2021 - JQA First Graders Show Off Their Positivity
  - 10/5/2021 - Pajamas and Books in the Sunshine
  - 10/4/2021 - JQA Kindergartners Chalk It Up Outside
- September
  - 9/28/2021 - JQA Students STEAM Back to the Creation Station
  - 9/13/2021 - Deer Park Students Plant Flags and Show Kindness in Memory of 9/11
  - 9/10/2021 - Deer Park Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11
  - 9/3/2021 - Deer Park Welcomes Smiling Students Back to School
- August
  - 8/30/2021 - JQA Welcomes Kindergartners With Fun Meet and Greet
  - 8/2/2021 - Two New Associate Principals Hired for Primary Schools
- July
  - 7/1/2021 - JQA Students Learning at the Living Museum
- June
  - 6/24/2021 - Moving Up and Onward in Deer Park
- May
  - 5/26/2021 - A Blue Day of Apraxia Awareness at JQA
  - 5/5/2021 - From Compost to Volcanoes, JQA Students Explore on Earth Day
2020
- December
  - 12/1/2020 - Kindness “Spotted” at JQA
- November
  - 11/16/2020 - JQA Second Graders Thank a Veteran Among Them
  - 11/16/2020 - JQA Second Graders Thank a Veteran Among Them
  - 11/15/2020 - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
  - 11/15/2020 - Happy Thanksgiving!!!
  - 11/2/2020 - Pumpkin Patch Fun at Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2020 - Pumpkin Patch Fun at Primary Schools
  - 11/2/2020 - Halloween at JQA!
  - 11/2/2020 - Halloween at JQA!
- October
  - 10/26/2020 - Math Is “More” at JQA
  - 10/26/2020 - Math Is “More” at JQA
  - 10/19/2020 - Sparkle Spurs Spelling for Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/19/2020 - Sparkle Spurs Spelling for Second Graders at JQA
  - 10/15/2020 - JQA's 10 Frame Game Sparks Math Understanding
  - 10/15/2020 - JQA's 10 Frame Game Sparks Math Understanding
- June
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/11/2020 - Happy Greetings Highlight JQA’s “Honk and Hello” Parade
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
  - 6/1/2020 - JQA Named NYS Recognition School for Second Year in a Row
- May
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
  - 5/12/2020 - Deer Park Opens Community Pantry
- April
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/30/2020 - JQA's Lefebvre Offers Supportive Surprise for Local Nurses
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/29/2020 - An Online Scavenger Hunt for JQA First Graders
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/24/2020 - JQA First Graders Share Earth Day Crafts Via Zoom
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/20/2020 - Flexible Seating Implementation Enhances Student Engagement
  - 4/13/2020 - JQA Second Graders Bring History to Life with Special “Museum”
- February
  - 2/21/2020 - Superintendent Provides Valuable Valentine’s Lessons at JQA Reading
  - 2/19/2020 - Learning About Lincoln at JQA
  - 2/19/2020 - JQA ENL Students Discuss Penguin Ecology
  - 2/11/2020 - Dress for Success Introduces Young Students to Careers
- January
  - 1/30/2020 - JQA Math Scholars Raise $5K for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
2019
- December
  - 12/23/2019 - A Special Musical Touring Tradition Continues
  - 12/18/2019 - Joyful Gingerbread Creations at JQA
- November
  - 11/11/2019 - Spelling with Shaving Cream at JQA
- October
  - 10/30/2019 - A Pumpkin for Every Student
  - 10/16/2019 - Finding Family "Treasure" at JQA
  - 10/8/2019 - A New Vision for Deer Park Schools
- September
  - 9/26/2019 - JQA Earns State Recognition for Educational Excellence
  - 9/23/2019 - Homecoming Displays Deep Sense of Pride
  - 9/13/2019 - Deer Park’s Young Students Honor Patriot Day with Flag Plantings
  - 9/10/2019 - A New School Year Means New Educational Adventures
- August
  - 8/16/2019 - Students Get Creative with Portraits at Paint Night
  - 8/12/2019 - Summer Schoolers Love the Luau
  - 8/5/2019 - Alcalde Hired as Associate Principal for JQA and May Moore
- June
  - 6/26/2019 - Seniors Pay Visits to Their Primary Schools
  - 6/25/2019 - Deer Park’s Second Graders Move Up to JFK
  - 6/17/2019 - Reinforcing Math Knowledge at JQA
  - 6/7/2019 - A Night of Personnel Recognition for Deer Park’s School Community
  - 6/5/2019 - JQA’s Seventh Year of Pennies for Patients Proves the Best
- May
  - 5/28/2019 - JQA Teacher DeAcetis Named "Bright Light" for Mentoring Work
  - 5/28/2019 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Raises Over $2.5K for Children’s Hospital
  - 5/22/2019 - Scenes from the STE@M Expo
- April
  - 4/30/2019 - Turning Trash Into Treasure at JQA
  - 4/23/2019 - Lots of Love for Living Museum at JQA
  - 4/10/2019 - Deer Park’s Stellar Music Program Earns Another NAMM Award
- March
  - 3/20/2019 - Learning Through Magic at JQA
  - 3/8/2019 - JQA Families Entertained by Seuss Storyteller for READ
  - 3/4/2019 - Legislator Berland Brings Love of READing to JQA
- February
  - 2/6/2019 - Character Building at JQA Ends With Fun Glow Run
2018
- December
  - 12/28/2018 - Deer Park Savors the Sweet Season with Gingerbread Traditions
  - 12/26/2018 - Busy Brass Ensemble Brings Holiday Sounds to Primary Schools
  - 12/5/2018 - ‘Safety Sally’ Teaches JQA Students About Bus Safety
- October
  - 10/25/2018 - Deer Park Community Parades with Pride at Homecoming
  - 10/16/2018 - Fun with Fire Safety at JQA
- September
  - 9/7/2018 - Deer Park Gets Back to Learning on Energetic First Day
- July
  - 7/9/2018 - Developing a Love of Math at JQA
- June
  - 6/28/2018 - Inspiring New Walk Tradition Unites Seniors and Primary Schoolers
  - 6/8/2018 - Deer Park Lacrosse to hold Second Annual Summer Camp
  - 6/5/2018 - District Recognizes Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Employees
- May
  - 5/23/2018 - Deer Park Celebrates Poetry Month with Fabulous Festival
  - 5/17/2018 - NAMM Honor Proves Deer Park Music Program Is a Soaring Success
- April
  - 4/24/2018 - JQA’s Math-A-Thon Raises More than $8k for Children’s Hospital
  - 4/19/2018 - JQA Rallies for Reading with Hip Pickles
- March
  - 3/16/2018 - JQA Students Share Writing with Families
- February
  - 2/26/2018 - JQA Students Energized by Fabulous African Folktales
- January
  - 1/30/2018 - JQA Continues Successful Math-A-Thon for St. Jude’s
  - 1/22/2018 - ENL Educators Present to TESOL Conference
  - 1/17/2018 - Young Scientists at JQA Share Findings and Excitement
  - 1/3/2018 - Girl Scout Depre Donates Buddy Benches to JQA
2017
- December
  - 12/18/2017 - Patriotic Penpals at JQA
  - 12/13/2017 - JQA Learners Benefit from Literacy Centers
- November
  - 11/8/2017 - Pumpkins Abound at JQA Learning Stations
- October
  - 10/31/2017 - Developing Deer Park’s Digital Innovators
- September
  - 9/19/2017 - Deer Park’s Day of Remembrance
  - 9/19/2017 - The District Welcomes Three New Associate Principals
  - 9/12/2017 - The Start of a Great Year
- June
  - 6/19/2017 - Sky's the Limit for JQA Second-Graders at Moving Up
  - 6/9/2017 - JQA’s Math Fair Provides Passport to Learning
- May
  - 5/30/2017 - District Honors Retiring, Tenured and Long-Serving Employees
  - 5/30/2017 - Cultural Awareness Is Deer Park’s Pride and Joy
  - 5/23/2017 - Dynamic Drip Painter Brings Excitement to STEAM Expo
  - 5/10/2017 - Sharing Cultural Pride at the International Poetry Fest
  - 5/8/2017 - Deer Park Again Named a Best Community for Music Education
  - 5/8/2017 - Fabulous Fine and Performing Artists Honored
- April
  - 4/4/2017 - VIDEO: Teddy Bear Clinic at JQA
  - 4/3/2017 - Storyteller Entertains JQA on Pajama Night
- March
  - 3/27/2017 - JQA Students Solve Math Problems to Help Children’s Hospital
  - 3/20/2017 - JQA Students’ Paw-fect Day at Willow Pet Hotel
  - 3/7/2017 - Deer Park Hires Two Special Ed Administrators
- February
  - 2/27/2017 - Dynamic Developments in ENL Program
- January
  - 1/24/2017 - Kicking Off Another Math-A-Thon Effort at JQA
2016
- December
  - 12/20/2016 - JQA Students Make Educational Stop at IHOP
- November
  - 11/16/2016 - Choosing Characters in Memorable JQA Schoolwide Election
  - 11/3/2016 - Candleholder Crafting at JQA
- October
  - 10/26/2016 - JQA Makes National Top 100 in Math Fundraiser
- September
  - 9/23/2016 - Patriotic Plantings Remember 9/11
  - 9/12/2016 - An Exciting Return to School
  - 9/8/2016 - Deer Park Welcomes Eight New Administrators
- August
  - 8/9/2016 - 2016-2017 District Calendar and Directory Now Available
- July
  - 7/13/2016 - 2016 Summer Newsletter Now Available
- June
  - 6/26/2016 - Moving Ups Mark Memorable Transitions for Elementaries
- May
  - 5/6/2016 - Class of 2019 Car Wash
  - 5/3/2016 - Deer Park’s Arts Shine with Another Best Music Designation
- April
  - 4/28/2016 - Teddy Tale Takes Over Primary Schools
  - 4/25/2016 - JQA Students Recycle Tired T-Shirts into Beautiful Bags
  - 4/4/2016 - Seniors Bring Language Exploration to JQA
- March
  - 3/23/2016 - Acrobatic Activities on Display at JQA Circus
  - 3/11/2016 - Powerhouse Kauter Becomes New IT Admin
  - 3/4/2016 - JQA’s Mighty Math Program Raises Close to $9,000 for Hospital
2015
- December
  - 12/26/2015 - JQA Discovers the Joy of Gingerbread
  - 12/5/2015 - New Experiences, New Pantry Program at Life Skills Center
- November
  - 11/24/2015 - Deer Park Does ‘Dinner and a Show’
  - 11/5/2015 - Building Momentum with Fourth Health Fair
- October
  - 10/28/2015 - JQA Prekindergartners Celebrate Pumpkin Season with Workshop
  - 10/25/2015 - Rousing Homecoming for the Community
  - 10/9/2015 - Triple Event – Health Fair, Halloween Carnival and Fire Dept. Open House – at Lake Avenue on Oct. 24
- September
  - 9/16/2015 - A Flurry of Flags on Patriot Day
  - 9/11/2015 - Renewed and Ready for a Year of Learning
  - 9/9/2015 - New Education Regs Explained at Superintendent’s Conference Day
- June
  - 6/24/2015 - Developing a Love of Math at JQA
  - 6/20/2015 - Second-Graders Dream Big at Moving Ups
  - 6/19/2015 - In Wellness, Deer Park Looks SHARP
  - 6/4/2015 - Mentors Make Gifts to Remember
- May
  - 5/25/2015 - Arts, Civics and Science Enhance Voting Night
  - 5/12/2015 - From Poetry to Dessert in Deer Park
  - 5/5/2015 - JQA First-Graders Turn Shirts into Bags
- April
  - 4/10/2015 - Spring Newsletter Now Available!
- March
  - 3/18/2015 - Deer Park Is Tops in Music Education
  - 3/16/2015 - History Made Fun with JQA’s Marvelous ‘Living Museum’
  - 3/12/2015 - JQA Math Money Helps Hospital
- January
  - 1/16/2015 - JQA Second-Grader Visited by a Duck
  - 1/12/2015 - Using Math for Charity at JQA
  - 1/9/2015 - Kindergarten Registration
2014
- December
  - 12/18/2014 - Learning About Latkes at JQA
- October
  - 10/29/2014 - Pumpkin Time at John Quincy Adams
  - 10/7/2014 - Learning Fire Safety at the Primary Schools
- September
  - 9/15/2014 - Primary Schools Commemorate Sept. 11
  - 9/4/2014 - Educational Batteries Recharged on First Day
- August
  - 8/19/2014 - Summer School Carnival Debut
- June
  - 6/24/2014 - Second-Graders Move Up

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