Students from Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies chapter recently put on their science caps and teamed up with the school’s STEM Club to create some homemade slime! 

Date Added: 1/13/2025

The Deer Park High School Business Department recently hosted a School/Industry Advisory Board meeting in the school’s library, with members of the business community, faculty and students in attendance.

The purpose of the Advisory Board – which comprises professionals from across different industries including business, insurance, healthcare, technology, law and higher education – is to help prepare Deer Park students for the world of work. Its members serve as hosts for student job shadowing, internships and cooperative work experiences. Topics of focus include industry trends, the board’s vision for future partnerships and how the board members can play a key role in shaping the future of Deer Park’s students.

At this meeting, the board discussed selecting a corporate sponsor for Deer Park High School’s Virtual Enterprise program, revising its job shadowing program, bringing back Career Day for high school students, hosting a career fair focused on careers in the trades and finding job placements for students in the school’s transition program.

“This collaborative meeting between professionals from the community and Deer Park High school students and staff was a productive kickstart to our School/Industry Advisory program,” Director of Mathematics and Business Christine Gill said.

Date Added: 1/9/2025

Deer Park High School recently honored the December Students of the Month: Alishba Syed was named Scholar of the Month and Masum Rifat was named Citizen of the Month. Both students have exemplified outstanding qualities that contribute to our school community.

Syed has been recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and leadership. As her nominating teacher said, “Alishba has been taking initiative and is a positive role model.”

Rifat exemplifies kindness and respect. His teacher said, "Masum's polite demeanor and work ethic make him an ideal candidate for this award.”

"Join us in celebrating these remarkable students," Associate Principal for Guidance and Support Services Dr. Dina Pannone said. "Let's give them a round of applause!”
 
Scholar of the Month honors students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, a strong commitment to their studies and a passion for learning, while Citizen of the Month recognizes students who exhibit outstanding character, leadership qualities and a commitment to making a positive impact on our school community and beyond.

Date Added: 1/6/2025

Robert Frost Middle School students in English as a New Language teacher Christy Villalobos’ class paid a special gingerbread-themed holiday visit to younger ENL students at John Quincy Adams Primary School on Dec. 13. The first graders and second graders had a wonderful time reading Jan Brett’s classic “Gingerbread Baby,” creating a gingerbread craft and working alongside their new friends from Robert Frost.

“This experience not only allowed the younger students to practice their language skills, but also helped them build meaningful connections with peers,” JQA ENL teacher Maria Cacoperdo said. “We have so many students who are from the same countries or speak the same languages, and giving them the opportunity to share and connect is such an incredible experience. We love this yearly tradition and hope it continues throughout the future.”

Date Added: 1/3/2025

At the Deer Park School District’s Dec. 17 Board of Education meeting, four Deer Park High School students attending the Wilson Tech program at BOCES who participated in the annual holiday dinner – Bryana Aguilar, Ramon Zapeta, Tyler Maliszewski and Mahaak Maqsood – were recognized by Superintendent James Cummings.

As part of a partnership between the district and Western Suffolk BOCES, Deer Park juniors spend half of their school day at the high school and the other half learning trades at Wilson Tech. Every winter, Wilson Tech’s culinary students treat WSBOCES superintendents and boards of education to a special appreciation dinner and demonstrate the skills they have learned.  
    
“It’s always nice to see the kids from Deer Park at the dinner, and the things they are doing in a program that we invest money and time into,” Cummings said. “The trades are really important, and seeing these kids so excited about their career path is great.”

Date Added: 12/20/2024