September 6, 2024

September 6: Football @ Edmond Memorial

September 7th: DCXC Southlake Carroll Invitational

September 9th: HS Football Freshman/JV vs. Edmond Memorial at Home

September 9th: Deer Creek Public Schools Board Meeting

September 10th: Key Club Meeting and Volleyball vs. Edmond North

September 12th: HS Volleyball vs. Piedmont and Puerto Rico Travel Meeting

September 13th: FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME - vs. Norman North

Click here to see our full high school calendar for more events.

⭐ Congratulations to Edward Ma for scoring a perfect score on the July ACT! It is estimated that 0.18% of all test takers across the nation score a perfect score. Way to go, Edward! 💯📝

⭐ Congratulations to Anurag Roy Choudhury and his success in the Southwest Open 2024 Chess Tournament held in Houston, TX. He tied for FIRST place in the U1500 section. We are proud of you!

⭐ Congratulations to Volleyball for securing 3rd Place at the Norman North Tournament last week.

⭐ Thank you to our students who are wearing their badge on a daily basis. We appreciate our students complying with this new safety protocol.

If you are interested in helping us celebrate our DCHS students and/or staff with prizes, breakfast, lunch, or other donations, please contact Ashley Mackey or Bethany Lorenz.

This year’s Homecoming parade will be September 26 at 5:30pm down Covell. Come show your Antler spirit by participating in our Mamma Mia parade! The Homecoming Carnival will take place directly afterwards. Floats will be $25. If you would like to have a float in the Parade, please fill out the sign up form found below! You can also find the Parade route below.

This year’s Homecoming Carnival will take place directly after the Parade on September 26 at Deer Creek High School. This Carnival is open to all of our Creek community! There will be food trucks, games, vendors, wing eating, dodgeball, and more! Links to be involved in games, vendors, and or the parade are located on @dcstuco’s Website!

DcStuCo Website

Come to the Homecoming Carnival to participate in or watch the annual Wing Eating and Dodgeball tournament! To participate in either of these events, come to the Homecoming Carnival on Thursday, September 26 to sign up at the Old Gym.

Link to Sign Up for Wing Eating Contest

Link to Sign Up for Dodgeball Tournament

If your Deer Creek club or organization would like to host a game at this year’s Homecoming Carnival, please fill out the sign up form found below!

Link to Sign Up for Carnival Game

If you would like to be a vendor at this year’s Homecoming, please fill out the sign up form found below! It will be $50 per booth.

Link to Sign Up to Be a Vendor at Homecoming

2024 Homecoming Shirts will be sold through MySchoolBucks for $25 and the deadline to purchase is Monday, September 9th. Homecoming T-Shirt pick-up will be Tuesday, September 24th at the PAAC from 3:30-5:00pm. If you can not make those pick-up times, you may pick them up on Thursday, September 26th at the Homecoming vendor booths.

Reporting an Absence

Reminder to parents when reporting an absence for your student please call the attendance line for their grade level or email hsattendance@dcsok.org. Medical notes can be handed in at the Main office or sent in by email to the same email address.

Parents, if you are wanting general Information about Deer Creek High School, please visit our website: dchs.deercreekschools.org and click on the Parent section (in the upper right hand side) for more information.

Office Hours

Our office hours have changed. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45 am - 3:30 pm and Wednesday 8:45 am - 3:30 pm. We look forward to assisting you in person.

Transportation

Questions about Transportation? Please call 405.531.9317 or email transportation@dcsok.org. Leave a message that includes parent name, student name, address, addition and return phone number. Also if your student is a bus rider, ensure you download the parent app, My Ride K-12 (Formerly Traversa Ride 360). Instructions are available on the deercreekschools.org website under transportation.

Student Parking

All students driving on campus must have a valid parking permit. Starting the week of September 9th, DCHS administration will sweep parking lots to ensure all cars have permits. Be sure to stop by the Annex office to purchase a permit. More directions can be found linked here.

On behalf of the Oklahoma City Police Department and our Youth Enrichment Services Unit, we are excited to introduce an initiative to bridge the gap between our community’s youth and law enforcement. The Youth Engagement Council is a program where high school students from the Oklahoma City metro area can participate in four student-led discussions focused on key issues related to policing and their community.

We value the insights of tomorrow’s leaders and believe this program provides students with a platform to share their perspectives and foster mutual understanding. They also have the opportunity to earn volunteer credit, including hours towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Meetings will be held from 5pm to 7pm at various police stations throughout the city:

• October 8th, 2024 – Hefner Station, 3924 NW 122nd St.
• January 9th, 2024 – Springlake Station, 4116 N. Prospect Ave.
• March 6th, 2025 – Santa Fe Station, 9000. S. Santa Fe Ave.
• May 1st, 2025 – Southwest Station, 5501 S. Portland Ave.

Just a friendly reminder, per district policy if you plan to volunteer any of your time for a school event, i.e. Band, Choir, Drama, all sports, field trips etc, you must have an Approved Volunteer Background Check on file. You may access the VBGC forms via MySchoolBucks.com or from the Main Office. Volunteer Background checks are $10.00 cash (if paying in person) or $12.00 via MySchoolBucks. Please note that it takes 1-2 week to process the applications.

The DCHS Library has a professional collection just for you! Please check out the shelf in the reading room to find some great resources. We are always looking to add to our collection as well. If there is a professional title that interests you, please email wendyfrailey@dcsok.org.

Students who are interested in needle arts club (knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc) need to let Dr. Farley know via email or in person.

Freshmen Orientation T-shirts are in! If you registered through My School Bucks and your child did not receive their T-shirt at orientation, please send them by room C-148 in the central building to see Mrs. Wilkens to receive their shirt anytime between 7:45am-8:15am!

Thank you for your support and patience!

The district is interested in taking a group of high school students to the 2024 Women in Science Conference at Science Museum Oklahoma on October 8th.

This free conference is designed to allow students in grades six through 12 to engage in hands-on science activities; learn first-hand about science and technology career opportunities from Oklahoma’s top female scientists and engineers; and receive college preparation information from Oklahoma college, university, and outreach representatives.

Complete this 2024 Women's in Science Interest Form if your student is interested.

Invitations to NHS will go out September 16th. In order to qualify, students need a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.85 or higher AND be taking one honors class freshman year and two every year thereafter.

🎓 Hey Seniors! Ready to celebrate in style?

Jostens has got you covered from your Cap and Gown to your Senior Announcements and everything in-between! Don't miss out on making your big day unforgettable. Order now and let the countdown to graduation begin! Link to Order from Jostens

Hey there! Ready to design the ring of your dreams? Click here to enter the Deer Creek Ring Designer by Jostens and watch your masterpiece come to life with every tweak! Let’s see what amazing creation you come up with today. Use code RING40 and save big $$$ on your custom bling. Time to shine! ✨

OU College of Education is hosting an event for high school students interested in pursuing a teaching degree. The event will take place on Friday, September 27th. For more information and to register visit OU Teacher Bound. Registration is open until September 20th but space is limited.

UCO’s Criminal Justice Day 2024 will be held on Friday, October 4th from 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register go to: UCO Criminal Justice Day

OU College of Medicine offers a program, Club Scrubs, for high school students interested in the medical field. Club Scrubs is a hands-on, exciting, interactive club for High School students interested in exploring health careers. Students engage with different healthcare fields, working directly with current HSC students, faculty & staff, to encourage the pursuit of higher education & STEM career paths. To apply visit: Club Scrubs Application

An extraordinary journey that awaits, in Puerto Rico! As a friendly reminder, time is of the essence, and your family must register for the upcoming informational meeting regarding the June 2025 Puerto Rico Trip.

If you haven't already, click the link below to ensure your spot:

RSVP LINK

Meeting details:

Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Deer Creek HS Student Center

Don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Click the link, register now, and let's make memories together!

Best,

Maria Osborne, Deborah Hill, & Melanie McIntosh

The site to pay for AP exams is now open. The link is www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/371180. Students must pay for AP exams before an exam will be ordered. The deadline to order without a late fee is November 8. Please contact Mrs. Beam with any questions.

DCHS Resources & Procedures

• Student Drop Off/Pick Up
• Student Lockers
• Schedule Help
• Student Handbook
• Bell Schedule
• Counselor/Administration Contact

Online Payments

• Lunch/Breakfast Accounts: Pay & View Account Balances Through the Parent Portal
• MySchoolBucks

Transportation

• Bus and Student Rider Program - My Ride K-12
• Transportation Rules & Regulations
  
• Replacement Bus Badges

Technology

• Device Protection Plan

Resources

• Free & Reduced Lunch Application
• Lunch Menu