August 30: Football @ Bishop McGuinness, Cross Country @ Owasso Relays or Carl Albert

September 3rd: Senior Parent Meeting @ 6pm in PAAC Auditorium

September 5th: PICTURE DAY; VIBES Performance for Forte at Edmond Railyard

September 6th: Football at Edmond Memorial

September 6th-7th: Softball Varsity Tournament in Joplin

September 7th: Cross Country Southlake Carroll Invitational in Southlake, TX

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

Freshman through Junior students will have their photos taken for the yearbook on Thursday, September 5th during their English classes.

Order forms were sent home this past week. If a student did not get an order form, please send them to the Main Office to pick one up. Please fill this out and send it with your student if you plan to order photos!

Picture Retake Day and senior picture day is Oct 10, 2024

Picture Day for Activities/Clubs is Feb 25, 2025

We enjoyed having our Deer Creek community on campus last evening for Open House! It was great seeing so many of our parents. We look forward to partnering together this school year.

Today was our first Remote Learning Day. Thank you to our teacher and our families for making today a success.Our staff was able to collaborate together today and help prepare for a fantastic school year. Make sure you child submits all of their virtual assignments by Monday evening 9/2.

2024-2025 Remote Days

Friday, August 30th

Friday, November 22nd

Friday, February 14th

We will begin running eligibility reports next Friday, September 7th.

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.

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.

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.

All technology device protection plans can be purchased through My School Bucks. Click below for details. The price for this will increase after August 31, 2024.

Required reading selections for English classes are available for purchase on My School Bucks. They will be on sale through September 4. Purchasing your books from the school ensures that students receive the correct edition of each book. Books will be delivered to students in their English classes.

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.

As part of our commitment to training the whole child in becoming a successful high school student, our staff will be introducing a variety of mini-units throughout the fall to equip 9th grade students with the skills needed to handle possible stressors which come with the new experiences of high school. Students will participate in Lifelines: A Suicide Prevention Program through their Keystone/Oklahoma History class. Click Lifelines Opt Out Letter Here for more info or to opt your child out of this program.

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.

The Academic Quiz Bowl team is returning to Deer Creek High School! We are having our first meeting in the Transition Center on Thursday, September 5 right after school. Come prepared to answer some tough questions and show off your brain. Please email Erik Radtke with any questions."

We will be hosting a Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the PAAC auditorium. Come and gain information on college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and more. Reach out to your student's counselor with any questions. If you can't make it, that is ok! We will send out the presentation on September 6th.

🎓 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

Let’s go to Puerto Rico! If you are interested in learning more about our summer trip, come to an info meeting September 12th at 6pm in the Student Center. Email Mrs. Osborne or Mrs. McIntosh with any questions.

If your student was in the 3rd - 8th or 11th grade last year and participated in state testing, final score reports for the Spring 2024 Oklahoma School Testing Program have been released to the OSTP Parent/Student Portal.

For those who have an existing OSTP Parent/Student Portal account, you can access your student’s OSTP score report by logging in under the "Returning Users" header.

If you are a first-time user of the OSTP Parent/Student Portal, you will need your student’s state ID number (STN) and date of birth to create an account. Please check your Deer Creek Parent Portal account for your student’s state ID (after logging in, your student’s state ID is found on the home page).

Additional OSTP Parent/Student Portal Resources:

• OSTP Parent Portal Toolkit

• OSTP Parent Portal User Guide

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

It's time to fill out the free & reduced lunch application!

This form helps with more than just meals. Qualification provides:

• Reduced fees for the Deer Creek Device Protection Plan
• Free or discounted fees for SAT, ACT and AP Tests, as well as scholarship opportunities
• Discounted or free college applications
• Additional funding for your child's school
• Free or reduced meal prices

Please turn it in to your child’s site or email it to cns@dcsok.org.

Remember, only one application is required per household and this must be completed annually.

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