Planning ahead makes a big difference! ❤️🤍💙

As families begin making plans for the 2026–2027 school year, we encourage everyone to use our scheduled school breaks for vacations, appointments, and family trips whenever possible.

Every school day matters. When students attend class consistently, they are more likely to stay caught up, build strong routines, participate in important instruction, and feel connected at school. Even a few missed days can add up quickly, especially when new skills are being taught.

We know that family time is important, and we also know that life happens. This vacation planner is simply a helpful tool to make planning easier while protecting valuable learning time for our students.

Thank you for partnering with us to support strong attendance and student success.

Every day counts, Eagles! 🦅
❤️🤍💙 DCLA Public Schools

📢 2026-2027 Online Registration Opens July 13!

Online Registration for all DCLA students will open on July 13 through the Parent Portal.

To access the Parent Portal (Gradebook), visit dcla.k12.ok.us and click "Gradebook" at the top of the page.

🔹 Returning families: Log in using your existing Parent Portal account.

🔹 New families: Click "Request an Account" to begin the process.

Please note that registration and enrollment are not the same thing:

✅ Registration = Completing all required online forms and documents for each student.

✅ Enrollment = Selecting classes and finalizing schedules for students in grades 7-12.

Students in grades 7-12 will not be able to enroll in classes until their online registration is complete.

PreK families: Although your child has already been pre-enrolled, you must still complete all online registration forms when registration opens.

💻 We strongly recommend completing registration on a computer rather than a phone. Some forms and document uploads do not work as well on mobile devices.

Need access to a computer? Chromebooks will be available at both school sites during our in-person enrollment dates:

📅 July 29
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📅 July 30
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Families new to DCLA will need to upload or bring the following documents for scanning:

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency
• Parent/Guardian Photo ID
• Transcript (students entering grades 10-12)

🔑 Need your Parent Portal password reset?

Please email Mrs. Bledsoe at [hbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us](mailto:hbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us).

Mrs. Bledsoe will be checking email regularly throughout the summer, but may not be in the building every day. Please allow at least one business day for a response.

We look forward to seeing everyone for another great year at Deer Creek-Lamont! ❤️🤍💙

This spring's severe hailstorm caused approximately $2.4 million in damage to Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools facilities. Over the coming weeks, community members will notice contractors and repair crews on campus as roofing, windows, and other damaged areas are repaired or replaced.

We are grateful to report that the district's insurance coverage will cover the cost of these repairs, allowing us to restore our facilities without placing an additional financial burden on taxpayers.

We appreciate the patience and support of our students, staff, families, and community as this work is completed and our campus is returned to excellent condition.

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 DCLA FFA American Degree Recipients! Braden, Christian and Nicolette will receive their degrees in October at the National FFA Convention!

🎶 Celebrating 47 Years of Service 🎶

After 47 years of dedicated service to Deer Creek-Lamont Schools, Cathy Aldrich has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. In her resignation letter, Cathy reflected on the blessings, friendships, memories, and opportunities she has experienced while serving as both Business Manager and Music Teacher for our district.

For nearly five decades, Cathy has been a constant presence in our school and community. Through her work in the business office and her passion for music education, she has impacted generations of students, families, staff, and community members. Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to DCLA have helped shape our school into what it is today.

While it is difficult to imagine Deer Creek-Lamont without Cathy, we are incredibly grateful for the legacy she leaves behind and the countless lives she has touched along the way.

Please join us in thanking Cathy for her 47 years of service and wishing her the very best in retirement! ❤️💙🦅

We would love to hear from our Eagle family! Share your favorite memories, stories, photos, or words of appreciation for Cathy in the comments below. Let's show her just how much she means to our community. 🎶 #DCLAEagles #ThankYouCathy #47YearsOfService #EaglePride

🏀 Eagle Pride on the Hardwood! 🦅 Tonight, DCLA’s own Brice Bledsoe and Logan Sutherland had the opportunity to represent the Eagles in the 101 Classic Basketball Bowl in Woodward alongside some of the top senior basketball players from across northwest Oklahoma.

🚨 DCLA Surplus Auction 🚨

Purple Wave Auction: https://www.purplewave.com/sellerAlt/e163d56b222ed10d76325a26e830a9e3?viewtype=default

Deer Creek-Lamont Schools has surplused:
🚌 2 school buses
🛻 1 pickup
🚜 1 mower

All bids will be submitted through Purple Wave Auction. Be sure to check out the listings and place your bids online! 💻

ACT UPDATE! ACT has informed us that some students who took the ACT online during the school day this spring will have scores reissued. If your student is affected: • Current scores will be temporarily removed from MyACT on Wednesday, May 13. • Revised scores will be available again no later than June 2. • Composite and section scores will stay the same or increase slightly based on individual performance. • Scores will NOT decrease. There is no action students or parents need to take. Updated scores will automatically be posted to MyACT and resent to schools, colleges, universities, and scholarship organizations if score reports were previously requested through ACT. If you have questions, please contact the school counselor, Mrs. Bledsoe at hbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us.

🚗 Driver’s Education Information 🚗

Driver’s Ed will begin on May 18, and students will leave from the high school at 11:30 AM.

💲 Cost: $175
📌 Payment should be made to PCH
📧 Questions? Contact Mr. Mac at jmcreynolds@dcla.k12.ok.us

🎉 It’s the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL at DCLA! 🦅❤️💙

📅 Monday, May 11
🚌 3rd Grade Field Trip to Exploration Station
📣 Cheer Clinic – 3:45 PM
🏆 All Sports Banquet – 6:30 PM at the DCLA Event Center

📅 Tuesday, May 12
🚌 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to the Science Museum
📣 Cheer Clinic – 3:45 PM

📅 Wednesday, May 13
📚 Elementary AR Party
🎓 Senior Graduation Practice – 10:00 AM
🍽️ Senior Class Lunch – 11:00 AM
📣 Cheer Tryouts – 4:00 PM

📅 Thursday, May 14
🎉 Last Day of School
🏅 Elementary Awards & Graduation Ceremonies – 8:30 AM
🎖️ JH/HS Awards Assembly – 10:30 AM
🎓 High School Graduation – 7:00 PM

📅 Friday, May 15
👩‍🏫 Professional Day for Faculty & Staff

Let’s finish strong and celebrate a great year at DCLA! It’s a great day to be an Eagle! 🦅❤️💙

Thank you to the Lamont Ministerial Alliance for hosting a meaningful and encouraging Baccalaureate service for the DCLA Class of 2026. ❤️💙 The time, support, prayers, and messages shared with our seniors were truly appreciated as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their lives. We are grateful for a community that continues to invest in and support our students. Congratulations again to the DCLA Class of 2026! 🦅🎓

🎓 Join us tonight as we celebrate the DCLA Class of 2026 at Baccalaureate! 🦅❤️💙

📍 First Christian Church of Lamont
🕕 6:00 PM tonight

Our seniors will be wearing their caps and gowns as we come together for a special evening of reflection, encouragement, and celebration before graduation. Family, friends, and community members are invited to attend and help honor this outstanding group of seniors.

It’s a great day to be an Eagle! 🎓🦅

DCLA took 13 students plus our two State Chorus members to the 100th State FFA Convention in Tulsa this week! Students were members of the courtesy corps backstage for the first session, served as voting delegates in 3 sessions-voting on officer elections for next year, went to workshops, watched sessions full of great speakers and awards presentations, as well as listening and voting for all the amazing talent competitors. In their spare time they met members from across the state, visited the career and college fair, danced the night away at the Logan Ryan and Great Divide concert, did some shopping, swimming and ate at some fun places! It was a great group of students who represented DCLA well!

🏅 Congratulations to DCLA Senior, Dawson Scott on an incredible achievement — State Runner-Up in the Long Jump!

Join us as we celebrate our elementary students! 🦅🌸

The DCLA Elementary Awards Assembly for grades PreK–6th will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 8:30 AM in the elementary gym.

Kindergarten and 6th-grade graduation ceremonies will also take place during this event. Families and community members are invited to attend as we recognize our students’ hard work and celebrate these important milestones. 🎓📚

Another huge congratulations to our 2 seniors! Derby and Brice were both awarded the State FFA Degree last night! A lot of hard work and dedication goes into achieving this degree and we are proud of both of you for your accomplishments!

Congratulations to our two State Chorus members for a job well done! Your talent and love for music was evident this week on the State FFA Convention Stage! What a cool thing to say you were in the State FFA Chorus for the 100th FFA Convention!! Thank you Bristol and Chase for representing DCLA well!!

🎓 Join us as we celebrate our students! 🎉

The 7th–12th Grade Awards Assembly will be held at 10:30 AM in the DCLA Event Center.

We will recognize class and citizenship awards and present scholarships.

Come help us honor the hard work and achievements of our students! 🦅❤️💙

Today, DCLA is celebrating excellence! Congratulations to our own Billy Miller on being honored by Pioneer Technology Center as a member of the National Technical Honor Society and as a Guaranteed Graduate. Your hard work, commitment, and determination continue to represent Deer Creek-Lamont with pride. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for your future. ❤️💙🦅 #DCLAEagles #WellDone