Deer Creek-Lamont

🦅🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from DCLA! 🎆 We’re celebrating with Week 3 of our Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt: PATRIOTIC PRIDE! Show off your red, white, and blue, your fireworks fun, your flag displays, and all the ways your family is celebrating Independence Day! 📸 How to join in: 1. Take a photo of your 4th of July celebration 2. Post it in the comments or tag us in your post 3. Use the hashtag #DCLAEagleEyes 4. Check back next week for a brand-new summer theme! Let’s fill this page with Eagle pride and American spirit. 🇺🇸❤️💙 Happy Independence Day! #DCLAEagleEyes #EaglePride #PatrioticWeek #IndependenceDay #4thOfJulyFun

Where Are They Now? David Moss, a 2011 graduate of DCLA, has continued to center his life around service and community. After exploring several roles in the workforce, David found his place in the nonprofit sector in 2022. His work is built on over ten years of volunteer experience at food pantries across Oklahoma, reflecting a long-standing commitment to addressing hunger and supporting local families. David currently serves as the Director of Operations at Loaves and Fishes NWOK, where he oversees daily efforts to provide food and resources to those in need. He also gives back to his community by serving on the DCLA School Board, representing the perspectives of families and students across the district with a strong sense of local pride. In addition to his professional and board responsibilities, David is a husband and father to a third-grade student at DCLA. He volunteers with the Last Frontier Council of Scouting America and co-hosts a Star Trek podcast, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday." We're proud to recognize David's continued contributions to the DCLA community and beyond. #ThrowbackThursday #DCLAAlumniSpotlight

Derby and Bristol took the opportunity to go to Oklahoma FFA Alumni Camp this week! They learned valuable life skills, met new people and made memories to last a lifetime!

Reminder! Broiler orders for Tulsa State Fair are due today. Stop by the ag room or call me between 10-2 today to order your broilers.

📢 DCLA Eagles Food Pickup Day! 🍎🍽️ 🗓️ Monday, June 30th 📍 Lamont Cafeteria: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Deer Creek: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 2-18 — We have plenty of food to hand out! 🥪🍎🥤 Please spread the word! 📢✨

🦅🎓 Summer Learning Tips for High School Eagles 📚☀️ Summer is the perfect time to prepare for what’s ahead—college, career, or just a strong start next school year. Here are a few ways high school students can stay sharp and productive during the break: 🌟 Read with Purpose – Choose books that challenge your thinking or align with your interests. Bonus points for nonfiction, news articles, or books related to future careers! 📖 🌟 Work on College & Career Readiness – Explore majors on OKcollegestart.org, start a resume, practice interview questions, or research scholarships. 🎓💼 🌟 Sharpen Your Skills – Struggling in a subject? Use YouTube tutorials or Khan Academy to catch up or get ahead. 📱 🌟 Document Real-World Learning – Volunteering, summer jobs, travel, or helping around the house—these are all valuable learning experiences. Reflect on them in a journal or add them to your ICAP. 📝 🌟 Pursue a Passion Project – Want to start a blog, build something, or learn to cook? Dive into something meaningful. 🎯 🌟 Set a SMART Goal – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Challenge yourself and track your progress. 📊 Success doesn’t take the summer off—neither do Eagles. 🦅 #DCLAEaglePride #HighSchoolSuccess #SummerLearning #FutureReady

ATTENTION DCLA ATHLETES AND PARENTS: OSSAA DEAD PERIOD REMINDER The OSSAA Dead Period for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 6. This 9-day period includes the week of July 4th each year. During this time: No athletic activities may take place using DCLA or any OSSAA member school facilities. No contact is allowed between DCLA coaches/sponsors and student-athletes (enrolled or pre-enrolled) for the purposes of coaching, training, or instruction in OSSAA-governed sports. This break is intended to give all athletes and coaches a true mental and physical break from school-related athletics. Summertime policies, including beginning and end-of-season restrictions, can be found in OSSAA Board Policy XI in the Administrator’s Handbook on the OSSAA website: www.ossaa.com Thank you for helping us stay in compliance and supporting our student-athletes with a healthy break! We are the Eagles! 🦅

🦅 DCLA Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt – Week 2: FAMILY FUN! 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍉 Week 2 is here, Eagles! This week’s theme is all about FAMILY FUN – show us how you’re spending time with the people you love most! 📸 Whether it’s a BBQ, a ball game, camping, or movie night—we want to see those smiling faces! 🎯 How to join in: 1. Snap a photo of a fun moment with your family 2. Post it in the comments or tag us 3. Use the hashtag #DCLAEagleEyes 4. Check back next week for a brand-new theme! Let’s see how our Eagle families are making the most of summer! 💙❤️ #EaglePride #DCLASummerFun #FamilyFunWeek #DCLAEagleEyes

🎓 DCLA Eagle Alumni Spotlight 🎓 Cheyenne Ellis (Williams), a proud member of the Class of 2020, now resides in Perry, OK, with her husband and their daughter, Emerson. She is a talented hairstylist at Salon 77 in Perry, where she specializes in hair coloring and has recently developed a passion for installing extensions. Way to go, Cheyenne! Your DCLA family is cheering you on! 🦅❤️💙 #ThrowbackThursday #DCLAAlumniSpotlight

🧠📚 Summer Learning Tips for Junior High Eagles! 🦅 Middle school is a time to grow, explore, and get ready for what’s next—and summer is the perfect time to sharpen your skills and stay ahead! Here are some easy ways to keep your brain active this summer: 🌟 Read What You Like – Graphic novels, mysteries, sports stories—reading anything keeps your mind sharp! Aim for 20 minutes a day. 📖 🌟 Keep a Journal – Write about your summer adventures, goals, or daily thoughts. Great practice for school writing! 📝 🌟 Real-Life Math – Help with shopping budgets, bake and measure, or track gas/mileage on road trips. 💵📏 🌟 Explore Your Interests – Watch a documentary, build something, code, or try a new hobby. Curiosity is key! 🔍 🌟 Free Learning Resources – Use apps like Khan Academy, Duolingo, or Code.org to stay sharp. 💻 🌟 Set a Goal – Want to improve in a subject, start a project, or learn something new? Set a small summer goal and track your progress. 🎯 Eagles don’t just fly—they soar! Keep learning, growing, and exploring all summer long! 🦅💙 #DCLAEaglePride #JuniorHighSuccess #SummerLearning #MiddleSchoolMomentum

📸 A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this week’s DCLA Photo Scavenger Hunt! 🦅 We loved seeing your creativity and summer spirit! Here are a few of our favorite submissions — you all make our Eagle community shine! 🌞📷 Stay tuned for next week’s theme — we can’t wait to see what you share next! #DCLAEagles #SummerFun #EagleEye #ScavengerHuntHighlights

🦅 DCLA Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt – Week 1: NATURE! 🌿☀️🌸 Eagles, it’s time to soar into summer fun with our weekly Photo Scavenger Hunt! This week’s theme is NATURE – show us your best snapshots of the great outdoors! 📷 How to play: 1. Take a photo of anything nature-related (trees, sunsets, animals, flowers – get creative!) 2. Share it in the comments or tag us in your post 3. Use the hashtag #DCLAEagleEyes 4. Watch for next week’s new theme! We’ll feature our favorite photos on the school's Facebook page – let’s see what our Eagle family is up to this summer! 🦅💙 #EaglePride #DCLAEagleEyes #DCLASummerFun #NatureWeek

📢 DCLA Eagles Food Pickup Day! 🍎🍽️ 🗓️ Tomorrow, Friday, June 20th 📍 Lamont Cafeteria: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Deer Creek: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 2-18 — We have plenty of food to hand out! 🥪🍎🥤 Please spread the word! 📢✨

🎓 DCLA Eagle Alumni Spotlight 🎓 Sierra Williams Marsh, a proud 2020 graduate of DCLA, recently completed her degree in Respiratory Care. She will be joining the team at Stillwater Medical Center as a respiratory therapist, where she will care for high-acuity patients in the ICU and NICU and provide a variety of therapies and treatments throughout the hospital. Way to go, Sierra! Your Eagle family is proud of you! 🦅❤️💙 #ThrowbackThursday #DCLAAlumniSpotlight

📚☀️ Summer Learning Tips for Elementary Eagles! 🦅 School may be out, but learning doesn’t have to stop! Here are some fun and easy ways to keep those young minds sharp over the summer: 🌟 1. Read Every Day – Even just 15–20 minutes a day helps! Visit your local library or re-read your favorite books at home. 📖 🌟 2. Write a Little – Keep a summer journal, send postcards, or write short stories about your adventures! ✍️ 🌟 3. Practice Math in Real Life – Count change, measure ingredients, or track miles on a road trip. 🧮 🌟 4. Explore Nature – Go on a nature walk, collect rocks or leaves, and talk about what you see. 🌳 🌟 5. Educational Apps & Games – Try out free apps like Prodigy, Khan Academy Kids, or Starfall for learning on the go! 💻 🌟 6. Create Together – Build with blocks, do puzzles, paint, cook—learning happens everywhere! 🎨🧩 Learning doesn’t have to look like school—it’s all around us! Keep exploring, creating, and reading, Eagles! 💙 #DCLAEagles #SummerLearning #ElementaryEagles #KeepGrowing

📣 Calling All DCLA Alumni! 🎓 We want to celebrate YOU! Whether you’re in college, working, raising a family, serving our country, or pursuing your dreams in any way—we want to hear from you! 💬 👉 Help us create a special “Where Are They Now?” feature to spotlight the amazing things our alumni are doing. 📸 Send us a brief update about your life and a recent photo to hbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us. We’ll be sharing stories on our FB page and website! Let’s show our current students how far a DCLA education can take you. 💙🦅 #OnceAnEagleAlwaysAnEagle#DCLAAlumni #WhereAreTheyNow

Thank you to these 5 FFA members for serving Oklahoma FFA today by volunteering to help prepare our campgrounds for Alumni Camp in a few weeks!! Your service and dedication is truly appreciated!!

Reminder: Free food today! Lamont: 9:00–10:30 AM Deer Creek: 11:00–12:00 PM Come by during your town’s time!

Anyone showing livestock or interested in showing broiler chickens at Tulsa State Fair this year needs to contact Mrs Junghanns by Wednesday to order nomination kits. Please call, text, or email her by Wednesday if you are interested in showing anything at TSF 2025.

🍎 FREE Breakfast & Lunch Pick-Up! 🥪 We’re excited to offer FREE meals to all children ages 2-18 in our area — no sign-up needed! Lamont High School Cafeteria 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 🍽️ 100 meals available! Deer Creek Elementary 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🍱 30 meals available! 📅 First pick-up day: June 10 📢 This program is open to anyone under 18 — no matter what school you attend! Let’s make sure no child goes hungry this summer. 💬 Please spread the word! 📣