Thursday Nicolette and Will finished our OYE 2025 season! Will placed 7th in a tough class of dark cross barrows and Nicolette was 11th with her crossbred steer!! Both students did amazing and represented DCLA well as usual!
Piper took the opportunity to do something new today and attended the OYE ExpOSUre Livestock Docs workshop! She learned different veterinary medicine practices, good health management practices and how to get ahead to be able to get into vet school.
📢 Join Us for Donuts & Muffins with Parents & Grandparents! 🍩🧁
📅 Wednesday, March 26th
📍 DCLA Elementary
⏰ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Start your morning with a sweet treat and great company! After breakfast, browse the Scholastic Book Fair in the library. 📚✨
📖 Special Note: That afternoon, 7th—and 8th-grade students will be bused to the elementary school for their chance to visit the book fair.
We can't wait to see you there! 💙 #DCLAcommunity #DonutsAndMuffins #BookFair
🏅 Announcing DCLA’s Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorian 🏅
Deer Creek-Lamont Schools is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Class of 2025. We are pleased to announce this year’s valedictorians:
🎓 Braden Bledsoe
🎓 Preston Waggoner
🎓 Nicolette Webster
And our salutatorian:
🎓 Braylee Loveall
These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, setting a standard of excellence for their peers.
We invite family, friends, and community members to join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 at graduation on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the DCLA Event Center.
Additionally, the baccalaureate will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the First Christian Church of Lamont.
Congratulations to these distinguished scholars and the entire graduating class on their achievements! #DCLAClassof2025 #AcademicExcellence #Graduation2025
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to DCLA! ✨📚
Your readers get to choose books that speak to them and be true to themshelves! 📖💙 Plus, every purchase helps support our school.
📍 Location: Elementary School Library, Deer Creek
📅 Dates: March 24-27
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 4 PM daily
Don't miss out on this exciting event—where the love of reading comes to life! See you at the Book Fair! 📚🎉 #DCLAReads #BookFairMagic
Congratulations to our two pig showmen, Will and Hadlee, for competing this week at OKLAHOMA YOUTH EXPO in OKC! This is the state championship of livestock shows!! The competition is EXTREMELY TOUGH!! They did a great job and represented DCLA well. Will even brought home two top ten ribbons. What a great week!
🏆 Congratulations, Cantrell Compala! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Cantrell Compala, a senior at DCLA, placed 2nd in the National Digital Poster Contest hosted by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)!
Cantrell’s outstanding digital artwork, inspired by the 2024 NACD Stewardship Week theme "May the Forest Be With You, Always," was recognized at the NACD’s 79th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Competing against talented students from across the nation, Cantrell’s creativity and dedication to conservation shone through, earning this incredible national recognition!
Join us in celebrating Cantrell’s achievement! We are so proud of your hard work and artistic talent in promoting conservation awareness. 🌲🌎🎨
#DCLAProud #ConservationArt #NACDContest #MayTheForestBeWithYou #StudentSuccess
📅🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸📅 Just a friendly reminder: Deer Creek-Lamont’s Spring Break begins on Friday, March 14th! Classes will resume on Monday, March 24th. We hope everyone enjoys their time off and returns refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong! #SpringBreakReminder #DeerCreekLamont
🌟 Attention Parents of Deer Creek-Lamont Students! 🌟
Mark your calendars! State testing season is upon us, and here are the key dates you need to know to help your child prepare:
📝 Grades 3-8: Math & ELA Assessments
Online Testing: April 15 - May 14, 2025
🔬 Grades 5 & 8: Science Assessment
Online Testing: April 15 - May 14, 2025
🎓 Grade 11: College- & Career-Readiness Assessments
ACT Testing: March 25 - April 18, 2025
ACT Make-Up: April 22 - May 2, 2025
Science & U.S. History: April 1 - April 11, 2025
***These dates are for the entire window. DCLA will have set days for each test, and that specific schedule will be shared closer to testing.***
Please ensure your student gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast each testing day! For more tips on how to help your child succeed, visit our website or contact their teacher.
Let's help our students shine! ✨📘✏️
Additional information, along with Parent Guides, can be located on the OSDE website at https://sde.ok.gov/assessment-material#PSTG
**📢 ACT Prep Workshop Opportunity! 📢**
Students have the opportunity to attend an **ACT Prep Workshop** to help boost their test-taking skills and confidence before the exam!
📅 **Date:** Wednesday, March 26
📍 **Location:** NOC Tonkawa Renfro Center
⏰ **Time:** 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
💰 **Cost:** $20 (includes a light breakfast & ACT materials)
🚨 **Important Information:**
✅ Students must register using this link: **ACT Prep Workshop Spring 2025** https://noc.tfaforms.net/217786
✅ If you choose to attend, **transportation will NOT be provided.**
✅ Your absence will be marked as a **school activity absence** if you bring the ACT materials received as confirmation of attendance.
This workshop is led by **Shelly Beaty**, an experienced test prep coordinator who provides excellent strategies to reduce test anxiety and improve performance!
If you have any questions, let us know! Don’t miss this chance to prepare for success on the ACT! 🎯📚
🎶✨ Last Friday, Deer Creek-Lamont Schools had the incredible opportunity to welcome Lyric Theatre for an interactive music program based on The Sound of Music! 🎭🎵 Students engaged in a dynamic experience, learning about the history of the Von Trapp family and how the beloved musical came to be. From the real-life story behind the classic to the iconic songs that have stood the test of time, it was an afternoon filled with music, storytelling, and fun! A huge thank you to Lyric Theatre for bringing the magic of Broadway to our school! 🎤🎶 #TheSoundOfMusic #LyricTheatreOK #MusicEducation #DCLAEagles
2025 is your year! 📅 Register for the ACT test and get ready to shine with free test prep resources provided by ACT.🌟
*Registration for April – July ACT test dates are open now. You can sign up to receive a registration reminder and notification once registration opens at act.org/register.
🚍 Travel Update 🚍 The charter bus will arrive at the high school at 9:00 AM for a 9:30 AM departure. The student bus will also be leaving from the high school at 9:30 AM. Please arrive on time and be ready to go! Safe travels! Go Eagles!!!
REMINDER! FFA Blue and Gold will be delivered today by noon. Parents are welcome to pick up anytime after noon and before 4:00. Due to the number of days this semester we have been out of school students will not be allowed to check out as an activity absence! Mrs J will be at the school until 4:00 for pickup. If you need a later pickup time please let her know.
Congratulations again to Derby Darling for making the Northwest District Livestock Sale! HUGE Thank You to her buyers and supporters!!
🏀🎉 **NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY – CHEER ON OUR EAGLES AT STATE!** 🎉🏀
To support our **DCLA Eagles** at the **State Tournament,** there will be **no school on Wednesday** so students, staff, and families can attend! 🦅💙❤️🤍
🔥 **Communitywide Pep Rally** – **Tuesday @ 6 PM** in the **DCLA High School Gym**
🎽 **State Bound T-shirt Orders** – Pick them up at the pep rally!
🎨 **Spirit Theme** – **RED, WHITE & BLUE** 🇺🇸
Let’s rally together, show our Eagle pride, and send our team off with a roar! **GO EAGLES!** 🦅🏀💙❤️🤍
#DCLAStateBound #EaglePride #RedWhiteBlue #BringTheEnergy
Read Across America Week! March 3-7
Monday: Put Me in the Zoo-Dress in Polka Dots
Tuesday: What Pet should I get?-Wear animal prints
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday-Wear wacky, tacky clothes
Thursday: Celebrating Dr. Seuss-Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character!
Friday-Oh the places you'll go!-Wear a college t-shirt or dress as your future career!
CONGRATULATIONS BRISTOL ON BEING SELECTED TO SING ON THE STATE FFA CHORUS!! We can't wait to see you shine on stage!!
🏀🔥 HISTORY MADE! 🔥🏀 The DCLA Eagles are headed to STATE! 🦅🏆 In a nail-biting Area Consolation Championship, our boys battled to the very last second, securing a thrilling 49-48 victory over Frontier! 💪🏽⏳ This team has fought hard all season, and now they’re STATE-BOUND! Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on as they continue their journey! 🎉👏 #DCLAHoops #StateBound #EaglePride #OnePointVictory
🏀 State Basketball Tournament – Bus Information 🏀 We’re offering two transportation options for the State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday! 🔹 Chartered Activity Bus – Open to everyone! Leaves at 9:30 AM and returns around 4:30 PM. This bus will only go if enough people are interested. To secure a seat, contact Tiara Darling at 580-402-2543. 🔹 Pep Bus – Open to students in grades 7-12. We’ll be collecting names at school on Monday. Let’s pack the stands and support our team! 🏆💙 #StateBound #GoEagles