Deer Creek-Lamont

Research shows that missing just 10% of the school year—about 18 days—hurts academic performance. That’s only 2 days a month! Let’s commit to showing up every day, Eagles! #AttendanceMatters #EaglePride

We invite you to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, from 3:30–6:30 p.m.

We look forward to visiting with you, celebrating your student’s accomplishments, and planning for continued growth this year.

By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator of dropping out of high school. Attendance today protects your future tomorrow. #AttendanceMatters #EaglePride

🌟 Happy National 4-H Week! 🌟

We had some special visitors this week — Tate Daring, Grant County 4-H President, and Bristol Darling, Grant County 4-H Secretary! 💚🍀

They stopped by to read with our amazing Pre-K through 2nd grade students 📚🐛. Everyone had a wonderful time listening, learning, and celebrating the spirit of 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands, and Health! 💫

Thank you, Tate and Bristol, for inspiring our young learners! 👏✨

#National4HWeek #4H #GrantCounty4H #ReadingFun #FutureLeaders

🦅 It’s time to Meet the Eagles! 🦅

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM in the DCLA High School Gym for the Alumni & Supporters Game sponsored by the DCLA Sports Boosters.

✔ Free Throw Contest & 3-Point Contest – $1 entry
✔ Knockout Game – FREE
✔ Pizza $3 | Pop $2 | Water $1

Don’t miss this fun night of Eagle pride and community spirit! 🏀💙❤️

#EaglePride #MeetTheEagles #DCLASportsBoosters

Where Are They Now? — Nate Moyer, Class of 1999

Nate Moyer, DCLA Class of 1999, looks back fondly on his time at Deer Creek-Lamont, where he was involved in football, basketball, cross country, band, and choir. He credits DCLA’s small-school environment and supportive faculty with giving him the chance to try everything—and even earn a college music scholarship that helped launch his path forward.

Nate earned his BSN from Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, in 2005 and became a registered nurse that same year. While working in Kansas, he met his wife, Sarah, and together they embarked on a journey that took them across several states—eventually landing in Montana in 2010 for what was intended to be a short-term travel nursing assignment. Fifteen years later, they’re still there.

In 2012, Nate was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), and today he serves as a Lieutenant Commander. His career has included ER nursing, ER management, and now leadership in healthcare and disaster management on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. When wildfires, blizzards, staffing shortages, or other emergencies strike, Nate is called upon to take charge—leading his team and community through crisis response and recovery.

He’s traveled across the country on deployments and training missions with the USPHS, and though the work hasn’t always been easy, he says:
“I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Outside of work, Nate and Sarah are raising three children: Naomi (a junior), Charlie (in 7th grade), and Joe (in 3rd grade). He values the power of public education and encourages DCLA students never to stop growing and learning:

“We are meant to grow and change throughout our lives. Let facts shape your opinions. Don’t be afraid of change—embrace it. It’s the only thing you can truly count on. Whether it is good or bad is ultimately up to you.”

#DCLAAlumni #WhereAreTheyNow #USPublicHealthService #EaglePride #ServiceAndStrength

Absenteeism in the first month can predict poor attendance the rest of the year. Students who attend regularly are more likely to read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Start strong—stay strong!
#AttendanceMatters #EaglePride

🛠️🚌 WE'RE HIRING!
MULTI-DUTY POSITION
(Bus Driver • Maintenance • Groundskeeping • Janitorial)
📍 Deer Creek-Lamont Public Schools
📅 Apply Now – Open Until Filled

Are you dependable, hardworking, and seeking a full-time position with variety?
Join our team at Deer Creek-Lamont — where you’ll make a difference every day!

🔧 What You’ll Do:
✅ Drive a school bus (CDL not required to start – 3 months to obtain it)
✅ Maintain buildings and assist with basic repairs
✅ Care for school grounds (mowing, trimming, etc.)
✅ Clean & sanitize classrooms, restrooms, and offices

🧰 What We’re Looking For:
✔ Ability to do physical work & be outside in all weather
✔ Willingness to get a CDL within 3 months (training may be provided)
✔ Strong work ethic & reliability
✔ Team player who can also work independently
✔ Experience is a plus — but not required!

📬 HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume to:
Dale Bledsoe, Superintendent
📧 dbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us
📞 Call 580-388-4333 with questions

Make a real impact at Deer Creek-Lamont. We’d love to have you on our team!
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MORE Tulsa State Fair results!! We took several indoor exhibits to Tulsa and most of them placed! Congratulations to these students!

Congratulations to Piper Hill for representing DCLA at the cattle show at the Tulsa State Fair!! Piper was reserve in her division and got to show for champion Percentage Red Angus!

Good attendance is the key to success at every stage of life!
Elementary students who show up daily are more likely to read well by the end of 3rd grade. Middle schoolers stay on track in their courses, high schoolers stay on pace to graduate, college students earn their degrees, and workers succeed in their jobs.

Missing just 2 days a month (18 days a year) can knock students off track. Every day counts—let’s work together to make attendance a priority!

Learn more at www.attendanceworks.org

#AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #EveryDayCounts #EaglePride

Congratulations to Brice Bledsoe, Class of 2026, for being selected as this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award winner for DCLA! 🦅🇺🇸

Brice stands out as a student leader who consistently demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and responsibility. He leads by example, inspires his classmates, and gives back to both school and community. His respect for others, strong character, and willingness to step up make him a positive role model at DCLA.

As part of this honor, Brice will also have the opportunity to participate in the essay scholarship portion of the DAR Good Citizen program. The Enid DAR Chapter is proud to sponsor this program in our area and recognize outstanding students like Brice.

We are so proud of you, Brice! Keep soaring high! 🎉

Jostens will be at DCLA on Monday, November 3, at 9:00 AM to meet with students and hand out order packets for:
🎓 Senior caps and gowns
💍 Class rings (10-12)
🧥 Letter jackets (grades 9–12)

Orders will be due back on Thursday, November 6, at 9:00 AM.

For more details and online ordering, visit:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1047390/Deer%20Creek%20Lamont%20High%20School/

Where Are They Now? — Karen Golay Messall, Class of 2013 Karen Golay Messall, DCLA Class of 2013, has followed a path rooted in service, resilience, and strong community ties. She earned her degree in Community Health Education from OSU in 2017 and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at OU, with plans to become a trauma-based therapist. Karen’s work history includes catering during college (shoutout to Meditations Catering in Stillwater!), as well as roles in inpatient psychiatric care and child welfare. These days, she’s all-in on family and farm life. She and her husband manage 2,500 acres of wheat, 200 head of mama cows, and run an oilfield contract business—handling pumping, mowing, and spraying leases. Karen married her college sweetheart in 2018, and they’ve made their home in Drummond with their three sons—two who keep them busy and one who watches over them. She’s passionate about community, good neighbors, and the small-town values she was raised with. #DCLAAlumni #WhereAreTheyNow #EaglePride #FarmFamilyStrong #SmallTownRoots

COLOR RUN!! Registration extended to Monday 10/6 to get the color run t-shirt! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZQjGBU63-XsBZCTXu4nZRBw9bZrabIJ0cDe5EIz_wx90sWA/viewform

Several of our 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students took advantage of the opportunity to attend an ACT workshop at Northern Oklahoma College on Tuesday. They learned valuable test-taking strategies and gained a deeper understanding of how the ACT is structured and scored.

Students can continue preparing at home by registering for a free account at www.myact.org, where they’ll find practice tests and the ACT Question of the Day. Mrs. Bledsoe also has several ACT prep books available for checkout in the counselor’s office.

We took a full suburban to the Kellyville Invitational FFA Greenhand contest last night! Our 8th grade team creed did a great job at their first contest! Ruthie and Alexi competed in the greenhand quiz contest, Ruthie was top 10 and got to do the verbal knockout rounds, Alexi barely missed being top 10! It was a great night!!

Mr. Nelson’s elementary science class was busy exploring physics last week! Students studied kinetic versus potential energy, practiced calculating speed (distance ÷ time), and continued to reinforce the steps of the scientific process. Elementary Physics is fun at DCLA! 🚀🔬⚡