Congratulations to our DCLA Eagles Cross Country runners who competed at Timberlake this week! Several athletes brought home medals, and we are so proud of their hard work and determination. Way to represent DCLA with Eagle pride!
A big thank you as well to Coach Wright and Coach Golay for leading and supporting our teams.
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Where Are They Now? â Brian Bachman, Class of 2003
Brian Bachman, a 2003 graduate of DCLA, has built a life rooted in entrepreneurship and community impact. He manages rental properties and co-owns Oklahoma Swim Academy, turning vision into opportunity through business and investing.
Reflecting on his roots, Brian says:
âDCLA was the village that raised me. When my dad worked two jobs and my mom got sick, neighbors stepped in to care for my youngest brother Barry. When I was in elementary and played basketball on dirt, the community came together and poured concrete for a court. That kind of sacrifice and teamwork is what small towns are all about.â
Brian lives by a personal philosophy of growth:
Hope â believing tomorrow will be better than today
Vision â having a plan
Action â executing that plan
He believes that with those ingredients, the Deer Creek-Lamont community can continue to survive and thriveâtogether.
#DCLAAlumni #WhereAreTheyNow #EaglePride #SmallTownStrong
Brian Bachman, a 2003 graduate of DCLA, has built a life rooted in entrepreneurship and community impact. He manages rental properties and co-owns Oklahoma Swim Academy, turning vision into opportunity through business and investing.
Reflecting on his roots, Brian says:
âDCLA was the village that raised me. When my dad worked two jobs and my mom got sick, neighbors stepped in to care for my youngest brother Barry. When I was in elementary and played basketball on dirt, the community came together and poured concrete for a court. That kind of sacrifice and teamwork is what small towns are all about.â
Brian lives by a personal philosophy of growth:
Hope â believing tomorrow will be better than today
Vision â having a plan
Action â executing that plan
He believes that with those ingredients, the Deer Creek-Lamont community can continue to survive and thriveâtogether.
#DCLAAlumni #WhereAreTheyNow #EaglePride #SmallTownStrong
Reminder: The DCLA Ag Boosters will meet Wednesday, August 27 at 6 PM in the DCLA Ag Building. We hope to see you there!
Breakfast is the best way to start the day! đĨđđĨ
Elementary students eating at Lamont may pick up trays from 7:30â7:45.
JHâHS students eating at Lamont may pick up trays from 7:30â8:00.
Elementary students eating at Deer Creek may pick up trays from 7:45â8:05.
â° Please note: The bus from Lamont to Deer Creek loads at 8:00 AM.
We want every student to have a great breakfast, but we also need to keep the buses on schedule and ensure everyone arrives to class on time. Thank you for helping us make mornings run smoothly! đâ¨
Elementary students eating at Lamont may pick up trays from 7:30â7:45.
JHâHS students eating at Lamont may pick up trays from 7:30â8:00.
Elementary students eating at Deer Creek may pick up trays from 7:45â8:05.
â° Please note: The bus from Lamont to Deer Creek loads at 8:00 AM.
We want every student to have a great breakfast, but we also need to keep the buses on schedule and ensure everyone arrives to class on time. Thank you for helping us make mornings run smoothly! đâ¨
Good luck to our elementary, junior high, and high school cross country athletes as they compete today at Timberlake! đĻ
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Just a reminder!
Reminder: Sports Booster meeting today at 6 PM in the HS cafeteria. Cheer meeting at 6:30 PM, in the same location. See you there!
#DCLA #GoEagles #Community #SchoolSpirit
#DCLA #GoEagles #Community #SchoolSpirit
Here is the schedule for the Grant County Free Fair in 2 weeks! Please remember if there is a chance your student will show anything in the Spring, they have to have an exhibit in the fall fair!! The safest plan is to exhibit something! If you have questions or need help entering, email or call Mrs. Junghanns.
Where Are They Now: Laura (Peters) Taylor
Laura (Peters) Taylor graduated from DCLA in 1995. She received an Associate of Science degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1997. She then attended pharmacy school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where she graduated with a Pharm.D. degree in 2001.
Laura and her husband, Scott Taylor, met at SWOSU and were married in 2000. Life took them to Edmond, OK, Atlanta, GA, and eventually to Goddard, KS. Laura has worked in various pharmacy settings, including retail, HMO, long-term care, and independent pharmacies. She has held roles as staff pharmacist, consultant pharmacist, and pharmacist in charge.
Laura grew up learning creative skills, such as woodworking and sewing, from her parents and through a high school summer job. She has continued to build, sew, and create on the side over the years. In January 2025, she stepped back from pharmacy to start a laser engraving business. She has enjoyed both the creative process and the extra time with her family. She continues to be employed as a pharmacist on an as-needed basis for a couple of closed-door pharmacies.
She and Scott have two children. Braden graduated from high school in 2025 and will attend Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, on both academic and golf scholarships. Ellison (Ellie) will be a junior in high school, loves to barrel race, and aspires to become a veterinarian specializing in large animals.
Laura (Peters) Taylor graduated from DCLA in 1995. She received an Associate of Science degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1997. She then attended pharmacy school at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where she graduated with a Pharm.D. degree in 2001.
Laura and her husband, Scott Taylor, met at SWOSU and were married in 2000. Life took them to Edmond, OK, Atlanta, GA, and eventually to Goddard, KS. Laura has worked in various pharmacy settings, including retail, HMO, long-term care, and independent pharmacies. She has held roles as staff pharmacist, consultant pharmacist, and pharmacist in charge.
Laura grew up learning creative skills, such as woodworking and sewing, from her parents and through a high school summer job. She has continued to build, sew, and create on the side over the years. In January 2025, she stepped back from pharmacy to start a laser engraving business. She has enjoyed both the creative process and the extra time with her family. She continues to be employed as a pharmacist on an as-needed basis for a couple of closed-door pharmacies.
She and Scott have two children. Braden graduated from high school in 2025 and will attend Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, on both academic and golf scholarships. Ellison (Ellie) will be a junior in high school, loves to barrel race, and aspires to become a veterinarian specializing in large animals.
đ Big shout-out to our amazing cafeteria crew! đđŊī¸
Thank you for keeping the food tasty đ, warm đĨ, and made with care â¤ī¸.
The food coming over to Deer Creek has been great!
We appreciate you more than you know! đŠâđŗđ¨âđŗđ¯
Thank you for keeping the food tasty đ, warm đĨ, and made with care â¤ī¸.
The food coming over to Deer Creek has been great!
We appreciate you more than you know! đŠâđŗđ¨âđŗđ¯
DCLA showed up today to save lives by donating blood at the FFA sponsored OBI blood drive!! Over 15 units of blood were donated! Thank you for supporting this community service project and helping us make a difference!
Reminder! OBI BLOOD DRIVE TODAY AT THE EVENT CENTER IN LAMONT!! Come help us save lives! 10-1:30!
The DCLA PTO has extended their shirt sales until Aug. 22. If you missed getting yours in, there is still time.
Friday afternoon our FFA officers hosted an ice cream social to celebrate making it through the first full week of school! All high school and junior high students were invited to come enjoy an ice cream sundae to start their weekend!! It was a great success!!
CONGRATULATION TO DCLA ALUMNI OTTO CARDWELL ON RECEIVING HIS AMERICAN FFA DEGREE!! Otto will represent us on stage at National Convention in October!!
High school and junior high students, don't forget to join the FFA officers today right after school for ice cream sundaes to celebrate making it through the first full week of school!! We hope to see everyone in the ag room at 3:20!!
Where Are They Now? â Darren Blackburn, Class of 1990
Darren Blackburn, a proud member of the DCLA Class of 1990, has built an impressive and diverse career rooted in hard work, growth, and lifelong learning. After graduating, Darren attended NOC in Tonkawa, then began a career with UPS in Ponca City. He rose from part-time loader to driver, supervisor, and eventually oversaw delivery operations across western Oklahoma.
He later transitioned into food manufacturing, serving as a plant manager for a facility that produced coffee bases for Tim Hortons, 7-Eleven, and other clients, as well as ice cream products for major chains such as Chick-fil-A and Whataburger. While working in Kansas, Darren returned to college at age 42 and earned his bachelorâs degree in business management from Southwestern Collegeâa personal and professional milestone.
His journey then took him to Texas, where he worked as Director of Supply Chain at a facility producing sauces for nearly every major fast-food chain worldwide. Now, Darren is charting his own path as a business owner. He and a former colleague launched an acquisition company, which already owns a tree farm in West Columbia, TX, and is preparing to take over a propane company in Azle, TX, this August. Real estate and oil and gas ventures are on the horizon.
Darren credits DCLA and its dedicated teachers for laying the foundation for his success: âI canât think of a better place to go to schoolâmy time there will always be cherished.â
Darren Blackburn, a proud member of the DCLA Class of 1990, has built an impressive and diverse career rooted in hard work, growth, and lifelong learning. After graduating, Darren attended NOC in Tonkawa, then began a career with UPS in Ponca City. He rose from part-time loader to driver, supervisor, and eventually oversaw delivery operations across western Oklahoma.
He later transitioned into food manufacturing, serving as a plant manager for a facility that produced coffee bases for Tim Hortons, 7-Eleven, and other clients, as well as ice cream products for major chains such as Chick-fil-A and Whataburger. While working in Kansas, Darren returned to college at age 42 and earned his bachelorâs degree in business management from Southwestern Collegeâa personal and professional milestone.
His journey then took him to Texas, where he worked as Director of Supply Chain at a facility producing sauces for nearly every major fast-food chain worldwide. Now, Darren is charting his own path as a business owner. He and a former colleague launched an acquisition company, which already owns a tree farm in West Columbia, TX, and is preparing to take over a propane company in Azle, TX, this August. Real estate and oil and gas ventures are on the horizon.
Darren credits DCLA and its dedicated teachers for laying the foundation for his success: âI canât think of a better place to go to schoolâmy time there will always be cherished.â
Superintendentâs Message on School Lunches
Recently, the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced that all schools are required to pay for every studentâs lunch. While this would be a wonderful program if it were truly in place and funded, currently, the only way we can provide free or reduced-price lunches is through the federally regulated school lunch application process. If you have not yet submitted your application, it is imperative that you do so quickly.
We are sending home forms with students whose applications we still needâplease check backpacks and ask older students. Applications can also be picked up at either school site.
We want to ensure that every student who qualifies receives this benefit. Thank you for helping us make that possible. If you have additional questions, please reach out to me: dbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us.
âDale Bledsoe
Superintendent
Recently, the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced that all schools are required to pay for every studentâs lunch. While this would be a wonderful program if it were truly in place and funded, currently, the only way we can provide free or reduced-price lunches is through the federally regulated school lunch application process. If you have not yet submitted your application, it is imperative that you do so quickly.
We are sending home forms with students whose applications we still needâplease check backpacks and ask older students. Applications can also be picked up at either school site.
We want to ensure that every student who qualifies receives this benefit. Thank you for helping us make that possible. If you have additional questions, please reach out to me: dbledsoe@dcla.k12.ok.us.
âDale Bledsoe
Superintendent
âī¸â¨ Our kindergarten artists are hard at work tracing the letters of their names in art class! Not only are they creating something fun, but theyâre also building those important fine motor skills that help with writing, drawing, and so much more. Proud of our tiny learners and their big progress! đđī¸ #Kindergarten #FineMotorSkills #FutureWriters #LittleArtists
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