Starting Monday, September 28th, all students will be returning to in-person learning. Families need to complete the self-certification prior to 7:45 am, regardless of an AM cohort arrival or a PM cohort arrival. Students that have not completed self-certification and do not have proof of self-certification will not be able to board the bus or enter the building. Families must use this link and complete certification prior to 7:45 am. This link is designed for DPM students and must be completed to verify a student has completed self-certification. Families can also locate DPM self-certification on the Deer Path homepage. Students must present a paper copy or digital copy of self-certification form when they arrive on campus. When arriving on campus, students must have on a mask when they arrive at DPM. Students without a face covering/mask will be provided a disposable mask for the day.

We have updated our arrival and departure procedures for this year. As we have these last two weeks, we are continuing to have our arrival to DPM in the back of our campus. Upon arriving on campus, students must stay in their vehicles until 8:30am for the AM cohort or 12:50pm for the PM cohort. Students will then walk to their designated grade level area and enter their grade level doors. 5th grade students will enter at door F, by the VersaCourt and 6th grade will enter door G, the back of the the 5/6 lobby near the auditorium. 7th and 8th grade students will be entering on the West side of campus, through doors N and M.  Arrival supervisors, teachers, staff and administrators will check students to verify their self certification was completed. 

Principal

We are very excited to welcome all (AVA and Hybrid) of our DPM families to our Parent Information Night next Wednesday, September 30th. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with a presentation by the DPM Administrative Team and Deans, as well as representatives from the Spirit of 67 and DPM APT! Parents will then have the opportunity to follow an abbreviated version of their child's schedule during the evening or watch the introductory videos at another time, as presentations will be recorded. 

Please note that to participate in the LIVE meets, you will need to sign into your child’s account or use their device. Please practice this prior to Wednesday evening. 

As we returned to school, our transportation information regarding bus routes is available at this link. Students who take district transportation will be routed for either an AM or PM route according to their designated cohort. Students must show self-certification before they enter the bus, so please ensure your child has his/her self-certification printed or on a device for easy display. If they do not have a device or a printer, please provide a signed and dated note indicating that you have completed the self-certification screener for your child signifying they are symptom free. Please contact the school office, if you have any questions or concerns.

Please view the following attendance letter for an update on our attendance policies and procedures this year.

Due to the circumstances this year, we are not accepting student materials drop-offs with only an exception for district-issued devices.

Due to transportation being extremely complex this school year, we are following strict and safe covid procedures. The district is not selling or honoring 10-Pass packs for non-bus riders at the moment until further notice.   

All students must be up-to-date with physical examinations and immunization requirements, regardless of your choice of instruction (in-person or AVA), no later than October 14, 2020. An overview of the requirements for exams and immunizations is posted on our website. Any student that has not submitted the required forms will be excluded from school starting on October 15, 2020. Please contact your child's school nurse or Principal if you have any questions.

Deer Path Middle School is pleased to announce that, through a grant from the Spirit of 67 Foundation, we are hosting a parent webinar with The Social Institute's Founder and CEO Laura Tierney. The Parent Webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, October 7th, at 6:30 You can register here: LINK

Parent Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent2020Kickoff

For more information, please click Here

If the book an AVA student wants is in the DPM libraries, they will use this form to request a book. If books are not immediately available, the library assistants will put a hold on the book and the student will be notified.

Responsible Use Agreement: As we begin the school year, we'd like to remind you and your students about our Responsible Use Agreement with technology. All 6th, 7th and 8th graders and their parents should read through the expectations and fill out this form. The form should be filled out A.S.A.P. if you have not already done so.

Lake Forest High School will hold the PSAT8 Assessment on either October 17 or October 31. This assessment aids the high school in determining student placement for the 2021-2022 school year. Both testing dates will be held at the East (main) Campus on 1285 McKinley Road, following LFHS’s social distancing and other safety protocols... Read more

Sign up for your student to take the PSAT 8/9 on October 17 OR October 31 by completing this form no later than Monday, October 12: Class of 2025 sign up form

8th Grade Virtual Community Service Day will be held this year on October 8th during wellness classes. The rain date will be October 9th. Students will be walking one mile and are encouraged to walk with their pets. The classes will be collecting (optional) donations to support Paws for Patrick which connects emotional support animals to adolescents struggling with mental health.

The Rotary Club will be underwriting t-shirts for each 8th grade student to wear while they complete the one mile walk. For more information, please click on the following links: Community Service Day 2020, Donations and Rotary

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Dear Parent's of all 6th Grade students and students NEW to DPM in 5th, 7th, or 8th grades.

The State of Illinois requires all 6th grade and all new students have:

1. Certificate of Child Health Examination and documentation of immunizations to IDPH standards on file in the Nurse's office no later than October 14th. Students without complete records must be excluded from school October 15th and until records are complete.

3. Students entering an Illinois school for the first time must also provide a State of  Illinois Eye Exam.

4. A Proof of Dental Examination form is required at 6th Grade.

5. If your child will be participating in interscholastic sports, a Sports physical is

  required before participation is allowed. It must be on file in the Nurse's Office

  and dated within 13 months of the start of tryouts and if rostered on the team,

  the sports physical must remain valid for the entire season.

For more information and to download forms please follow the link to Health Services:

Required Health Records should be emailed/ mailed to the Nurse's Office ASAP

Thank you,

Heather Egenthal RN, DPM-West 847-604-7431 EMAIL: HEGENTHAL@LFSCHOOLS.NET

Linda Raye RN, DPM -East 847-604-7419. EMAIL: LRAYE@LFSCHOOLS.NET

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10/8/20: Picture Day, AVA ONLY, 4:15-5pm, Location outside/cafeterias

10/8 & 10/9/20: Picture Day HYBRID ONLY, During school hours, Location outside/cafeterias

11/5/20: Picture Re-Take Day for AVA/Hybrid, 8:45am - 2:30pm, Location outside/cafeterias

The Spirit of 67 Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Lake Forest schools (K-8) is going old school for the schools. On Saturday October 17th and Sunday October 18th 2020 at 7:00pm at Deer Path Middle School (95 W. Deerpath) the Spirit of 67 will bring its community together for a socially distant night of family fun and fundraising A Night At The Drive-In movie night to raise money for educational grants. Details to follow.