Student Learning Profile - Deerfield Elementary uses academic, behavioral and social-emotional data in a collaborative process among teachers to place students in class sections for the following school year. Our goal is to achieve the best possible balance for each class within a grade level. As a reminder Deerfield does not accept requests for specific teachers, nor are students automatically assigned to a teacher the family has had in the past. Additionally, we will not accept requests to be placed with specific classmates. Class placements for the 2023-24 school year will be made public the first week of August.

However, you may provide us with information about your child for our consideration in this process by completing the Learner Profile form below. The information you provide to us is appreciated and serves as supplemental information in our process to achieve the desired balance. Please use the link below if you wish to provide us with additional information.

Student Learner Profile for 2023-24

The Deerfield Carnival was a huge success both in terms of raising much-needed funds and for the sheer number of staff, students, and family members who came out in support, with more than 400 kids attending! PTO is still calculating the exact amount of proceeds raised, but be sure to check out our Facebook page for an updated number soon!

PTO would especially like to thank the private businesses and donors who supported our public school by supporting the carnival. These include: Jefferson’s; Natural Breeze Remodeling; Tom Harper, Stephens Real Estate; the KU Alumni Association; Tanya Kulaga, Realtor with Hedges Real Estate; Prime Martial Arts; WM Law; Sara Gillum; Kona Ice of Lawrence/Topeka/Manhattan; Torched Goodness; Great Clips; Ashley Myers; Engaged Athletics; Basil Leaf; Growing Smiles; Goldmakers; Toppers; Jen’s Sugar Shack; Rainbow Restoration; Ruff House Paperie; Gamenut; Framewoods; Costa Del Mar Sunglasses; Waxman Candles; Cub Scout Pack 3370; and BSA Troop 55.

PTO would also like to thank the carnival organizers and volunteers, especially Adrian Serene (chair of the carnival committee), Ashley Wright, the PTO officers, and all of the numerous parents and volunteers who helped staff stations or donated items. We could not have put on the carnival without you and your time and effort was greatly appreciated!

Thank you to Ms. Appleman and all of the Deerfield teachers and staff for volunteering, providing your students with amazing silent auction items and more! In addition, thank you to the Deerfield custodial staff for their extra help on a Saturday!

Thank you for all of your support of Deerfield PTO! Not only were we able to give our students a fantastic event but carnival proceeds will help students, teachers and staff in the future!

Deerfield Dines Out will take place ALL DAY on May 16 at Papa John's. PTO receives 20 percent of all sales. And mark your calendar for June 25, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Deerfield “Drinks” Out at Trivedi Winery (owned by a Deerfield family), 1826 East 1150 Rd, Lawrence. Mention "Deerfield" when ordering wine and they will donate 10% of sales back to the PTO. You can also bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks if you wish. Snacks are available for purchase at the winery as well.

PTO would like to thank Melissa Pam for all of her work coordinating Deerfield Dines Out this year & past years!

Congratulations to our High Five April winner, Ms. Bowles!

Ms. Bowles is Deerfield’s new music teacher! She was nominated by Reid Heintzelman, Kannaleigh Smith, Skyelynn Berry, Mira Boyle, Atticus Sledd, Jalen Thompson, Liam Beatty and May Ann Donnelly – all from Mrs. Humburg’s kindergarten class. They all think Ms. Bowles deserves a high five because “she’s nice and makes music fun!”

Congratulations Ms. Bowles! Thank you for all that you do!

The beautiful flowers were donated by Dillons on Lawrence Avenue. Ms. Bowles and Mrs. Humburg’s entire class will be treated to a pizza party from Toppers to celebrate!

Thank you to all the students who nominated our amazing Deerfield staff and teachers this year! We received so many wonderful nominations all year long. It’s clear our students love Deerfield's staff and teachers! Honorable mentions will be shared during Staff & Teacher Appreciation week!

PTO also would like to thank Annie Rajaei for managing High Five and numerous other PTO endeavors during her child’s time at Deerfield. We think Annie deserves a High Five, too!

A huge THANK YOU to Toppers & Dillons for all their support with our high five program this year! We are excited to present them these amazing ‘Thank You’ posters that were signed by our students who attended the carnival!

Congratulations to the students in Ms. Kelly's kindergarten class! They were the winners of Penny Wars and were treated to a pizza party from Toppers Pizza! Deerfield students raised $2,649.47 for Just Food!

Thank you to all of the Deerfield students who participated! You continue to help make your community Deerfield Strong!

Also, thank you to Jac Leon and Hope Pierce-Armstrong for heading up this year's Penny Wars!

The Equity Resource guide was created by the Deerfield Equity team in the hopes that families can find resources, events and additional information to support our vision of all students attaining an equitable education. Expect 1 more guide to be sent out this year.