DCHS Antler Crossing
January 13, 2023
This Week in The Creek
Jan 16th - NO SCHOOL MLK DAY
9th Basketball @Moore
Jan 17th - Basketball vs. Moore
Wrestling @Tulsa Union
Jan 19-21 - Basketball @Bruce Gray Tourney
Jan 20-21 - Wrestling @Ram Duels in Owasso
Jan 21st - Swim @COAC
Bus Pass Information
Students -don’t forget that you need your bus pass everyday!! New bus passes can be ordered online through InTouch. Need an idea on how to NOT lose your pass?? Place the pass in the back of your phone case and it can still be scanned.
If you have lost your bus pass click here. Once logged in follow these instructions.
- You will be prompted: “Who are you shopping for?”
- Choose the student needing the bus pass
- Select "Item at all schools"
- Select "District Office"
- Select "Deer Creek District Office"
- Select "Transportation Badges"
- You will be shown a screen with "1 badge for $10" - Select "buy"
- Go to the top and select "Checkout"
- Fill out the Credit/Debit card information and submit your payment
- Passes will be delivered to your student within a few days
ASVAB
Apply to Francis Tuttle
Francis Tuttle’s online application is now open. To learn more about the programs offered at Francis Tuttle, click here:
To submit an application, click here:
For any questions about the Francis Tuttle programs or the application process, please contact Melissa Jonsson at melissajonsson@dcsok.org
Key Club
Interested Juniors
Yearbook and Senior Salute Orders
Important School Procedures
- Parents bringing anything for their student must take it into an office, students cannot leave the building to meet you.
- Students are not allowed in any parking lot during the school day. Students found in a parking lot may be subject to disciplinary action.
- Students being must be checked in/out with office staff before they may leave class. In the event of an emergency, checking in/out through the office is the only way we can verify who is on campus.
Important Attendance Reminder
9th/10th Attendance: 405-715-9831
11th/12th Attendance: 405-348-6462
ACT at the Creek
Students can register at act.org. On test days, doors open at 7:30am and close promptly at 8:00am. Students can bring ACT approved calculator; watch, timer, or stopwatch, snacks/beverage for break. Students are not allowed to bring Cell phones, smart watches, fitness bands, any other devices with recording/wifi/internet, textbooks, dictionaries, scratch paper, highlighters/pens/colored pencils, tape, reading material.
February 11th, 2023
April 15th, 2023
If there are any questions pertaining to the ACT Test Dates, please contact kendallallen@dscok.org
Opportunities for Seniors
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Seniors--Check out the scholarships available at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation by going to occf.org. This is a scholarship hub for applying for a variety of scholarships available only to students from Oklahoma. Here is a listing of some specific scholarships Deer Creek students should especially check out: Miles Jenkins Scholarship, Dennis James Scholarship, Community Foundation Scholars, OKC Northwest Lions Club Scholarship, Commander Family Scholarship
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The Exchange Club of Oklahoma City gives four Youth of the Month Awards and one $2,000 Youth of the Year Scholarship to local Students. The award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. For more information and an application, go to http://www.okcexchange.org/youth-scholarships.html
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The Edmond Women’s Club is looking for senior girls to apply for their scholarships. The Scholarship may be used at the two or four-year college or university of your choice. Find more information and apply here: https://form.jotform.com/222696209536059
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Foundation 649 of offering a $4,000 scholarship for senior Asian American/Pacific Islander students. Apply now at https://www.foundation649.com/ Deadline March 1.
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The Deer Creek Schools Foundation offers two $2,000 scholarships each year to Deer Creek seniors.
http://www.dcsfoundation.org/scholarships/ Deadline Feb. 28.
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The Oklahoma chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA COC) is offering scholarships to seniors with hearing loss who plan to attend an institution of higher education, including colleges, universities and career techs. Learn more at: oklahomahearingloss.org
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The Weokie Foundation offers 25 scholarships of $2,000 to seniors in the Oklahoma City area. Scholarships are awarded based on responses to an essay prompt. Go to https://www.weokie.org/scholarships to apply, Deadline Jan. 31.
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Are you a senior planning a major in Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, or Energy Management? If so, you may apply for a scholarship of up to $17,500 from the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. Apply today at OERB.com/scholarships! Deadline March 1.
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The American Legion offers a $25,000 scholarship for the winning entry in their oratorical contest. The competition will be at 10:00 a.m. January 7, 2023 at Village Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Go to https://www.legion.org/oratorical for more information. Please contact cynthiamccachern@dcsok.org if you would like to enter the local competition.
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HSA is a weeklong adventure at Oklahoma Christian University for current high school 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Students receive the full university experience – complete with daily chapel, engaging classes, master faculty, inspiring and informative field trips, labs, and more. This year's Honors Summer Academy is July 9-14, 2023. If a student applies by December 31st, 2022, they will receive a $50 discount! More details including course options, schedule, videos, cost, and an online application can be found by visiting: www.oc.edu/hsa.
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The National Panhellenic Foundation is offering some new scholarships for senior women. Go to https://npcwomen.org/centennial/ for more information.
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Auditions available in January and February for the 2023 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain(OSAI)! OSAI is an intensive 2-week residential school that provides professional training to artistically advanced Oklahoma high school students, including graduating seniors, in the visual, literary, and performing arts. All students who are accepted into OSAI attend on a full scholarship, and our goal is to make sure that every eligible student is aware of this unique program.
Performing arts disciplines (acting, chorus, dance, and orchestra) will participate in a live recorded audition, while the remaining literary and visual arts disciplines (creative writing, drawing & painting, film & video, and photography) only need to upload their audition materials online. Students may audition for up to three (3) disciplines.The audition requirements can be found by visiting this page, selecting a discipline, and downloading the corresponding Applicant Guide. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 405.605.7500 or email oai@oaiquartz.org.
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Attention all Student Drivers
Parking in handicap places is not only against school policy but against the law. Do not use handicap parking spaces for ANY length of time.
Students do not park in the Central Lot while you drop off something or just to run into the school for a few minutes. You will still receive a ticket for parking there even for a short period of time.
Vehicles may not be moved during the school day and fines may not be appealed. Disciplinary action may be taken for students in the parking lots or cars during the school day. Driving privileges may be revoked for other disciplinary reasons.
For a student to apply for parking the following must be provided:
1. Obligation Free Record
2. $25/$65 cash/check or by credit card through InTouch
3. Drivers License (not permit)
4. Insurance verification for the vehicle being driven. Insurance must be maintained through the school year
5. Terms for campus parking must be accepted by both student and parent signature
6. Students will need to go to the Annex office to pick up passes purchased through InTouch
Click here to get your Parking permit
Connect with us
School Address
6101 NW 206th St
Edmond, OK 73012
Phone Numbers
Switchboard: 405-348-5720
9th/10th Attendance: 405-715-9831
11th/12th Attendance: 405-348-6462
Traversa Ride 360 App
The Traversa Ride 360 mobile app provides secure access to student routing information, student scans as well as current bus location and planned bus paths.
Deer Creek will be using the app to send notifications of general information such as school closings, delays, and possible bus suspensions.
InTouch Online Payment System
Deer Creek parking passes, class novels, and spirit gear are all available for purchase online! To make purchases or to donate to our school, please follow these directions:
Go to: https://ok-deercreek.intouchreceipting.com and select “click here to set your password”
Enter your Email Address associated with your student’s Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Click “Search”
You should receive the following prompt: “Check your email inbox for additional instructions”
Click the link in the e-mail and follow the instructions to change your password for the initial log in to InTouch.
Enter Username: (your email) and New Password: (new password)
After you update your password, log back into https://ok-deercreek.intouchreceipting.com
Enter Username: (your email) & Password: (your updated password) and Click: "Sign In"
Deer Creek Communication Platform
Deer Creek School District is embarking on a new communication platform to include a Deer Creek App that is designed to enable parents, staff and students to stay informed and up-to-date on events, important issues, general information, emergency notifications and site based activities. The Deer Creek App will work conjointly with the SchoolMessenger App (registration only required one time) as a notification system. Once a parent has registered with the SchoolMessenger App, they will only need to use the Deer Creek App for all things Deer Creek!