deerfield parent portal

What is the Deerfield Parents Network?

The Deerfield Parents Network (DPN) was created almost a decade ago, in 2011, to enhance the partnerships among Deerfield parents and between parents and the Academy. As you know, schools no longer serve in loco parentis, “in the place of parents,” but rather a latere parentes, “alongside of parents,” and the goal of the Parents Network is to improve the Deerfield Experience for all students and families. All Deerfield parents and guardians are “automatically” members of the DPN.​

What is the first link program?

The First Link program is part of the Deerfield Parents Network geared towards building new relationships among parents within the Deerfield community. Over the years, it has become an important and valuable tradition.

DPS 109: We Are Ready!

A motivational message from DPS 109 students to start the 2021-2022 school year.

Meet Mike: Relationships Matter

Relationships are the cornerstone of any successful organization. I want to get to know you. I want to learn more about the role you play and the unique talents you bring to this community.

NBC 5: Heartwarming Military Family Reunion

It was such an honor to be part of a special surprise this week when the Munzing family was reunited outside of Walden! James Munzing had been deployed as part of the National Guard in Africa for the last year and surprised his sons by picking them up. They thought he wasn't going to be back for a few weeks!

Foran Traveler: A Teacher Rolling With The Changes

Some of our teachers have had to literally roll with all of the changes during this school year. DPS 109 Communciations followed Miss Foran, art teacher at Kipling, for a day to see what teaching on a cart is like.

Sights & Sounds of First Week of Full In-Person March 2021

The best of our first week of full in-person & full remote instruction starting March 8, 2021.

Meet Mike: Part 2

Part two of our two-part series introducing you to the new Superintendent of DPS 109, Mr. Mike Simeck.

Meet Mike: Part 1

Part 1 of the two-part video series introducing you to the new Superintendent of Schools, Mike Simeck.