
Spartan families-
Don't forget to get signed up for Parent Square! This is our only communication platform that our district will use this school year. If you have issues getting your account set up, please contact Mr. Parker.
www.parentsquare.com










The 2025-2026 school year is officially underway at the high school/middle school! We had a great start to our morning! Our motto for the upcoming school year is "Every Spartan, Every Day, Excellence in Every Way."
It's going to be a great year!




Weāre making it easier to stay connected!
USD 216 is now using ParentSquare for all communication between school and home.
Families can receive updates, sign forms, schedule conferences, and moreāon your phone, computer, or through the free app.
Weāre looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across our school community. We will no longer be using SeeSaw at the elementary school.
Sign up: http://parentsquare.com/signin
Download the app: https://www.parentsquare.com/select_school/new
We will share more information and help families get signed up tonight at our back to school event.



HS/MS Spartan Shield for the week of 8/11-8/15. Don't forget about our back to school events tomorrow evening at the elementary and hs/ms!



Spartan Cheer is out and about again! We are very grateful to be invited to be a part of the tradition that Chachis day has become in our community! A great event! Raising scholarship money in memory of a wonderful Spartan, Josh Skipton!
Thank you to the family of Mike and Mary Skipton!



Here are some important back to school reminders as we get closer to the start of the 25-26 school year.



You're invited to our 2025 Back to School Night on August 11th. This is a great opportunity for families to meet teachers/staff and learn about the great things happening in our schools. Contact your child's principal if you have any questions.


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Join us for a Back-to-School Bash & Splash at the Deerfield Swimming Poolāa fun-filled evening to kick off the new school year.
šļø August 7th
š 7:00ā9:00 PM
š Deerfield Swimming Pool
ā
Free admission
š¦ Free popsicle treats
Come swim, grab a treat, and celebrate with friends, family, teachers, principals, and your superintendent as we dive into a new school year!
š Special thanks to the Deerfield Rec for partnering with us to make this event possible!
We can't wait to see you there!
#BackToSchoolBash #WeAreSpartans #Spartans216


2025-2026 school supply lists for the elementary,middle and high school buildings. If you have any questions, please contact your child's building office.



We are excited to welcome back our USD 216 staff this morning for the 2025-2026 school year. #WeAreSpartans




Our new AD Ashley Miner held our 2025-2026 coaches meeting this evening. She did an excellent job setting the tone for the year.


The Spartan XC team just returned from their annual team camp in Colorado. Lots of team bonding and great memories were made during camp.










You're invited to our 2025 Back to School Night on August 11th. This is a great opportunity for families to meet teachers/staff and learn about the great things happening in our schools. Contact your child's principal if you have any questions.


Great job by our Spartan XC team yesterday at the Deerfield days run! Their hard work this summer is paying off!




DMS Spartan Cheer having more fun in the sun with all the kids at the park for Deerfield Days!




Spartan Athletes teamed up for so Deerfield Days Parade Fun this morning! MS/HS Spartan Cheer, Volleyball, and Cross Country are bringing some Spirit to Spartan Nation!
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DHS Spartan Cheer helping to kick off Deerfield Days by helping run the kids water games! Itās going to be a fun weekend!





Come join our amazing team! We still have the following supplemental coaching positions available for the upcoming school year.


We are excited to announce Mr. Dalton Gottschalk as our new K-8 PE teacher. Welcome to Spartan Country Mr. Gottschalk!


Updated times for the summer literacy jump start program for this week. Contact Reyna Royer if you have any questions.
