Contact US
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Deerlake Middle School9902 Deer Lake WestTallahassee FL 32312(850) 922-6545(850) 488-3275 - faxOffice: 8:30AM - 4:30PMSteve Mills, PrincipalTaita Scott, Assistant PrincipalKari Crowder, Assistant Principalkari.crowder@leonschools.net
Chris Burkey, Athletic Director/Technology Coordinator
Important Announcements
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We gearing up for another awesome year of Athletics here at the DEER!
LCS utilizes Aktivate for Middle School Sports Registration. All players MUST have a COMPLETE registration in Aktivate in order to participate. Use the link below for more information on how to register your child for Athletics at Deerlake.
https://www.leonschools.net/domain/1311
Please remember that a *current sports physical is required in order to participate in any sport. A blank copy of that physical is attached, however most doctor offices have the form. Only page four needs to be included with the registration. Please check individual athletic webpages for additional information and tryout forms.
*physicals are good for one year from the date signed by the physician
The Fall (1st 9 weeks) sports Tryout dates are below:
Tackle Football
July 28th-August 1st
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Please bring cleats and tennis shoes each day.
Contact Coach Alford- alfordj@leonschools.net
Webpage: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/1354
Volleyball
8/4-8/8
3:00-6:00
In the Deerlake Gym
Contact Coach Kelley kelleym@leonschools.net
Webpage: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/2980
There is also a camp available July 21-24 9:00-12:00 ( https://www.leonschools.net/Page/35027 )
Cross Country
August 4-5 learn course/practice run 7:45-8:45 a.m.
August 6 - Official timed tryout (3K run) 7:45-8:45 a.m.
Bring a water bottle each day.
Contact Coach Watkins watkinsl@leonschools.net or Coach Burkey burkeyc@leonschools.net
Webpage: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/1359
Cheerleading
Cheer tryouts for incoming 6th grade and new to Deerlake students only
8/4 and 8/5 Cheer Clinics 4:00-5:00
8/6 Cheer Tryout 4:00-5:00
Contact Coach Macgregor: ariel.macgregor@leonschools.net
Webpage: https://www.leonschools.net/domain/1366
Tryout dates for all other sports will be sent closer to the season (listed below):
Early Winter Sports (October-December) - Baseball, Girls Basketball, and Boys Soccer.
Late Winter Sports (January-February) - Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer.
Spring Sports (March-May) - Track & Field and Softball.
For any general Athletic questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Chris Burkey burkeyc@leonschools.net
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Please click HERE to get information about our attendance policies and procedures.
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All students must register to ride an LCS bus next year. Please complete this by June 27th. Click the link below for instructions.
https://www.leonschools.net/Ride
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Leon County Schools now offers online payments. Use the link below to access this payment system.
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Click HERE for our 25-26 school supply list for all grades.
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Deerlake's Anonymous Alert system is now available at the link below. Students also have a tile in Classlink.
Speak Up, your voice has Power!
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Please click on the links below for the grade level course request forms.
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Important Dates to remember:
8/8- Middle School Orientation 10:30-12:30
8/11- Students return
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Please click HERE to view the 2023-2024 Deerlake School Improvement Plan.
District Safety
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See Something…Hear Something…Say Something!
For the latest information on enhanced safety procedures and the LCS Safe Schools Initiative, visit Safety & Security / Overview (leonschools.net).
Three ways to report anonymously:
⇒ By Phone:
850-922-KIDS
850-922-5437
⇒ By Email
Email: 922kids@leonschools.net
⇒ Submit a tip immediately here - https://getfortifyfl.com/Tip.html
or
You can Download the Fortify FL Tips app directly to your phone for easy access on demand.
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.For an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, Please Dial 911.
Please Note: Florida Statute 943.082 states that following an investigation, if it is determined that a person knowingly submitted a false tip through FortifyFl, the individual may be subject to criminal charges under FL statute 837.05.
App Abuse Warning - https://www.leonschools.net/FortifyFL_AppAbuseWarning #ItsNoJoke
Bell Schedule
Nondiscrimination Notice
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“No person shall on the basis of sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, color, pregnancy, disability, military status or genetic information be denied employment, receipt of services, access to or participation in school activities or programs if qualified to receive such services, or otherwise be discriminated against or placed in a hostile environment in any educational program or activity including those receiving federal financial assistance, except as provided by law.” No person shall deny equal access or a fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or any other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
An employee, student, parent, or applicant alleging discrimination with respect to employment, or any educational program or activity may contact:
Tonja Fitzgerald, Divisional Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Students)
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7309
fitzgeraldt@leonschools.netWallace Knight, Director
Equity Compliance Officer (Employees)
Title IX Compliance Officer
Leon County School District
2757 West Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
(850) 487-7210
knightwa@leonschools.netA student or parent alleging discrimination as it relates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act may contact:
Jennifer Benton, 504 Specialist
504 Specialist
(850) 487-7317
bentonj@leonschools.net
Student Enrollment
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Looking to get your student enrolled?
Contact your zoned schools' Enrollment LiaisonWe are excited to welcome you to Leon County Schools. Our Student Admissions website will allow you to find all the necessary information and requirements to get your student properly enrolled quickly. If you are enrolling a Kindergarten student, please visit our Kindergarten Enrollment Website. If you have a specific question you would like to ask the local school staff, you can find the school’s Admissions Liaison contact info below.
Have any questions you would like to ask the local school staff? See the school's Admissions Liaison contact info below.
Nutrition Info
Summer Info Links
LCS Canvas Parent App
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LCS Canvas Parent App
The Canvas Parent app allows parents to observe the course activities of their child(ren) and is available using iOS and Android devices. It can easily be set up in a few minutes.
For details on what the app can do, directions on setting it up and generating a pairing code, visit the Parent Academy page on the Digital Academy website: https://www.leonschools.net/Page/48751.
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