PORTRAIT OF A LEARNER

MISSION:

The mission of Deer Lakes School District is to shape today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders

VISION:

The vision of the Deer Lakes School District is to be a high performing school district continually improving academic achievement and inspiring the learners of today to succeed as the leaders of tomorrow in a diverse and ever changing society.

VALUES:

• A variety of teaching strategies will encourage rigor and relevance in an ever-changing world

• Each student is unique and capable of reaching higher levels of performance given the proper conditions

• All students have the ability to learn and deserve the opportunity to receive a high quality education

• A high-caliber education is a shared responsibility among students, family, school and community

TODAY'S LEARNERS. TOMORROW'S LEADERS.

We are committed to meeting the needs of the whole child. We believe students deserve to be healthy, engaged, supported and challenged to demonstrate the DLSD whole-learner outcomes.

The Deer Lakes School District is located in the middle of the Alle-Kiski Valley in northeastern Allegheny County, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 

Deer Lakes has four schools including Curtisville Primary Center for students in grades K-2; East Union Intermediate Center for students in grades 3-5; Deer Lakes Middle School for students in 6-8 grade; and Deer Lakes high school for students in grades 9-12.