Deer school would like to invite all Veterans to breakfast Nov. 9th. We would like to honor your service to our great country at our assembly right after! Thank you for your service!
Deer-Mt. Judea School District has been fortunate enough to receive the Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant this year. Every student K-6 can receive a copy of the book, The Adventures of a South Pole Pig. Each K-6 student in the District begins reading this book today. Here is a reading of Chapter One. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnceaCVaZtc
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟Nathan Windel
Mr. Windel is a ROCKSTAR! Daily he goes above and beyond to help students, teachers, and anyone in the community that needs anything. Mr. Windel is a huge part of our success at Deer school! We are so glad he is an ANTLER!
"I was raised in Wisconsin, but I've spent more years in Arkansas and almost all of them right here in Newton County. My wife, Kenya, is my connection to Deer. She was born and raised here, graduated from Deer, and worked here as an English teacher for years. She is now the director of the Newton County Public Library. We have two grown kiddos. Our daughter, Maddy, is in law school at George Washington University in Washington DC. We've had a chance to visit her and her husband, Jake, a few times since they moved there, and we really like the city. They do too. Our son, Jonah, is in his junior year at the University of Arkansas studying engineering. He and his wife, Veda, just welcomed their first child into the world, Wilbur. He is very cool, and hanging out with him is my new favorite hobby. I also like do service work in caves, run everyday if I can, and hike to various cool places in the Ozarks. I studied history and biology at the University of the Ozarks and studied and worked as a research biologist at Missouri State University where I earned my Master's in biology. I enjoy teaching and learning, and I am inspired daily by the intelligence, wit, and perseverance of today's youth." ~Mr. Windel
Deer Mt. Judea is excited to announce that our in-person and digital Kindergarten through 6th grade students will be embarking on an exciting reading adventure beginning November 6th! We will be participating in the One School One Book program where the whole district reads the same book at the same time -- even our superintendent and principals! Stay tuned to this page for more exciting announcements!
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ⭐️Trevor Smith⭐️
We are so glad that Mr. Smith is an Antler. He is a team player that everyone can count on. He not only pours into students in the classroom, he also drives a bus and coaches our DMJ archery team! He is definitely a great asset to our district!
"I grew up in Wayton, Ar and attended Deer School Kindergarten-12th grade. I am the oldest of two children in my family and I have a younger brother. I married my highschool sweetheart Vanessa Smith and have a wonderful, red headed daughter Aurora Roselynn Smith. My wife and I are Alumni of the Deer School and I am proud to be working in a capacity where I once attended. I hope that I can have as large an impact and instill a love for learning and school as my former teachers have had on me.
I attended North Arkansas College, where I received my Associate Degree. I then went on to attend Arkansas Tech University and The University of Monticello, where I earned my Bachelors Degree.
My hobbies include archery and trap shooting, hunting, fishing, hiking, playing musical instruments, and working on my leather craft business. I look forward to what this year will bring and I cannot wait to meet our new students and share with them my love for education and the Shooting Sports Programs."-Mr. Smith
We are looking forward to Tuesday and the opportunities for our students!
Deer Elementary School September STUDENT OF THE MONTH ⭐️ Nevaeh Lasater⭐️
“Nevaeh is a sweetheart! She is always on task and eager to learn. Nevaeh is always finding ways to help out others in the classroom. She is truly a great student and such a hard worker!”- Ms. Dotson
Deer High School September STUDENT OF THE MONTH ⭐️ Annie Middleton⭐️
“Annie sets the example of work ethic in the classroom. She shows up each day ready to excel. Even when faced with difficult challenges, she persist until she has the right answer.  she is also quick to offer help to others who need assistance with their class work!”- Mr. Wooten
We had a great time tonight looking at the stars ⭐️ and planets 🪐! Thank you Mr. Windel for putting astronomy night together! #antlerstrong
💥Game Update💥
The Scranton game is moving to Thursday October 26th. Only senior high teams will play! Games start at 5:30!!
🚨 Next week! 🚨
DMJ 7th- 12th @ Deer for a College/Career Conference
DMJ K-6th @ Mt. Judea for a Touch A Truck Career Day
Join us at Deer for our rescheduled Astronomy Night from 7:30 to 8:30 tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 17th. We should have good views of Saturn and Jupiter!
Deer Red Ribbon Week dress up days!
There will be a Special Called Board Meeting tonight at Deer from 6:00 till 9:00 for Board Member Training.
Employee Spotlight ⭐️Kay Adams⭐️
Kay's dedication to Deer is apparent through her work ethic. She always steps up to help students and staff with a smile on her face. Kay makes sure that kid's are ready to learn by providing a great breakfast and lunch!
Here is a little about Kay, "I am married to Jeffery Adams and we have a son Darren Adams and wife Whitney. We have 3 grandchildren Madison,Hayden and Daxton."
October is Principal Appreciation Month. Deer and Mt. Judea each have Principals who go above and beyond for their staff and students. We appreciate everything Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Graham do and are thankful to have them.
We hope to see you Thursday at the Red &White games!!!
Deer School Reunion!!! #antlerstrong
Employee Spotlight
⭐️Tammy Vanderpool⭐️
Mrs. Vanderpool is a long time Antler! She is super organized and has a passion that is so appreciated! Mrs. Vanderpool is always looking for ways to better our school!
"God first. Family next. Married 42 years. 2 children; daughter Faun, son Kodi. Enjoy gospel music, attending church, quilting, hunting."-Mrs. Vanderpool
Let's fill the bleachers with Red and White! #antlerstrong
