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We are proud to provide a pathway to success for every child. Our students benefit from a world-class education featuring robust academic offerings and unmatched opportunities in safe, inclusive learning environments, strengthened by powerful partnerships and the support of a community that cares.

Excellence at Every Level

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Young students sit on the floor in a classroom, listening attentively.

A young student smiles while holding a book in a classroom.

Two young girls are focused on their schoolwork at a table.

A child in a blue jacket and orange gloves smiles while on a blue playground slide.

Three students collaborate on a project at a table in a classroom.

Deer Run Elementary School is a student-centered school. Our culture of mutual respect ensures our classrooms are safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for all. We partner with the families we serve to set high expectations and cultivate an environment where students love to learn.

We believe every child is capable of academic excellence. Our staff consists of positive, caring role models who embrace the challenge of delivering an exceptional education. We use an ongoing, data-driven school improvement process to guide our teaching strategies and maintain an unrelenting focus on student performance, celebrating our students’ accomplishments along the way.

97% Graduation Rate. 100% Invested. Join a World-Class Learning Environment Where Diversity Fuels Innovation and Every Student Soars.

You Belong in Pike!

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Enroll today to jumpstart your child's future in a culturally rich, globally diverse environment where MSD of Pike Township provides innovative K-12 curriculum and a supportive community where every student thrives. #YouBelongInPike

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Pathways to Success

Learn more about our intentional efforts to provide Pathways to Success for Every Student.

Explore our diverse programs designed to enrich minds, foster talents, and support families at every step.

Early Childhood Education

The Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center (NJELC) offers both traditional and developmental preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-olds in Pike Township. As a Paths to QUALITY Level 3 provider, the center participates in initiatives like the On My Way Pre-K grant to increase local access to high-quality early education.

Pike Career and Stem Center

Operating as part of Pike High School, the Pike Career and Stem Center (PCSC) hosts specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The center prepares students for future academic and professional success through real-world training, hands-on experiences, and career scholarship opportunities.

Loving Care

The Loving Care program provides before- and after-school care for Pike Township students in grades K-6 (up to age 12). Designed to offer educational and recreational activities, the program operates through holidays and summer vacations while conveniently accepting CCDF vouchers for tuition assistance.

International Baccalaureate, APｮ, & Dual Credit

Pike High School is an International Baccalaureate School. Our extensive curriculum provides students with unparalleled academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses, which allow them to begin earning college credits prior to graduation.

Pike Aquatic Center

The Pike Township Aquatic Center is a state-of-the-art natatorium located on the campus of Pike High School. It provides swimming, diving, and instructional opportunities for our students and community members of all ages. Our competition pool is configured to allow multiple programs to be conducted simultaneously. A smaller body of water surrounded by deck space is an optimal environment for swim and water safety lessons.

Pike Performing Arts Center

The Pike Performing Arts Center is a 1,449-seat auditorium with precise acoustics, unobstructed viewing, comfortable seating, ample free parking, and easy accessibility, which offers quality performances and educational activities for academic, community, and professional-level presentations.

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