Principal's Message

Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year, Deer Canyon! The Deer Canyon staff is energized and eager to welcome our students and families to campus! Our first day of school is Thursday, August 13, 2026.

My name is Lindsey Gordon and I am the new principal at Deer Canyon. I have been in education for over 24 years now. Most of my time in education has been at the elementary level, with the past few years as an Assistant Principal at a middle school. I have worked in Oceanside, Menifee, Carlsbad, and now Poway. I am a mother of two children. My son is almost 21 and my daughter just turned 18! I have also been married for 24 years.

It is so important that students not only learn academically, but social emotionally as well. Everyone should be seen, valued, and feel safe on campus, along with our staff, parents, and community. I cannot wait to continue to build upon the amazing culture of Deer Canyon, and I look forward to meeting all of you. Here is to an amazing school year!

Families play a critical role in their student’s success and we want to make sure you have the information you need to support your student(s). As always, you will be receiving weekly messages (Echoes Newsletters) on Friday evenings to keep you informed about what is happening at school. You can also check the Deer Canyon website for real-time announcements and an up-to-date calendar of events.

I encourage you to take some time to review the DCES Parent Handbook prior to the fi rst day of school. In addition to the contents of the handbook, I hope that the information included below will answer any outstanding questions and support your student’s smooth transition back to school. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Lindsey Gordon
Deer Canyon Elementary Principal