On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, DeSoto Parish Schools thanks the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office for their valued partnership and service. Your dedication helps keep our schools safe and our students supported every day.
Welcome back, families! Thank you for helping us kick off 2026 with a strong start to attendance across our schools. We look forward to what we can accomplish together, when students are present in classrooms and prepared to achieve goals!
We’re also proud to recognize our December Attendance Challenge Winners for setting the pace and leading by example:
DeSoto Strong Cup Winner
Mansfield Middle School — 97% average attendance
You Matter Cup Winner
Logansport High School — 96% average attendance
Congratulations to these campuses and thank you to all our families for making attendance a priority.
#AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong
🌟 Celebrating Excellence in DeSoto! Parish Schools 🌟
At last night's board meeting, we proudly recognized our January Employees of the Month:
👏 Support Staff of the Month – Carl Johnson, SHS
👏 Teacher of the Month – Sandra Fetterman, NDHS
👏 New Teacher of the Month – Heather Waida, MHS
👏 Leader of the Month – Kourteni Henderson, NDHS
A special thank you to our community partners Aneca Federal Credit Union, Alera Group, MarketPlace Chevrolet Stonewall, and RBW Consulting for sponsoring and supporting this initiative. Your partnership helps us celebrate the incredible people making a difference in our schools every day.
#TheDeSotoDifference
This National School Board Recognition Month, we proudly recognize Dr. Neil Henderson, District 2 representative. Thank you for your continued leadership and advocacy for our students, schools, and community. #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
🏀 New Year, Better Stats!
Attention DeSoto Parish Students!
Kick off 2026 by turning those resolutions into results! Don't just sit on the sidelines—take your shot at a higher ACT score with the DeSoto Parish ACT Boot Camp.
As the flyer says: Less Wishing, More Swishing! 🗑️💦
Join us, THIS SATURDAY, for a focused day of prep to help you get the score you need for college and scholarships.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 ⏰ Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ⏰ Science, English, & Reading: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to sign up! 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfEDsO6JqmFvYaiL5nu8lldGmmaq7gATi4PGHrW-nKbe_8cg/viewform?usp=header
Today, we proudly celebrate Ms. Gloria Jackson, custodian at the DeSoto Parish Schools Central Office, on 12 years of outstanding service to our district.
Ms. Gloria’s dedication, reliability, and pride in her work help ensure a welcoming, safe, and professional environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Her behind-the-scenes efforts make a visible difference every day, and we are grateful for the care she takes in supporting our staff and operations.
Thank you, Ms. Gloria, for 12 years of commitment and for being an important part of #TheDeSotoDifference.
Today we had the chance to host our teachers for some quality collaboration! We loved seeing the focus on high-level instruction and student outcomes! We are excited to start a new year off strong! #WinningTogether #DeSotoStrong
January is National School Board Recognition Month, and DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to recognize Mr. Dudley Glenn, representative for District 1, for his continued dedication and service to our school community.
Mr. Glenn’s commitment to students, families, and educators across DeSoto Parish has made a lasting impact. Thank you, Mr. Glenn, for your service. #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
#TheDeSotoDifference
🏀 New Year, Better Stats!
Kick off 2026 by turning those resolutions into results! Don't just sit on the sidelines—take your shot at a higher ACT score with the DeSoto Parish ACT Boot Camp.
As the flyer says: Less Wishing, More Swishing! 🗑️💦
Join us, NEXT SATURDAY, for a focused day of prep to help you get the score you need for college and scholarships.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 ⏰ Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ⏰ Science, English, & Reading: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to sign up! 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfEDsO6JqmFvYaiL5nu8lldGmmaq7gATi4PGHrW-nKbe_8cg/viewform?usp=header
As we celebrate the start of 2026, the new year brings new opportunities to inspire, learn, grow, and dream big. We are grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and community partners who make our district shine.
As we start this new year, we remain focused on creating a positive and caring culture, celebrating success, and preparing every student for a bright future. #DeSotoStrong
Family reading time is the best time! #DeSotoReads
Dear DeSoto Family,
As we come to the close of the semester and enter the Christmas season, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I am truly grateful for the families and community members who support our schools and partner with us in caring for our children.
Christmas is a time that reminds us of hope, humility, and love. Over 2,000 years ago, a baby was born in a manger, quietly and humbly, yet with a purpose that changed the world. That story continues to remind us that the greatest impact often comes through service, sacrifice, and putting others before ourselves.
My hope is that the days ahead give you time to rest, reflect, and enjoy meaningful moments with the people you love. Thank you for the trust you place in our schools and for the role you play in shaping our community. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
For Students’ Sake,
Clay Corley
Let’s keep those minds bright, DeSoto! ✨📚 #DeSotoReads
🎄✨ As we wrap up an incredible fall semester, we want to wish all of our students, families, staff, and community members a joyful and restful holiday season.
Please note the following important dates:
📅 Holiday Break:
All DeSoto Parish Schools and all Administrative Offices will be closed from Monday, December 22 through Friday,
January 2, 2026.
📚 Staff Return:
Teachers and staff will return for Professional Development on January 5th and 6th.
🎒 Students Return:
Students will return to school for the start of the Spring Semester on Wednesday January 7th, 2026.
We hope your holidays are filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with those you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year—ready to learn, grow, and continue #WinningTogether in 2026!
While attendance can be challenging at the end of a semester, we’re proud of the consistency our schools demonstrated and the strong habits our students are building. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue strengthening attendance, engagement, and student achievement—starting on day one of the new semester.
Every day in class makes a difference, and your efforts throughout the fall semester have helped keep learning moving forward. #EveryDayCounts
