On Principal Appreciation Day, May 1st, DeSoto Parish Schools celebrates the leadership, dedication, and impact of our principals. We invite our community to join us in recognizing and thanking them for guiding our schools and supporting the success of every student and staff member. #TheDeSotoDifference
Today we’re celebrating our School Lunch Heroes in DeSoto Parish! 💙❤️💚💛
Thank you to our school cafeteria teams for showing up every day with kindness, hard work, and a heart to serve our students.We appreciate you!
#TheDeSotoDifference
🥎 Good Luck, Lady Panthers, Lady Tigers & Lady Griffins! 🥎
DeSoto Parish Schools is cheering you on as you head to Sulphur, LA for the LHSAA Softball State Tournament at Frasch Park! Your hard work, determination, and team pride have brought you to this moment—we couldn’t be more proud.
📅 Saturday Semi-Final Games – May 2
• SHS vs. Anacoco – 12:00 PM (Field 17)
• LHS vs. LaSalle – 2:30 PM (Field 18)
• NDHS vs. Iota – 2:30 PM (Field 16)
🏆 Sunday Championship Games – May 3 (if advancing)
• Class B – 3:00 PM (Field 15)
• Division IV Non-Select – 12:00 PM (Field 16)
• Division II Non-Select – 12:00 PM (Field 13)
Let's pack the park in Sulphur, DeSoto Parish, and cheer our teams on to victory! #DeSotoStrong #StateChampionshipSotball
Catch up on all the great things happening across DeSoto Parish Schools—from student achievements and classroom highlights to important updates and upcoming events.
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What a great week in DeSoto Parish Schools! 👏 Our students and families showed up in a big way—being present, on time, and ready to tackle an important week of testing.
💙 District Attendance: 97% (Goal: 95%)
We are proud of the strong commitment across our schools, with several exceeding their goals.
As we continue through the final weeks of the school year, every day counts. Strong attendance ensures our students are on track to success! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to #FinishStrong together! #AttendanceMatters
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Just 4 weeks left in the 2025-2026 school year!
Every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed, and in DeSoto Parish Schools, we’re committed to finishing strong—together. With the partnership of our families, we know our students can show up ready, stay engaged, and overcome any challenges that come their way.
As LEAP testing begins this week, let’s rally behind our students—encourage them, support them, and make sure they are at school each day. Being present truly matters and plays a big role in their success!
Let’s make a plan to #FinishStrong! #AttendanceMatters
We are proud of the way you represent DeSoto Parish Schools—keep competing, stay focused, and finish strong! 💪 #DeSotoStrong #GriffinStrong
Your determination and teamwork have gotten you to your destination-DeSoto Parish is with you all the way—finish strong! 💪🥎
#DeSotoStrong #TigerNation
As we head into the final four weeks of school and the height of state testing, attendance matters now more than ever. At DeSoto Parish Schools, we are committed to helping every student show up ready to succeed—and this week’s numbers show strong effort across our district!
👏 District Average: 96% (Goal: 95%)
Shoutout to our schools meeting or exceeding their goals:
✔️ Logansport High School – 97%
✔️ Mansfield Elementary – 96%
✔️ Mansfield Middle – 98%
✔️ North DeSoto Lower Elementary – 97%
✔️ North DeSoto Middle – 97%
Every day in the classroom counts—especially during testing season. Consistent attendance ensures students are prepared, confident, and set up for success.
🤝 We need our families as partners to help us #FinishStrong. Make sure your child is at school, on time, and ready to learn each day. If you need support, please reach out to your school—we’re here to help!
Let’s keep the momentum going and make these final weeks count!
#AttendanceMatters #WinningTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
Connecting Families to Student Success. 📱
DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to support our families by providing tools that keep you connected to your child’s success. The JCampus Student App gives you real-time access to grades, test scores, attendance, schedules, discipline, and communications—all in one place.
Strong family partnerships make a difference, and this is one more way we can continue #WinningTogether for student success.
📲 Download the FREE JCampus Student App today using the QR code or visit the App Store or Google Play. If you already have a student portal account just select DeSoto Parish Schools as your district and use your credentials to login. It's that simple!
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Congratulations to the Stanley Lady Panthers on a 9-0 quarterfinal victory over Florien! With this win, the Lady Panthers are headed to the LHSAA Softball State Tournament in Sulphur, LA!!
Your hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence continue to make DeSoto Parish proud. We are cheering you on as you take the next step—finish strong! 💪 #DeSotoStrong #PantherPride
Good luck to our DeSoto Parish baseball teams in the LHSAA playoffs! We're rooting for you the entire way! #DeSotoStrong
Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate Administrative Professionals Day!
DeSoto Parish Schools extends our deepest gratitude to our administrative professionals who keep our schools and offices running smoothly each day. Your organization, professionalism, and commitment play a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and community. Thank you for the countless ways you contribute behind the scenes and for being the backbone of our daily operations. We are grateful for all that you do! #TheDeSotoDifference #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
Congratulations to our DeSoto Parish softball teams on advancing to the quarterfinals! 🥎 Your determination continues to make our community proud. Keep the momentum going, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! #TheDeSotoDifference
DeSoto Students! Looking for a summer job? Want to work and earn credit at the same time? We have a great opportunity for you to work alongside our staff this summer! There are only 3 days left to apply for our Summer Internships. Visit our Summer Internship Informational page to learn more about the various positions open in the district. Help and be part of #TheDeSotoDifference!
DeSoto Parish Schools proudly participated in the Love the Boot cleanup with a team of 30 participants, including DeSoto Parish Schools employees and members of Expand Energy, where they picked up trash along Highway 171.
Together, this team collected a total of 60 bags of waste, helping make a visible difference in keeping our parish clean and beautiful. Thank you to everyone who participated, you're help is greatly appreciated! #TheDeSotoDifference #LoveTheBootWeek
