We’re proud to recognize Mr. Dale Morvan, District 7 School Board Member, for his dedication to education, service, and community during National School Board Recognition Month. Thank you for your commitment to our students.
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We’re proud to recognize Mr. Phillip Palmer, District 6 School Board Member, during National School Board Recognition Month. His dedication to students, families, and educators reflects a strong commitment to the DeSoto Parish Schools community. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #TheDeSotoDifference
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful legacy of courage, equality, and hope. Let's continue to lead with kindness by making a differences in our schools and communities. #TheDeSotoDifference
Thank you, DeSoto families, for continuing to prioritize school attendance. Your commitment helped our district post a 96% average attendance rate, exceeding our 95% goal and keeping students engaged, connected, and learning every day.
We’re proud of the strong efforts across our campuses, with several schools meeting or exceeding their attendance goals this week. Each day a student is present builds momentum for learning, relationships, and success.
Let’s keep the focus strong as we move forward.
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference #EveryDayCounts
Her thoughtful leadership and commitment to our core values help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for representing #TheDeSotoDifference. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
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His leadership reflects a deep commitment to our community, our mission, and our core values—supporting students and educators every day. Thank you, Mr. Dufour, for making #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
As we plan for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, Take a moment to share your thoughts by completing our feedback survey.The survey will close Friday,January 16th, 2026, at 12 PM
👉 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/wh2vAGu94CEpzc7x6
Thank you for providing your input as we look ahead to the next school year!
His support of our mission continues to make a meaningful difference across our schools. Thank you for your commitment to educational excellence. #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
His support of our mission continues to make a meaningful difference across our schools. Thank you for your commitment to educational excellence. #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
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.
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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
