DeSoto Parish Schools is cheering on our North DeSoto Griffins as they take the home field tonight in Griffin Stadium for the LHSAA Division II Non-Select Semifinal matchup against the Plaquemine Green Devils.
Play with confidence, take care of each other, and leave it all on the field.
Good luck, Griffins —Bring the NOISE DeSoto Parish! #GriffinStrong #DeSotoStrong
about 1 hour ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Last night, we were proud to recognize our remarkable students during last night's board meeting as we presented our 2025–2026 Students of the Year at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
These students exemplify academic excellence, outstanding character, and the spirit of perseverance that shines across DeSoto Parish Schools. #TheDeSotoDifference
about 5 hours ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
🌟 Celebrating Excellence in DeSoto! Parish Schools 🌟
At last night's board meeting, we proudly recognized our December Employees of the Month: 👏 Support Staff of the Month – Anthony Green, LHS 👏 Teacher of the Month – Scott Ziegler, MHS 👏 New Teacher of the Month – Shamika Belton, MMS 👏 Leader of the Month – Krystalline Meshell, 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
about 6 hours ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Wolverine Nation! We can't wait to see you tonight at 6:00 in the MHS Commons/Cafeteria for our Listening Session. We look forward to hearing your input on future projects as we complete the various activities planned. Feel free to park in either parking lot. RSVP here! https://forms.gle/msVRcDiRDD42PvT16
2 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
We’re Hiring!
DeSoto Parish Schools is seeking dedicated and passionate educators to join our team and make a difference in the lives of students each day. Current openings include:
📘 2nd Grade Math Teacher – Mansfield Elementary School
📘 1st Grade Teacher – Mansfield Elementary School
📘 2nd Grade SPED Teacher – Mansfield Elementary School
🎓 High School Special Education Teacher – Stanley High School
🎓 ACT Coach – Mansfield High School
🎓Counselor – Mansfield High School
If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow with a district committed to student success, high standards, and a positive school culture — we’d love to have you on our team.
👉 Explore these opportunities and apply today at https://www.desotopsb.com/.../desoto.../page/joinourteam2 t
Be part of something extraordinary. Discover #TheDeSotoDifference
2 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
We proudly celebrate the Mansfield High School Wolverines and Logansport High School Tigers on an incredible season! From unforgettable regular-season moments to deep playoff runs, our student-athletes showed toughness, heart, and the high performance that defines #TheDeSotoDifference.
A huge thank-you to the coaches who lead with purpose, the communities who show up with unwavering support, and the players who left everything on the field.
We are so proud of each of you—and grateful for the spirit, tradition, and teamwork you bring to DeSoto Parish Schools. #DeSotoStrong
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Community members, we want your feedback! Join us for 1 of 3 listening sessions, where you will have the opportunity to help identify needs and priorities that will shape the district’s future capital projects and campus upgrades. RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/m278uxnu! We hope to see you there!
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Mansfield Community, we need your help! Join us 12/3 in the MHS Commons Area/Cafeteria and help us identify facility needs and priorities for our students. This listening session is designed for community members to come together and identify future needs for capital projects and campus upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/m278uxnu
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
North DeSoto Community Members, we need your help! Join us on 12/2 in the NDHS Library and help us identify facility needs and priorities for our students. This listening session is designed for community members to come together and identify future needs for capital projects and campus upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/m278uxnu
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Logansport Community, we need your help! Join us 12/1 at the Logansport Library and help us identify facility needs and priorities for our students. This listening session is designed for community members to come together and identify future needs for capital projects and campus upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/m278uxnu
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Stanley Community, we need your help! Join us 12/1 at the Logansport Library and help us identify facility needs and priorities for our students. This listening session is designed for community members to come together and identify future needs for capital projects and campus upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! RSVP Today https://tinyurl.com/m278uxnu
6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
As we pause to reflect on this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, supportive families, and the community that makes DeSoto Parish Schools such a special place to learn and grow.
We hope you enjoy a restful, joyful holiday surrounded by those who matter most. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
8 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Meet our resident - Haley Henderson. Ms. Henderson is a resident with us from Northwestern State University. She is working alongside her mentor, Christian Holsomback in her Kindergarten classroom at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School. Ms. Henderson has enjoyed many things about her residency so far but her favorite has been building relationships with the children. We welcome Ms. Henderson to our DeSoto Family.
9 days ago, Tamela Phillips
Meet our resident - Zakiya Johnson. Ms. Johnson is a resident with us from Louisiana Tech University. She is working alongside her mentor, Carla McClain in her 8th grade Social Studies class at North Desoto Middle School. Ms. Johnson has enjoyed many things about her residency so far but her favorite has been connecting with the students and helping them understand connections to the past and the present. We welcome Ms. Johnson to our DeSoto Family.
9 days ago, Tamela Phillips
Meet our resident - Kemariya Thomas. Ms. Thomas is a resident with us from Northwestern State University. She is working alongside her mentor, Mr. Williams in his 8th Grade Social Studies class at Mansfield Middle School. Ms. Thomas has enjoyed many things about her residency so far but her favorite has been seeing how students have progressed since the first day of school and also seeing how competitive the students get on review days. We welcome Ms. Thomas to our DeSoto Family.
10 days ago, Tamela Phillips
DeSoto Parish is blessed to host four residents in our schools this year. Allow us to introduce each over the next two days. Meet our resident - Presley Elliott. Ms. Elliott is a resident with us from Louisiana Tech University. She is working alongside her mentor, Mrs. Webb in her Kindergarten class at North Desoto Lower Elementary. Ms. Elliott has enjoyed many things about her residency so far but her favorite has been getting to know her students and building relationships with them. We welcome Ms. Elliott to our DeSoto Family.
10 days ago, Tamela Phillips
🔥 QUARTERFINALS… HERE WE COME! 🔥 Can you feel the electricity, DeSoto?!
All three of our DeSoto Parish football teams are moving on in the LHSAA Playoffs — making history and bringing the heat! 💥🏈
✨ Mansfield Wolverines – In an overtime thriller for the ages, the Wolverines outlasted Marksville 62–60! ✨ Logansport Tigers – The Tigers battled to the very end and delivered a clutch win over Welsh 34–31! ✨ North DeSoto Griffins – The Griffins SOARED tonight, dominating DeRidder 56–13!
Let’s keep the energy rolling into the Quarterfinals — our students, our schools, and our towns are ready!
🌍 WORLD KINDNESS WEEK at MHS 💛 The kindness didn’t stop this week. Our Mansfield High School Wellness Ambassadors kept the momentum going with more moments that made our Administration Team smile.
This week was all about reminding people that small gestures can shift the whole atmosphere. A kind word, a treat passed with a smile, or simply showing appreciation can brighten someone’s entire day.
We’re proud of our Ambassadors for leading with heart and showing what kindness looks like in action.
MHS is stronger when we choose kindness on purpose. 💛🖤
Here are more photos from World Kindness Week at MHS!
14 days ago, DeSoto Parish School Board
World Kindness Week!
World Kindness Week is a global reminder to slow down, look around, and choose kindness on purpose. It encourages communities to practice compassion, gratitude, and everyday acts that lift others up.
This week, our Mansfield High School Wellness Ambassadors poured kindness into every corner of the building, and our staff felt the love.
All week long, they shared simple gestures that made a big impact. From surprise treats to thoughtful moments of appreciation, they reminded our staff how much they matter.
Our Ambassadors showed that kindness doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. It just has to be genuine.
Swipe through the photos and see the joy they spread. Kindness looks good on MHS.
#DeSotoStrong!
14 days ago, DeSoto Parish School Board
📊 Attendance Matters! As we head into the holiday break, DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to celebrate another strong week of attendance across the district! Our schools continue to meet our 95% attendance goal, and students are showing up with purpose, consistency, and commitment.
This time of year can be busy, but every day in class makes a difference. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for keeping attendance a priority as we close out November. Your efforts are helping build great habits that lead to great outcomes!
