It’s National Read Across America Week at Mansfield Elementary School, and our students are celebrating the magic of reading in true Dr. Seuss style! Our classrooms are filled with laughter, imagination, and fun stories!
Thank you to our amazing teachers and volunteers for making this week truly magical for our students. Let’s turn pages, spark dreams, and make this week SEUSS-tacular!
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Happy School Social Work Week! This week we celebrate the compassion, advocacy, and dedication of school social workers who support students’ mental health, empower families, and help create safe, inclusive spaces where every child can thrive. Thank you for the important work that you do for our schools. #TheDeSotoDifference
📚 Happy Read Across America Day, DeSoto Parish!
On Monday, March 2, we’re celebrating the joy of reading with a little Dr. Seuss-style fun—because when you open a book, you open a world! 🌎✨
Today, we had the chance to visit several of our elementary schools and see literacy in action—smiles, stories, and lots of page-turning excitement! And the fun didn’t stop there… even the Shreveport Mudbugs Hockey team joined in by reading to our students!
Whether you read it in a chair, on the stairs, here or there, ANYWHERE—we hope every student finds a story that sparks imagination and a love for learning. 🌟
Stay tuned for more Read Across America Week highlights all week long!
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From classroom learning experiences and student-led presentations to performances, displays, and community-centered activities—our schools created spaces for reflection, appreciation, and learning.❤️🖤💚 💛
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DeSoto Parish Schools finished the week strong with a 95% district attendance rate, meeting our goal and keeping students engaged in learning.
We’re proud of the consistent effort across our campuses as families continue to prioritize daily attendance. When students show up, they stay connected, build momentum, and position themselves for success.
Thank you for partnering with us—because every day matters, and every student counts.
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This learning experience is all about strengthening leadership, culture, and student ownership—so our team can bring back fresh ideas that help every student grow as a leader and learner. That’s High Performance in action! #WinnTogether # LeaderInMe
Public schools are the heart of our communities—and here in DeSoto Parish, we see that impact every day. 💙💛💚❤️
Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (Feb. 23–27) as we recognize the amazing work happening across DeSoto Parish Schools and the students, educators, staff, families, and community partners who make it all possible. #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong
This spring is a great opportunity for our students to stay active, be part of a team, and build important skills like teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
Don’t miss out on a fun season of learning and growth through sports!
📅 Spring registration deadline: March 1
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DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to partner with DeSoto Parish Rotary to promote Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)—a powerful leadership retreat experience for incoming 10th–12th graders for the 2026–2027 school year, and it’s 100% free for those selected students through Rotary sponsorship.
Please see your high school counselor for details and access the online application at students.leadernu.com ( Make sure to select District 6190-North Louisiana) when accessing the camp application.
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Winter break is almost over! We are excited to see all our students back in the halls and ready to learn!
All schools and district offices will be back open Monday, February 23. Please contact your school if you need to schedule a virtual conference.
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🍎 Online Pre-K registration will open February 23rd. You can visit desotoreadystart.com and click on the "Registration" link to access the portal. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2026.
DeSoto Ready Start is having Early Childhood Roundup (PreK Registration) in person on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Administration Building (399 Jenkins St., Mansfield).
Students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026 to register for PreK-4.
You will need the following documents to upload when you register:
- Child's birth certificate, social security card, and immunization record
- Parent/Guardian's current drivers license, electric bill, 2nd household bill, and last 2 check stubs for all adults in the household (if no Medicaid/SNAP)
For more information you may contact tina.anderson@desotopsb.com or call the district office (318) 872-1198.
This CTE month, we would like to honor North DeSoto's Marti Ossman who transforms skills into opportunities and learning into lasting impact!
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This CTE month, we would like to recognize Robert Madison at North DeSoto High School, who inspires, empowers, and prepares students for real-world success everyday!
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During CTE month, we would like to recognize Todd Self at North DeSoto High School, who empowers students with real-life skills and prepares them for bright futures!
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During CTE month, we' re proud to spotlight DeSoto Parish's own, Christopher Fletcher for his dedication to empowering students with the skills and confidence they need for bright futures!
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🍎 Online Pre-K registration will open February 23rd. You can visit desotoreadystart.com and click on the "Registration" link to access the portal. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2026.
DeSoto Ready Start is having Early Childhood Roundup (PreK Registration) in person on April 23, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the DeSoto Administration Building (399 Jenkins St., Mansfield).
Students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2026 to register for PreK-4.
You will need the following documents to upload when you register:
- Child's birth certificate, social security card, and immunization record
- Parent/Guardian's current drivers license, electric bill, 2nd household bill, and last 2 check stubs for all adults in the household (if no Medicaid/SNAP)
For more information you may contact tina.anderson@desotopsb.com or call the district office (318) 872-1198.
We would like to honor Dara Stringer at North DeSoto High School this CTE month! Her passion for preparing students with hands-on skills and future-focused opportunities inspires success in and beyond the classroom!
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In celebration of CTE Month, we recognize Stanley High School's own, Ed Jordan for his dedication to preparing students with the knowledge and hands-on skills that set them up for success!
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During CTE Month, we shoutout Demetris Belton at Mansfield High School, who empowers students with real-world skills and real-life impact everyday!
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The DeSoto Parish Sales & Use Tax Commission is accepting resumes for an Administrator. Qualified candidates with business, finance, and administrative experience are encouraged to apply.
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026 (COB)
📄 See the flyer below for full details and application information.
