October is AAC Awareness Month! Many of our students use AAC tools and devices to communicate in their daily routine and participate in all school has to offer. In DeSoto, we celebrate all forms of communication. 🤙 #SPEDTalkTuesday #AACAwarenessMonth
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to first recognize Mrs. Casey Hamon, Principal of North DeSoto Upper Elementary!
Under Mrs. Hamon’s leadership, North DeSoto Upper Elementary has flourished into a place where students are encouraged to dream big, think critically, LEAD, and embrace lifelong learning. Her visionary approach continues to drive academic excellence and innovation, preparing our students for bright futures.
As Mr. Brandon Burback, Director of Administration, shares: “Mrs. Hamon’s leadership reflects the values we cherish: Love Learning, Excel In All We Do, Achieve Goals Together, and Do What Is Right are consistent values that define Mrs. Hamon’s LEADERSHIP.” Go Griffins! ❤️💙 #TheDeSotoDifference #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Shoutout to Mr. Dufour for his presentation at the SchoolCEO Conference in Little Rock of the work done on the DPSB Website in efforts to recruit teachers to our district. DeSoto Parish being shown as a model for those even across state lines - Great Job!!
If you have a child between the ages birth to 5, come check out the DeSoto Ready Start bus. It will be parked in front of Logansport High School on Monday, September 30 from 9:15-11:15 am.
Mrs. Odom and Larry the Line teach AWESOME students at NDLE all about lines. In STREAM class, students are enriched and encouraged while having fun! Reading, race tracks, and hand gestures are all part of a great plan to help students learn. Mrs. Odom thanks for your enthusiasm and love for students and learning! Go Griffins! #Positive&CaringCulture! #BetterTogether!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2024-2025 New Teachers of the Year! 🎉
Your enthusiasm, talent, and drive to shape the future of our students are a true reflection of #TheDeSotoDifference. We are so proud to have you as part of our DeSoto Schools family and excited to see the remarkable impact you will continue to make in our classrooms and beyond! #NewTeacherOfTheYear #DeSotoStrong
🎉 Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year! 🎉
We would like to recognize these outstanding educators for their dedication, passion, and steadfast commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. Your hard work continues to elevate DeSoto Parish Schools, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievements! Thank you for embodying #TheDeSotoDifference and inspiring excellence every day. Congratulations to all on this amazing accomplishment! #TeacherofTheYear #DeSotoStrong
MES PreK friends dressed to support Childhood Cancer Awareness.
#PositiveAndCaringCommunity
DeSoto Parish Schools Names Anesha Ross 2024-2025 Principal of the Year.
DeSoto Parish Schools proudly announces that Ms. Anesha Ross, Principal of Mansfield High School, has been named the 2024-2025 DeSoto Parish Principal of the Year. A product of DeSoto Parish Schools herself, Ms. Ross has dedicated over a decade to advancing education and leadership within the district, making a lasting impact on both students and staff.
Under Ms. Ross' leadership, Mansfield High School achieved its highest School Performance Score (SPS) in its history, 97.5, for the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained its "A" rating while experiencing significant improvements in academic performance for the 2023-2024 school year. Notably, Mansfield High School increased its SPS in five of the six core subject high school assessment areas.
Thank you,Ms. Ross, for making #TheDeSotoDifference in the Mansfield High School community.
To read the full story on Ms. Ross' selection for DeSoto Parish Principal of The Year, visit:
https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1785156
DeSoto Parish joined the NSU Fall Graduate Career Fair today and visited with many upcoming graduates. There is 2.5 hours left of the career fair. Come by and see us at the NSU Student Union Ballroom.
Our Monthly Lunch & Learns begin tomorrow at 12 Noon at 399 Jenkins St., Mansfield, LA. Please join us for the presentation from the EpiCenter and lunch.
Join Us for a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12 Noon at 399 Jenkins St., Mansfield, LA.
Lunch is provided.
Students and families, we’re proud of your commitment to being present and ready to learn each day! Establishing a regular routine from the very start of the school year is so important. Research shows that missing just 2-4 days in the first month can predict chronic absence for the rest of the year. Let’s keep showing up strong and setting ourselves up for success!
#EveryDayCounts! Let’s make next week another great one by being in class, on time, and ready to learn! 💪 #AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong
The DeSoto Ready Start bus will be at Stanley High School Monday, September 23 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. If you have a child between the ages birth to 5, come check out some materials to work with your child at home!
DeSoto SEAP Memberships applications are still open! What is SEAP, you might ask? Our Special Education Advisory Panel provides advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources; and engage in community outreach activities. Members include community stakeholders, high school students with disabilities, district employees, and parents of students with disabilities. All members serve a two year term.
Applications will close on September 25. Membership decisions will be made and members will be notified by September 30.
Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/um5v9w85
As we dive into the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share your thoughts on our Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Your feedback is essential in helping our students develop the skills they need for success beyond graduation.
Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9iJ7FincksQVzDLxsrc6XYf0OF2T6T3LpLWRGFS1i3k1w9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Your input matters and will help shape a brighter future for all our students! #BetterTogether #DeSotoStrong
New beginnings!! DeSoto Parish takes great pride in developing LEADership capacity in all that exercise our Mission Statement and Core Values. Our aspiring Operation LEAD process pairs our current administration with those that desire to serve as a future administrator. The first training this week focused on Attendance, Engagement, and Discipline (level of leadership). Thank you for your collaboration and commitment that will LEAD to growth for all staff and students served. #HighPerformance! #Positive&CaringCulture! #BetterTogether!
🌟 Celebrating Christopher Thomas: Logansport High School’s Rising Leader! 🌟
We are excited to recognize Logansport High School’s Assistant Principal, Christopher Thomas, who was recently highlighted by the education publication, K-12 Dive as one of 10 exceptional rising leaders in education. Mr. Thomas embodies DeSoto’s core values and dedicates his work to making a positive impact in the lives of our students and community. His tireless commitment reflects our district’s mission to empower and inspire! #TheDeSotoDifference #LeaderInAction
Read more about his remarkable work here: https://www.k12dive.com/news/rising-leaders-10-assistant-principals-district-leaders-2024-25/727443/
🚨 Student safety is our #1 priority. This week, routine drug and weapons searches were conducted at selected high and middle schools in cooperation with local law enforcement and in accordance with state law and school board policy. These efforts will continue periodically throughout the year to ensure a secure environment for all. #DeSotoSafety #StudentFirst"
Learning to read looks a little different in PreK. Mrs. LaFleur is teaching her friends all about compound words. This is an early step in building fluent readers!
#TheDeSotoDifference
#futurereaders
