We hope all of our DeSoto Parish families and staff enjoyed a restful and refreshing Spring Break! ☀️
As a reminder, students and staff will return on Monday, April 6 for a regular instructional day, per our recently revised calendar. To access our revised calendar visit our homepage at desotopsb.com.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back and finishing the year strong!
As a reminder, students and staff will return on Monday, April 6 for a regular instructional day, per our recently revised calendar. To access our revised calendar visit our homepage at desotopsb.com.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back and finishing the year strong!
LEAP testing is coming up! We are sharing a few tips on how you can help your student prepare: Maintain healthy routines – Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before school.
Today, we celebrate the wonderful paraprofessionals of DeSoto Parish Schools!
Your dedication, compassion, and daily support make a lasting impact on student success. You are an essential part of what makes #TheDeSotoDifference so special.
Struggling with Screen Time? Try creating screen-free times and places in your home where your family can gather without distraction and create meaningful connections! There are other great tips in the new DeSoto Family Hub!
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/the-desoto-family-hub-spring-2026
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/the-desoto-family-hub-spring-2026
📊 Attendance Matters | Week of March 23–27
DeSoto Parish Schools recorded a 94% district attendance rate this week. As we continue through the final nine weeks, staying consistent with attendance is key to keeping students on track for success.
As we return next week, the state testing window opens, making it more important than ever for students to be present, prepared, and engaged. Instructional time is essential to ensure that students are staying on track for success.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to student success—because every day matters, and every student counts.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
DeSoto Parish Schools recorded a 94% district attendance rate this week. As we continue through the final nine weeks, staying consistent with attendance is key to keeping students on track for success.
As we return next week, the state testing window opens, making it more important than ever for students to be present, prepared, and engaged. Instructional time is essential to ensure that students are staying on track for success.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to student success—because every day matters, and every student counts.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Reminder for Families & Staff! All DeSoto Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed for Spring Break from March 30 – April 3.
Please also note that Monday, March 30 will be a virtual learning day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break! We we will see everyone back on campus April 6.
Four schools, one community!
Our DeSoto Parish elementary fitness meet was full of unity, teamwork, and just the right amount of spirited competition. Proud of these students for showing heart, sportsmanship, and strength every step of the way! Also, let’s celebrate the coaches who made this event possible!
#Makeadifference #SmallTownVibe #DeSotoStrong
📊 Attendance Matters | Week of March 16–20
DeSoto Parish Schools maintained a 95% district attendance rate this week, continuing to meet our goal as we move through the final nine weeks of the school year.
Let’s keep showing up strong—because every day matters, and every student counts.
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference #EveryDayCounts
DeSoto Parish Schools maintained a 95% district attendance rate this week, continuing to meet our goal as we move through the final nine weeks of the school year.
Let’s keep showing up strong—because every day matters, and every student counts.
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference #EveryDayCounts
Shout out to Mansfield High School! Service means something a little deeper in a small town. This past weekend MHS students traded their time for care by restoring a quiet place that holds generations of stories. Thank you for your service! #SmallTownVibe
#Positive&Caring Culture
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21! This day was created to celebrate the lives of
people with Down syndrome and to make sure they have the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else. This year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme, “Together Against Loneliness”, highlights the importance of connection, belonging, and inclusion for people with Down syndrome. Loneliness can affect anyone, but people with intellectual disabilities are often at greater risk due to social barriers, exclusion, or lack of opportunities to participate fully in community life.
In DeSoto Parish, we celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome and reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and included. By building friendships, encouraging kindness, and ensuring that everyone has a place to belong, we can work together to reduce loneliness and strengthen our community.
On World Down Syndrome Day, we invite students, staff, and families to join us in promoting inclusion, celebrating differences, and standing together against loneliness.
#DeSotoStrong
people with Down syndrome and to make sure they have the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else. This year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme, “Together Against Loneliness”, highlights the importance of connection, belonging, and inclusion for people with Down syndrome. Loneliness can affect anyone, but people with intellectual disabilities are often at greater risk due to social barriers, exclusion, or lack of opportunities to participate fully in community life.
In DeSoto Parish, we celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome and reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and included. By building friendships, encouraging kindness, and ensuring that everyone has a place to belong, we can work together to reduce loneliness and strengthen our community.
On World Down Syndrome Day, we invite students, staff, and families to join us in promoting inclusion, celebrating differences, and standing together against loneliness.
#DeSotoStrong
Happy St. Patricks Day from DeSoto Parish School Board!🍀 May your day be filled with good fortune, laughter, and meaningful moments with those around you. #TheDeSotoDifference
📊 Attendance Matters | Week of March 9–13
DeSoto Parish Schools continued to show strong commitment to attendance this week, maintaining a 95% district attendance rate and meeting our district goal.
As we move deeper into the final nine weeks of the school year, consistent attendance remains key to student success. Each day in class helps students stay engaged with their learning, build strong habits, and finish the year with momentum.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for continuing to make attendance a priority. Let’s keep the consistency going—because #EveryDayCounts! #AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong
DeSoto Parish Schools continued to show strong commitment to attendance this week, maintaining a 95% district attendance rate and meeting our district goal.
As we move deeper into the final nine weeks of the school year, consistent attendance remains key to student success. Each day in class helps students stay engaged with their learning, build strong habits, and finish the year with momentum.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for continuing to make attendance a priority. Let’s keep the consistency going—because #EveryDayCounts! #AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong
This year we are honored to host seven residents from four different universities. Today we had the privilege of working this group of future educators. Huge Thank You to Mrs. Lafollette at MES for hosting our meeting and to her and Mrs. Jenna Grooms for spending time sharing some thoughts with the group. Mrs. Lainee Cosby also did a wonderful job leading discussion with the group on collaboration and the TAP processes in DeSoto Parish. It was a GREAT working session!! We are proud of this group and look forward to seeing them grow in our profession. #winningtogether
Strong schools are built on strong leadership. Yesterday our Assistant Principals from across the district came together for a Professional Learning Cluster focused on collaboration, leadership growth, and sharing best practices. We are proud of these dedicated school leaders who work every day to support our students, staff, and school communities. #DeSotoStrong #winningtogether
This is a friendly reminder to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8th. Be sure to adjust alarms, appliances, and any manual clocks before heading to bed to ensure a smooth start to your day. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early Monday morning!
📊 Attendance Matters | Week of March 2–6
As we move closer to the final nine weeks of the school year, consistency matters more than ever. This week, DeSoto Parish Schools maintained a 95% district attendance rate, meeting our goal and keeping students on track as we approach the final stretch of the school year.
We would also like to congratulate our February Attendance Challenge winners:
🏆 DeSoto Strong Cup Winner
North DeSoto Lower Elementary — 98% average attendance
🏆 You Matter Cup Winner
Mansfield High School
Showing up each day builds the routines and momentum students need to finish strong. We appreciate the continued commitment from our families and staff to make attendance a priority across all campuses. #AttendanceMatters
#EveryDayCounts
As we move closer to the final nine weeks of the school year, consistency matters more than ever. This week, DeSoto Parish Schools maintained a 95% district attendance rate, meeting our goal and keeping students on track as we approach the final stretch of the school year.
We would also like to congratulate our February Attendance Challenge winners:
🏆 DeSoto Strong Cup Winner
North DeSoto Lower Elementary — 98% average attendance
🏆 You Matter Cup Winner
Mansfield High School
Showing up each day builds the routines and momentum students need to finish strong. We appreciate the continued commitment from our families and staff to make attendance a priority across all campuses. #AttendanceMatters
#EveryDayCounts
Our community is gearing up for the second season of the Acceptance League, and we want to ensure all our families have the chance to participate!
This league is a wonderful opportunity for our students (ages 4 and up) who may need extra support or accommodations to enjoy the game of baseball. Whether it’s physical, intellectual, or social challenges, the Acceptance League is built on the belief of Inclusion in Every Inning. 🧢✨
You can find the sign up link here: https://app.teampass.com/product/227497a=1&sid=8666_5A09B6DF951C5C2A210E573B042D7D82
Please reach out to FUNdamental Pediatric Therapy for further questions.
This league is a wonderful opportunity for our students (ages 4 and up) who may need extra support or accommodations to enjoy the game of baseball. Whether it’s physical, intellectual, or social challenges, the Acceptance League is built on the belief of Inclusion in Every Inning. 🧢✨
You can find the sign up link here: https://app.teampass.com/product/227497a=1&sid=8666_5A09B6DF951C5C2A210E573B042D7D82
Please reach out to FUNdamental Pediatric Therapy for further questions.
🌟 Celebrating Excellence in DeSoto! Parish Schools 🌟
At last night's board meeting, we proudly recognized our March Employees of the Month:
👏 Support Staff of the Month –Meshell Harrison, MMS
👏 Teacher of the Month – Kennie Barkley, NDUE
👏 New Teacher of the Month – Catherine Groven, NDMS
👏 Leader of the Month – Felicha Morales , SHS
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
At last night's board meeting, we proudly recognized our March Employees of the Month:
👏 Support Staff of the Month –Meshell Harrison, MMS
👏 Teacher of the Month – Kennie Barkley, NDUE
👏 New Teacher of the Month – Catherine Groven, NDMS
👏 Leader of the Month – Felicha Morales , SHS
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
Read across America! NDHS/ NDUE has been reading across the parking lot this week. What a great small town vibe connection when high school LEADers influence elementary LEADers. GO GRIFFINS! Readers are LEADers!
We’re excited to keep the celebration going for National Read Across America Week at Logansport Elementary! Our students are having a fantastic time diving into great books, exploring new stories, and growing their love of reading all week long. #TheDeSotoDifference
