🇺🇸 Patriot Day | September 11
Today, DeSoto Parish Schools remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honors the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call to help, and holds in our hearts the families forever changed.
As we reflect on this day with a generation born after these events, we carry forward the lessons of compassion, service, and unity. May we honor those we remember through the care we show our neighbors and our commitment to one another.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
Today, DeSoto Parish Schools remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honors the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call to help, and holds in our hearts the families forever changed.
As we reflect on this day with a generation born after these events, we carry forward the lessons of compassion, service, and unity. May we honor those we remember through the care we show our neighbors and our commitment to one another.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
Tomorrow, on Patriot Day, DeSoto Parish Schools will join our nation in remembering the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the courage of those who answered the call to help.
For our students, this day is history they learn through the stories we share. Together, we can help them understand the compassion, service, and unity that brought Americans together—and how to carry those values forward.
Please read Superintendent Clay Corley’s message below as we prepare to remember, honor, and reflect as a school community.
#TheDeSotoDifference
For our students, this day is history they learn through the stories we share. Together, we can help them understand the compassion, service, and unity that brought Americans together—and how to carry those values forward.
Please read Superintendent Clay Corley’s message below as we prepare to remember, honor, and reflect as a school community.
#TheDeSotoDifference
Keeping our school community informed is an important part of keeping our students safe.
Act 305 of Louisiana’s 2026 Regular Session, effective August 1, 2026, establishes new criminal penalties for certain marijuana offenses on and near school campuses. Please review the accompanying graphic for an overview of the law and its penalties.
For our stakeholders: The law applies on school grounds and within 2,000 feet of school property. Please keep this in mind when visiting our campuses, attending school activities, or spending time in surrounding areas.
DeSoto Parish Schools encourages families to use this information to start conversations with students about substance use, making responsible decisions, and understanding the consequences of their choices.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe, supportive learning environments for every student.
Act 305 of Louisiana’s 2026 Regular Session, effective August 1, 2026, establishes new criminal penalties for certain marijuana offenses on and near school campuses. Please review the accompanying graphic for an overview of the law and its penalties.
For our stakeholders: The law applies on school grounds and within 2,000 feet of school property. Please keep this in mind when visiting our campuses, attending school activities, or spending time in surrounding areas.
DeSoto Parish Schools encourages families to use this information to start conversations with students about substance use, making responsible decisions, and understanding the consequences of their choices.
Thank you for helping us maintain safe, supportive learning environments for every student.
DeSoto Parish Schools has partnered with GovDeals to offer surplus items through an online auction. Stakeholders are invited to browse the available items and submit bids directly through the GovDeals website.
Please review each listing for item descriptions, bidding instructions, closing dates, and other important information before placing your bid.
🔗 View available items and submit a bid:
https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=DeSoto%20parish%20School%20board
Feel free to share this opportunity with others who may be interested!
Please review each listing for item descriptions, bidding instructions, closing dates, and other important information before placing your bid.
🔗 View available items and submit a bid:
https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?kWord=DeSoto%20parish%20School%20board
Feel free to share this opportunity with others who may be interested!
🏈 Prep. Practice. Perform! 🏈
DeSoto Parish Schools is hosting a free ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, September 12 at the DeSoto Parish School Board Office (399 Jenkins St, Mansfield).
Whether you want to sharpen your math skills, master English, or conquer both, this is your chance to boost your score!
Session Schedule:
📐 Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📖 English Session: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🥪 Free Lunch provided for students attending both sessions!
(Note: This event is exclusively for DeSoto Parish Schools students.)
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/HJRvSRCEzb3SXPgNA
(Or scan the QR code)
📧 Questions? Contact Brandon Fontenot (brandon.fontenot@desotopsb.com) or Jasmine Taylor (jasmine.taylor@desotopsb.com).
DeSoto Parish Schools is hosting a free ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, September 12 at the DeSoto Parish School Board Office (399 Jenkins St, Mansfield).
Whether you want to sharpen your math skills, master English, or conquer both, this is your chance to boost your score!
Session Schedule:
📐 Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📖 English Session: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🥪 Free Lunch provided for students attending both sessions!
(Note: This event is exclusively for DeSoto Parish Schools students.)
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/HJRvSRCEzb3SXPgNA
(Or scan the QR code)
📧 Questions? Contact Brandon Fontenot (brandon.fontenot@desotopsb.com) or Jasmine Taylor (jasmine.taylor@desotopsb.com).
We hope all our students, families, and staff had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
📅 Reminder: Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Students will not report to campus tomorrow but are expected to complete their assigned work at home. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss their child’s progress, celebrate accomplishments, and prepare for the learning ahead.
#GrowinTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
📅 Reminder: Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Students will not report to campus tomorrow but are expected to complete their assigned work at home. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss their child’s progress, celebrate accomplishments, and prepare for the learning ahead.
#GrowinTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
📚 Attendance Matters in DeSoto Parish!
Our district recorded a 94.51% attendance rate for the week of August 31–September 4.
We’re proud of the continued effort across all our schools as students, families, and staff work together to build strong attendance habits and make every school day count!
We’re also excited to kick off this year’s Attendance Challenge by recognizing our first monthly winners:
🏆 North DeSoto Lower Elementary brings home the DeSoto Strong Cup with an August attendance rate of 97.08%!
🏆 North DeSoto Upper Elementary brings home the You Matter Cup with an August attendance rate of 96.91%!
Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Let’s keep showing up, reaching our goals, and building strong attendance habits together!
Have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Our district recorded a 94.51% attendance rate for the week of August 31–September 4.
We’re proud of the continued effort across all our schools as students, families, and staff work together to build strong attendance habits and make every school day count!
We’re also excited to kick off this year’s Attendance Challenge by recognizing our first monthly winners:
🏆 North DeSoto Lower Elementary brings home the DeSoto Strong Cup with an August attendance rate of 97.08%!
🏆 North DeSoto Upper Elementary brings home the You Matter Cup with an August attendance rate of 96.91%!
Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Let’s keep showing up, reaching our goals, and building strong attendance habits together!
Have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Our Central Office staff would like to send a huge thank-you to Great Commission Coffee for providing a delicious beverage selection this morning! Our community partners always go above and beyond to make sure our students and staff are taken care of. That positive and caring culture truly makes #TheDeSotoDifference.
🗓️ Calendar Reminder
All DeSoto Parish Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, September 8, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Students will not report to school that day and should complete their assigned work from home.
We look forward to connecting with our families and working together to support every student’s continued growth and success!
#GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
🌟 September Employees of the Month 🌟
DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to recognize our September Employees of the Month! These outstanding team members demonstrate dedication, leadership, and a commitment to serving our students, schools, and community.
👏 Support Staff of the Month
Minnesha Rogers: Logansport High School
🍎 Teacher of the Month
Martha Fontcuberta: Mansfield Elementary School
✨ New Teacher of the Month
Kaitlyn Williams: Stanley High School
🏆 Leader of the Month
Sara Allen: North DeSoto Middle School
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional employees for making a difference each day!
A special thank-you to Market Place Chevrolet, Alera Group, RBW Consulting, ANECA Federal Credit Union, and Great Commission Coffee for supporting this monthly recognition initiative and helping us celebrate the people who make DeSoto Parish Schools stronger.
#TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to recognize our September Employees of the Month! These outstanding team members demonstrate dedication, leadership, and a commitment to serving our students, schools, and community.
👏 Support Staff of the Month
Minnesha Rogers: Logansport High School
🍎 Teacher of the Month
Martha Fontcuberta: Mansfield Elementary School
✨ New Teacher of the Month
Kaitlyn Williams: Stanley High School
🏆 Leader of the Month
Sara Allen: North DeSoto Middle School
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional employees for making a difference each day!
A special thank-you to Market Place Chevrolet, Alera Group, RBW Consulting, ANECA Federal Credit Union, and Great Commission Coffee for supporting this monthly recognition initiative and helping us celebrate the people who make DeSoto Parish Schools stronger.
#TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
Watch Us Grow Wednesday📚
NDUE ILT Accountability Partner Reflection Protocol for Mentors, Master Teachers, and Administrators. Going deeper to make our systems stronger. A great example of #GrowingTogether.
🏈 Prep. Practice. Perform! 🏈
DeSoto Parish Schools is hosting a free ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, September 12 at the DeSoto Parish School Board Office (399 Jenkins St, Mansfield).
Whether you want to sharpen your math skills, master English, or conquer both, this is your chance to boost your score!
Session Schedule:
📐 Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📖 English Session: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🥪 Free Lunch provided for students attending both sessions!
(Note: This event is exclusively for DeSoto Parish Schools students.)
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/HJRvSRCEzb3SXPgNA
(Or scan the QR code)
📧 Questions? Contact Brandon Fontenot (brandon.fontenot@desotopsb.com) or Jasmine Taylor (jasmine.taylor@desotopsb.com).
DeSoto Parish Schools is hosting a free ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, September 12 at the DeSoto Parish School Board Office (399 Jenkins St, Mansfield).
Whether you want to sharpen your math skills, master English, or conquer both, this is your chance to boost your score!
Session Schedule:
📐 Math Session: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📖 English Session: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🥪 Free Lunch provided for students attending both sessions!
(Note: This event is exclusively for DeSoto Parish Schools students.)
🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/HJRvSRCEzb3SXPgNA
(Or scan the QR code)
📧 Questions? Contact Brandon Fontenot (brandon.fontenot@desotopsb.com) or Jasmine Taylor (jasmine.taylor@desotopsb.com).
Make a Difference Monday
Friday night’s DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree was about more than football—it was a celebration of the small-town traditions that bring our communities together! 🏈
Under the Friday night lights, we were proud to recognize our DeSoto Parish School Board members for their leadership and service, along with our outstanding 2025–2026 Students, Teachers, New Teachers, and Support Staff of the Year.
These honorees represent the heart of DeSoto Parish Schools and the many ways our students, educators, employees, and community leaders make a difference each day.
Small-town traditions. Difference Makers. One DeSoto family. That’s #TheDeSotoDifference!
Friday night’s DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree was about more than football—it was a celebration of the small-town traditions that bring our communities together! 🏈
Under the Friday night lights, we were proud to recognize our DeSoto Parish School Board members for their leadership and service, along with our outstanding 2025–2026 Students, Teachers, New Teachers, and Support Staff of the Year.
These honorees represent the heart of DeSoto Parish Schools and the many ways our students, educators, employees, and community leaders make a difference each day.
Small-town traditions. Difference Makers. One DeSoto family. That’s #TheDeSotoDifference!
As we wrap up the first month of school, let’s be proud of how we were able to #StartStrong for the 2026-27 school year! Keep up the good work and let’s keep #GrowingTogether in DeSoto Parish!
📚 Attendance Matters: Finishing August Strong!
As we wrap up the final full week of August—and near the end of our first full month of school—we’re excited to celebrate a district attendance rate of 95.38%, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉
Thank you to our students, families, educators, and staff for making daily attendance a priority. Every day in school creates another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
Let’s carry this momentum into September and continue showing that when we show up together, we grow together!
#AttendanceMatters #StartStrong #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
As we wrap up the final full week of August—and near the end of our first full month of school—we’re excited to celebrate a district attendance rate of 95.38%, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉
Thank you to our students, families, educators, and staff for making daily attendance a priority. Every day in school creates another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
Let’s carry this momentum into September and continue showing that when we show up together, we grow together!
#AttendanceMatters #StartStrong #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
📰 The Latest DeSoto Schools Digest!
Catch up on what’s happening across DeSoto Parish Schools! In our latest issue:
🏈 Kick off football season with the DeSoto Parish Coaches Kick-Off Show
🌟 Celebrate our district’s recent accomplishments highlighted by the Louisiana Department of Education
📚 Discover more great news from across our schools and communities
Check out the latest DeSoto Schools Digest and see how we are growing together and making a difference!
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-3-issue-2
#TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
Catch up on what’s happening across DeSoto Parish Schools! In our latest issue:
🏈 Kick off football season with the DeSoto Parish Coaches Kick-Off Show
🌟 Celebrate our district’s recent accomplishments highlighted by the Louisiana Department of Education
📚 Discover more great news from across our schools and communities
Check out the latest DeSoto Schools Digest and see how we are growing together and making a difference!
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-3-issue-2
#TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
🏈 It’s Jamboree Time in DeSoto Parish! 🎟️
Join us Friday, August 28, at Logansport High School for the 2026 DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree!
🎟️ Admission: $10
Purchase tickets online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6840473?schoolId=LA23474
📱 QR codes for online ticket purchases are also available on your school’s Facebook page.
🏈 Kickoff begins at 7:00 PM.
Game Schedule:
1️⃣ North DeSoto (Home) vs. Logansport (Visitor)
2️⃣ Mansfield (Home) vs. North DeSoto (Visitor)
3️⃣ Logansport (Home) vs. Mansfield (Visitor)
🚗 Parking Information
Parking lots will be filled in the following order:
Lot 1: Baseball/Softball Parking
Lot 2: High School Gymnasium/Football
Lot 3: Front of the Main Office
Lot 4: Elementary Gym/North Lot
Please do not park on the grass. If additional parking is needed, overflow parking will be permitted only in the designated north grass area.
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will provide supplemental transportation assistance to individuals as needed. Designated accessible parking spaces will be reserved for guests with disabilities.
🔒 Safety Reminder
All guests will be required to pass through the OpenGate Detection System upon entry. Please remain patient and cooperate with event staff and the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office as we work together to provide a safe and enjoyable experience.
We cannot wait to welcome our communities for an exciting night of football under the Friday night lights!
#DeSotoStrong #FridayNightLights #TheDeSotoDifference
Join us Friday, August 28, at Logansport High School for the 2026 DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree!
🎟️ Admission: $10
Purchase tickets online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6840473?schoolId=LA23474
📱 QR codes for online ticket purchases are also available on your school’s Facebook page.
🏈 Kickoff begins at 7:00 PM.
Game Schedule:
1️⃣ North DeSoto (Home) vs. Logansport (Visitor)
2️⃣ Mansfield (Home) vs. North DeSoto (Visitor)
3️⃣ Logansport (Home) vs. Mansfield (Visitor)
🚗 Parking Information
Parking lots will be filled in the following order:
Lot 1: Baseball/Softball Parking
Lot 2: High School Gymnasium/Football
Lot 3: Front of the Main Office
Lot 4: Elementary Gym/North Lot
Please do not park on the grass. If additional parking is needed, overflow parking will be permitted only in the designated north grass area.
The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office will provide supplemental transportation assistance to individuals as needed. Designated accessible parking spaces will be reserved for guests with disabilities.
🔒 Safety Reminder
All guests will be required to pass through the OpenGate Detection System upon entry. Please remain patient and cooperate with event staff and the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office as we work together to provide a safe and enjoyable experience.
We cannot wait to welcome our communities for an exciting night of football under the Friday night lights!
#DeSotoStrong #FridayNightLights #TheDeSotoDifference
Check out the Coaches Show for a preview of the 2026 football season and the upcoming Jamboree! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56jphSTEHt8
#TheDeSotoDifference stands out because of each and every one of our Griffins, Tigers, Wolverines, and Panthers! Start the school year strong by being in school and ready to learn! #AttendanceMatters
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS | START STRONG!
We’re keeping the momentum going across DeSoto Parish Schools! During the week of August 17–21, our district achieved an overall 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉👏
A strong school year starts with showing up every day, ready to learn and grow. Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making attendance a priority and helping us Start Strong!
Let’s keep it going, DeSoto! Be present. Stay engaged. #StartStrong. 🚀
#AttendanceMatters #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
We’re keeping the momentum going across DeSoto Parish Schools! During the week of August 17–21, our district achieved an overall 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉👏
A strong school year starts with showing up every day, ready to learn and grow. Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making attendance a priority and helping us Start Strong!
Let’s keep it going, DeSoto! Be present. Stay engaged. #StartStrong. 🚀
#AttendanceMatters #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
