DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to celebrate an incredible achievement in math during the 2025-2026 school year!
📊 Our district average reached 93.2% at/above grade-level ZEARN lessons completed!
This outstanding accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of our families.
👏 Congratulations to all of our students and educators for making this milestone possible!
But the learning doesn't stop when summer begins...
☀️🧠 Join the Summer "Brainy" Challenge! 🧠☀️
We encourage all current K-8 DeSoto Parish students to keep their skills sharp and their brains sizzling this summer by participating in our ZEARN Summer Challenge.
✅ Complete at least 16 on-grade-level ZEARN lessons in June
✅ Complete at least 16 on-grade-level ZEARN lessons in July
🎉 Four winners will be randomly drawn each month for prizes and awarded in August 2026!
Summer learning helps students stay on track, maintain their momentum, and return to school ready to achieve even more.
For questions contact jasmine.taylor@desotopsb.com
#DeSotoStrong #ZEARN #SummerBrainyChallenge ✨
🚀🌟 Our 4th grade learners are working in small groups, practicing decomposing fractions to find sums, strengthening their problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding. Through teamwork, and hands-on learning, they explored multiple strategies to build confidence and deepen their knowledge. We are proud of their hard work and perseverance as they continue their summer learning journey! 🪐📚✨
Come teach in one of Louisiana's Top 5 school districts and be part of a team that is delivering results for students.
📚 Ranked #1 for Literacy Growth in Louisiana
⭐ Proud "A" Rated District
💰 6.8% pay increase recently approved for all employees
🎯 New incentives for high-need positions and hard-to-staff schools
🤝 Competitive benefits, professional growth, and a supportive culture
At DeSoto Parish Schools, we're investing in our people while making significant gains in student achievement. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, we'd love to have you on our team.
🔗 Check out our careers page and apply today: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
This week we learned of an incredible achievement where 80.4 % of our K-3 students are reading at or above grade level—#1 in growth for the state of Louisiana. This growth doesn't happen without the people who are the central core of our schools, our teachers and school teams.
It is about our teachers who saw potential in every student and worked tirelessly everyday to help them grow. It is about teachers who inspire, nurture, and encourage students that nothing is unachievable when you put belief in yourself. Our teachers, support staff, and leaders are the heartbeat, the coaches, and the mentors that open a student's eyes to a world of possibilities. You are the real difference makers and we are so fortunate to have you all as part of this DeSoto Parish Schools family.
Thank you for what you do and what you will continue to do for student success. #WinningTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
#WinningTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
Students engineered secure storage boxes using everyday materials such as cardboard, foil, and straws, creating unique designs with locks, compartments, and protective features to safeguard important documents.
Working in teams, campers brainstormed, designed, tested, and improved their prototypes while practicing communication, collaboration, and engineering skills. During the showcase, students presented their inventions and explained how their solutions could improve safety, organization, accessibility, and quality of life in their communities.
Aligned with DeSoto Summer Learning’s “Out of This World” theme, the program encouraged students to think like inventors and community leaders by turning creative ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges. #TheDeSotoDifference #CampInvention
While we are proud of this achievement, we know success like this is only possible through strong partnerships with our families.
Thank you to the parents, guardians, and caregivers who made reading a priority at home, encouraged learning every day, and worked alongside our schools to support student growth.
This recognition belongs to an entire community committed to helping our students thrive. Your partnership ensures that our school communities remain #DeSotoStrong
Come learn about our local 4-H Program and all of the fun, educational opportunities they offer!
DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to celebrate Mansfield High School Master Teacher Jessica Thompson on her selection to the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching(NIET) 2027 Teacher Leader Fellows Cohort!
Ms Thompson is one of just 13 outstanding educators from across the nation chosen for this fellowship opportunity, which recognizes exceptional teacher leaders who are making a lasting impact on student achievement and educator effectiveness. #TheDeSotoDifference #TeacherLeader #NIETFellows
It was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces during enrichment time today as our students explored, created, learned, and connected together. #TheDeSotoDifference
We are committed to student success, high standards, and a positive school culture where both students and staff thrive. We invite you to become a part of the Griffin family!
Ready to make an impact?
Check our our careers page: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us empower every student, every day.
We are committed to student success, high standards, and a positive school culture where both students and staff thrive. We invite you to become part of the Wolverine family!
Ready to make an impact?
Check our our careers page: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us empower every student, every day
📣 WE’RE HIRING at DeSoto Parish Schools!
Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of students every single day. We are currently seeking passionate educators for the following positions:
🔹 North DeSoto High School
• English I Teacher
🔹 North DeSoto Lower Elementary
• Special Education Self-Contained/Inclusion Hybrid Teacher
🔹 Mansfield Middle School
• 6th Grade ELA Teacher
At DeSoto Parish Schools, you’ll be part of an “A” Rated District that values excellence, innovation, and family.
Apply today at 👉 https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
Come experience #TheDeSotoDifference
On this Memorial Day, DeSoto Parish Schools would like to pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, selflessness, and bravery in protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We express our deepest gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #DeSotoStrong
Final student grades have been finalized and reactivated in the JCampus Student Portal! Parents and guardians can now log into the JCampus Student App to view their student(s)’ final grades for the 2025-2026 school year.
📬 Report cards will also be mailed to homes today.
If you have not yet downloaded the JCampus Student App or need to create an account, we encourage you to do so to stay connected and access important student information quickly and conveniently.
Thank you for a great school year, and we wish all of our students and families a safe and enjoyable summer! ☀️
Dear DeSoto Family,
As we close the book on another school year, I am filled with great pride and much gratitude for the incredible accomplishments across DeSoto Parish Schools. The May issue of the DeSoto Digest truly highlights our mission of connecting the classroom to the community and demonstrates how our students, staff, and partners are Making a Difference every day.
This year, our students have achieved remarkable success, including a notable 10-point gain in early literacy, with 80% of K–3 students now reading at or above grade level. We have also seen our students excel through innovative, hands-on experiences, such as the new greenhouse and orchard at North DeSoto High School, where they are developing responsibility and valuable trade skills through real-world application. Congratulations are also due to the Lady Griffin LHSAA State Softball Champions and to the entire Class of 2026 as they embark on their next journey.
We also take a moment to honor the commitment of our employees and community partners. The dedication of The Heith Parker Facilities and Operations Building on May 8th was a meaningful tribute to a leader whose legacy of service continues to inspire us. I also want to thank our community partners for their support of our Employees of the Month program and the DOVE Dash fundraiser, which makes so many student experiences possible.
Looking ahead, we are excited to introduce JCampus Connect as our primary parent-teacher communication platform starting with the 2026–2027 school year, providing families with a more streamlined and connected experience. This transition will keep grades, attendance, assignments, school notifications, and direct communication all in one place. I urge all parents and guardians to download the JCampus Student App now to stay connected with their child's school and teachers.
Thank you to every student, staff member, family, and community partner for making this such a successful year. I encourage everyone to rest, relax, and have a great summer break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back in August
For Students' Sake,
Clay Corley
