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
📈 DeSoto Parish Schools achieved top growth in LEAP performance for Students with Disabilities across all grades with a 3% increase!
Our students continue to show what’s possible when dedicated educators, support teams, school leaders, and families work together with a shared belief that every student can grow and achieve at high levels. #DeSotoDifference
#GrowingTogether❤️💚💛💙
Our students continue to show what’s possible when dedicated educators, support teams, school leaders, and families work together with a shared belief that every student can grow and achieve at high levels. #DeSotoDifference
#GrowingTogether❤️💚💛💙
Here are three easy steps to starting strong with attendance:
Be Here!
Be Ready!
Be Awesome!
#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools so follow these steps so we can keep #GrowingTogether
Be Here!
Be Ready!
Be Awesome!
#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools so follow these steps so we can keep #GrowingTogether
Classrooms across DeSoto Parish are more vibrant and amazing when all of our students are here! Every day counts no matter what grade you are in so be present to learn and let’s #StartStrong because #AttendanceMatters
🎉 ATTENDANCE MATTERS: START STRONG! 🎉
DeSoto Parish Schools is starting strong in 2026–2027!
Our goal this year is to consistently meet or exceed a 95% district attendance rate—because every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
And we have something to celebrate! 🙌 During our first full week of school, DeSoto Parish Schools achieved a 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal! 📈👏
That strong start is possible because of the commitment of our students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you for making daily attendance a priority and helping our students get the most out of every school day.
Now, let's keep the momentum going!
✅ Our Goal: 95% or higher
⭐ First Full Week: 96.1%
🎯 Our Challenge: Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep exceeding the goal.
When our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn, we are building the foundation for success all year long. #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
DeSoto Parish Schools is starting strong in 2026–2027!
Our goal this year is to consistently meet or exceed a 95% district attendance rate—because every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
And we have something to celebrate! 🙌 During our first full week of school, DeSoto Parish Schools achieved a 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal! 📈👏
That strong start is possible because of the commitment of our students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you for making daily attendance a priority and helping our students get the most out of every school day.
Now, let's keep the momentum going!
✅ Our Goal: 95% or higher
⭐ First Full Week: 96.1%
🎯 Our Challenge: Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep exceeding the goal.
When our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn, we are building the foundation for success all year long. #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
The first full week of the 2026-27 school year is wrapping up and we want to encourage all of our families and students to start strong with great attendance! Every day counts in school so be sure to be present and ready to learn! #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether #StartStrong
DeSoto Parish Schools has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Education to participate in the 2026–2027 Middle to High School Transition Initiative!
This opportunity will support our continued efforts to ensure students are prepared for a successful transition from middle school to high school—academically, socially, and personally.
Through this initiative, our district will work alongside LDOE and other selected school systems to strengthen transition practices, build student readiness, and create pathways that help every learner enter high school with confidence and a clear path toward future success. #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding success of our English Learners!
📈 DeSoto Parish Schools led Louisiana in LEAP performance growth for English Learners across ALL GRADES with an incredible 7% increase! 🏆
This kind of growth happens when we are intentional about meeting the needs of every student. Across DeSoto Parish Schools, we are committed to providing our English Learners with the targeted support, high-quality instruction, and resources they need to succeed.
Intentional support. Meaningful growth. Student success. That’s #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether
Congratulations to Willa Smith, Supervisor of Student Learning, on being selected as a 2026–2027 English Learner Fellow by the Louisiana Department of Education!
This opportunity reflects Ms. Smith’s commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support needed to succeed. Through this fellowship, she will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators and leaders from across Louisiana, strengthen practices that support English Learners, and bring valuable learning back to our schools and classrooms.
We are proud to see Ms. Smith representing DeSoto Parish Schools at the state level and continuing to lead with a focus on student success. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
This opportunity reflects Ms. Smith’s commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support needed to succeed. Through this fellowship, she will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators and leaders from across Louisiana, strengthen practices that support English Learners, and bring valuable learning back to our schools and classrooms.
We are proud to see Ms. Smith representing DeSoto Parish Schools at the state level and continuing to lead with a focus on student success. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
As we kicked off a new school year at our first DeSoto Parish School Board meeting, we had the privilege of celebrating the incredible educators who make our district shine!
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Nicolas Williams, ELA teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for receiving the 2026 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Middle Level Educator Award—a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in middle school English language arts education.
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Keisha Harris, math teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for being selected to the Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet as a member of the 2026 Cohort. This distinguished opportunity allows outstanding educators to help shape education policy at the national level.
🎉 We also celebrated Mrs. Hillary Severin, 5th grade math teacher at North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being named a Louisiana State Teacher of the Year Finalist and earning recognition as one of the Top 3 Elementary Teachers in Louisiana. What an incredible accomplishment!
🍎 Finally, we proudly welcomed our new resident teachers and first-year teachers to the DeSoto Parish Schools family. We are excited to support these outstanding educators as they begin their journey of inspiring and empowering our students.
#DeSotoStrong #TheDeSotoDIfference
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Nicolas Williams, ELA teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for receiving the 2026 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Middle Level Educator Award—a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in middle school English language arts education.
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Keisha Harris, math teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for being selected to the Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet as a member of the 2026 Cohort. This distinguished opportunity allows outstanding educators to help shape education policy at the national level.
🎉 We also celebrated Mrs. Hillary Severin, 5th grade math teacher at North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being named a Louisiana State Teacher of the Year Finalist and earning recognition as one of the Top 3 Elementary Teachers in Louisiana. What an incredible accomplishment!
🍎 Finally, we proudly welcomed our new resident teachers and first-year teachers to the DeSoto Parish Schools family. We are excited to support these outstanding educators as they begin their journey of inspiring and empowering our students.
#DeSotoStrong #TheDeSotoDIfference
Our halls are full again, our classrooms are buzzing with excitement, and the best part of today is simple—our students are back! 💙💛❤️💚
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school. From eager smiles and warm hugs to new backpacks and fresh opportunities, our campuses came alive today as we welcomed students back for another incredible year.
As we embrace this year's theme, Growing Together, we're reminded that every student, every educator, every family, and every staff member plays an important role in helping one another learn, grow, and succeed.
Welcome back students and families! It is going to be a fantastic year! #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school. From eager smiles and warm hugs to new backpacks and fresh opportunities, our campuses came alive today as we welcomed students back for another incredible year.
As we embrace this year's theme, Growing Together, we're reminded that every student, every educator, every family, and every staff member plays an important role in helping one another learn, grow, and succeed.
Welcome back students and families! It is going to be a fantastic year! #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
