Get ready for the new school year! Find district calendars, student handbooks, back-to-school events, and other important information in our Back to School Guide linked below! #BacktoSchool

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

about 10 hours ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Check out our back to school guide!
Last week, DeSoto Parish was recognized as one of the top-performing districts in LEAP achievement and performance growth. Today, we're proud to celebrate Stanley High School for their outstanding academic performance and remarkable growth. Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, and administrators on your incredible achievement! #TheDeSotoDifference
about 12 hours ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Stanley LEAP Mastery+ Performance

🍎🥛 Reminder for DeSoto Parish Families! All DeSoto Parish Schools students receive FREE breakfast and lunch each school day. We are proud to ensure every student has access to nutritious meals that help fuel learning and success in the classroom. #TheDeSotoDifference #SchoolLunch

To view the menu and other nutritional information visit https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1405122300216003

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

about 14 hours ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Reminder that all DeSoto Parish Students eat free lunch and breakfast!
In case you missed it, DeSoto Parish Schools saw 45% of students earning Mastery or Advanced in recent LEAP data, which means DPS is one of the top 10 school systems in Louisiana!

Get more information about the LEAP performance data:

https://www.desotopsb.com/article/3021584
about 14 hours ago, Communications
Desoto Parish schools among top districts for LEAP performance
The countdown has begun! Only 8 more days until the 4th Annual B2S Blast-Off! Join us Saturday, July 18th from 10-12 at the DPSB Administration Building for a chance to gain valuable information about resources in our community! Don't miss out on the free backpacks and prizes that will be given away!
3 days ago, Francie Woods
B2S Blast Off July 18th 10-12

School uniforms are here! 👕📚
The DeSoto School Uniform Ministry is providing uniforms for DeSoto Parish students. Parents are invited to bring their child to the location designated for their school during the scheduled distribution dates and times. We look forward to serving our families and helping students start the school year prepared! #BacktoSchool #TheDeSotoDifference

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

3 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
DeSoto School Uniform Ministry
When LEAP Assessment results were released by the state, DeSoto Parish Schools ranked among the state's fastest-improving systems, increasing its overall Mastery+ rate by +3 percentage points from the previous year. This is an amazing accomplishment that is only possible because we are #BetterTogether and show up each and every day for our students!

https://www.desotopsb.com/article/3021584
3 days ago, Communications
3% points

📱 Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

Parents and guardians, be sure to download the JCampus Student App to stay up to date on your child's grades, attendance, assignments, and important school information. We will also use JCampus Connect in our app to communicate with you about your students for the coming year! Staying connected has never been easier! #TheDeSotoDifference #JCampusApp

https://desotoparishschoolsla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/jcampus-student-app

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

4 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Stay informed on Student Progress by downloading the JCampus Student App

Never miss an important date! View and download the 2026–2027 academic calendar to stay informed throughout the school year. #BacktoSchool

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

4 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Stay up to date by viewing and downloading our academic calendar!

Ready to join the DeSoto Parish Schools family? Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Visit our website to enroll your student today! #BacktoSchool

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

5 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Enroll your student for the new school year on the DeSoto Parish website!

🎒 Back-to-school shopping just got a little easier!

Friendly reminder: DeSoto Parish Schools provides free school supplies for all students for the upcoming school year. Our goal is to ensure every student has the tools they need to start the year ready to learn. We look forward to welcoming our students back on August 6 for a great year of learning and achievement! #TheDeSotoDifference #BacktoSchool

Visit our Back-to-School page for more information! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

5 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
DeSoto provides school supplies for students!
Let’s celebrate a LEAP highlight! Compared to the 2024-2025 school year, DeSoto Parish Students showed notable improvement in Mastery + performance in Math with a 3% increase.

Students also showed notable improvement in Mastery + performance in English Language Arts with 54% of students showing mastery, a 2% increase over last year.

Great work students and staff!


https://www.desotopsb.com/article/3021584
6 days ago, Communications
Rankings increase
Here’s something to celebrate! The Louisiana Department of Education has released statewide 2026 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) scores, and DeSoto Parish Schools students demonstrated significant academic gains, positioning the district among the state’s top-performing systems for both student growth and academic achievement.
#TheDesotoDifference

https://www.desotopsb.com/article/3021584

6 days ago, Communications
Desoto Parish schools among top districts for LEAP performance
We’re Hiring!

DeSoto Parish Schools is looking for a passionate PreK-4 Teacher to join the team at North DeSoto Lower Elementary.

Come be part of a supportive school family where you can make a difference every day for our youngest learners. Check out our careers page!

https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2

Be #TheDeSotoDifference!

6 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
Poster for DeSotp Parish Schools hiring PreK-4 teachers. Features an adult and child, and lists benefits.

📚✏️2026-2027 School Year ! ✏️📚

DeSoto Parish Schools will welcome students back to campus on Thursday, August 6. We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and success with our students, families, and staff.

As the first day approaches, we encourage families to finalize school preparations, review important back-to-school information, and get ready for a great start to the 2026–2027 school year. #TheDeSotoDifference #BacktoSchool

7 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
DeSoto Parish is back to school August 6th
Across the state of Louisiana, the average of students who scored at the Mastery + level on LEAP assessments was 36%, the highest statewide performance ever recorded. At DeSoto Parish Schools, 45% earned Mastery or Advanced, which means DPS is one of the top 10 school systems in Louisiana!

Learn more about how our schools performed:

https://www.desotopsb.com/article/3021584
7 days ago, Communications
45% district mastery
The countdown is on! Do not miss all the fun. Join us for the 4th Annual Back to School Blast-Off on July 18th from10-12 at the DeSoto Parish School Board Office!
8 days ago, Francie Woods
Come Learn about resources available in our schools and community.
Today, we're celebrating our nation's 250 years of Independence! As we reflect on the values of freedom, opportunity, and unity that continue to shape our nation, DeSoto Parish Schools wishes everyone a safe and fun Fourth of July! #TheDeSotoDifference #IndependenceDay
10 days ago, SIDNEY MITCHELL
Happy 4th of July!
Attention parents & students!

LEAP assessment scores are now available in the JCampus Student App! If you haven’t already, download the app today to quickly access your student's assessment results and keep up with grades, attendance, test scores, and more—all in one place.

The new school year is right around the corner—download the JCampus Student App today and stay informed, connected, and ready for success!
11 days ago, CECILIA FLANDERS
A mobile phone displays an app logo. Text reads "Access your child’s LEAP assessment scores now!" App logos for Apple and Android.

📢 The 2026-2027 DeSoto Parish Schools Salary Schedule Is Now Available!

We are pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule is now available on the DeSoto Parish Schools website.

As part of our continued commitment to investing in our team, this salary schedule reflects the Board's dedication to attracting, supporting, and retaining outstanding educators and staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Employees and prospective team members can view the complete salary schedule by visiting:

🌐 https://www.desotopsb.com/documents/district-documents/human-resources-documents/18769940

#InvestingInOurTeam #TheDeSotoDifference

11 days ago, DeSoto Parish Schools
A classroom with children in red shirts and a woman. Below, a banner reads "2026-2027 Salary Schedule".