DeSoto Parish Schools -

🎄✨ The halls of the District Office are filled with festive spirit, creativity, and a touch of friendly competition! This year’s Holiday Door Decorating Contest brought out the best in our teams, with incredible displays of teamwork and holiday cheer. 🎅🎁 Student Learning takes home the 2nd place prize with their Polar Express theme and our Special Services Department wowed with their impressive light display for the top prize. Tis the season to spread holiday cheer! #TheDeSotoDifference

We were proud to present our December Employees of the Month at our board meeting last night! LaTonya Sandifer, Wilquetta Ross, and Lauren Davlin thank you for making #TheDeSotoDifference for our students and communities!

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🏆 In case you missed the news yesterday, DeSoto Parish Schools is thrilled to recognize Charday Wilson, Math and Science Master Teacher at Logansport High School, as the recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award! This incredible honor, which includes a $25,000 cash prize, highlights her outstanding contributions to education and her unwavering dedication to student success. 🌟 Mrs. Wilson’s innovative teaching and commitment to excellence truly embody the #DeSotoDifference. We are so proud of her achievements and the lasting impact she is making in her classroom and beyond. 📖 Read about Ms. Wilson's story here: desotopsb.com/article/1909652 💛💜 #DeSotoServes @MilkenEducatorAwards @LouisianaDepartmentofEducation

Our academic excellence is front and center! Six DeSoto Parish District schools have been recognized as Top Gains Honorees. This designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate excellence in student progress from one year to the next. These include: ⭐ Mansfield High School ⭐ Mansfield Elementary ⭐ North DeSoto Lower Elementary ⭐ North DeSoto Upper Elementary ⭐ North DeSoto Middle School ⭐ North DeSoto High School We couldn't be prouder of our staff, students, and families for their continual investment in student success! #TheDeSotoDifference

Three DeSoto Parish schools have been recognized as Opportunity Honorees! The Louisiana Department of Education awards this designation to schools that demonstrate excellence in educating students with disabilities, English learners, and economically disadvantaged students. These schools include: ⭐ Mansfield High School ⭐ North DeSoto High School ⭐ North DeSoto Middle School Congratulations to these schools on their recognition for demonstrating #TheDeSotoDifference!

🏈 Good Luck, Tigers! 🏈 DeSoto Parish is cheering on the Logansport High School Tigers as they take the field tonight in the semifinal matchup against South Plaquemines! Your hard work, determination, and Tiger pride have brought you this far, and we can’t wait to see you shine. Play hard, stay focused, and leave it all on the field. The entire DeSoto Parish family is rooting for you! #GeauxTigers #DeSotoStrong #Semifinals

DeSoto Parish Schools had the honor of hosting families at last night’s December 5th School Board meeting to celebrate some of our brightest stars and dedicated professionals. We proudly recognized our 2024-2025 School-Level and District Winners for: 🏆 Student of the Year 🌟 New Teacher of the Year 🌟 Teacher of the Year 🌟 Support Staff of the Year Each honoree represents the hard work, talent, and commitment that make DeSoto Parish Schools shine. Thank you to their families for supporting them every step of the way! We also welcomed new leadership to our team as Phillip Palmer was sworn into the District 6 seat. Judge Nicholas Gasper administered the Oath of Office, and we are excited to see Mr. Palmer’s contributions to our schools and community. It was a night filled with pride and celebration! #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong

Our district ranks 5th in Louisiana in the DCAI (Dropout/Credit Accumulation Index). This is a measure of how many high school credits students earn by the end of 9th grade, and is an important indicator of if students will graduate on time. We’re proud of our community’s hard work, as it also led to DeSoto Parish ranking FIRST in Graduation Rate! 🎓 #TheDeSotoDifference

🏅 We’re proud to announce that DeSoto Parish Schools ranks SECOND in the state for Strength of Diploma! 🏅 This is a measure of students graduating with post-secondary credentials and college credits. Not only are we second in this measure, but the district itself ranks second in the state, and is one of only eleven school systems with an overall rating of “A!” Read more: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1885792?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Rd0FQm2qz5dtXapO5z-4J-LcDM2DHy8f48j4IRjF9RQI-vefyEmURNo8_aem_VcaE5Had_AO8rTAcirXi2g #TheDeSotoDifference

DeSoto Parish Schools now ranks third in the state for High School Progress! We’re grateful for dedicated teachers and staff members who help our high schoolers thrive and prepare for college and career. 🎓 #TheDeSotoDifference

DeSoto Parish ranks 9th in the state in the High School Assessment Index! 📚 Assessment scores are just one factor that led our district to ranking SECOND in the state! Read more: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1885792?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Rd0FQm2qz5dtXapO5z-4J-LcDM2DHy8f48j4IRjF9RQI-vefyEmURNo8_aem_VcaE5Had_AO8rTAcirXi2g

Today, Mansfield High School reached a milestone as we broke ground for the new covered practice facility for Mansfield athletics and auxiliary groups! We are grateful to have Mayor Thomas Jones, School Board Members Alice Thomas, Rosie Mayweather, Bobby Boyd, Ronnie Morris, and Donnie Dufour, Athletic Director, Coach Darrell Barbay, Principal Anesha Ross, Director of Administration Brandon Burback, and Supervisor of Strategic Initiatives and Student Opportunities Josh Dahlem join us for this special occasion. Thank you to our board members for your support. This state-of-the-art facility will provide a space for our students to train, perform, and grow—all while keeping DeSoto’s core value of high performance at the core of student success. TheDeSotoDifference #WolverinePride

We’re proud to announce that DeSoto Parish Schools ranks second in the state of Louisiana for Student Growth! Our community invests in our students and ensures they have what they need to succeed in their academic journeys. #TheDeSotoDifference

🎓 DeSoto Parish Schools ranks FIRST in Graduation Rate in the state of Louisiana! 🎓 The graduation rate is just one factor that led to DeSoto’s rise to second in Louisiana state rankings! This achievement reflects the important work of our teachers and staff who invest in our students each day, and the investment our students make into their futures. #TheDeSotoDifference

We Want Your Input! 🗓️ As we plan for the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar, Take a moment to share your thoughts by completing our feedback survey. 💬 🕒 Deadline: Friday, December 6th, 2024, at 3 PM 👉 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/XM2ApHEpitr2NhrS8 Thank you for providing your input as we look ahead to the next school year!

Staff spent today learning how to Stop the Bleed in case of an incident at the school. This is another example of how we partner with other organizations to ensure our staff is prepared for scenarious that may arise on any given school day! Our staff members are #DeSotoStrong!

We’re proud that DeSoto Parish Schools’ district performance score increased by 2.1 points in the 2023-2024 school year, bringing our performance score to 95.8! The District Performance Score is calculated by combining performance in LEAP 2025 state assessments for grades 3-8 and high school courses, ACT scores, graduation rates, strength of diploma, and interests and opportunities. That’s #TheDeSotoDifference.

🏆 In case you missed it, DeSoto Parish Schools ranks second (as in #2) in the state of Louisiana, and is one of only 11 school systems with an overall rating of “A” which is an incredible achievement, only made possible by staff and families who put our students first, and students who work hard to achieve academic excellence. Read more: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1885792?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Rd0FQm2qz5dtXapO5z-4J-LcDM2DHy8f48j4IRjF9RQI-vefyEmURNo8_aem_VcaE5Had_AO8rTAcirXi2g #TheDeSotoDifference

Congratulations to the Logansport High School Tigers! With a commanding 35-6 victory over the Franklin Hornets, you’ve made Tiger Nation proud once again! 🐅🔥 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have earned you a well-deserved spot in the semifinals next week against South Plaquemines. Keep that Tiger spirit strong, and let’s make some noise for Logansport as they take the next step on their journey! 💪🏈 #GoTigers #DeSotoStrong#SemifinalsBound

🏈 It’s Quarterfinals Night! 🏈 We’re wishing GOOD LUCK to our Logansport Tigers and North DeSoto Griffins as they battle it out in the LHSAA Football Playoffs Quarterfinals tonight! 📍 Home Matchups Starting at 7 PM: 🟠 Logansport Tigers vs. Franklin – Division IV Non-Select 🔵 North DeSoto Griffins vs. Cecilia – Division II Non-Select Let’s fill the stands with Tiger and Griffin pride and cheer our teams on to victory! 💪🐾 #GoTigers #GoGriffins 🏟️ Bring the energy, DeSoto Parish! #DeSotoStrong #LHSAAPlayoffs #FridayNightLights