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Hey students! Want to improve your ACT scores and open up more college opportunities? 🎓 Join us for a free ACT Bootcamp on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the DeSoto Parish School Board building. 🏫 Here's what you can expect: Practical Strategies: Learn effective techniques to tackle the ACT. 💡 Score Improvement: Discover tips to help you reach your target score. 📈 Practice Time: Get valuable experience working through ACT-style questions and strategies. 📝 Free Lunch: Enjoy pizza 🍕 when you attend both the morning and afternoon sessions. Ready to participate? Scan the QR code 📱 on the flyer to register and secure your spot. Please bring your student ID. 🆔 Let's work together to achieve your ACT goals! 💪

We are proud to have district leaders, administrators, and master teachers represent our schools at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) National Conference in Washington, D.C. This incredible professional development allows our educators to collaborate with top leaders nationwide, strengthening instructional practices that drive high performance in every classroom. #NIET2025 #DeSotoStrong

We are proud to announce that Mr. Josh Dahlem has been named as the new Director of Operations for DeSoto Parish Schools!👏 Mr. Dahlem brings dedication and leadership to this role, and we look forward to his continued impact on our students, staff, and community. Join us in congratulating Mr. Dahlem as he steps into this role and strives to maintain efficient operations and top-notch facilities! For the full story, visit: 🔗 https://www.desotopsb.com/article/2055311

Kudos to our new to DeSoto teachers for embracing high expectations and a supportive system the ensures professional growth and student achievement. These professionals are highly focused on student learning and success. Thank you for being #TheDeSotoDifference!

The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to join our school community as Principal of North DeSoto Middle School. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to student success, staff support, academic excellence and positive school culture. Qualifications: ✅ Master’s degree with an Educational Leadership endorsement ✅ Minimum of 5 years of teaching and/or school leadership experience ✅ Strong knowledge of middle school curriculum, instruction and assessment practices ✅ Proven track record of creating a positive and inclusive school environment ✅ Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills ✅ Ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team of educators and support staff ✅ Commitment to ongoing professional development Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by March 11, 2025. Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

Part of the North DeSoto Counseling Team had the privilege of sharing valuable new learning on Career & Technical education, student opportunities, and self care. Together we are building a stronger support system for student success! #DPSBCounselors #TheDeSotoDifference #bettertogether

📚 Happy Public Schools Week! 🎓 We’re celebrating our amazing students, educators, and staff who make DeSoto Parish Schools a place of high performance and excellence! #BetterTogether. ❤️🏫 #PSW25 #PublicSchoolProud

Mardi Gras is coming up next week, and it's not too late to start prepping some inclusive activities for students with special needs! Consider making activities multi-sensory to maximize the fun for all. #SPEDTalkTuesday

Hey students! Want to improve your ACT scores and open up more college opportunities? 🎓 Join us for a free ACT Bootcamp on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the DeSoto Parish School Board building. 🏫 Here's what you can expect: Practical Strategies: Learn effective techniques to tackle the ACT. 💡 Score Improvement: Discover tips to help you reach your target score. 📈 Practice Time: Get valuable experience working through ACT-style questions and strategies. 📝 Free Lunch: Enjoy pizza 🍕 when you attend both the morning and afternoon sessions. Ready to participate? Scan the QR code 📱 on the flyer to register and secure your spot. Please bring your student ID. 🆔 Let's work together to achieve your ACT goals! 💪

DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to announce Stephen McCutcheon as our new Supervisor of Finance! With 20+ years of experience in accounting and a strong background in school financial operations, he is committed to maintaining financial excellence for our district. Join us in congratulating Mr. McCutcheon on his new role! 👏👏 #TheDeSotoDifference To read the full announcement please visit https://www.desotopsb.com/article/2047683

Hey parents! If you are out visiting your student's teacher today and have questions or concerns related to special services, please stop by and see our special services team at NDLE until 2, and NDUE, LHS, and SHS until 4. We are here to help! #TheDeSotoDifference

We are excited to announce some new updates to navigation features in our DeSoto Parish Mobile App! ✅ One View, One Experience – Access school information, classroom updates, messages, and announcements in one centralized location—no more switching between “School” and “Rooms.” ✅ Quick Access to Recent Updates – View all recent messages and announcements for all your children, across all teachers, in dedicated spotlight sections. Check out these resources to get started! 📲 📖 Help Articles – Step-by-step guidance on navigating the app https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/navigating-your-app-with-rooms-JrPndahD6y/Steps/3814979 📝 Apptegy Family Survey – Share your feedback! https://apptegy.typeform.com/to/mmNGTJIU 🎥 Watch the Video Tutorials: 📌 English: https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI 📌 Spanish: https://youtu.be/W8Cnu-tgK9M Download the DeSoto Parish Mobile App today and experience the new, improved way to stay connected!

The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate professional to serve as the Supervisor of Student Services. This key leadership position will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services designed to support student success, well-being, and engagement. Qualifications: ✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. ✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education. ✅ Knowledge of current school systems, policies, regulations and laws as related to student services. ✅ Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. ✅ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion. Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025. Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Supervisor of Administration to join our leadership team. The Supervisor of Administration will be responsible for supporting administrative teams in all DeSoto Schools in setting and working towards achieving goals, developing strategies for achievement and equity for students and staff, and ensuring alignment with district vision, mission, policies, and goals. Qualifications: ✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. ✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education. ✅ Experience working with NIET processes to include leadership teams, clusters, and the observation cycles. ✅ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. ✅ Knowledge of school systems, policies, and regulations. ✅ Ability to support administration through decision-making process and conflict resolution. Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025. Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

Thank you for your patience as we have worked with our vendor to resolve the Rooms roster issue on our Thrillshare platform. All active user accounts have been restored. Families can now log in through the DeSoto Parish App to connect with their teachers. If you experience any login issues, please visit https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/troubleshooting-mblYiN4rGl/Steps/2471925,2473104. or submit a question on our website at desotopsb.com. We look to seeing our students back to school on Tuesday, February 25!

Wrapped up a GREAT day at Southern University's Career Fair. We had the opportunity to talk with many education majors about residency and job opportunities in DeSoto Parish. Thank you to Southern for hosting such a great day!!

DeSoto Parish Schools set up and ready for the Southern University Career Fair in Baton Rouge. We anxiously await visiting with college graduates throughout the day about DeSoto and all we offer our teachers. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong

Multi-sensory strategies work by engaging more than one sense at a time. Using touch, movement, sight, and hearing can give students more than one way to reinforce a skill they are learning. Many teachers use these techniques, and you can at home too! Find more details at: https://tinyurl.com/mrztw5f5 #SPEDTalkTuesday

The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate professional to serve as the Supervisor of Student Services. This key leadership position will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services designed to support student success, well-being, and engagement. Qualifications: ✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. ✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education. ✅ Knowledge of current school systems, policies, regulations and laws as related to student services. ✅ Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. ✅ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion. Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025. Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

You may notice an increased presence of DeSoto Parish law enforcement vehicles on the North DeSoto Campus today. Officers will be using the NDHS site for training purposes throughout winter break. DeSoto Parish Schools remain committed to student safety and are proud to maintain a strong partnership with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office. Their ongoing training helps ensure a secure environment for our students, staff, and community, so we remain #DeSotoStrong.