DeSoto Parish Schools -

📊 ZEARN Snapshot | August 18–24
DeSoto Parish Schools students continue making great strides in math!

👏 Special shout-out to:

7th Grade: 96% logged in, averaging 103 minutes and 3.6 on/above grade-level lessons

8th Grade: 93% logged in, averaging 104 minutes and 3.2 on/above grade-level lessons

Let's keep ZEARNING Together! #WinningTogether

We are so excited to welcome our resident teachers to DeSoto Parish and appreciate our Mentor Teachers for their daily support of these future educators.

In kindergarten classrooms at NDLE: Resident Presley Elliott with Michelle Webb and Resident Haley Henderson with Christian Holsomback. In middle school social studies classrooms: at MMS is Resident Kemariya Thomas with Cole Williams and at NDMS Resident Zakiya Johnson with Carla McClain.

Looking forward to growing and learning with our residents!! #TheDeSotoDifference

Fresh Feeling Friday! The Mansfield Wellness Team! Behind every smile, every check-in, and every safe space created for our students are these dedicated clinicians who show up with heart, compassion, and commitment every single day. They are more than just a team, they’re listeners, encouragers, problem-solvers, and anchors of support. Their work helps students feel seen, heard, and valued, reminding each one that YOU MATTER. We are grateful for the difference they make in Mansfield and across DeSoto Parish Schools. #DeSotoStrong #YouMatterDeSoto #MansfieldWellnessTeam

📊 DeSoto Parish Schools Attendance Snapshot 📊
Week of August 11–15

Our district average attendance was 96% for the first full week of school — exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🙌

We value when our students, families, and staff make daily attendance a priority. Every day counts toward building a strong start to the school year.

📅 August is National Truancy Prevention Month — a reminder that consistent school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Missing just two days a month can add up to nearly an entire month of lost learning over the school year.

We are off to a strong start, let's keep moving forward!
#WinningTogether #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts

Warning: Standing near the Wellness Team may cause spontaneous peace signs, contagious smiles, and random acts of kindness.
Your DeSoto Parish Wellness Team is all about spreading kindness, building connections, and making sure every student knows… YOU MATTER.
In DeSoto Parish, we don’t just talk about wellness, we live it. And YOU MATTER to us!

#PeaceLoveWellness
#TheDeSoto Difference
#WinningTogether

Let's do the MATH! Mrs. Pierce's class at SHS is ready to track their growth, with ZEARN, a math education platform that complements our curriculum and best practices teaching. Thanks Mrs. Pierce for your growth mindset model and culture of learning. #MakeADifference!

August is National Truancy Prevention Month! It’s a great time to highlight the importance of school attendance and supporting students in maintaining consistent presence in the classroom.

Louisiana law defines truancy as habitual absence or tardiness. A student is considered truant once they receive five unexcused absences or five tardies in a semester

#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools where every day counts!

PreK teachers welcomed friends this week. Building a strong culture of learning is important for our youngest learners!

We are aware that some parents and families may be experiencing login issues with our DeSoto Schools/Thrillshare Mobile App for Rooms. Please know that we have already escalated this matter with our vendor and are working closely with them to find a solution as quickly as possible.

Clear and timely communication with our families is one of our top priorities, and we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure all aspects of parent support are running smoothly and thank you for your understanding. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

🚍 Attention DeSoto Parish Families!

We’re putting the final touches on all bus route information in Edulog. Once everything is ready, your child’s school will send out the details along with instructions and tracking information. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure a smooth start to the school year!

We had the privilege of celebrating and recognizing the Division II Non-Select NDHS Softball and Baseball State Champions at last night's board meeting! #TheDeSotoDifference #WinningTogether #HighPerformance

Welcome Back DeSoto! The first day of school is filled with smiles and excitement for a new year and new friends! #Positive&CaringCulture!

The DeSoto Parish Wellness Team is ready for the 2025–2026 school year! We’re excited to serve and support the amazing students across our district. Our dedicated team is here to provide wellness services, promote mental and emotional health, and partner with schools to help every student thrive. Here’s to a healthy, hopeful, and successful year! #DeSotoWellness #StudentSupport #WeAreReady #TheDeSotoDifference

Welcome Back Families!

🎒✏️ First day vibes:
✅ Backpack bigger than your child
✅ Brand new shoes already stepped in mud
✅ 4,000 photos taken before 7:00 AM
✅ Tears (mostly from parents)

Yes, the car line is long. Yes, your child forgot their lunch 4 seconds after you pulled away. And yes, you forgot to send back the important class forms.

But through the chaos, there's excitement in the air — and we’re thrilled to welcome back our amazing students and families. Let’s make it a year full of learning, laughter, and maybe mastering the car line on the first try. (We believe in you.) 💪😉

Thanks for showing up with smiles, patience, and a strong sense of humor. We're ready to launch a fantastic school year — traffic cones and all! 😅✨

BTW…we would love it if you tagged us in your “First Day of School moments” We love seeing the smiles and positive energy on the first day back! #DeSotoStrong #WinningTogether!

Tomorrow, we officially welcome back our students for the 2025-2026 school year! From the first bell to the last, every day counts in DeSoto Parish Schools.

This year, our district-wide focus is clear: #AttendanceMatters. Our goal is for every student to be present and engaged, with a district attendance goal of 95%. Why? Because showing up = success! 💪🎓

When students are in class, they unlock opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Your partnership is crucial in making #EveryDay count for our students!

Let’s start strong and boost the momentum as we start a brand new year! We can’t wait to see those smiling faces tomorrow! #DeSotoStrong #WinningTogether

🎉 What an incredible start to the 2025-26 school year! DeSoto Parish Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Education Partners for helping us kick off the year at our Convocation event.

Your support fuels our mission and inspires our educators every day. Here’s to a year of excellence, collaboration, and student success! 💙❤️ 💚💛📚 #WinningTogether #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong

Today is the day! Our entire DeSoto Parish Schools team — teachers, administrators, and support staff — is coming together for Convocation to kick off another fantastic school year! 💪🍎

We want to give a HUGE shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing community partners and sponsors. Your support makes this event possible and helps us celebrate, connect, and prepare to give our students the very best.

Your investment in our schools helps fuel the passion and purpose that drives #TheDeSotoDifference. Together, we're not just starting the year — we're #WinningTogether!

Let’s make 2025-2026 the best year yet!

The 2025-26 School Year is almost here! Check out the first issue of DeSoto Schools Digest that just went out for all of the information, updates, and guidance you need to start the school year right. We can't wait to welcome back out students on Thursday, Aug. 7!

https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-digest-vol-2-issue-1