The DeSoto Parish School Board convened for its regular meeting on Thursday February 5, 2026 and approved the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Based on feedback from surveys to internal and external stakeholders, the comprehensive calendar is designed to provide students, parents, and educators with a structured and effective framework for the upcoming academic year.
Please visit www.desotopsb.com to find the important calendar dates on our homepage button navigation bar for 2026-2027 school year.
We’re celebrating the great work our students and families are doing to make attendance a priority across DeSoto Parish Schools. Every day in class counts toward student success—and you are showing up strong! 💪📚
🏆 JanuaryAttendance Challenge Winners:
✨ North DeSoto Middle School – Winner of the DeSoto Strong Cup with an impressive 97.88% average attendance!
✨ North DeSoto High School– Winner of the You Matter School Award for outstanding effort in meeting attendance goals!
👏 Congratulations to our students, staff, and families for making attendance a team effort! #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
At last night's board meeting, we proudly recognized our February Employees of the Month:
👏 Support Staff of the Month – Leonard Edwards, MES
👏 Teacher of the Month – Angela Farmer, NDMS
👏 New Teacher of the Month – Dallas Britt, NDHS
👏 Leader of the Month – Shelia Coleman, MMS
A special thank you to our community partners Aneca Federal Credit Union, Alera Group, MarketPlace Chevrolet Stonewall, and RBW Consulting for sponsoring and supporting this initiative. Your partnership helps us celebrate the incredible people making a difference in our schools every day.
#TheDeSotoDifference
Following the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, the DeSoto Parish School Board has voted for a revision to the 2025–2026 academic calendar to recover lost instructional time while minimizing disruption for families and staff.
➡️ Click to read the full message from Superintendent Clay Corley in our latest Engage Newsletter
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/revisions-to-2025-2026-academic-school-calendar
You can view the revised 2025-2026 calendar on our homepage at www.desotopsb.com
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
#DeSotoStrong
Thank you for the compassion and dedication you bring to your work each day. Your impact is felt far beyond the classroom, and you truly make. 💚❤️💙💛 #TheDeSotoDifference
We’re grateful for Ms. Morales, School Counselor at Stanley High School, whose support empowers students to grow, persevere, and succeed. Her work truly makes a difference in our school community. 💙💙 #TheDeSotoDifference
During National School Counseling Week, we’re honored to recognize Dr. Morgan of Mansfield High School. Her passion for helping students succeed is a true reflection of the difference school counselors make. 💚💚 #TheDeSotoDifference
National School Counseling Week gives us the opportunity to recognize educators like Ashley Terry of North DeSoto High School. Her commitment to supporting and guiding students truly reflects the difference school counselors make.❤️💙 #TheDeSotoDifference
We’re excited to continue celebrating National School Counseling Week by recognizing Sidney Moore of Mansfield Elementary School. Thank you for the care, guidance, and support you provide to our students each day! 💚💚 #TheDeSotoDifference
We’re excited to recognize another outstanding member of our school counseling team! Karyn Lipsey of North DeSoto High School exemplifies the powerful impact school counselors have on students’ lives. Thank you for your dedication, support, and commitment to student success—you truly make #TheDeSotoDifference. ❤️💙
We’re proud to continue recognizing the dedicated professionals who support our students during National School Counseling Week. Today, we celebrate Kourteni Henderson of North DeSoto Middle School. Thank you for the care, commitment, and guidance you provide to our students each day—you truly make a lasting difference.❤️💙 #TheDeSotoDifference
During National School Counseling Week, we’re excited to celebrate Angela McClintock of Mansfield Middle School. Her guidance and dedication play an important role in helping students grow, succeed, and feel supported. 💚💚 #TheDeSotoDifference
National School Counseling Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate counselors like Stephanie Arinder at North DeSoto Lower Elementary. Her commitment to supporting students helps set a strong foundation for success for our Little Griffins.❤️💙 #TheDeSotoDifference
Exclusive for DeSoto Parish students!
Get ready to crush your ACT goals at the DeSoto Parish ACT Boot Camp! Join us for focused prep sessions to boost your confidence and your score.
📅 When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 📍 Details: Math (8am-11am) & Science/English/Reading (12pm-3pm)
👉 Sign up now by scanning the QR code in the image!
As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we’re proud to highlight Fabia Charles of Mansfield Elementary School. Her dedication to supporting students and helping them reach their full potential makes a lasting impact in our schools. 💚💚 #TheDeSotoDifference
Let’s take a moment to celebrate Mrs. Ronni Tondreau at Logansport High School! Her dedication and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day. We’re proud to honor our school counselors this week! 💜💛 #TheDeSotoDifference
It’s National School Counseling Week, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible school counselors who support and inspire our students each day! We’re starting with Dawn Asbell from North DeSoto Upper Elementary. Thank you for the guidance, care, and encouragement you provide to our students—your impact truly makes a difference. 💙❤️ #TheDeSotoDifference
Tomorrow’s the day! 🎉 We’re looking forward to welcoming back our students and staff on Monday, February 2. See you bright and early!
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
All 12-month employees will report to work tomorrow to prepare for our students' return on Monday, February 2, 2026. We look forward to safely welcoming students and staff back to campus soon! We appreciate your support as we have weathered this winter storm together.
