Congratulations to our 2025-2026 School-Level Teachers of the Year! 🎉
These outstanding educators represent the very best of DeSoto Parish Schools, living out our core values each day in their classrooms. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success truly make a lasting impact.
We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the difference they make in the lives of our students and community. ❤️💚💙💛 That’s #TheDeSotoDifference.
These outstanding educators represent the very best of DeSoto Parish Schools, living out our core values each day in their classrooms. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success truly make a lasting impact.
We are proud to celebrate their achievements and the difference they make in the lives of our students and community. ❤️💚💙💛 That’s #TheDeSotoDifference.
🚍 We’re Hiring!
DeSoto Parish Schools is looking for a skilled and reliable Transportation Mechanic to help keep our buses running safely and on time. Join a team that makes #TheDeSotoDifference in the lives of students every day.
Apply today ➡️ https://www.desotopsb.com/.../desoto.../page/joinourteam2
DeSoto Parish Schools is looking for a skilled and reliable Transportation Mechanic to help keep our buses running safely and on time. Join a team that makes #TheDeSotoDifference in the lives of students every day.
Apply today ➡️ https://www.desotopsb.com/.../desoto.../page/joinourteam2
🎉 ZEARN Snapshot: Week 7 (September 22-28, 2025)! 🎉
We're thrilled to share the amazing Zearn momentum across DeSoto Parish Schools!
School Level Shoutouts!
ALL SITES hit a school average of 3+ On/Above Grade Level Lessons!
🔺 North DeSoto Middle School achieved 100% Student & Teacher Login! They also hit 3.5 lessons for the 3rd week straight!
🔵 North DeSoto Lower Elementary School achieved 3.2 lessons for the 3rd week straight!
District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts (Averaged 3+ On/Above Grade Lessons):
✅ Kindergarten: 3.4 lessons
✅ 1st Grade: 3.2 lessons
✅ 2nd Grade: 3.1 lessons
✅ 6th Grade: 3.2 lessons
✅ 7th Grade: 3.2 lessons (3rd week straight!)
Way to go, students, teachers, and families for your hard work and dedication to math mastery! Let's keep making #TheDeSotoDifference! 💪 #ZEARN #MathSuccess #DeSotoStrong
📊 Attendance Matters!
For the second week in a row, every DeSoto Parish school met or exceeded their attendance goals — way to go, families! 🙌
🌟 Here’s why it matters: students who are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year) are at higher risk of falling behind academically. But together, we’re making progress — our current chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4%, down from 17.6% last school year. That’s a 4.2 percentage point improvement! 💪
#EveryDayCounts, and every student benefits! #Attendance Matters #DeSotoStrong #WinningTogether
For the second week in a row, every DeSoto Parish school met or exceeded their attendance goals — way to go, families! 🙌
🌟 Here’s why it matters: students who are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year) are at higher risk of falling behind academically. But together, we’re making progress — our current chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4%, down from 17.6% last school year. That’s a 4.2 percentage point improvement! 💪
#EveryDayCounts, and every student benefits! #Attendance Matters #DeSotoStrong #WinningTogether
DPSB School Wellness Teams in Action This Week
The Wellness Team has been busy pouring into students and staff across the parish:
LHS – Hosting their Wellness Meeting, focusing on strategies to support students.
Grace House – Leading You Matter Groups that give students a safe space to connect, share, and grow.
MMS – Energizing the campus with Friday Morning Meetings to start the day with encouragement and connection.
Across our schools, our Wellness Team is showing up with intentional conversations, meaningful activities, and a strong commitment to creating safe and supportive environments for every student.
We’re proud of the ongoing work being done to make wellness a priority in DeSoto Parish Schools.
#YouMatter #WellnessInAction #DeSotoStrong
Boots on the Ground for Bully Prevention
The Wellness Team proudly supported the MMS Wellness Counselor, Mr. Brian Wilson, in hosting the “Boots on the Ground” Bully Prevention Dance last week!
This special event marked the kickoff of Mansfield Middle School’s year-long Bully Prevention Campaign, led by Mr. Wilson. The campaign will keep the conversation going all year, reminding students of the importance of standing up, speaking out, and supporting one another.
As we step into October, Bully Prevention Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to join us in spreading kindness, building connections, and taking action against bullying.
Stay tuned for more updates about this important initiative. Together, we can make a difference!
#BootsOnTheGround #BullyPrevention #YouMatter #DeSotoStrong
Big shoutout to NDMS for investing in new teacher development! Supporting educators from day one builds stronger classrooms and brighter futures. #TheDeSotoDifference
#TeacherExcellence
Louisiana Fit Kids’ Tray of the Week spotlights the hard work of School Nutrition Professionals who ensure students are fueled for success every day!
This week, North DeSoto Lower Elementary shines with their submission:
🍔 Burgers
🍠 Sweet Potato Tots
🫘 Baked Beans
🥗 Sandwich Salad
🍍 Tropical Fruit
🥛 Milk
Ms. Lisa Wells serves every tray with a warm smile, truly exemplifying the #TheDeSotoDifference.
#DeSotoServes #LouisianaTrayOfTheWeek #SchoolNutrition
This week, North DeSoto Lower Elementary shines with their submission:
🍔 Burgers
🍠 Sweet Potato Tots
🫘 Baked Beans
🥗 Sandwich Salad
🍍 Tropical Fruit
🥛 Milk
Ms. Lisa Wells serves every tray with a warm smile, truly exemplifying the #TheDeSotoDifference.
#DeSotoServes #LouisianaTrayOfTheWeek #SchoolNutrition
#AttendanceMatters but why?
Regular attendance allows for students to remain involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers and teachers, and make the most of their educational experience. Let's keep our strong attendance going!
Regular attendance allows for students to remain involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers and teachers, and make the most of their educational experience. Let's keep our strong attendance going!
📊 ZEARN Snapshot | Sept 15–21
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
-2nd Grade – 3.3 lessons
-7th Grade – 3.6 lessons 🎉
🌟 School Level Shoutouts!
👏 Stanley High School – 3.3 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Middle – 3.1 lessons (2nd straight week!)
👏 Mansfield Elementary – 3.0 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Lower – 3.0 lessons (2nd straight week!)
Way to go, students—keeping the momentum strong! 💪 #DeSotoDifference #ZEARN
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
-2nd Grade – 3.3 lessons
-7th Grade – 3.6 lessons 🎉
🌟 School Level Shoutouts!
👏 Stanley High School – 3.3 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Middle – 3.1 lessons (2nd straight week!)
👏 Mansfield Elementary – 3.0 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Lower – 3.0 lessons (2nd straight week!)
Way to go, students—keeping the momentum strong! 💪 #DeSotoDifference #ZEARN
📊 Attendance Matters!
DeSoto Parish Schools absolutely soared this week — every school met or exceeded their attendance goals! 🙌
🌎 National data shows that about 1 in 6 students are chronically absent each year — but strong school and family partnerships can change that.
👏 Huge shoutout to our schools, students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Together, we’re building strong habits that lead to strong outcomes. #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #WinningTogether
DeSoto Parish Schools absolutely soared this week — every school met or exceeded their attendance goals! 🙌
🌎 National data shows that about 1 in 6 students are chronically absent each year — but strong school and family partnerships can change that.
👏 Huge shoutout to our schools, students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Together, we’re building strong habits that lead to strong outcomes. #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #WinningTogether
All we do is WIN WIN WIN no matter What! Shout out to Mrs. McClain for moving forward during WIN time during a brief power outage a NDUE. #WinningTogether!
#TheDeSotoDifference!
The DeSoto Parish Wellness Team enjoyed visiting Mansfield Middle School this morning during their Morning House Meeting.
Students led thoughtful discussions on AR, Zearn, leadership goals, grade point averages, and attendance. Teachers also had the chance to give their shout outs, celebrating the great work happening at MMS.
It was inspiring to see students step into leadership roles and take ownership of their learning. Keep up the great work, MMS!
We’re proud to partner with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) so we can build strong foundations of a culture for learning that are rooted in excellence.
Through Instructional Leadership Teams, ongoing professional learning, and data-driven reflection, our educators are fostering collaboration and growth that show up in student outcomes. In fact, our LEAP scores for grades 3-12 have outpaced the state average by 8 percentage points in the Master+ rate!
Our commitment to high performance strives to create an aligned system where teachers lead, grow, and support each other, so every student has the chance to succeed.
👉 Discover how we, along with other districts, are building educator excellence that drives results:
https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/blog/empowered-educators-get-results-how-3-districts-made-it-happen
Through Instructional Leadership Teams, ongoing professional learning, and data-driven reflection, our educators are fostering collaboration and growth that show up in student outcomes. In fact, our LEAP scores for grades 3-12 have outpaced the state average by 8 percentage points in the Master+ rate!
Our commitment to high performance strives to create an aligned system where teachers lead, grow, and support each other, so every student has the chance to succeed.
👉 Discover how we, along with other districts, are building educator excellence that drives results:
https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/blog/empowered-educators-get-results-how-3-districts-made-it-happen
The latest issue of the DeSoto Schools Digest is full of great stories from around the parish so don't miss it!
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-2-issue-2
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-2-issue-2
DeSoto Parish Schools is going for 95% attendance!
How can you help?
✔️Arrive on time each day
✔️Avoid early dismissals
✔️Contact your school if you need support!
✔️Talk to your student about the importance of attendance
How can you help?
✔️Arrive on time each day
✔️Avoid early dismissals
✔️Contact your school if you need support!
✔️Talk to your student about the importance of attendance
💻✨ Today on National IT Professional Day, we celebrate and thank our incredible DeSoto Parish Schools Technology Department! Working hard behind the scenes, they keep classrooms connected and learning moving forward across our district. 👏👏
#NationalITProfessionalDay #TheDeSotoDifference
#NationalITProfessionalDay #TheDeSotoDifference
📊 ZEARN Snapshot | Sept 8–14
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
Kindergarten – 3.0 lessons
1st Grade – 3.0 lessons
6th Grade – 3.2 lessons
7th Grade – 3.3 lessons
🌟 School Level Shoutout: North DeSoto Middle School!
✅ 98% of students logged in
✅ 84 minutes per student
✅ Completing 3.4 on/above grade-level lessons!
👏 Nearly perfect in ALL three measures—amazing job, North DeSoto Middle! #TheDeSotoDifference #ZEARNINGTogether
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
Kindergarten – 3.0 lessons
1st Grade – 3.0 lessons
6th Grade – 3.2 lessons
7th Grade – 3.3 lessons
🌟 School Level Shoutout: North DeSoto Middle School!
✅ 98% of students logged in
✅ 84 minutes per student
✅ Completing 3.4 on/above grade-level lessons!
👏 Nearly perfect in ALL three measures—amazing job, North DeSoto Middle! #TheDeSotoDifference #ZEARNINGTogether
🇺🇸✨ Celebrate Freedom Week kicks off today, and we’re proud to recognize North DeSoto High School Senior, Cecilia Flanders, who will be representing DeSoto Parish Schools in the 9–12 division of the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute!
She’ll take the stage Tuesday at the world’s largest Reagan statue in Covington as finalists compete for a trip to nationals at the Reagan Library in California.
Way to go, Cecilia—we’re cheering you on!
#TheDeSotoDifference
For the week of September 8–12, our students showed up strong with a 96% district-wide attendance rate, once again exceeding our 95% goal! 💪📚
Did you know? 📝 Students who attend school regularly are more likely to score higher on tests, stay on track academically, and graduate on time. Every day counts—and our schools are proving the difference it makes!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a top priority. Together, we are building strong foundations
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference
Did you know? 📝 Students who attend school regularly are more likely to score higher on tests, stay on track academically, and graduate on time. Every day counts—and our schools are proving the difference it makes!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a top priority. Together, we are building strong foundations
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference
