DeSoto Parish Schools -

The 2024-25 school year starts on Thursday, August 8! You can get all of the quick information that you need on the newly launched back to school page. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school

The DeSoto ReadyStart bus will be at our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off on July 20 from 10AM to 1PM. Come check out the resources we have for children ages birth to five, and others too! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

Are you passionate about math and eager to inspire our students? DeSoto Parish Schools is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Coordinator of Student Learning (Math) to join our dynamic team! As our new Coordinator of Student Learning (Math), you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students' educational journey and be a part of our mission to create #TheDesotoDifference. To learn more about this vacancy and to apply visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2

PLEASE SHARE: Mansfield High School is looking for a new team member to join their English Department! Become a Wolverine educator and be part of #TheDeSotoDifference! For more information and to apply for this vacancy, visit: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2

📣 A Community United in Cheer! 📣 Back in December, Coach Kempf at North DeSoto Middle School formulated an incredible idea: a community cheer camp bringing together students from Mansfield, Stanley, Logansport, and North DeSoto Middle School. Fast forward to now, and our cheer coaches have had the best time making it a reality! This week has been full of learning, bonding, and pure fun. It's been wonderful collaborating and seeing cheer coaches in the parish share knowledge and experiences. Seeing our middle school cheerleaders bond and form new friendships has been heartwarming and inspiring. This camp has truly embodied the DeSoto Difference, and we are excited to see it become a cherished tradition for years to come. Thank you, Coach Kempf, for your vision and dedication. Here's to many more amazing camps in the future! 🎉💙📣 #DeSotoDifference #CheerUnity

DeSoto Parish 4-H will be at the 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off with tons of information about all of their programs. Stop by to see them and learn more about tons of community programs and services in our school system! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

Just a reminder that we will have enrollment booth set-up at our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off. Stop by if you need help enrolling your student! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

Today we celebrated 20 years of service that Lyn Crocker has provided to DeSoto Parish students. She worked as a special education teacher at Stanley for 13 years, and has served as the IEP Facilitator for the past 7 years. One of her lasting legacies will be the impact she has made on directly teaching students and ensuring federal protections and procedures were provided to students. We will miss her greatly! #TheDeSotoDifference

Just a reminder that our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-OFF is just two weeks away. Come learn with us on July 20 from 10 AM to 1PM about IEPs, 504 Plans, community programs and more! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from DeSoto Parish Schools! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. As we enjoy fireworks, BBQs, and time with loved ones, let's remember the incredible sacrifices made for our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day! 🌟 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #DeSotoStrong

DeSoto Parish Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Tingle as the new Human Resources Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention. Tingle's journey in education began at Mansfield Elementary School in 2004, and since then, she has accumulated 19 years of diverse experience. Her roles have ranged from being an elementary teacher in grades 2nd through 5th at Mansfield Elementary School and North DeSoto Upper Elementary to serving as a Reading Specialist, Dyslexia Teacher, and Instructional Coach in Natchitoches Parish, Kansas, and Texas. She has also been a Master Teacher at Mansfield Middle School and, most recently, the Student Learning Coordinator for Math content. In her new role, Tingle will focus on the crucial task of recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers for DeSoto Parish Schools. "Recruitment and retention of teachers in DeSoto Parish is vital to student success. By partnering with principals, I envision a support system where teachers feel valued, trusted, and blessed to be a part of the DeSoto Parish School System," Tingle stated. "I look forward to supporting and serving our teachers as they navigate their educational journey, helping to build a firm foundation for their growth and that of our students."

School and district offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will resume regular summer hours on Monday, July 8th. The DeSoto Parish Schools family wishes everyone a happy and safe Independence Day with their loved ones. #DeSotoStrong #Independence Day

The DeSoto Parish Health Unit will have a booth set up at our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off printing immunization records and scheduling appointments for updated immunizations if needed. Stop by on July 20 from 10-1 for tons of booths including this one to enter giveaways and learn more about community programs and our schools. #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

Look who we spotted at the DeSoto Parish Administration building this week! Aria Eckles from NDMS and William Davis from SHS.! They dropped by to claim their prize after being crowned winners of our Zearn Summer Challenge for completing 3+ lessons in a week. Way to go, Aria and William! 🎉 #ZearnandLearn #Mathisfun

Each DeSoto Parish school will be set-up at our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off from 10AM to 1PM to answer any questions you may have. Stop by to see them and check out all of the resources that are available here in DeSoto! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24

All good things must end, and yesterday wrapped up our 5th and final week of our Zearn Summer Challenge. Congratulations to students Aria Eckles (NDMS), Courtland Dupree (MES), and Brooklyn Lites (NDUE), who were randomly selected this week. If you are the parent/guardian of one of the winners, please read the caption below the graphic to claim their prize. Please reach out to amanda.tingle@desotopsb.com for any questions. Thank you to all of our student participants. Your hard work and dedication to math are impeccable for your success. Keep up the excellent work! Students will still have access to Zearn throughout the summer. Keep engaging students, and we look forward to continuing learning with all students on August 8, 2024, when DeSoto Parish students report for the 2024-2025 school year.

Save the date! Our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off is on July 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This is a come and go event where you can check out many different resources that DeSoto Parish has to offer... in the schools and in the community! There will be prize giveaways and opportunities for you to have any questions you may have about the upcoming school year answered. We hope to see you there! #DeSotoBTSBlastOff24 #TheDeSotoDifference

Harper from NDLE dropped by our Desoto Parish Administration building this week to claim her prize for completing 3+ lessons on Zearn. Way to Zearn it! #ZearnIt #MathFam Our last and final week of our Zearn Summer Challenge ends tomorrow, June 30th. There's still plenty time to get those 3 lessons in students!!

Shout out to our school LEADERS for continuing their summer learning at the NIET Summer Institute. Thank you for your dedication to LEARNING, LEADING & SERVING! #TheDeSotoDifference!

This summer Louisiana will launch SUN Bucks, a new grocery benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. Click here for more information visit https://5il.co/2pzc3.