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DeSoto Parish Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Courtney Averett as our new Special Services IEP Compliance Coordinator! Ms. Averett brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role. We are excited to have her join the Special Services team! #TheDeSotoDifference Read the full release by visiting our website: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1715216

All campuses in DeSoto Parish use a tool called Rooms for strengthening the connection and collaboration between the classroom and home. Get all the resources you need to navigate Rooms on the district website including the new Rooms Central for parents! Visit our Rooms FAQ page to access Room Central: https://www.desotopsb.com/page/rooms-support If you have not connected with Rooms, check your email inboxes for an invitation from Edurooms to sign-up. Brand new students will need a "magic code" to join. If you need assistance reach out to your student's teacher to get connected.

DeSoto Parish Schools Announces Appointment of Two New Student Learning Coordinators. DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to announce the appointment of two exceptional educators to leadership positions within the Department of Student Learning. Ms. Jasmine Taylor has been named the new Student Learning Coordinator for Math, and Mr. Brandon Fontenot has been appointed as the Student Learning Coordinator for Science and Social Studies. We're confident that their expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on student outcomes, helping our students achieve new heights! #TheDeSotoDifference For the full news release visit: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1708561

The DeSoto Parish Transportation team works hard every day to get our students to and from school safely! As an additional resource, we are extremely excited to have the Edulog system which allows you to track the bus your student rides and gives accurate pick-up and drop-off times. Download the Edulog Parent Portal app in your app store and contact your Bus Operator or the Transportation Department for instructions and codes. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/transportation

Back to School means connecting with old friends and making new ones. Check out Stanley High School as they connect everyone with a"BetterTogether" welcome back assembly! All grades and the faculty connected with a hand made chain and a positive message of worth and value. Thanks SHS for creating a Positive & Caring culture! #BetterTogether! #DeSotoDifference!

Welcome Back, DeSoto Parish Students! The first day of school is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our classrooms filled with the smiles of our amazing students and teachers reunited once again! 🎒✨ At DeSoto Parish Schools, we are committed to #TheDeSotoDifference every day by creating a positive and caring culture where every student and educator can thrive. This year, let’s embrace our small-town traditions while striving for high performance in all that we do! Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories, together as one big DeSoto family! Let’s make it the best one yet! 💪 #DeSotoStrong #BackToSchool #BetterTogether

Get all the information you need in the DeSoto Parish Schools back-to-school newsletter. We are so excited to see all of our students tomorrow! https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/welcome-back-to-desoto-parish-schools-8439

Join the Mansfield High School family! We're on the lookout for a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to help lead our school community. Become a Wolverine and experience #TheDeSotoDifference! Visit www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 for more information and to apply.

Tomorrow is the big day! The first day of school in DeSoto Parish is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome all our amazing students back! We want to see all your back-to-school moments! Share your first day pics with us and don’t forget to tag your school and @DeSotoParishSchools. Let’s celebrate the start of a fantastic school year together!

🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors for partnering with us for our Better Together Convocation! Your generous contributions to meals and door prizes have made this event truly special. We are grateful for your support and dedication to our DeSoto Parish Schools community. Together, we are making a difference! 🌟 #BetterTogether #DeSotoParishSchools #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

🎉🎓 What a fantastic start to the school year at our Better Together Convocation! This morning, the DeSoto Parish School System came alive with the energy and enthusiasm of our amazing teachers, staff, student spirit groups, band members, and special student presenters. Together, as one team, we celebrated our mission of high performance, fostering a positive and caring culture, making a difference, and cherishing our small-town traditions. Our core values unite us with a common purpose, and today we felt that unity stronger than ever. Here's to an incredible year ahead, DeSoto Parish! We are truly #BetterTogether! 🌟💪 #BetterTogether #DeSotoStrong

The Desoto Parish Transportation Department is excited to welcome all of our students back for the 2024-2025 school year! We are looking forward to another excellent school year. If you have any questions or concerns for transportation feel free to contact us through the Desoto Parish Home Page at https://www.desotopsb.com/page/transportation or call us at (318) 872-2798. #BackToSchool #DeSotoParishSchools

Join the Mansfield High School family! We're looking for a new team member to join our Science department. Become a Wolverine and experience #TheDeSotoDifference! Visit www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 for more information and to apply.

Join the Mansfield High School family! We're on the lookout for passionate educators to fill the Band Director and ACT Coach teaching positions. Become a Wolverine and experience #TheDeSotoDifference! Visit www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 for more information and to apply.

Join the North DeSoto Middle School family! We're looking for a talented math educator to join our team. Become a Griffin and experience #TheDeSotoDifference! Visit www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 for more information and to apply.

Amanda LaFollette Named 2025 Louisiana Elementary School Principal of the Year. DeSoto Parish Schools is honored to announce that Mrs. Amanda LaFollette, Principal of Mansfield Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Louisiana Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala, co-sponsored by Dream Teachers! This remarkable achievement makes Mrs. LaFollette the third consecutive division winner for Louisiana Principal of the Year from DeSoto Parish. Mrs. Tamela Phillips, former Principal of North DeSoto High School, won the 2023 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year. Mr. Barry Carter, Principal of North DeSoto Middle School, won the 2024 Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year. With Mrs. LaFollette's guidance, Mansfield Elementary has flourished. It embodies DeSoto Parish Schools' core values of high performance, a positive and caring culture, making a difference, and preserving our small-town traditions. It showcases the outstanding leadership and dedication within our community. You can read the full news release by visiting https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1690044. #TheDeSotoDifference #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA

Calling All Community and Business Partners! Join us in celebrating our amazing DeSoto Difference Makers! We're gearing up for our Back to School Convocation "Better Together" on August 6th, and we need your help to make it extra special. Help us celebrate our dedicated staff by donating items for door prizes to show your appreciation. Our staff will enjoy a day filled with food, fun, and professional development opportunities designed to enhance their skills and prepare them for another successful school year. For more information or to participate, please contact Peyton Dufour, Coordinator of Communications and Family & Community Engagement, at peyton.dufour@desotopsb.com. Thank you for your support and for being part of #TheDeSotoDifference. #BetterTogether

Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda LaFollette, 2025 Louisiana Elementary School Principal of the Year! We have a 3 peat!! Mrs. Amanda LaFollette, Principal of Mansfield Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Louisiana Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education at the 18th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala, co-sponsored by Dream Teachers! This remarkable achievement makes Mrs. LaFollette the third consecutive division winner for Louisiana Principal of the Year from DeSoto Parish, showcasing the outstanding leadership and dedication within our community. With Mrs. LaFollette's guidance, Mansfield Elementary has flourished, embodying DeSoto Parish Schools' Core Values of high performance, a positive and caring culture, making a difference, and preserving our small-town traditions. To the incredible teachers and students at Mansfield Elementary, this award is a testament to your hard work, unity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we continue to make a difference and uphold the high standards of our district. Congratulations, Mrs. LaFollette, on this well-deserved honor. Your leadership continues to inspire and make a difference, not just at Mansfield Elementary, but throughout the entire DeSoto Parish Schools community. #TheDeSotoDifference #LAExcellentEducators #DreamTeachersLA

📚 Welcome to the DeSoto Parish Schools family! We're thrilled to kick off the school year with our GEAUX DeSoto sessions and new teacher luncheon. Today, we embrace our new educators, who join us in upholding our core values of high performance, a positive and caring culture, making a difference, and cherishing our small-town traditions. Let's work together to create an environment where every student can thrive. Together, we will make #TheDeSotoDifference! ✏️🍎 #WelcomeNewTeachers #GEAUXDeSoto #DeSotoProud

DeSoto Parish Schools Sustains Performance in LEAP Assessments. We're pleased to announce that our students have shown continued progress and sustained high performance in the 2023-2024 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) scores! Highlights include: 📈 Grades 3-8: -3% increase in math proficiency -6% increase in science proficiency 📚 Third Grade: -Average 5% increase in proficiency across the district 🔬 Biology: -Notable growth in the number of students reaching proficiency These impressive results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you to our entire DeSoto Parish community for your support and commitment to excellence in education! Let's keep up the great work! #DeSotoProud For the full news release visit https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1686889