Come visit the enrollment booth at our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off if you have enrollment questions or need help enrolling your student! This event is come and go, with prize giveaways and tons of booths to learn about what DeSoto has to offer - both in the schools and community. We look forward to seeing you!
#DeSotoBTSBlastOff24
The LAST & FINAL week or our Zearn Summer Challenge kicked off today! Make sure your students complete their 3+ lesson this week to get themselves qualified for our last and final drawing. This week's challenge will end on Sunday, June 30th at 5pm.
Week 4 of the Zearn Summer Challenge ended yesterday! 91 students completed 3+ lessons last week to qualify for our random drawing . Congratulations to studentsWilliam Davis (SHS), Emma Hudson (NDUE) and Harper Beckett (NDLE) for being randomnly selected.
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.
DeSoto Parish Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Turner as a new Assistant Principal of North DeSoto High School. Mr. Turner joins NDHS bringing 20 years of experience as a Music Educator and has spent the last three years as the Band Director at North DeSoto Middle School (NDMS). He has also been an integral part of the leadership team at NDMS, contributing significantly to the school's continued academic success.
In response to his new appointment, Mr. Turner shared his enthusiasm:
"I am truly honored to join North DeSoto High School as the Assistant Principal. Over the years, I have found a supportive and nurturing environment that has enabled me to grow as an educator. In this new role, I am committed to expanding my efforts to ensure the success and well-being of every student on a larger scale. I am incredibly proud to be a Griffin and want every student, teacher, staff member, and parent to know that I am here for them, dedicated to being their strongest advocate."
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Turner to his new role at North DeSoto High School. We are confident that his dedication and experience will greatly benefit the North DeSoto High School community. #TheDeSotoDifference
Are you interested in returning to the classroom? Governor Jeff Landry has recently signed House Bill 967 (Rep. Riser) into law, now known as Act 394. This new law opens doors for some TRSL retirees to return to the classroom without affecting their retirement benefits, after a 12-month waiting period.
If you’re a retiree interested in this opportunity: 1️⃣ Contact TRSL to verify your qualification. 2️⃣ Reach out to Cheri Cryer at cheri.cryer@desotopsb.com for guidelines and further clarification.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of #TheDeSotoDifference once again!
Schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Summer Learning sessions will resume at their respective campuses on Thursday, June 20. #DeSotoStrong
🎶 Today, we had the joy of capturing some amazing moments as our summer learning students showcased their newfound skills in reading music! 🎵 Their enthusiasm for learning to identify musical notation, articulate musical keys, and play simple chord progressions shows what an incredible learning journey our students have embarked on during our sessions this summer. Awesome job young musicians! 🌟👏 #TheDeSotoDifference
Week 3 of our Zearn Summer Challenge is a wrap! 94 students completed 3+ lessons last week to qualify for our random drawing . Congratulations to students Rhyli Wilson and Michael Richard from LHS and Braylon Turner from MES for being randomnly selected.
If you are the parent/guardian of one of the winners, please read the caption below the graphic to claim their prize
Week 4 began today and will close Sunday, June 23rd. Your student can engage in Zearn via Clever and complete 3 or more lessons to qualify for Week 4. Please reach out to amanda.tingle@desotopsb.com for any questions.
Happy Father's Day from our DeSoto Parish Schools' family to yours! Thank you to all the dads and father figures for being wonderful role models and for the support you provide every day! #DeSotoStrong
Are you passionate about making a difference in education? Do you have a knack for attracting top talent and ensuring a supportive work environment? Come join the DeSoto Parish Schools HR team as a Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention!
As our Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention, you will:
-Implement innovative strategies to attract potential candidates for employment
-Collaborate with district and school personnel to ensure new teachers feel supported
-Develop partnerships with post-secondary institutions to promote the profession and opportunities in DeSoto Parish.
Be part of a community that values dedication, innovation, and excellence in education. Together, let's make #TheDeSotoDifference and build a strong educational community together!
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
Mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Back to School Blast-Off! Come learn about community programs, IEPs, 504 Plans, and more on July 20 from 10-1 at our Administration Building - 399 Jenkins Street in Mansfield.
🌞📚 Our fourth grade summer learning students in Mrs. Murphy’s ELA class just wrapped up an incredible project! Students were engaged in making high level connections to central idea while they created storyboards to express their understanding of protest, inspired by their reading of Tea Overboard. ✍️ School uniforms and lunches were hot topics! #TheDeSotoDifference #SummerLearning
Week 2 of our Zearn Summer Challenge ended yesterday. One hundred fourteen students qualified for Week 2! That is 18 more students than last week! Way to engage and brush up on those math skills this week students! Students completing 3+ lesson qualified themselves for the weekly random drawing. This week's randomly chosen students were: NDLE - Emily Cardone, MES - Nyrhianna Perry, and NDMS Victoria Rhodes. If you are the parent/guardian of one of the winners, please read the caption below the graphic to claim their prize. Week 3 began today and will close Sunday, June 16th. Your student can engage in Zearn via Clever and complete 3 or more lessons to qualify for Week 3. Please reach out to amanda.tingle@desotopsb.com for any questions.
Tonight, we formally recognized the LHS men's 4x200 meter relay team and the MHS women's 4x100 meter relay team as state champions! Their high performance accomplishment shows they are #DeSotoStrong!
Today, June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in history that shaped the course of World War II and the future of our world. We honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy on this day in 1944.
Londyn, from Mansfield Elementary, was all smiles when she picked up her Zearn Summer Challenge prize today after her name was randomly chosen after completing 3+ lessons last week.
Week 2 is still underway and ends Sunday at 5 p.m.
Camp Invention: Let's Glow!
Our young Lumineers continue their learning safari by enhancing their electrical engineering skills by exploring circuits and wiring a circuit board for their Glow Box project. They'll light up their box with brilliant white light and then switch to UV settings to reveal a hidden jellyfish image. The session wraps up with a discussion on bioluminescence, exploring how nature lights up the night.
Get ready for an adventure! The DeSoto Summer Learning Safari is in full swing at Mansfield Middle School, and our students are exploring new horizons every day. From exploring the world through literacy to creative arts projects, the fun never stops! #TheDeSotoDifference
Today, our administrators are attending the "Equipping Administrators: Essential Insights into Special Education" professional learning session. By equipping our leaders with these essential insights, we're committed to connecting every student to high outcomes and ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment for all. Together, we're working to make #TheDeSotoDifference on student achievement!
Week 1 of our Zearn Summer Challenge ended yesterday and Week 2 is currently underway. Ninety-six students completed 3+ lessons on Zearn last week! Way to commit to preventing summer learning loss and engaging in Math content to keep yourselves prepared!
Congratulations to the following students from SHS, MES, and NDLE who were randomly selected from the group of ninety-six who completed 3+ lesson last week.
If you are the parent/guardian of one of the winners, please read the caption below the graphic to claim their prize.
Week 2 begins today and will close Sunday, June 9th. Your student can engage in Zearn via Clever and complete 3 or more lessons to qualify for Week 2.
Please reach out to amanda.tingle@desotopsb.com for any questions
Sunday will wrap up week 1 of our Zearn Summer Challenge! We have had over 65 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th qualify to be entered in Week 1's drawing by completing 3 lessons this week. There's still time to qualify!
Week 1 ends Sunday at 6pm.
Week 2's challenge begins Monday June 3rd and ends Sunday June 9th at 6pm.
Parents, get those students to log in via Clever & Zearn to complete lessons!
If you have any questions, please reach out to amanda.tingle@desotopsb.com
She'll be glad to assist you and your students in getting connected.
