As we dive into the 2024-2025 school year, we invite you to share your thoughts on our Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Your feedback is essential in helping our students develop the skills they need for success beyond graduation.
Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9iJ7FincksQVzDLxsrc6XYf0OF2T6T3LpLWRGFS1i3k1w9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Your input matters and will help shape a brighter future for all our students! #BetterTogether #DeSotoStrong
New beginnings!! DeSoto Parish takes great pride in developing LEADership capacity in all that exercise our Mission Statement and Core Values. Our aspiring Operation LEAD process pairs our current administration with those that desire to serve as a future administrator. The first training this week focused on Attendance, Engagement, and Discipline (level of leadership). Thank you for your collaboration and commitment that will LEAD to growth for all staff and students served. #HighPerformance! #Positive&CaringCulture! #BetterTogether!
🌟 Celebrating Christopher Thomas: Logansport High School’s Rising Leader! 🌟
We are excited to recognize Logansport High School’s Assistant Principal, Christopher Thomas, who was recently highlighted by the education publication, K-12 Dive as one of 10 exceptional rising leaders in education. Mr. Thomas embodies DeSoto’s core values and dedicates his work to making a positive impact in the lives of our students and community. His tireless commitment reflects our district’s mission to empower and inspire! #TheDeSotoDifference #LeaderInAction
Read more about his remarkable work here: https://www.k12dive.com/news/rising-leaders-10-assistant-principals-district-leaders-2024-25/727443/
🚨 Student safety is our #1 priority. This week, routine drug and weapons searches were conducted at selected high and middle schools in cooperation with local law enforcement and in accordance with state law and school board policy. These efforts will continue periodically throughout the year to ensure a secure environment for all. #DeSotoSafety #StudentFirst"
Learning to read looks a little different in PreK. Mrs. LaFleur is teaching her friends all about compound words. This is an early step in building fluent readers!
#TheDeSotoDifference
#futurereaders
On this #NationalITProfessionalDay, we want to send a huge thank you to our incredible DeSoto Parish Schools Technology team! 💻 Your hard work, countless hours, and dedication keep our networks running smoothly and ensure our teachers are equipped with the tech tools they need to impact student learning and success. All of you go above and beyond to make #TheDeSotoDifference every day! Our educators, staff, and students appreciate all that you all do!
A huge shoutout to our ladies at the central office that help keep us all organized and where we are supposed to be. We appreciate your willingness to serve the adults and students of DeSoto Parish in all that you do. We appreciate you ladies!!
Mark your calendars for April 9, 2025. Prospective teachers and upcoming resident teachers are invited to join us in DeSoto Parish to see why we are #TheDesotoDifference. It will be a fun filled day visiting each campus in our district. We can't wait to meet you!
At DeSoto Parish Schools, we know that #EveryDayCounts when it comes to student success. Research shows that consistent attendance is one of the most important factors in a child’s academic achievement. When students show up, they grow up—stronger in their skills, more confident in their abilities, and prepared for the future!
Thank you for your hard work this month in prioritizing attendance! We see your efforts, and we are so proud of the strides you’re making. #AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong
NDUE is LEADing the way with Math Night! Families partnering with math experts tonight as they learn how to help their children do math successfully. This difference making collaboration is the recipe for community engagement and student achievement! #BetterTogether! #TheDeSotoDifference!
Logansport Pre-k and K teachers exemplify the DeSoto Difference as they collaborate to be the best for their students.
#desotodifference, #hightrustbehaviors, #bettertogether
On this day, we reflect on the resilience and unity that brought our nation together in the face of tragedy. Let us honor the memory of those who sacrificed, and continue to teach our students the importance of courage, compassion, and service to others. #DeSotoStrong
Calling all DeSoto Parish Stakeholders! As the 2024-2025 school year is underway, we look forward to academic growth as well as meaningful campus life experiences, consider the competencies needed to navigate and contribute to society post graduation and offer up some feedback.
Use this survey link to provide your feedback: https://forms.gle/bVm37ciFTNPtukqv8
Your input is highly valued and will LEAD to better educational outcomes and an overall school better experience for all students. #TheDeSotoDifference
District and School Leaders working together to support student success! #BetterTogether
Exciting News, DeSoto Parish! We are thrilled to introduce Volume 1, Issue 1 of the DeSoto Schools Digest: Our Classroom to Community Connection! Stay informed with the latest updates, success stories, and happenings across our district.
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PSA ON POTENTIAL THREAT MADE TO DESOTO PARISH SCHOOLS
DeSoto Parish Schools and The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office have been made aware of a social media post that was shared within the past 24 hours. At this time, it is believed that a live video was shared where an individual insinuated a threat targeting various schools in Caddo and DeSoto Parishes. We simply want the public to know that this matter is under an active investigation, and that no real threat has been identified at this moment that should cause the public any alarm. Given the nature of the matter, and as is standard procedure, DeSoto Parish Law Enforcement has increased man-power at and around all of our DeSoto Schools until any/all information that can be obtained is properly investigated. We are actively working alongside the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office to communicate any new information as it becomes available.
It is important to note that while threats such as this happen all-to-often all around our nation, and especially right after tragic news in other areas, we will always take every threat with the utmost seriousness. If at any moment our office believes there to be a legitimate danger to students or staff, we will inform all residents instantly through the DeSoto Parish Mobile app and social media platforms in conjunction with The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s communication channels . As of this moment, no threat or cause for alarm has been identified.
High-five to our students working hard where #AttendanceMatters! A special shoutout to Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield High School for meeting /exceeding their goals this week!
Did you know that A student who is chronically absent in high school is 7.4X more likely to dropout of school? Let’s help students build a habit of good attendance early & often! #EveryDayCounts #BePresentBePowerful
Taking care of those that take care of us daily! These ladies see all students and faculty daily and create a lot of smiles in their work! Thanks for making a difference!#Positive&CaringCulture!
#BetterTogether!
LEADERS at NDUE say LET'S GROW! Setting goals and achieving goals while having fun learning math together!
#BetterTogether!
At tonight’s board meeting, we recognized our September Employees of the Month! 🌟 Beverly Hall – North DeSoto High School 🌟 Cecilia Ezernack – Logansport High School 🌟 Catherine Hardaway – North DeSoto Lower Elementary A special thank you to our partners,EdGear, for sponsoring this initiative by providing our awards items. We appreciate our educators' dedication to DeSoto Parish Schools. Your hard work and passion make a difference every day! #DeSotoDifference
