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.
We are excited to kick off the Summer Learning Safari this week at our summer learning sites! Our students are diving into a world of creativity and innovation with Art, Camp Invention, and Brickz 4 Kids. Let the summer of fun and learning begin! #TheDeSotoDifference
That's a wrap for the 2024 #LATeacherLeader Summit! Our education leaders are ready to bring back some valuable insights and knowledge for "Leading the Next Level" as we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. #DeSotoStrong
Day 2 of the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit and our DeSoto Parish Schools leaders are diving into immersive learning and how we can make connections to high performance and student achievement. Huge shoutout to Principal Barry Carter of North DeSoto Middle School for sharing his insights in the session "Keeping it Real: The Life of a Principal." Great job Mr. Carter! #TheDeSotoDifference #LATeacherLeader
