Big shoutout to NDMS for investing in new teacher development! Supporting educators from day one builds stronger classrooms and brighter futures. #TheDeSotoDifference
#TeacherExcellence
Louisiana Fit Kids’ Tray of the Week spotlights the hard work of School Nutrition Professionals who ensure students are fueled for success every day!
This week, North DeSoto Lower Elementary shines with their submission:
🍔 Burgers
🍠 Sweet Potato Tots
🫘 Baked Beans
🥗 Sandwich Salad
🍍 Tropical Fruit
🥛 Milk
Ms. Lisa Wells serves every tray with a warm smile, truly exemplifying the #TheDeSotoDifference.
#DeSotoServes #LouisianaTrayOfTheWeek #SchoolNutrition
This week, North DeSoto Lower Elementary shines with their submission:
🍔 Burgers
🍠 Sweet Potato Tots
🫘 Baked Beans
🥗 Sandwich Salad
🍍 Tropical Fruit
🥛 Milk
Ms. Lisa Wells serves every tray with a warm smile, truly exemplifying the #TheDeSotoDifference.
#DeSotoServes #LouisianaTrayOfTheWeek #SchoolNutrition
#AttendanceMatters but why?
Regular attendance allows for students to remain involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers and teachers, and make the most of their educational experience. Let's keep our strong attendance going!
Regular attendance allows for students to remain involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers and teachers, and make the most of their educational experience. Let's keep our strong attendance going!
📊 ZEARN Snapshot | Sept 15–21
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
-2nd Grade – 3.3 lessons
-7th Grade – 3.6 lessons 🎉
🌟 School Level Shoutouts!
👏 Stanley High School – 3.3 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Middle – 3.1 lessons (2nd straight week!)
👏 Mansfield Elementary – 3.0 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Lower – 3.0 lessons (2nd straight week!)
Way to go, students—keeping the momentum strong! 💪 #DeSotoDifference #ZEARN
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
-2nd Grade – 3.3 lessons
-7th Grade – 3.6 lessons 🎉
🌟 School Level Shoutouts!
👏 Stanley High School – 3.3 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Middle – 3.1 lessons (2nd straight week!)
👏 Mansfield Elementary – 3.0 lessons
👏 North DeSoto Lower – 3.0 lessons (2nd straight week!)
Way to go, students—keeping the momentum strong! 💪 #DeSotoDifference #ZEARN
📊 Attendance Matters!
DeSoto Parish Schools absolutely soared this week — every school met or exceeded their attendance goals! 🙌
🌎 National data shows that about 1 in 6 students are chronically absent each year — but strong school and family partnerships can change that.
👏 Huge shoutout to our schools, students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Together, we’re building strong habits that lead to strong outcomes. #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #WinningTogether
DeSoto Parish Schools absolutely soared this week — every school met or exceeded their attendance goals! 🙌
🌎 National data shows that about 1 in 6 students are chronically absent each year — but strong school and family partnerships can change that.
👏 Huge shoutout to our schools, students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority! Together, we’re building strong habits that lead to strong outcomes. #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #WinningTogether
All we do is WIN WIN WIN no matter What! Shout out to Mrs. McClain for moving forward during WIN time during a brief power outage a NDUE. #WinningTogether!
#TheDeSotoDifference!
The DeSoto Parish Wellness Team enjoyed visiting Mansfield Middle School this morning during their Morning House Meeting.
Students led thoughtful discussions on AR, Zearn, leadership goals, grade point averages, and attendance. Teachers also had the chance to give their shout outs, celebrating the great work happening at MMS.
It was inspiring to see students step into leadership roles and take ownership of their learning. Keep up the great work, MMS!
We’re proud to partner with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) so we can build strong foundations of a culture for learning that are rooted in excellence.
Through Instructional Leadership Teams, ongoing professional learning, and data-driven reflection, our educators are fostering collaboration and growth that show up in student outcomes. In fact, our LEAP scores for grades 3-12 have outpaced the state average by 8 percentage points in the Master+ rate!
Our commitment to high performance strives to create an aligned system where teachers lead, grow, and support each other, so every student has the chance to succeed.
👉 Discover how we, along with other districts, are building educator excellence that drives results:
https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/blog/empowered-educators-get-results-how-3-districts-made-it-happen
Through Instructional Leadership Teams, ongoing professional learning, and data-driven reflection, our educators are fostering collaboration and growth that show up in student outcomes. In fact, our LEAP scores for grades 3-12 have outpaced the state average by 8 percentage points in the Master+ rate!
Our commitment to high performance strives to create an aligned system where teachers lead, grow, and support each other, so every student has the chance to succeed.
👉 Discover how we, along with other districts, are building educator excellence that drives results:
https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/blog/empowered-educators-get-results-how-3-districts-made-it-happen
The latest issue of the DeSoto Schools Digest is full of great stories from around the parish so don't miss it!
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-2-issue-2
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-2-issue-2
DeSoto Parish Schools is going for 95% attendance!
How can you help?
✔️Arrive on time each day
✔️Avoid early dismissals
✔️Contact your school if you need support!
✔️Talk to your student about the importance of attendance
How can you help?
✔️Arrive on time each day
✔️Avoid early dismissals
✔️Contact your school if you need support!
✔️Talk to your student about the importance of attendance
💻✨ Today on National IT Professional Day, we celebrate and thank our incredible DeSoto Parish Schools Technology Department! Working hard behind the scenes, they keep classrooms connected and learning moving forward across our district. 👏👏
#NationalITProfessionalDay #TheDeSotoDifference
#NationalITProfessionalDay #TheDeSotoDifference
📊 ZEARN Snapshot | Sept 8–14
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
Kindergarten – 3.0 lessons
1st Grade – 3.0 lessons
6th Grade – 3.2 lessons
7th Grade – 3.3 lessons
🌟 School Level Shoutout: North DeSoto Middle School!
✅ 98% of students logged in
✅ 84 minutes per student
✅ Completing 3.4 on/above grade-level lessons!
👏 Nearly perfect in ALL three measures—amazing job, North DeSoto Middle! #TheDeSotoDifference #ZEARNINGTogether
🙌 District-wide Grade Level Shoutouts!
These grade levels averaged 3+ on/above grade-level lessons last week:
Kindergarten – 3.0 lessons
1st Grade – 3.0 lessons
6th Grade – 3.2 lessons
7th Grade – 3.3 lessons
🌟 School Level Shoutout: North DeSoto Middle School!
✅ 98% of students logged in
✅ 84 minutes per student
✅ Completing 3.4 on/above grade-level lessons!
👏 Nearly perfect in ALL three measures—amazing job, North DeSoto Middle! #TheDeSotoDifference #ZEARNINGTogether
🇺🇸✨ Celebrate Freedom Week kicks off today, and we’re proud to recognize North DeSoto High School Senior, Cecilia Flanders, who will be representing DeSoto Parish Schools in the 9–12 division of the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute!
She’ll take the stage Tuesday at the world’s largest Reagan statue in Covington as finalists compete for a trip to nationals at the Reagan Library in California.
Way to go, Cecilia—we’re cheering you on!
#TheDeSotoDifference
For the week of September 8–12, our students showed up strong with a 96% district-wide attendance rate, once again exceeding our 95% goal! 💪📚
Did you know? 📝 Students who attend school regularly are more likely to score higher on tests, stay on track academically, and graduate on time. Every day counts—and our schools are proving the difference it makes!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a top priority. Together, we are building strong foundations
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference
Did you know? 📝 Students who attend school regularly are more likely to score higher on tests, stay on track academically, and graduate on time. Every day counts—and our schools are proving the difference it makes!
👏 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making attendance a top priority. Together, we are building strong foundations
#AttendanceMatters #TheDeSotoDifference
Today, our Wellness Team had the privilege of attending the Bullying & Suicide Prevention Conference at LSU Shreveport.
This conference brought together educators, counselors, and mental health professionals to strengthen our efforts in creating safe, supportive, and connected school environments. We left encouraged, equipped with new strategies, and ready to continue the important work of supporting our students and staff.
Every student deserves to feel valued, safe, and heard. Together, we are committed to making a difference. ✨
#DeSotoCares
#YouMatter
#WellnessInAction
#StopBullying
#SuicidePrevention
Check out our Little Wolverines! Portraits of Graduates in action! #WolverineSTRONG!
Attendance Matters! Studies show that by third grade, chronically absent students tend to have lower reading and math achievements. That’s why DeSoto Parish is focusing on supporting strong attendance across our district!
#DeSotoStrong
Did you know that DPSB provides services to families with children as early as 3 years of age who may be eligible to receive special education services? If you suspect your child may be at risk for development, click the link the complete the Child Find Form.
💚💚 At Mansfield High School, service is more than an activity—it’s a part of our mission. Students in the JAG Career Association recently served at the Higher Ground Ministries Food Pantry as part of their statewide community service project, The Giving Initiative.
By lending their hands and hearts 🤝 our JAG students are building a positive and caring culture that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are proud to see them leading by example and making #TheDeSotoDifference through service to others.
By lending their hands and hearts 🤝 our JAG students are building a positive and caring culture that reaches far beyond the classroom.
We are proud to see them leading by example and making #TheDeSotoDifference through service to others.
📊 Attendance Snapshot | Sept. 2-5
It may have been a short week, but we are incredibly proud of how well our schools did with attendance this week with a 97% district average attendance rate!
#EveryDayCounts—and we are #BetterTogether when we are all together each day. Great work DeSoto Parish!
