DeSoto Parish Schools

School attendance is essential! Students who miss just two days a month are at risk of falling behind academically. Every single day in class is a chance to learn, grow, and connect, and that is what #WinningTogether is all about! #EveryDayMatters

2 months ago, Communications

did you know - students who miss just two days a month are at risk of falling behind academically

📊 ZEARN Snapshot | Aug 25–31

👏 All seven DeSoto schools had nearly 100% of students logged in last week!

Stanley – 99%
Mansfield Middle – 97%
North DeSoto Middle – 97%
North DeSoto Upper – 97%
North DeSoto Lower – 97%
Logansport – 95%
Mansfield Elementary – 95%

🌟 School Level Shoutout: Stanley High School!
✅ 99% of students logged in
✅ 97 minutes per student
✅ 2.8 on/above grade-level lessons completed

Nearly perfect across the board—way to go, Stanley! 💪 #TheDeSotoDifference #ZEARNINGTogether

2 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

🇺🇸✨ This Labor Day, DeSoto Parish Schools honors the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our teachers, staff, families, and community. Thank you for all you do to support our students each and every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday! #TheDeSotoDifference

2 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

📊 Attendance Snapshot | Aug. 25-29
DeSoto Parish Schools saw solid attendance this week of 94%, just shy of our 95% goal.
#EveryDayCounts—Chronic absenteeism in middle school is strongly correlated with lower high school graduation rates. Let's work together to build strong attendance habits!

2 months ago, Communications

Our schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We hope all of our families have a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend! We will see everyone back in class on Tuesday, September 2!

2 months ago, Peyton Dufour

Whether in STAR Academy at Mansfield Middle School or Woodworking at North DeSoto High School, students don’t just learn, they LEAD! Through hands-on, project-based learning, they tackle real-world problems, think creatively, and build the skills that set them up for lifelong success. Empowered students + Authentic learning = Bright futures! #WolverinePride! #GriffinPride! #STARAcademy! #BetterTogether!

2 months ago, Bruce Burback

Counselors from across DeSoto Parish Schools gathered together to take a deep dive into the new counseling rubric. #BetterTogether #CirclingBack

2 months ago, Jacqueline Impson

🏈 It’s Jamboree Time in DeSoto Parish! 🎟
Join us this Friday, August 29th at Mansfield High School for the 2025 DeSoto Parish Football Jamboree!

🎟 Tickets: $10.00 (Available now on GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/4004424?schoolId=LA23476)
📱 A QR code will also be shared with schools for easy access.
✅ DeSoto Parish faculty & staff IDs will be accepted!

📅 Schedule of Games (Kickoff at 7:00 PM):

Mansfield (Home) 🟩 vs. Logansport (Visitor) ⬜
North DeSoto (Visitor) 🔴 vs. Logansport (Home) ⬜
Mansfield (Home) 🟩 vs. North DeSoto (Visitor) 🔴

🚗 Parking: Available in the front lot of Mansfield High and at the old Walmart lot.

🔒 Safety Reminder: All guests will be required to go through our OpenGate Detection System upon entry. Please remain patient, and work with our DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office to keep this a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

We cannot wait to see all of our communities come out and enjoy the #FridayNightLights!

#DeSotoStrong

2 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

The first month of school and National Truancy Prevention Month go hand in hand in DeSoto Parish! The goal of this recognition is to emphasize that strong attendance is crucial for academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall success for all students so that we can be learning together and #WinningTogether #AttendanceMatters

2 months ago, Communications

Prevent Truancy - Attendance is crucial - being present supports academics - learning together is important - attendance matters

📊 ZEARN Snapshot | August 18–24
DeSoto Parish Schools students continue making great strides in math!

👏 Special shout-out to:

7th Grade: 96% logged in, averaging 103 minutes and 3.6 on/above grade-level lessons

8th Grade: 93% logged in, averaging 104 minutes and 3.2 on/above grade-level lessons

Let's keep ZEARNING Together! #WinningTogether

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

We are so excited to welcome our resident teachers to DeSoto Parish and appreciate our Mentor Teachers for their daily support of these future educators.

In kindergarten classrooms at NDLE: Resident Presley Elliott with Michelle Webb and Resident Haley Henderson with Christian Holsomback. In middle school social studies classrooms: at MMS is Resident Kemariya Thomas with Cole Williams and at NDMS Resident Zakiya Johnson with Carla McClain.

Looking forward to growing and learning with our residents!! #TheDeSotoDifference

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

📊 Attendance Snapshot | Aug. 18–22
DeSoto Parish Schools has met our 95% attendance goal for the 2nd straight week! 🎉

#EveryDayCounts—students who are chronically absent (missing 10%+ of the year) are 7x more likely to drop out. Together, we can keep building strong attendance habits!

#AttendanceMatters #DeSotoStrong

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

Fresh Feeling Friday! The Mansfield Wellness Team! Behind every smile, every check-in, and every safe space created for our students are these dedicated clinicians who show up with heart, compassion, and commitment every single day. They are more than just a team, they’re listeners, encouragers, problem-solvers, and anchors of support. Their work helps students feel seen, heard, and valued, reminding each one that YOU MATTER. We are grateful for the difference they make in Mansfield and across DeSoto Parish Schools. #DeSotoStrong #YouMatterDeSoto #MansfieldWellnessTeam

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish School Board

DeSoto Parish Schools will be keeping a close watch on chronic absenteeism this school year as we focus on strong attendance for all students.

What is Chronic Absenteeism? Students who are chronically absent are missing 10% or more school days per year including excused absences. Being chronically absent puts students at serious risk of falling behind.

3 months ago, Communications

📊 DeSoto Parish Schools Attendance Snapshot 📊
Week of August 11–15

Our district average attendance was 96% for the first full week of school — exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🙌

We value when our students, families, and staff make daily attendance a priority. Every day counts toward building a strong start to the school year.

📅 August is National Truancy Prevention Month — a reminder that consistent school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Missing just two days a month can add up to nearly an entire month of lost learning over the school year.

We are off to a strong start, let's keep moving forward!
#WinningTogether #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

Warning: Standing near the Wellness Team may cause spontaneous peace signs, contagious smiles, and random acts of kindness.
Your DeSoto Parish Wellness Team is all about spreading kindness, building connections, and making sure every student knows… YOU MATTER.
In DeSoto Parish, we don’t just talk about wellness, we live it. And YOU MATTER to us!

#PeaceLoveWellness
#TheDeSoto Difference
#WinningTogether

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish School Board

Let's do the MATH! Mrs. Pierce's class at SHS is ready to track their growth, with ZEARN, a math education platform that complements our curriculum and best practices teaching. Thanks Mrs. Pierce for your growth mindset model and culture of learning. #MakeADifference!

3 months ago, Bruce Burback

August is National Truancy Prevention Month! It’s a great time to highlight the importance of school attendance and supporting students in maintaining consistent presence in the classroom.

Louisiana law defines truancy as habitual absence or tardiness. A student is considered truant once they receive five unexcused absences or five tardies in a semester

#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools where every day counts!

3 months ago, Communications

PreK teachers welcomed friends this week. Building a strong culture of learning is important for our youngest learners!

3 months ago, Tina Anderson

We are aware that some parents and families may be experiencing login issues with our DeSoto Schools/Thrillshare Mobile App for Rooms. Please know that we have already escalated this matter with our vendor and are working closely with them to find a solution as quickly as possible.

Clear and timely communication with our families is one of our top priorities, and we appreciate your patience as we work to ensure all aspects of parent support are running smoothly and thank you for your understanding. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

3 months ago, DeSoto Parish Schools

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