📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS | START STRONG!
We’re keeping the momentum going across DeSoto Parish Schools! During the week of August 17–21, our district achieved an overall 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉👏
A strong school year starts with showing up every day, ready to learn and grow. Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making attendance a priority and helping us Start Strong!
Let’s keep it going, DeSoto! Be present. Stay engaged. #StartStrong. 🚀
#AttendanceMatters #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
We’re keeping the momentum going across DeSoto Parish Schools! During the week of August 17–21, our district achieved an overall 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal of 95%! 🎉👏
A strong school year starts with showing up every day, ready to learn and grow. Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for making attendance a priority and helping us Start Strong!
Let’s keep it going, DeSoto! Be present. Stay engaged. #StartStrong. 🚀
#AttendanceMatters #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
📈 DeSoto Parish Schools achieved top growth in LEAP performance for Students with Disabilities across all grades with a 3% increase!
Our students continue to show what’s possible when dedicated educators, support teams, school leaders, and families work together with a shared belief that every student can grow and achieve at high levels. #DeSotoDifference
#GrowingTogether❤️💚💛💙
Our students continue to show what’s possible when dedicated educators, support teams, school leaders, and families work together with a shared belief that every student can grow and achieve at high levels. #DeSotoDifference
#GrowingTogether❤️💚💛💙
Here are three easy steps to starting strong with attendance:
Be Here!
Be Ready!
Be Awesome!
#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools so follow these steps so we can keep #GrowingTogether
Be Here!
Be Ready!
Be Awesome!
#AttendanceMatters at DeSoto Parish Schools so follow these steps so we can keep #GrowingTogether
Classrooms across DeSoto Parish are more vibrant and amazing when all of our students are here! Every day counts no matter what grade you are in so be present to learn and let’s #StartStrong because #AttendanceMatters
🎉 ATTENDANCE MATTERS: START STRONG! 🎉
DeSoto Parish Schools is starting strong in 2026–2027!
Our goal this year is to consistently meet or exceed a 95% district attendance rate—because every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
And we have something to celebrate! 🙌 During our first full week of school, DeSoto Parish Schools achieved a 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal! 📈👏
That strong start is possible because of the commitment of our students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you for making daily attendance a priority and helping our students get the most out of every school day.
Now, let's keep the momentum going!
✅ Our Goal: 95% or higher
⭐ First Full Week: 96.1%
🎯 Our Challenge: Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep exceeding the goal.
When our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn, we are building the foundation for success all year long. #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
DeSoto Parish Schools is starting strong in 2026–2027!
Our goal this year is to consistently meet or exceed a 95% district attendance rate—because every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed.
And we have something to celebrate! 🙌 During our first full week of school, DeSoto Parish Schools achieved a 96.1% attendance rate, exceeding our district goal! 📈👏
That strong start is possible because of the commitment of our students, families, educators, and staff. Thank you for making daily attendance a priority and helping our students get the most out of every school day.
Now, let's keep the momentum going!
✅ Our Goal: 95% or higher
⭐ First Full Week: 96.1%
🎯 Our Challenge: Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep exceeding the goal.
When our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn, we are building the foundation for success all year long. #DeSotoStrong #GrowingTogether
The first full week of the 2026-27 school year is wrapping up and we want to encourage all of our families and students to start strong with great attendance! Every day counts in school so be sure to be present and ready to learn! #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether #StartStrong
DeSoto Parish Schools has been selected by the Louisiana Department of Education to participate in the 2026–2027 Middle to High School Transition Initiative!
This opportunity will support our continued efforts to ensure students are prepared for a successful transition from middle school to high school—academically, socially, and personally.
Through this initiative, our district will work alongside LDOE and other selected school systems to strengthen transition practices, build student readiness, and create pathways that help every learner enter high school with confidence and a clear path toward future success. #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding success of our English Learners!
📈 DeSoto Parish Schools led Louisiana in LEAP performance growth for English Learners across ALL GRADES with an incredible 7% increase! 🏆
This kind of growth happens when we are intentional about meeting the needs of every student. Across DeSoto Parish Schools, we are committed to providing our English Learners with the targeted support, high-quality instruction, and resources they need to succeed.
Intentional support. Meaningful growth. Student success. That’s #TheDeSotoDifference #GrowingTogether
Congratulations to Willa Smith, Supervisor of Student Learning, on being selected as a 2026–2027 English Learner Fellow by the Louisiana Department of Education!
This opportunity reflects Ms. Smith’s commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support needed to succeed. Through this fellowship, she will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators and leaders from across Louisiana, strengthen practices that support English Learners, and bring valuable learning back to our schools and classrooms.
We are proud to see Ms. Smith representing DeSoto Parish Schools at the state level and continuing to lead with a focus on student success. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
This opportunity reflects Ms. Smith’s commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support needed to succeed. Through this fellowship, she will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators and leaders from across Louisiana, strengthen practices that support English Learners, and bring valuable learning back to our schools and classrooms.
We are proud to see Ms. Smith representing DeSoto Parish Schools at the state level and continuing to lead with a focus on student success. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoServes
As we kicked off a new school year at our first DeSoto Parish School Board meeting, we had the privilege of celebrating the incredible educators who make our district shine!
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Nicolas Williams, ELA teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for receiving the 2026 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Middle Level Educator Award—a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in middle school English language arts education.
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Keisha Harris, math teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for being selected to the Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet as a member of the 2026 Cohort. This distinguished opportunity allows outstanding educators to help shape education policy at the national level.
🎉 We also celebrated Mrs. Hillary Severin, 5th grade math teacher at North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being named a Louisiana State Teacher of the Year Finalist and earning recognition as one of the Top 3 Elementary Teachers in Louisiana. What an incredible accomplishment!
🍎 Finally, we proudly welcomed our new resident teachers and first-year teachers to the DeSoto Parish Schools family. We are excited to support these outstanding educators as they begin their journey of inspiring and empowering our students.
#DeSotoStrong #TheDeSotoDIfference
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Nicolas Williams, ELA teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for receiving the 2026 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Middle Level Educator Award—a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in middle school English language arts education.
🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Keisha Harris, math teacher at Mansfield Middle School, for being selected to the Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet as a member of the 2026 Cohort. This distinguished opportunity allows outstanding educators to help shape education policy at the national level.
🎉 We also celebrated Mrs. Hillary Severin, 5th grade math teacher at North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being named a Louisiana State Teacher of the Year Finalist and earning recognition as one of the Top 3 Elementary Teachers in Louisiana. What an incredible accomplishment!
🍎 Finally, we proudly welcomed our new resident teachers and first-year teachers to the DeSoto Parish Schools family. We are excited to support these outstanding educators as they begin their journey of inspiring and empowering our students.
#DeSotoStrong #TheDeSotoDIfference
Our halls are full again, our classrooms are buzzing with excitement, and the best part of today is simple—our students are back! 💙💛❤️💚
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school. From eager smiles and warm hugs to new backpacks and fresh opportunities, our campuses came alive today as we welcomed students back for another incredible year.
As we embrace this year's theme, Growing Together, we're reminded that every student, every educator, every family, and every staff member plays an important role in helping one another learn, grow, and succeed.
Welcome back students and families! It is going to be a fantastic year! #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
There is nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school. From eager smiles and warm hugs to new backpacks and fresh opportunities, our campuses came alive today as we welcomed students back for another incredible year.
As we embrace this year's theme, Growing Together, we're reminded that every student, every educator, every family, and every staff member plays an important role in helping one another learn, grow, and succeed.
Welcome back students and families! It is going to be a fantastic year! #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference
📚✨ Tomorrow's the Day! Welcome Back, DeSoto Parish Schools! ✨📚
The first day of school is tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year!
As you prepare for the morning, be sure to visit our Back-to-School Resource Page for everything you need in one convenient place. Remember all school supplies are provided by the district. Student must be in school uniform and have a clear or mesh backpack.
🔗 Visit: https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school
Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet! We look forward to seeing our students, families, and staff tomorrow.
#DeSotoStrong #BackToSchool #GrowingTogether
The first day of school is tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for an exciting new school year!
As you prepare for the morning, be sure to visit our Back-to-School Resource Page for everything you need in one convenient place. Remember all school supplies are provided by the district. Student must be in school uniform and have a clear or mesh backpack.
🔗 Visit: https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school
Let's make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet! We look forward to seeing our students, families, and staff tomorrow.
#DeSotoStrong #BackToSchool #GrowingTogether
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our 2026 DeSoto Parish Schools Convocation a tremendous success!
To our presenters, sponsors, volunteers, school leaders, staff, and every employee who joined us—thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to making #TheDeSotoDifference every day. Together, we celebrated our shared mission, learned from one another, and kicked off an exciting new school year focused on student success.
This year's Convocation reminded us that —Together We Lead, Together We Learn, and Together we Grow!
🎉 Stay tuned! We'll be sharing highlights from Convocation over the coming days. You won't want to miss the recap!
#GrowingTogether #DeSotoStrong
To our presenters, sponsors, volunteers, school leaders, staff, and every employee who joined us—thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to making #TheDeSotoDifference every day. Together, we celebrated our shared mission, learned from one another, and kicked off an exciting new school year focused on student success.
This year's Convocation reminded us that —Together We Lead, Together We Learn, and Together we Grow!
🎉 Stay tuned! We'll be sharing highlights from Convocation over the coming days. You won't want to miss the recap!
#GrowingTogether #DeSotoStrong
📚 Getting ready for Open House this evening?
Student schedules are now available in the JCampus Student App and Student Portal! Be sure to download the app and log in before you arrive so you're ready to start the new school year.
https://desotoparishschoolsla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/jcampus-student-app
📱 Download the JCampus Student App today and we'll see you at Open House!
#TheDeSotoDifference #BackToSchool #JCampus
Student schedules are now available in the JCampus Student App and Student Portal! Be sure to download the app and log in before you arrive so you're ready to start the new school year.
https://desotoparishschoolsla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/jcampus-student-app
📱 Download the JCampus Student App today and we'll see you at Open House!
#TheDeSotoDifference #BackToSchool #JCampus
📚 The 2026–2027 Back-to-School Edition of the DeSoto Schools Digest has officially arrived!
Inside this first issue, you'll find important back-to-school information, district updates, key dates, student and family resources, and exciting highlights as we prepare to welcome students back for an incredible new school year.
We invite all of our families, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to explore what's happening across DeSoto Parish Schools as we begin another year of Making the DeSoto
📰 Read the Back-to-School Edition here:
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-3-issue-1
We cannot wait to welcome everyone back on August 6! #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoSchoolsDigest
Inside this first issue, you'll find important back-to-school information, district updates, key dates, student and family resources, and exciting highlights as we prepare to welcome students back for an incredible new school year.
We invite all of our families, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to explore what's happening across DeSoto Parish Schools as we begin another year of Making the DeSoto
📰 Read the Back-to-School Edition here:
https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/desoto-parish-schools/newsletters/desoto-schools-digest-vol-3-issue-1
We cannot wait to welcome everyone back on August 6! #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoSchoolsDigest
🏫 Important Reminder: Mark Your Calendars for Open House!
DeSoto Parish Schools invites families to connect with teachers, explore campuses, and prepare for a strong start to the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
See the attached flyer for campus times and visit www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school for more back-to-school information.
#TheDeSotoDifference #BackToSchool #DeSotoStrong
DeSoto Parish Schools invites families to connect with teachers, explore campuses, and prepare for a strong start to the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
See the attached flyer for campus times and visit www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school for more back-to-school information.
#TheDeSotoDifference #BackToSchool #DeSotoStrong
It was a great day of collaboration and professional learning with our special education teachers and service providers as we continue striving for excellence in both our instructional practices and compliance.
DeSoto Parish Schools is looking for dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our team at:
📍 Mansfield Elementary School
📍 Mansfield High School
If you're passionate about supporting students, working alongside outstanding educators, and making a difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team!
✨ Become part of a district committed to student success, professional growth, and a positive, caring culture.
🔗 Apply today by visiting our Careers Page:https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2
Come join #TheDeSotoDifference!
🚌 Back-to-School Transportation Update | 2026–2027 School Year
As we prepare to welcome students back on August 6, families are encouraged to review their child's transportation information before the first day of school.
✅ Bus Routes & Transportation Resources are available on our district Transportation webpage.
📱 Download the EduLog Parent Portal Lite App to conveniently:
• View your student's assigned bus information
• Track your child's bus in near real-time
• Receive bus arrival notifications
📒 User setup instructions are now available on our Transportation page to help you get connected quickly and easily.
🔗 Visit our Transportation Page: https://www.desotopsb.com/page/transportation
Let's work together to ensure a safe and smooth start to the 2026–2027 school year. We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school! For questions and assistance, please contact the Transportation Department.
DeSoto Parish Schools is excited to share an invitation from the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association (LRTA)!
If you're a retired teacher, school employee, or education professional, we encourage you to join the effort to establish a local Louisiana Retired Teachers Association chapter in our area.
This is a wonderful opportunity to:
🤝 Reconnect with fellow retired educators
❤️ Continue supporting the schools and students you care about
🌟 Build friendships through networking, fellowship, and community service
📚 Stay connected to education while making a positive impact
We hope you'll join us—and bring a fellow retired educator!
For more information about the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, visit www.lrta.net or follow Louisiana Retired Teachers Association (LRTA) on Facebook. See the meeting date, time and location below!
If you're a retired teacher, school employee, or education professional, we encourage you to join the effort to establish a local Louisiana Retired Teachers Association chapter in our area.
This is a wonderful opportunity to:
🤝 Reconnect with fellow retired educators
❤️ Continue supporting the schools and students you care about
🌟 Build friendships through networking, fellowship, and community service
📚 Stay connected to education while making a positive impact
We hope you'll join us—and bring a fellow retired educator!
For more information about the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, visit www.lrta.net or follow Louisiana Retired Teachers Association (LRTA) on Facebook. See the meeting date, time and location below!