DeSoto Parish Schools -

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. There are so many amazing people, including our students & families, faculty & staff, and the entire community, that surround our DeSoto Parish School System. We are thankful for each one of you! #DeSotoStrong

Reminder...all schools and offices will be closed next week, November 23-27 for Thanksgiving Break. We hope everyone has a great week. Stay safe, and Happy Thanksgiving! #DeSotoStrong

We hope everyone had a great Fall Break. We look forward to seeing everyone back Monday. #DeSotoStrong

Today is National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day. These employees work behind the scenes, making sure our buildings are organized & presentable. Students & staff would agree these employees do so much more. Whether it is helping with car pick-up or just offering a kind word to a student, they are all part of each building’s families. https://youtu.be/oLe5pHaJim8

Schools will be closed next week, October 5-9, for Fall Break. Students will return Monday, October 12th. We hope everyone has a great Fall Break! #DeSotoStrong

October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate these amazing principals for their hard work, especially during these challenging times. #ThankAPrincipal #DeSotoStrong https://youtu.be/73qbdlK_MCU

Reminder...tomorrow, September 21st, students in grades 6th-12th who are currently on the A/B Hybrid schedule will transition to face to face learning Monday-Thursday, with Friday remaining virtual only. #DeSotoStrong

Today, September 11th, we celebrate Patriot Day. On this day, let us all come together to remember the nearly 3000 victims who died on 9.11.01. Together, we are #DeSotoStrong #NeverForget #PatriotDay

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day! We will see you tomorrow! #DeSotoStrong

Schools will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy long weekend! #DeSotoStrong

School will be back in session tomorrow for all DeSoto Parish Schools with the exception of Stanley High School. SHS students will report Tuesday-Friday this week.

REMINDER: There will be no face-to-face instruction for students Thursday or Friday. Students will participate in remote learning only. Due to the likelihood of power outages in the area during the storm, no “new” learning will be introduced. Students should use this time to catch up on missing assignments and study for upcoming tests. Stay safe! #DeSotoStrong

Download our mobile app to receive notifications with the most current news and latest information on potential school closures as a result of Hurricane Laura.

DeSoto is committed to equitable access for students with disabilities as we phase back into face-to-face instruction. For more information, click https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/878240/Return_to_School_Statement-Students_with_Disabilities.pdf .

Reminder, tonight at 6PM, Louisiana Teacher of the Year Semifinalists will be recognized, including MHS teacher Nakia Graham. #DeSotoServes #LAExcellentEducator Be sure to visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2020-21-dream-teachers-virtual/639246883375167/

This Mon, 6 PM, Dream Teachers will host a Virtual Award Celebration for LA Principals & Teachers of the Year Semifinalists. Nakia Graham, MHS teacher was a LA Semifinalist. Congratulations Nakia! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/2020-21-dream-teachers-virtual/639246883375167/

Desoto Parish Transportation Department is excited to continue the use of the Parent Portal Lite App, Edulog, and are grateful for your patience as we begin the process for this school year. The Edulog App start date will be Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Students should come home with parent information that details the step by step instructions. We feel this app will continue to be a great asset to the Transportation Department, students, and parents of Desoto Parish. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Transportation Department (318) 872-2798.

Last year, during our 2019-2020 school year, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) presented the District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness to DeSoto Parish Schools. We were excited to see the story that NIET recently published, highlighting last year’s video. Please visit https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/video/niet-district-award-of-excellence-for-educator-effectiveness-desoto-parish-schools-louisiana to read the release and see the video filmed during the 2019-20 school year. #DeSotoStrong

We look forward to seeing our K-5th Grade students who have been in the Hybrid-A/B Learning Option in the classroom Mon-Thur beginning tomorrow, Aug 17. Fri will remain virtual learning. Again, this is for K-5th that are currently in the Hybrid-A/B Learning Option.

Just a reminder, Superintendent Corley will host another Google Meet tonight at 6:00 PM. District staff will be on the Meet to answer questions you may have in the chat. Join at https://meet.google.com/wfn-itsd-kcv