Parents and Caregivers, DeSoto Parish School District is making mental health and emotional well-being a priority. Our goal is to create a healthy and supportive school where students feel connected to adults and peers. But we cannot do it alone. You have a powerful role in supporting your child’s learning, health, and emotional well-being at home and at school. When parents are engaged in their children’s school activities and initiatives, they get better grades, choose healthier behaviors, and have better social skills. Join us during School Wellness Week on April 10-14th. Stay tuned for more information about how you can participate.
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DPSB Seniors and DeSoto residents, are you interested in the industrial maintenance field? BPCC's FAME program allows you to work and earn a degree at the same time! Check out this link https://tinyurl.com/3naf5fub for more information! #FindYourWayFriday #DeSotoStrong
District Leader connects #TheDeSotoDifference all the way to Baton Rouge and beyond. Thank you, Mrs. Tamela Phillips for sharing #TheDeSotoDifference! Read more at https://louisianafirstfoundation.com/people-of-louisiana-schools-march2023/.
!Attention c/o 2024! Are you interested in the Emergency Medical Services field? Have you taken First Responder & want to learn more? Talk to your counselors about enrolling in the new EMT program next year & jump start your career as an EMT! #FindYourWayFriday #DeSotoStrong
Don't forget to accept #MorgansChallenge and wear green tomorrow! Let's paint DeSoto green.
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To all the bus operators in DeSoto Parish, thank you for being an essential part of our students' education journey. You're appreciated! #TheDeSotoDifference
!!PLEASE SHARE!! Did you hear the news? DeSoto Parish is ranked 6th in the state based on academics! On April 12th, come and discover what makes us #DeSotoStrong and let's start this journey together! Use the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/GwCv5Mwa7HVM5mk79 to register today!
DeSoto Parish Schools would like to congratulate Mr. Barry Carter, NDMS Principal, for being named a Louisiana Principal of the Year Semifinalist. Mr. Carter you are #TheDeSotoDifference!
It's a great day to be fit! 2023 DeSoto Parish Fitness Meet is underway! #DeSotoStrong
"Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
#EveryDayMatters when working toward your academic goals! #DeSotoStrong
Are you interested in jumpstarting your career in the medical field? Check out this flyer about our Medical Assistant program that will available to all seniors for the 2023-2024 school year! Talk to your counselor for more info! #DeSotoStrong #FindYourWayFriday
!!Please Share!! Do you own a local business looking for summer help? We have students looking for jobs daily! Let us help connect you with your future employee! Email questions@desotopsb.com for more information! #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong
From the cafeteria to the front office, our support staff are making a difference in the lives of DeSoto Parish students. Thank you! #TheDeSotoDifference
"Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!" -Dr. Seuss
!!PLEASE SHARE!! Do you want to work in one of the best parishes in North Louisiana? Come tour DeSoto Parish Schools on 4/12/2023 and discover #TheDeSotoDifference. Use the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/GwCv5Mwa7HVM5mk79 to register today!
!!Please share!! Student Interns needed! Are you a DPSB student looking for a summer job? DeSoto Schools have multiple internship opportunities available for all students 16 years and older. Click the link to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/2e3pzrn5 #DeSotoStrong
Great work last week meeting our attendance goals! This week starts the last 9 weeks. Let's finish strong and remember #EveryDayMatters! #DeSotoStrong
How to Boost Your Mental Health?
The key to boosting mental health is about focusing on different areas of your life, one at a time. For example, one week can be spent performing activities like yoga, mindfulness, and meditation—these can help you live “in the moment.” This means letting go of past and future worries and focusing only on what’s going on in the here and now.
The next week can be spent looking at resting and relaxation. Though keeping busy is wonderful, make sure you’re taking breaks and not being too hard on yourself. Lack of rest, both physically and mentally, can lead to burnout and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Another week can be spent focusing on time with loved ones. This is a wonderful way to boost mental health. A day with your best friend or family can help you better cope with trauma, increase your self esteem, and enhance your mood.
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The next week can be spent looking at resting and relaxation. Though keeping busy is wonderful, make sure you’re taking breaks and not being too hard on yourself. Lack of rest, both physically and mentally, can lead to burnout and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Another week can be spent focusing on time with loved ones. This is a wonderful way to boost mental health. A day with your best friend or family can help you better cope with trauma, increase your self esteem, and enhance your mood.
Behind those protective shades are students working hard to master skills that will help transform their dreams into realities! Our CTE teachers' goals are to ensure all students have skills that will lead to a better future for the students #TheDeSotoDifference#FindYourWayFriday
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the teachers in DeSoto Parish for making a difference in the lives of our students. #TheDeSotoDifference
