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.
#DeSotoStrong
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
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, where we bring awareness to CP, support, and celebrate those who live with CP. On March 24th, we encourage everyone to accept #MorgansChallenge and wear green!
#SPEDTalkTuesday
Worlita Jackson, LaKimberly Edwards, and Candice Preston work hard to form partnerships for students with their school, home, and community. If you see DeSoto's school social workers this week, be sure to thank them for their dedication to our students!
#SSWWeek2023
March 5-11, 2023 is National School Social Work Week! DeSoto Parish Schools are grateful to have great school social workers on staff. They play a vital role in setting students up for success.
#SPEDTalkTuesday #SSWWeek2023
Are you interested in teaching in DeSoto Parish? Come tour our district on 4/12/2023 and discover the #DeSotoDifference. Use the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/GwCv5Mwa7HVM5mk79 to register today!
Students in Mrs. Mason's Robotics WIN Class at North DeSoto Middle School assemble the competition field for the VEX Robotics competition. Robotics competitions is one way to bring STEM skills to life! #thedesotodifference #PLTW #VexRobotics
Remember #EveryDayMatters. Let's work together to meet our attendance goals. Remember that ACT testing is this week! #DeSotoStrong
Fresh Feeling Friday!
Mental Health and Wellness Tips for Students
Use healthy coping skills to help overcome challenges
● Utilize breathing exercises, visualization, and other mindfulness activities.
● Explore creative outlets, such as music, drawing, or writing
● Engage in movement, including yoga and dance.
● Seek outdoor activities in nature.
● Reach out to trusted friends and mentors.
● Set a more structured schedule.
Mind-body wellness; physical well-being
● Get enough rest and sleep (8-10 hours daily).
● Have a “technology curfew”; limit screen time.
● Exercise and eat a balanced diet.
Open and positive communication; social well-being
● Talk about what is troubling you with a trusted adult.
● Know how to seek assistance when struggling or confused and unsure.
Identify and understand your feelings; psychological well-being
● When feeling angry, worried or troubled, discuss your feelings with a
parent, another trusted adult, or a trusted friend.
● Teachers, counselors and coaches are examples of adults who can help.
Set goals for physical, social, and psychological well-being
● Develop SMART goals for the future to help you stay focused on things that
really matter. This can help you put day-to-day problems into perspective.
Abstain from substance abuse
● Avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; these don’t help with
problems and often make things worse. Instead, think about positive ways
to handle problems and the feelings that go along with them.
