On March 1, students from schools across the parish traveled to compete in the district ag mechanics competitions. SHS placed 3rd and LHS placed 4th in welding! #DeSotoStrong
It's always a great day for Superintendent Corley when he has the opportunity to read with students. #TheDeSotoDifference #NationalReadAcrossAmericaWeek
In the spirit of Read Across America Week, Board President Coday Johnston took time to read to students. #TheDeSotoDifference
A big shoutout to the amazing support staff in DeSoto Parish Schools! You make a difference every day and we're grateful for your hard work. #TheDeSotoDifference
NDUE students invited school and community members to participate in their Leadership Day. Students showed their portfolios, gave details about their school organizations, and provided tours.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ―C.S. Lewis
25 weeks down, 11 weeks left. Let's return from break refreshed and be the author of your destiny for the rest of the school year! #EveryDayMatters #DeSotoStrong
Fresh Feeling Friday!
Being thankful or feeling grateful simply means that that we are intentionally choosing a mindset that allows us to: Focus on the positive in every situation. Bounce back from challenges, fears, and obstacles. Simply appreciate and be content with what we have and where we are.
Enjoy the Gratitude Scavenger Hunt!
#TheDesotoDifference
A huge shout out to all the amazing bus operators in DeSoto Parish Schools! You make a difference every day by safely transporting our students. #TheDeSotoDifference
“Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”―Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Take some time over Winter Break to reflect on your accomplishments so far this year and thank those who have helped you achieve so much! #EveryDayMatters
Dear DeSoto Parish Families and Community Members,
As we step away from our work for winter break, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for all that you do to support our schools and students. Your dedication and hard work are what make our community so special, and I'm grateful for each one of you.
Of course, in Louisiana, winter break also means it's Mardi Gras season! We may have some unpredictable weather, but there's always something to celebrate in Louisiana and specifically here in DeSoto Parish. And speaking of celebrations, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our community, our hard-working staff, and our students who truly are #TheDeSotoDifference. Because of you, our district is widely known for its sense of community, high academic standards, and commitment to excellence. That's something we can all be proud of and continue to work together to raise those standards each day.
I'm looking forward to next week and the opportunity to unplug for a few days. No matter how you choose to celebrate, I hope that you'll take some time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the break.
Thank you again for all that you do to support our schools and students. Your partnership and dedication make a real difference in the lives of our young people, and I'm so grateful for each one of you.
Wishing you all a wonderful winter break and a joyous Mardi Gras season. May we all continue to work together to become #TheDeSotoDifference.
For Students' Sake,
Clay Corley
Superintendent
DeSoto Parish Schools
DeSoto Parents, Students, Faculty & Staff-Wishing everyone a fantastic Winter Break, February 20-24. We will see everyone back on campus Monday, February 27. #TheDesotoDifference
Fresh Feeling Friday!
Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!
Here Are A Few Simple Ways to Spread Kindness......................
Buy someone a cup of coffee.
Pay it forward in the fast food drive through line
Say please and thank you.
Let someone go first through a door.
Buy a box of cookies and offer them around.
Carry someone's bags.
Pick up some trash.
Be extra polite.
Say I love you with meaning.
Fix someone a cup of tea.
Share a good recipe.
Send a handwritten note to someone.
Text a friend/family member a text about how much you appreciate them.
“Kindness is not what you do, but who you are.”
North DeSoto Middle School is making kindness the norm on their campus. NDHS Red Coats also visited NDMS during Random Acts of Kindness Week and helped out on the campus.
#randomactofkindnessday
#DeSotoStrong
Didn't you know? NDHS Intro to Health Occupations course is a big "dill"!
Students spent the day using medical terminology, directional terms, quadrants, and regions of the body while performing a pickle autopsy! #CTEisFun #TheDeSotoDifference #FindYourWayFriday
Mansfield Middle and Mansfield High Schools are spreading magic by making kindness the norm!
#randomactsofkindness
#makekindnessthenorm
#DeSotoStrong
"To all the amazing teachers in DeSoto Parish Schools, thank you for the difference you make in the lives of our students every day! #TheDeSotoDifference"
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We appreciate their dedication to our students, & the relationships they build between our school & community. Thank you for watching over our most precious resource, our students! Join us in celebrating the very best!
Tomorrow, February 15, we celebrate International Angelman Day to bring awareness and honor everyone with AS, including DeSoto's own Molly Smith! Molly's contagious smile brings joy to everyone she meets.
#IAD2023 #SPEDTalkTuesday #TheDeSotoDifference
Students and staff at Stanley High School and Mansfield High School are making kindness the norm during Random Acts of Kindness Week (January 12-17, 2023).
Join them in passing it on and making kindness the norm.
#DeSotoStrong
#MakeKindnessTheNorm
The Unstoppables Club hosted the Valentine's Party of the century last week! Check out all of the fun memories made.
#SPEDTalkTuesday #TheDeSotoDifference
