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DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to welcome Mr. Todd Wedgeworth as our new Supervisor of Technology! With over 15 years of experience in tech leadership across healthcare, emergency services, and the private sector, Mr. Wedgeworth brings a wealth of knowledge to lead and manage our technology infrastructure. Please help us welcome Mr. Wedgeworth to the DeSoto Parish Schools family! 📲 Click here to read the full announcement: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/2191586

A special shoutout to our school lunch heroes! 🍎 Your positive and caring interactions make #TheDeSotoDifference in our students' happiness and well-being. Thank you for all that you do for our schools! #SchoolLunchHeroes

Congratulations to Caitlyn Wadkins, William "Smiley" Roberson, and Jenna Mullican, our current NSU Residents. They have successfully completed their residency and participated today in their Apple Pinning Ceremony at NSU. We are so proud of them and excited to have them join our education profession. Thank you to their Mentor Teachers: Courtney Anderson, Stephanie Locke, and Heather Fort.

It’s Tiger Time! Thank you to all of the educators of Logansport High School who do so much for our students! Your work is making an impact! #TigerPride #TheDeSotoDifference

Let’s kick off Teacher Appreciation Week by celebrating the incredible team of teachers of Mansfield Elementary School! Thank you for all that you do for our Wolverines! #WolverinePride

May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We will be spotlighting some of our incredible teachers this week and encourage you to thank them for all that they do. DeSoto Parish is fortunate to have a strong team of teachers and support staff in every building who really go above and beyond to make #TheDeSotoDifference so let’s show them some love! Follow our social media channels for highlights of all of our campuses this week.

Congratulations to the Lady Panthers and Lady Tigers on a well played 2025 season. We have two state runner-ups in their respective classes, and making it all the way to both state title games speaks to our student athletes' heart, grit, and determination. Thank you DeSoto Parish for supporting our teams! We look forward to seeing our teams make a run again next season!💪🥎#DeSotoStrong #PantherPride #TigerNation

Today we have three teams competing for state titles! This is a testament to the players, coaches, and communities who have put in the hard work and support to prepare for this opportunity! Let's get loud in Sulphur today, DeSoto Parish! 🥎💪📣 #DeSotoStrong #PatherPride #TigerPride #GriffinStrong

We are three for three!! The North DeSoto Lady Griffins defeat Lutcher 9-2 to advance to the Division II Non-Select title game! 🥎💪#GriffinStrong #DeSotoStrong

The Logansport High School Lady Tigers punch their ticket to their first state title game! What a historic moment for LHS!! Congratulations to our student athletes! Pack the stands and let's rally behind their first state title run! #TigerPride #DeSotoStrong 🐅🥎💪

We are near the end of the 2024-2025 school year! Keep up the great work students and families! Finish #DeSotoStrong! #AttendanceMatter #EveryDayCounts

Mrs. McCullough's students say it takes more than knowledge to perform well on tests and in life. Check out these verbs and nouns hanging on the wall that must be exercised daily in her class. Thanks Mrs. McCullough for your LEADERSHIP! #HighPerformance!!

🎉 DeSoto Parish Schools State Softball Send-Off! 🥎 Let’s go, Lady Griffins, Lady Tigers, and Lady Panthers! 🚍💨 For the second year in a row, DeSoto Parish is proudly sending three powerhouse softball teams to Sulphur, Louisiana to compete in the LHSAA State Softball Tournament! ⚾️ Lady North DeSoto Griffins ⚾️ Lady Logansport Tigers ⚾️ Lady Stanley Panthers Your hard work, dedication, and grit have once again put DeSoto Parish on the map. As you take the field in Sulphur, know that your schools, families, and entire community are behind you every step of the way. 💪 Play with heart. 🔥 Leave it all on the field. 🏆 Bring it home! Safe travels and good luck—we believe in you! 💙❤️💛 #DeSotoStrong #RoadToSulphur #LHSAA2025 #GriffinStrong #TigerPride #GoPanthers

Dear DeSoto Parish Family, On this National School Principals’ Day, we extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt recognition to each and every principal across DeSoto Parish Schools. Your leadership is the foundation of our school communities, and today, we celebrate the difference you make every single day. In DeSoto Parish, we take pride in our #small-town spirit—where relationships come first, and community means everything. Our principals embody this spirit, building strong connections with students, staff, and families that create safe, welcoming environments where everyone feels like they belong. You don’t just manage buildings—you #makeadifference. From shaping campus culture to supporting teachers and inspiring students, your work has a lasting impact. You lead with vision, resilience, and a deep belief in the potential of every child. Your commitment to a #positiveandcaringculture sets the tone for kindness, respect, and empathy across our schools. Whether offering words of encouragement, celebrating student successes, or guiding staff through challenges, you lead with heart and humility. At the same time, you never settle. DeSoto Parish is known for its pursuit of #high performance, and that pursuit starts with you. You set high expectations, foster innovation, and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed—not just academically, but in life. Today, on National School Principals’ Day and every day, we thank you for your service, your leadership, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. You are the heart of DeSoto Parish Schools, and we are proud to celebrate you. #BetterTogether With deepest appreciation, Brandon Burback, Director of Administration

📣 DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to welcome Dr. Joshua Sims as the next Principal of Logansport High School, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year! Dr. Sims brings a strong background in academic leadership, student-focused innovation, and a passion for community and excellence. 👏 Join us in welcoming Dr. Sims to the Logansport Tiger family! #TheDeSotoDifference #TigerPride 👉 Click here to read the full announcement: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/2180852

The DeSoto Parish School Board is looking for a speech and language pathologist to join our school community! Please visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply. Come discover what makes us #DeSotoStrong!