Mardi Gras is coming up next week, and it's not too late to start prepping some inclusive activities for students with special needs! Consider making activities multi-sensory to maximize the fun for all.
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Hey students! Want to improve your ACT scores and open up more college opportunities? 🎓 Join us for a free ACT Bootcamp on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the DeSoto Parish School Board building. 🏫
Here's what you can expect:
Practical Strategies: Learn effective techniques to tackle the ACT. 💡
Score Improvement: Discover tips to help you reach your target score. 📈
Practice Time: Get valuable experience working through ACT-style questions and strategies. 📝
Free Lunch: Enjoy pizza 🍕 when you attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Ready to participate?
Scan the QR code 📱 on the flyer to register and secure your spot. Please bring your student ID. 🆔
Let's work together to achieve your ACT goals! 💪
DeSoto Parish Schools is proud to announce Stephen McCutcheon as our new Supervisor of Finance! With 20+ years of experience in accounting and a strong background in school financial operations, he is committed to maintaining financial excellence for our district.
Join us in congratulating Mr. McCutcheon on his new role! 👏👏 #TheDeSotoDifference
To read the full announcement please visit https://www.desotopsb.com/article/2047683
Hey parents! If you are out visiting your student's teacher today and have questions or concerns related to special services, please stop by and see our special services team at NDLE until 2, and NDUE, LHS, and SHS until 4. We are here to help!
#TheDeSotoDifference
We are excited to announce some new updates to navigation features in our DeSoto Parish Mobile App!
✅ One View, One Experience – Access school information, classroom updates, messages, and announcements in one centralized location—no more switching between “School” and “Rooms.”
✅ Quick Access to Recent Updates – View all recent messages and announcements for all your children, across all teachers, in dedicated spotlight sections.
Check out these resources to get started! 📲
📖 Help Articles – Step-by-step guidance on navigating the app https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/navigating-your-app-with-rooms-JrPndahD6y/Steps/3814979
📝 Apptegy Family Survey – Share your feedback! https://apptegy.typeform.com/to/mmNGTJIU
🎥 Watch the Video Tutorials:
📌 English: https://youtu.be/zW9d0VzqDFI
📌 Spanish: https://youtu.be/W8Cnu-tgK9M
Download the DeSoto Parish Mobile App today and experience the new, improved way to stay connected!
The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate professional to serve as the Supervisor of Student Services. This key leadership position will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services designed to support student success, well-being, and engagement.
Qualifications:
✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education.
✅ Knowledge of current school systems, policies, regulations and laws as related to student
services.
✅ Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and
staff.
✅ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
with discretion.
Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025.
Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Supervisor of Administration to join our leadership team. The Supervisor of Administration will be responsible for supporting administrative teams in all DeSoto Schools in setting and working towards achieving goals, developing strategies for achievement and equity for students and staff, and ensuring alignment with district vision, mission, policies, and goals.
Qualifications:
✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education.
✅ Experience working with NIET processes to include leadership teams, clusters, and the
observation cycles.
✅ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
✅ Knowledge of school systems, policies, and regulations.
✅ Ability to support administration through decision-making process and conflict resolution.
Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025.
Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
Thank you for your patience as we have worked with our vendor to resolve the Rooms roster issue on our Thrillshare platform. All active user accounts have been
restored. Families can now log in through the DeSoto Parish App to connect with their teachers.
If you experience any login issues, please visit https://support.edurooms.com/kb/guide/en/troubleshooting-mblYiN4rGl/Steps/2471925,2473104. or submit a question on our website at desotopsb.com.
We look to seeing our students back to school on Tuesday, February 25!
Wrapped up a GREAT day at Southern University's Career Fair. We had the opportunity to talk with many education majors about residency and job opportunities in DeSoto Parish. Thank you to Southern for hosting such a great day!!
DeSoto Parish Schools set up and ready for the Southern University Career Fair in Baton Rouge. We anxiously await visiting with college graduates throughout the day about DeSoto and all we offer our teachers. #TheDeSotoDifference #DeSotoStrong
Multi-sensory strategies work by engaging more than one sense at a time. Using touch, movement, sight, and hearing can give students more than one way to reinforce a skill they are learning. Many teachers use these techniques, and you can at home too! Find more details at: https://tinyurl.com/mrztw5f5
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The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate professional to serve as the Supervisor of Student Services. This key leadership position will oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services designed to support student success, well-being, and engagement.
Qualifications:
✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education.
✅ Knowledge of current school systems, policies, regulations and laws as related to student
services.
✅ Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and
staff.
✅ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
with discretion.
Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025.
Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
You may notice an increased presence of DeSoto Parish law enforcement vehicles on the North DeSoto Campus today. Officers will be using the NDHS site for training purposes throughout winter break.
DeSoto Parish Schools remain committed to student safety and are proud to maintain a strong partnership with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office. Their ongoing training helps ensure a secure environment for our students, staff, and community, so we remain #DeSotoStrong.
The DeSoto Parish School Board is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Supervisor of Administration to join our leadership team. The Supervisor of Administration will be responsible for supporting administrative teams in all DeSoto Schools in setting and working towards achieving goals, developing strategies for achievement and equity for students and staff, and ensuring alignment with district vision, mission, policies, and goals.
Qualifications:
✅ Minimum of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
✅ Minimum of 5 years of experience working in administration in K-12 education.
✅ Experience working with NIET processes to include leadership teams, clusters, and the
observation cycles.
✅ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
✅ Knowledge of school systems, policies, and regulations.
✅ Ability to support administration through decision-making process and conflict resolution.
Visit https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/joinourteam2 to apply by February 28, 2025.
Don't wait—apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Discover #TheDeSotoDifference and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
🎉 Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible School Resource Officers (SROs), with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office , who serve and protect our students, staff, and schools every day. These dedicated officers go beyond the call of duty—not only ensuring safety but also building strong relationships with our students, mentoring, and creating a positive and caring school culture.
From morning greetings to after-school activities, our SROs are always there, offering guidance, support, and a reassuring presence. Their commitment to the well-being of our schools and communities does not go unnoticed, and we are beyond grateful for their hard work, dedication, and heart to keep our students safe.
👮♂️ Thank you, DeSoto Parish SROs, for all you do! 👮♀️ Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly lucky to have you as part of our DeSoto Parish Schools family.
Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for our amazing SROs! 👏💙 #ThankYouSROs #SchoolResourceOfficerAppreciation #TheDeSotoDifference
As we head into a well-deserved Winter Break, we want to thank our students, parents, and staff for their dedication to learning and success. Enjoy your time off, recharge, and make wonderful memories!
When we return, let’s stay focused and finish February strong! 💪 Every day in class is a step toward success, and together, we can make this month one of growth, achievement, and excellence.
See you all back, ready to learn and lead! #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #DeSotoStrong
This week, our amazing students at Mansfield Elementary and Mansfield Middle School took the You Matter Pledge, committing to kindness, inclusion, and positivity! ✨💚
From writing uplifting notes to classmates to performing random acts of kindness, our students are showing that even the smallest gestures can make a big impact. Whether it’s a smile in the hallway, lending a helping hand, or simply reminding a friend that they are valued, these young leaders are creating a culture of care and compassion.
#YouMatterWeek #WolverinePride #KindnessCounts #PositiveandCaringCulture
All DeSoto Parish Schools and administrative offices will be closed for Winter Break from February 17-21. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a restful break!
🔹 Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 24, from 10 AM - 6 PM (virtual day for students).
📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 25.
Enjoy your break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon!
Rooms Restoration Update: Families, We appreciate your patience as we continue working to resolve the issue with Rooms accounts. The majority of students have now been restored to their Rooms Rosters; however, we are still working to restore some cohorts of classes to active accounts. Our team is working closely with our vendor, Apptegy, to ensure all students are reconnected as soon as possible. We will provide another update as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Valentine's Day is this Friday, which is always a day packed full of fun activities for our students!
What are some ways that we can make sure this special day is fun for all students?
Consider social stories, adapting activities to target student needs, or preparing ahead of time with parent and school contact about the day's agenda. See more ideas here: https://tinyurl.com/2bbej6kw
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