Today Wolverines honor Harriet Tubman!
Harriet was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad
Today Wolverines honor Mae Carol Jemison!
Mae Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Wolverines celebrate Amanda S. C. Gorman!
Amanda Gorman is an American poet and activist from Los Angeles. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race, and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. She is also the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history.
Happy Presidents' Day from Mansfield Middle School!
Snow or no, it's time for WINTER BREAK!
No school the week of February 15th-19th.
Monday, February 22nd is a Professional
Development Day, NO STUDENTS.
Students will return on TUESDAY February 23rd.
Today Wolverines honor Booker T. Washington!
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was born into slavery and rose to become a leading African American intellectual of the 19 century, founding Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (Now Tuskegee University) in 1881 and the National Negro Business League two decades later.
Wolverines honor former US President, Barack Obama!
Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician and attorney who was the 44th president of the United States, from 2009-2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Mr. Obama was the first African-American president of the United States.
Shout out to Ms. Hensley for her dedication to our Wolverines! We appreciate all you do!
Thank you, School Counselors for helping students realize dreams, set goals, and accomplish great things!
Today Wolverines celebrate Mary McLeod Bethune!
Born to former slaves a decade after the Civil War, Mary McLeod Bethune devoted her life to ensure the right to education and freedom from discrimination for black Americans. She was an educator, an organizer, and a political activist, and opened one of the first schools for African American girls.
February 1st-5th is dedicated to honoring school counselors! Please take a moment this week to show some appreciation to our School Counselor, Ms. Hensley!
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month! Join us as we honor and celebrate past accomplishments of African-Americans and look forward to future milestones of new generations!
Congratulations to Cedetric Canada on being named the DeSoto Parish 8th Grade Student of the Year! We are so proud of your accomplishments so far and know that great things are in store for you in the future. Cedetric will now go on to compete for Student of the Year at a regional level. Best wishes from Wolverine Nation!
Tickets for the Jan. 27th home basketball game vs. Red River and SENIOR NIGHT will go on sale Monday, Jan. 25th. Tickets will be sold in the MMS Office from 9am to 2pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All tickets are $5. Tickets are limited, so get yours early! (NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.)
School will be closed on Monday, January 18th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Wolverine Basketball home game verses Red River on Thursday, January 14th!
Tickets will be on sale Monday-Thursday in the Middle School Office. Tickets are $5 for students and adults. Seating is limited. Only 80 tickets will be sold. Tickets are first come, first serve.
Wolverine Nation! LDE has partnered with LA Health Hero USA to provide on-site flu shots for students on Thursday, December 10, 2020. (Time will be announced.)
Students will receive a Flu Vaccine Consent Form to take home. Parents interested in their child receiving the flu vaccine must complete and return the form by Thursday, December 3, 2020. Vaccines will not be given without a consent form.
Basketball Schedule! Mark your calendars!
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, November 17th. Packet information flyers will be sent home with student on Wednesday, November 11th.
The DeSoto Parish School System received word early Monday, October 26, 2020, that of the 300 people who took advantage of the drive-thru testing opportunity offered on Friday, October 23rd, there were no confirmed positive COVID-19 results among staff or students. Mansfield Elementary and Middle School students will return to in-person learning tomorrow, October 27, 2020.
Superintendent Corley stated, “We appreciate the cooperation last week from our families, faculty, and staff as students transitioned to virtual-only learning as a precaution. As always, DeSoto Parish Schools will continue to take extra measures to sanitize all buildings and practice procedures recommended by local and state health officials. We ask that our families continue to practice healthy habits as we all work together to provide amazing opportunities for our children.”
1. Stay home if you don’t feel well or experience COVID-like symptoms
2. Wear a face mask
3. Practice social distancing
4. Practice hand hygiene