Seniors and Senior Parents - If you need help completing your FAFSA, Career Compass is coming to NDHS.
Today (Wednesday, March 27) is the deadline for registering to vote via in-person or by mail registration! Be sure to register so your voice is heard in the April 27 election!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information
Featured Frequently Asked Question: How is the April 2024 bond proposal different from the November 2023 plan that was rejected by voters?
The April 2024 bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. The November 2023 proposal was for a total of $130 million and included a new high school( for 1200 students), improvements to the lower elementary school, and athletic spaces. The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million.
Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources
Featured Frequently Asked Question: If the bond proposes a millage increase of 22, wouldn’t the total millage be 25.6?
No. The current millage of 3.6 expires in December 2024. If approved, the $85.2 million bond will assess a total millage of 22, not an increase of 22. You can use the online tax calculator to calculate your impact and submit any questions to questions@desotopsb.com
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/bondcalculator2-copy
Monday Bond Note
Reminders for Week of 3-25-24
Coach Prather’s Cyber Society class has been hard at work this week. Students used various cardboard, plastic, and decorative items to create, build, and present robots. Each robot has to serve a special purpose and possess a tool that would be beneficial to society. Students created robots that can teach people to play instruments, clean up the ocean, give first-aid, help the disabled, and make make your dinner. Groups were scored by popularity votes, a teacher presentation score, and a guest judge ranking!
Live at 5pm! Check out the video from our counselors to get more info on scheduling.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U4SulwKUMYo8boIJSn_AVDPtPUw7s7wk/view?usp=drivesdk
Thank you to our district office for our Campus Connection Treat today. They supported our campus by serving on duty and providing staff with lunch. #DeSotoServes in action!
The DeSoto Parish School Board is dedicated to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and are committed to using our resources to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students.
The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $300,000 home in District No. 2 (North DeSoto) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $225,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage of 3.6 to 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-tax-impact
The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million with a millage rate of 22. The plan proposes the construction of a new high school and upgrades to the lower elementary which would be combined with reconfiguring grade levels across current facilities.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
Excited to recognize our teachers tonight as being the #DesotoDifference. We are blessed to have such wonderful educators in our building and we appreciate what they do daily.
It was a GREAT day as we welcomed students and parents in the building throughout the day and into the evening to discuss scheduling opportunities with students and teachers. School year 24-25 will be here before we know it.
Counselors are super excited to kick off scheduling week. Please join us tonight at the Academic Expo!!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_CcKia33egzxCUWAaCVDr3cUi7nqcknb/view?ts=65f9a61c
In December 2023, more than 600 community members participated in a survey to gather more information about the election results and priorities for a solution. Respondents overwhelmingly felt that the 2023 bond was too expensive for taxpayers and that they wanted to see a solution that was less than $100 million with more details available.
Learn more about the new proposal.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
Reminders for Week of March 18th
Congratulations to Mr Wilson the recipient of this months highly sought after Kickin Chicken Award! Thank you Mr Wilson for always thinking of ways to improve and increase student opportunities.
NDHS will be hosting LifeShare Blood Center for a blood drive on April 5th! Scan the QR code to register.
Attendance goal not met. We are at 93.36% for last week. School uniform tomorrow!
#GriffinWisdom #NDHS4L
