Students conducting a science experiment in Mrs. Odom's First Grade class. Students are wondering and analyzing why their shadows moved from earlier. They were able to determine that the Earth moved, not the Sun!

COSTUME DAY for Red Ribbon Week - Day 5

OLD PERSON DAY for Red Ribbon Week - Day 4

CAREER DAY for Red Ribbon Week - Day 3

NERD DAY for Red Ribbon Week - Day 2

PK students investigating spiders at an "Investigation Station!!"

After Fall Break, we will be returning to school Monday through Friday with breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. Please remember that although our students are not required to wear face coverings in the building, they are required to wear them on the bus to protect themselves and everyone else around them. We look forward to seeing everyone 5 days a week again!

North DeSoto Lower Elementary is proud to announce that Mrs. Lindsay Burford has been selected as the 2020-2021 NDLE Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Burford is a dedicated teacher to her Kindergarten Students, a wonderful mentor to fellow teachers, and a valuable member of the North DeSoto School Community. Congratulations Mrs. Lindsay Burford

Don't forget that Student Parent Teacher conferences will be next Thursday and Friday. More information regarding that will be coming soon!

Did you know that you can access our "Monday Memo" from the home page of our website? You should see the "Monday Memo Button" right under the pictures. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/north-desoto-le

Having fun AND learning in Pre-Kindergarten!

NDLE First graders working hard during their EL Skills Block in Mrs. Odom's Class. Future leaders in the making!

REMINDER: There will be no face-to-face instruction for students Thursday or Friday. Students will participate in remote learning only. Due to the likelihood of power outages in the area during the storm, no “new” learning will be introduced. Students should use this time to catch up on missing assignments and study for upcoming tests. Stay safe! #DeSotoStrong

NDLE and all other DPSB Facilities CLOSED Thursday..... After consulting with the National Weather Service regional office, Emergency Preparedness officials, and district and school leaders, we are making the following adjustments to our normal schedule as a result of the severe weather expected from Hurricane Laura: All district offices and school buildings will be closed to students and staff on Thursday, August 27th. Thursday will be a Virtual Only learning day for all students PK-12. Due to the likelihood that many homes across our district might experience power outages, NO "new learning" will be introduced on Thursday. Students should use this time to catch up on missing assignments and study for upcoming tests. Friday will be a Virtual Only day for all students PK-12, staff will report as usual, unless otherwise notified. Stay safe Griffin Family. We'll see you Monday, August 31, 2020.

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Desoto Parish Transportation Department is excited to continue the use of the Parent Portal Lite App, Edulog, and are grateful for your patience as we begin the process for this school year. The Edulog App start date will be Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Students should come home with parent information that details the step by step instructions. We feel this app will continue to be a great asset to the Transportation Department, students, and parents of Desoto Parish. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Transportation Department (318) 872-2798.

Students in Middle School & High School will return to campus 4 days per week when the state moves to Phase III. Due to bus capacity and group size restrictions during Phase II, bringing middle & high school students back 4 days per week is not possible. #DeSotoStrong

Just a reminder, Superintendent Corley will host another Google Meet tonight at 6:00 PM. District staff will be on the Meet to answer questions you may have in the chat. Join at https://meet.google.com/wfn-itsd-kcv

Virtual Students at all grade levels will continue their current schedule Monday-Friday. Only those students in K-5th grade that are on A/B schedule will return to school 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, beginning Monday, August 17. Students may switch from Virtual Only into the Hybrid Learning schedule at the end of the 9 week period.

Beginning Monday, August 17th, K-5th Grade Students that are on the Hybrid (A/B) model will report to school 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday. Friday’s will remain virtual only learning days. Our PreK students will attend 5 days a week. Transportation will be provided Monday-Thursday. Parents of Pre-K students will provide transportation on Fridays while all other students are on a 4 day per week schedule.