Great group in FCA this morning and we appreciate Bro. Kevin bringing today's message. NDMS FCA meets every Wednesday morning in the school gymnasium beginning @ 7:20.

NDMS White 6/7th grade played at TC Elite this past weekend beating Calvary but coming up short against Ruston and NSU Demons. It's always a great day to be a Griffin! ❤️🏐💙

Our 6th/7th grade Middle Griffins won their game, taking on the Tigers of BMS, but sadly, our 8th grade team fell short. It was a good night of Griffin football after S*P*T Conferences today. We'll see all students at school tomorrow. #GrowingTogether #GriffinPride

Shout out to NDMS's Allie who also competed in the NLEA Premier Hunter Jumper Competition. She participated in the Hopeful/Puddle Jumper division and received two 4th place ribbons and one 5th place ribbon. Way to go, Allie! Congratulations!

Shout out to NDMS's Baley who also competed in the NLEA Premier Hunter Jumper Competition. She participated in the Two Foot Jump division and received two champions, four 1st place ribbons, one 2nd place ribbon, and one 3rd place ribbon. Way to go, Baley! Congratulations!

Shout out to NDMS's own Daley that recently competed in the NLEA Premier Hunter Jumper Competition. She participated in the Cross Rails division and received five 3rd place ribbons and one 1st place ribbon. Way to go, Daley! Congratulations!!

NDMS's own Kaiden, a service leader, has been gathering donations for Title 1 School, Pine Grove Elementary in Shreveport, to help stock their school store. Last week, he dropped off a large donation of school supplies, stickers, personal hygiene items, games, keychains, etc. for the students to shop at their store. Students earn Elf Bucks for good behavior and good grades allowing them to shop for items they need or want. Great job, Kaiden! You are #TheDeSotoDifference! #GriffinPride

Tuesday, September 8 will be NDMS S*P*T Conferences, beginning @ 11 AM. It is also an At Home Learning Day for all Middle Griffins.

Thursday, September 10 our NDMS Lady Griffins take on the YDMS Lady Spartans @ home, beginning @ 5:00 PM. We no longer accept cash at the gate.

Tuesday, September 8 our NDMS Griffins take on the BMS Tigers @ home, beginning @ 5:30 PM. We no longer accept cash at the gate.

Congratulations to our August Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Cox, and to August Support Staff of the Month, Mrs. Davlin! We appreciate everything you do for our Middle Griffins! You are #TheDeSotoDifference!

NDMS Students of the Month are NDMS students who demonstrates hard work and follow school rules all month long. They make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be true Griffins. August's qualification is ACHIEVE. Students chosen as August Students of the Month are successful reaching or accomplishing a goal, grade, or result, especially through effort. Congratulations to our August Students of the Month - 8th grade - Jonathan, 7th grade - Hattie, and 6th grade - Malayah!! Way to go, Griffins!!

High Flyers are stellar NDMS students who demonstrates hard work and follows school rules. These students make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be true Griffins. August's qualification is ACHIEVE. Students chosen as August High Flyers are successful reaching or accomplishing a goal, grade, or result, especially through effort. Congratulations to our August 31st's HIGH FLYERS!! Montrell and Adalyn are representing 6th grade. Harper and Ethan are representing 7th grade, while Cora and Mason represent 8th grade.

Happy Labor Day, 2026

NDMS is proud to introduce our new staff members: Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Ramos, Coach Roberson, and Mr. Russell. They are #TheDeSotoDifference!

Shout out to Austen that took the lead today by reading a chapter of Hatchet aloud to Mrs. Morrison’s ELA class—he did an awesome job using expression and a great reading voice! 📖👏 After reading, he used sketches to break down an important scene and explain how that moment impacted the theme of the text. Such a fun way to combine reading, creativity, and deeper thinking! ✏️💡

Our Griffins/Lady Griffins kicked off their XC season tonight, hosted by CMM.

7th grade fell short this evening. 8th grade playing game three now. Let's go, Lady Griffins! Get that win!

Great job, 7th grade Griffins, understanding how atoms rearrange during a chemical reaction.