NDMS Families: We would like to invite you to our 2026 Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 6, at 1:30 PM. If you have a family member you would like us to honor during the program, please submit a photograph, the veteran’s name and branch of service, and your student’s name. You may email this information to jessica.thompson2@desotopsb.com or have your student bring a physical copy to the front office. We look forward to honoring our veterans and celebrating with our NDMS families!

It's been great having our Middle Griffins back and seeing them celebrate our homecoming 2026 stop in Natchitoches…from sippy cups to sweet tea, growing up southern!










Tickets to Thursday, October 15's NDMS home volleyball game are digital exclusively. No cash accepted at the door. #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffinFamily

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.
September's qualification was DETERMINATION. Students chosen as September Students of the Month have the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult.
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month - 6th grade - Shahzaib, 7th grade - Sadie, and 8th grade - Wesley!! Way to go, Griffins!!



NDMS 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.
September's qualification is DETERMINATION. Students chosen as September High Flyers have the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult.
Congratulations to our September 28th's HIGH FLYERS!! Representing 6th grade are Fynn and Trinity. Representing 7th grade are Zackary and Avery. Representing 8th grade are Ella and Parker



➡️DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW, OCTOBER 12, @ 12 NOON⬅️. Last call if you missed Friday's, prior to break, deadline.

When we return Middle Griffins, it's HOMECOMING 2026 week. Remember this year's theme is taking us on an unforgettable road trip through Louisiana. Each day is a different stop in our great state beginning with Natchitoches on Monday, October 12. Please review each day's dos and don'ts if participating in the weeklong festivities. #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffinFamily #GriffinHoCo2026





Griffin family, friends, and fans...show love and support for our 8th grade Lady Griffins playing volleyball in today's championship at TC Elite. They begin playing @ 9, court 4 . Today’s championship tournament is double elimination. #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #BumpSetSpike

NDMS is proud to present our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Conly, and our Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Smith! Thank you for all you two do for our Middle Griffins!

Our Middle Griffin science WIN students explore properties of liquids and solids by making Oobleck. #scienceisfun #NDMSGriffinsGrowTogether #ScienceFunBeforeBreak





Congratulations to our September Teacher of the Month, Coach Martin, and to September Support Staff of the Month, Mr. Miller! We appreciate everything you do for our Middle Griffins! You are #TheDeSotoDifference!


Shout out to our first Portrait of a Graduate, Sadie, representing Goal Oriented. A goal oriented student is a motivated citizen who is driven by setting goals, working towards them, and consistently measuring progress to ensure success. Congratulations, Sadie!


Shout out to our NDMS Students of the Month for September - Shahzaib, 6th grade, Sadie, 7th grade, Wesley, 8th grade! Students of the Month are NDMS students that demonstrate hard work and follow school rules. These students make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be true Griffins. September's qualification was DETERMINATION. Students chosen as September's Students of the Month have the ability to continue trying to do something, although it can be very difficult. Congratulations to our September's Students of the Month!! #growingtogether

Our Middle Griffins had their final meet this evening and it was a great turnout! It's a great day to be a Griffin!










NDMS Griffins may wear a spirit shirt with uniform bottoms tomorrow, Friday, October 2.

Reminder: the NDMS Yearbook fundraising She's a Griffin t-shirt sale ends ➡️tomorrow⬅️, Friday, October 2nd. Order forms and money are due by 3:00 PM.

Reminder Middle Griffins: if you're interested in being a part of the NORTH DESOTO Wrestling program there is a parent meeting, TONIGHT. Meeting begins @ 6:00 PM in the NDMS gym.

We wish all of our Middle Griffins a relaxing and enjoyable FALL BREAK! All students and staff return Monday, October 12th.

Peyton Rice from City Church came and shared a message about what the attributes of a friend are and how to be a friend others can count on!







