North DeSoto Middle School

Congratulations to NDMS's Ian, hitting a home run, 340', on Field 7 at Ruston Sports Complex. Way to go! It's a great day to be a Griffin!

There is one more community meeting focused on the North DeSoto (District no. 2) bond election taking place on Thursday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the NDHS Cafeteria. Don’t miss it! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

Featured Frequently Asked Question: Does the plan only impact high school students? No. The bond plan is about more than just the high school! The bond plan would impact learners of all ages in the North DeSoto area! High school students would have a future-focused learning environment, middle school students would have amazing lab and career spaces by moving into the current high school, elementary students would see smaller class sizes and get more one-on-one time with teachers, and our three- and four-year-old PreK programs would be able to accommodate more young learners instead of having a waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

Featured Frequently Asked Question: How much of the bond is dedicated to athletics? Less than 25% of the $130 million bond is dedicated to athletics or extracurricular spaces. While the facility cost is larger than previous projects, this is due to rising construction costs as well as the DeSoto Parish School Board’s commitment to create a long-term solution for our growing community. Educational spaces account for 78% of the plan and would provide modern learning spaces, future-focused labs and career spaces, and dedicated areas for the PreK programs that currently have a waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto

The Election Information page is updated with resources on registering, ways to vote, and how to make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming November 18 election. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto

NDMS family: DeSoto Parish schools will be closed next week, Monday, October 9 - Friday, October 13, for fall break. All students and staff will return Monday, October 16.

While the Bond plan doesn’t directly impact North DeSoto Middle School, upon completion of the new high school facility, grades 6-8 would transition to the current high school facility. This would open up a variety of educational opportunities for middle school students including advanced science classes in amazing lab and career spaces to get a head start on career and college readiness. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-2023

How would the funds from the North DeSoto Bond Plan be spent? More than 75% of the plan is dedicated to educational and academic spaces which impact every student. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto

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 34 would result in an annual increase of $684 per year or $57 per month. Download the new Fact Sheet for more information https://5il.co/2618v

HUGE crowd at our student led FCA meeting this morning! A special shout out to Madi and Gracee for leading the lesson. It's a great day to be a Griffin!

The bond plan is about more than just the high school! Additions were made in 2014 at the upper elementary and middle schools and those spaces are now full. While other schools in the area have seen a push for lower class sizes at the elementary level, North DeSoto Lower and Upper Elementary Schools cannot have class sizes decrease further due to space constraints. The plan takes all grade levels into consideration so that students thrive. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto

NDMS's Veterans' Day program is quickly nearing. If you would like to honor a special Veteran in your life, please send a photographic COPY along with his/her name and branch of service with an NDMS student or email to Mrs. Delgado, Mrs. McClain, or Mrs. Morrison by November 1.

NDMS is going blue tomorrow, October 3rd, in memory of Aubrey Hubier from Stanley High School. Students, faculty, and staff may wear blue shirts with jeans.

NDMS CC raced yesterday, hosted by CE Byrd. Congratulations to Jack: 6th grade boys 4th place, Trevor: 7/8th grade boys 6th place and to Katelyn: 7/8th grade girls 2nd place. Also, Katelyn won 7&8th grade girls overall score trophies! Great job, Griffins!

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming election? All eligible registered voters residing in District No.2 (North DeSoto) are eligible to vote in the November 18 school bond election. Get important election dates and find out how to register so your voice is heard! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto

Central Office affirms North DeSoto Middle School and our Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year, Barry Carter, are #TheDeSotoDifference! Way to go, Middle Griffins! It's a great day to be a Griffins!

NDMS: Kona Ice will be at NDMS Friday, September 29, 2023, during lunch. Prices are $4.00, $5.00, and $6.00.

NDMS family: mark your calendars, DeSoto Parish schools will close Monday, October 9 - Friday, October 13, for fall break.

Congratulations to NDMS’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Steven Turner, and Support Staff of the Year, Linda Chadwick. They are #TheDeSotoDifference!

Hey all you NDMS Griffin fans...help us show NDHS cheerleaders love and support. Their 🩷PINK OUT🩷shirts can be ordered through Friday, October 6 @ 3:00 PM. Our NDHS Griffins 🩷PINK OUT🩷 game will be October 27 in Griffin Stadium! Forms available in the front office.