North DeSoto Middle School

Congratulations to our April 22's NDMS High Flyers. April’s characteristic is adaptability. Students that are adaptable are able to adjust to changes or things that are new to them, whether at home or school. Students that are able to adapt go with the flow of things and make positive adjustments to those things that change or seem different for them. It's a great day to be a Griffin! #TheDeSotoDifference #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong

Shout out to Coach Wilson’s class writing encouraging messages and running off a little energy outside after LEAP testing! #LEAP #GriffinPride #DeSotoDifference

Join our NDMS team of Griffins...

The inaugural robotics showcase was a huge success this evening! Our beginner robotic students competed in 3 different robotic skills: speed, maze, and accuracy. Our advanced robotics team played three rounds with the vex robots, trying to get the triballs into the nets.

Don't forget...our NDMS Griffin Band has their spring concert tomorrow evening @ 7.

Don't miss tonight's Robotics Showcase beginning @ 6 in the NDMS Gymnasium.

The votes have been counted in the North DeSoto Bond Election. Voters in North DeSoto did not approve the $85.2 million bond plan for capital improvements in District 2. Vote totals are: Yes - 642 No - 1,161 Learn more at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/article/1572854

NDMS reminder: 6th and 7th grade girls interested in playing volleyball in the fall, there will be a parent meeting Monday, May 13th @ 6 PM in the cafeteria. Tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 21st @ 4pm. Lady Griffins, please complete the Google doc if interested in trying out.

NDMS LEAP testing begins tomorrow, Monday, April 29, for all 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students. Students, please charge your Chromebooks, get a good night's sleep, have a hearty breakfast, and be on time to school.

NDMS reminder: our Robotics Showcase is tomorrow, Monday, April 29 beginning at 6:00 PM in the Gymnasium.

Today is Election Day for registered voters in district 2 (North DeSoto) to make their voice heard on a new proposal that aims to take on growth and space challenges with a new high school, updates to the lower elementary, and operating five schools instead of four in the district. Learn more and cast your vote! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

The new plan prioritizes many of the priorities identified by the community in the survey including improved traffic patterns and a focus on academic areas instead of athletic spaces. With the $85.2 million bond proposal, district 2 would see: -Improved traffic patterns -Expanded NDLE with seven new classrooms, new restrooms, new occupational and physical therapy spaces, new library, new administration offices and removal of T-buildings -A New High School for 900 students (functional capacity not maximum capacity) -Increased CTE spaces -Adjusted capacity for HS cafeteria (900 instead of 1,200 to seat half the student population at once) and gymnasium (1,400 instead of 1,800) -In lieu of a full theater, the plan includes a 450-seat multipurpose space with audience-style seating. This space could be used for drama, cheer, dance, wrestling and other activities when retractable seating is pushed back. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

In a recent survey, ​​78% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the DeSoto Parish School Board needs to do something about the growth in the North DeSoto area.Take a look at the situation in district 2. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-situation

Save the date: any 24-25 incoming 6th grader interested in the NDMS Griffin Band. May 9th and 14th, 6-8 PM.

Shout out to NDMS's own Mrs. Boston and Mrs. Thompson, our administrative assistants. They keep our office organized and running smoothly! We appreciate both of them and all they do for each of us! #TheDeSotoDifference #NDMSAdministrativeAssistants #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride

NDMS's 3rd annual 6th Grade Orientation was a great success this evening! Thank you to all of the parents and incoming 6th graders that joined us this evening to explore all NDMS had to offer Griffins! #getpluggedinsomewhere #DeSotoDifference #6thgradeorientation #GriffinPride

Tonight's Talented Art show was a huge success! Tonight's show combined the art of Upper and Middle Griffins. North DeSoto has many artistically creative Griffins! Way to go, Griffins! Your art is awesome! #GriffinPride #GriffinFamily #GriffinStrong #GriffinsAreTalented

NDMS students, faculty and staff appreciate our North DeSoto bus drivers. At the end of the day, our students presented each driver a bag of treats to show how much they are loved and appreciated!

Don't forget to see a Talented Art student this evening to purchase a fundraising sticker! All proceeds are benefiting the DeSoto Parish Animal Shelter.

NDMS faculty and staff would love to recognize and celebrate our paraprofessionals and all they do daily for our Griffins! They constantly go above and beyond helping to ensure our students' success! We could not do it without you! Each of you are #TheDeSotoDifference!