Great job, 7th grade NDMS Griffins! Our Griffins persevered to WIN tonight's game, 14-12, against the Cougars of CMS! Congratulations! #GriffinStrong
Our NDMS NJHS is busy with our 2025 food drive. We are 1918 items away from our school wide goal of 2000 items. We will gratefully accept any non-perishable foods, but these are the ones the food bank needs most:
1) Canned Meat: tuna, chicken, or salmon
2) Peanut Butter
3) Dried Beans (1 or 2 lb. bag)
4) Rice (1 or 2 lb. bag)
5) Pasta Noodles / Mac ‘N Cheese
6) Hearty-Style Soups
7) Canned Vegetables or Canned Fruit
9) Any Boxed Cereal, Oatmeal or Grits
10) Flour and Sugar (5 lb. bag or less)
NDMS family, friends, and fans: don't miss the opportunity to support our NDMS Griffins as they take or cheer on the Cougars of CMS today at 5. Game is at AHS, admission is $5.
NDMS family, friends, and fans: don't miss the opportunity to support our Lady Griffins' volleyball team as they take on the Lady Demons of NSUM Thursday, October 16. We are recognizing our 8th grade athletes beginning at 4:30 then the game @ 5. All tickets are now CASHLESS.
Our NDMS NIHS began their food drive this morning. They collected 15 cans. Remember, our school wide goal is 2000 items. We will gratefully accept any non-perishable foods, but these are the ones the food bank needs most: 1) Canned Meat: tuna, chicken, or salmon 2)Peanut Butter 3) Dried Beans (1 or 2 lb. bag) 4) Rice (1 or 2 lb. bag) 5) Pasta Noodles / Mac ‘N Cheese 6) Hearty-Style Soups 7) Canned Vegetables 8) Canned Fruit 9) Any Boxed Cereal, Oatmeal or Grits 10) Flour and Sugar (5 lb. bag or less)
Shout out to September's Students of the Month! These students demonstrate hard work and follow school rules. They make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be a true Griffin! Way to go, Griffins! September's Griffins show determination, they continue trying something, even when it is difficult. Representing 6th grade is Brooklyn. 7th grade representative is Ryleigh while 8th grade is being represented by Hadrian. Congratulations to each of you! You are proof we are #winningtogether!
We are excited to see our Middle Griffins tomorrow, just a few reminders...
Shout out to our Middle Griffins Lily and Tinlee participating in today's Autumn Breeze Road Race in Shreveport. Congratulations to Lily coming in 2nd and Tinlee 5th in their age division! Way to go, Lady Griffins! #winningtogether #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #MiddleGriffinsRun
All Middle Griffins wanting to participate in the NDMS PTO pizza fundraiser, all money is due Wednesday, October 15. Pizza will be served Friday, October 17.
Reminder: Lady Griffins' softball parent meeting Monday, October 13.
Remember Middle Griffins: if interested in 4-H, all paperwork and dues must be turned in Monday, October 13.
We hope everyone is enjoying their fall break but want to take this opportunity to remind our Middle Griffins that we will observe Red Ribbon Week October 27-31. This year's theme is Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!
Please join us in wishing our Mrs. Rhoads a very 🥳🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉🥳 today! We love and appreciate all she does for NDMS's students and staff! She truly is #TheDeSotoDifference! NDMSLovesMrsRhoads #winningtogether #GriffinFamily #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride
Prior to break, National Junior Honor Society shared with our Middle Griffins they are beginning a school wide canned food drive. It begins Monday, October 13, and continues until Tuesday, November 4. Our school-wide goal of 2000 items. #winningtogether #GriffinsServe NDMSNJHS25
Shout out to our 8th grade Lady Griffins finishing as one of the final four with Calvary, NSU, and Ruston yesterday! Way to go, ladies! They won against TC ELITE. Fell short against NSU. They won against Providence, CMM and AE Phillips before falling to NSU again.
NDMS Griffins: don't miss the opportunity to participate in our Mighty Griffin PTO pizza fundraiser. All money is due by Wednesday, October 15. #winningtogether #NDMSPTO #everyonelovespizza #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffinFamily
Congratulations to NDMS for being the September winner of the DeSoto Strong Cup with an impressive 97.92% average attendance! Way to go, Griffins! #attendancematters #everydaycounts #winningtogether
It was DAY FIVE of 2025 ND HOCO! Our Griffins were showing their Griffin spirit and pride Friday. They were dressed in their best navy, red, and gray! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffFamily #winningtogether
Our Middle Griffins have been spotted learning and serving at our NDHS Homecoming game this evening. Cy is learning to be a Hype-Man from Mr. Glynn, The NDHS Hype-Man while our girls are serving during tailgating for our Upper and Lower Griffins. AP Mrs. Saverino is leading Luca in what it means to be a Griffin. #winningtogether #GriffinFamily
