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.

8th grade students participated in a Gallery Walk to discover the harsh work conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution.  Great job, 8th graders! #GrowingTogether

Our Griffins/Lady Griffins are kicking off their XC season at the CMM XC Invitational tonight at 6:30 at Meadowlake Golf Course in Keithville! Go Griffins!!

What day is it, Griffins? IT’S VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY! Our mighty NDMS Lady Griffins take on the BearKits of RJHS today, at home, game beginning at 5:00 PM.

Save the dates Middle Griffins!

8th Grade WIN is going strong!! Way to grow and learn, Middle Griffins! #GrowingTogether #TheDeSotoDifference #GriffinStrong

Mrs. Falls's students enjoyed their afternoon in the library. #WorkingTogether allows students to #GrowTogether! Great job, Middle Griffns!