North DeSoto Middle School

SAVE THE DATE, North DeSoto Upper 5th graders!! Parents and incoming 24-25 6th graders get ready to Level Up! Our parent meeting will be Tuesday, April 23, 5:30-7:00 PM. Student orientation will be Monday, April 22. Students will attend with their 23-24 5th grade teachers and classmates.

Our NDMS Griffins 8th grade baseball team was recognized during this morning's assembly for winning the Louisiana Middle School State Games Tournament in March. They enjoyed a small reception afterwards. Congratulations, Griffins! It's a great day to be a Middle Griffin!

NDMS Griffins enjoyed their annual A.P.E. field trip yesterday. They went bowling and enjoyed lunch at Raising Cane's. It's a great day to be a Griffin! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #DeSotoDifference

DeSoto Schools: Important Update: Regular Day of Instruction replaces Virtual Instruction: Monday April, 15: Due to yesterday’s dismissal and the limited number of quality instructional days remaining in the school year, we will shift our mode of instruction from virtual to a regular day of face-to-face instruction on Monday, April 15. This adjustment will require us to forgo Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences. If your family is in need of a conference time, please contact your student’s school to schedule a conference for a later date. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make this adjustment in the best interest of student learning.

Featured Frequently Asked Question: The State of Louisiana usually requires districts to wait a year after a failed bond, how is the DeSoto Parish School Board able to hold another election so quickly? The State Bond Commission oversees all of the bond elections and issuance in the state. They met on February 15, 2024 and voted to allow the DeSoto Parish School Board to hold the April 27 election. This approval is largely due to the overall need in the district and the large change in scope and costs to the previous proposal. The Bond Commission does not always approve these follow-up elections, but felt that voters should be able to review the new proposal and cast a vote as soon as possible. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Shout out to these Griffins working together to analyze Walt Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain" while studying their unit Behind the Scenes. #DeSotoDifference #GriffinPride #GriffinsCollaborate #NDMSGriffinsAreAwesome

All NDMS after school events, athletics, and activities have been canceled today.

NDMS Griffin family, friends and fans: be sure to attend tomorrow evening's, annual North DeSoto Talented Art Exhibition. It will begin @ 5:00 PM at NDMS.

Shout out to our talented Middle Griffins, Cade and Hunter, trying out the newest addition to our band.   #desotodifference #talentedgriffins #GriffinsRock #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong

Solar Eclipse 2024 at NDMS

Congratulations to our April 1st NDMS High Flyers. April’s characteristic is adaptability. Students that are capable of adapting 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

NDMS students that met their AR goals the third nine weeks have earned a free dress day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9. A parent note and wristband are going home with students today. Students are required to wear their wristband to school tomorrow. Please review the allowed and not allowed clothing choices with students. Thank you for always encouraging our Griffins to read and meet their goals! Students that are absent today, that meet the AR requirements, please check your Google Classroom Stream. Directions for tomorrow’s free dress are: Allowed: Jeans, Athletic pants (both sweats and long shorts), Hats, Shoes with backs (Crocs with a heel strap accepted), All hoodies allowed that reflect the values of Desoto Parish Not Allowed: No leggings, No short athletic shorts, No house shoes or slides, No pjs

Looking for more answers about the April 2024 Bond Proposal for North DeSoto? Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto school principals on Facebook live tonight (Monday, April 8) at 7 p.m. We will be broadcasting on the school Facebook pages and you can submit a question ahead of time by filling out the form at the link: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

Which antibiotic medicine is best for the patient? NDMS Medical Detectives students are using aseptic techniques to culture bacteria to determine which antibiotic is most effective.

Ms. McClain's Social Studies classes were cracking codes today while reviewing the Civil Rights Movement.  These Griffins were the best code crackers from each of her classes. Way to go, congratulations! #codecrackers #griffinpride #griffinstrong #desotodifferencemaker

Congratulations to these Lady Griffins, awarded certificates by Coach Thomas this morning, for their participation in the 2024 season! Our Lady Griffins finished their season 14-3. Way to go! #LadyGriffinSoftball #griffinstrong #griffinpride

The April bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

Congratulations to the 24–25 NDHS student council freshman delegates! Way to go, Kalaysia, Katelyn, Hayden, Lyric, and Ella Kate!

There is still time to register to vote through Geaux Vote Online Registration! The deadline is Saturday, April 6. Be sure to register to vote! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 inductees of the NDMS National Junior Honor Society. These students have proven themselves worthy to receive this honor by displaying Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character daily while also committing to a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service. We would like to thank Mrs. Theodos, Assistant Principal at North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being today's Guest Speaker. We appreciate you! We would also like to thank our 22-23 inductees serving in today's ceremony. You are #TheDeSotoDifference