North DeSoto Middle School

Parents: Please complete this 2 minute survey giving us feedback on North DeSoto Middle School! https://forms.gle/eBsHvTYZzuv8QbEM9

Congratulations to our Lady Griffin track team bringing home a first place trophy and our Griffin track team being home a third place trophy after competing at Benton Middle School today. Way to go! It's a great day to be a Griffin!

Shout out to our 8th grade Lady Griffins and Griffins that were recognized this evening prior to taking on the Bucs of HMS. It's a great day to be a Griffin! #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride #GriffinSoccer #DeSotoStrong

If you weren't able to attend tonight's community meeting about the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Plan, you get still get your questions answered! Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page and use the form on the right to submit your questions! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Featured Frequently Asked Question: Doesn't the district offer universal PreK? Can’t everyone attend PreK? DeSoto Parish Schools are proud to offer Universal PreK, but sadly due to space constraints in District 2, while anyone can apply to be on the waiting list for PreK, we can no longer guarantee admission into PreK and are operating with a waitlist. A three-year-old option was available during the 2023-24 school year, but because of increased demand for four-year-old PreK and Kindergarten classrooms, the program has been eliminated for the 2024-25 school year. The bond plan includes expansions at the lower elementary to be able to offer additional sections of preschool and eliminate the waitlist. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Get your questions answered about the North DeSoto Bond Proposal that will be on the ballot for the April 27 Election during a community meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at North DeSoto Lower Elementary School.

Today (Wednesday, March 27) is the deadline for registering to vote via in-person or by mail registration! Be sure to register so your voice is heard in the April 27 election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information

Featured Frequently Asked Question: How is the April 2024 bond proposal different from the November 2023 plan that was rejected by voters? The April 2024 bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan. The November 2023 proposal was for a total of $130 million and included a new high school( for 1200 students), improvements to the lower elementary school, and athletic spaces. The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million. 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/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources

Featured Frequently Asked Question: If the bond proposes a millage increase of 22, wouldn’t the total millage be 25.6? No. The current millage of 3.6 expires in December 2024. If approved, the $85.2 million bond will assess a total millage of 22, not an increase of 22. You can use the online tax calculator to calculate your impact and submit any questions to questions@desotopsb.com https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/bondcalculator2-copy

The DeSoto Parish School Board is dedicated to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and are committed to using our resources to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. 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 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-tax-impact

The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million with a millage rate of 22. The plan proposes the construction of a new high school and upgrades to the lower elementary which would be combined with reconfiguring grade levels across current facilities. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

In December 2023, more than 600 community members participated in a survey to gather more information about the election results and priorities for a solution. Respondents overwhelmingly felt that the 2023 bond was too expensive for taxpayers and that they wanted to see a solution that was less than $100 million with more details available. Learn more about the new proposal. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

In December 2023, more than 600 community members participated in a survey to gather more information about the election results and priorities for a solution. Respondents overwhelmingly felt that the 2023 bond was too expensive for taxpayers and that they wanted to see a solution that was less than $100 million with more details available. Learn more about the new proposal. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

Please help us congratulate our very own NDMS Griffin, Val, scoring a 435 at yesterday’s Air Rifle Regionals. She was 4th out of 16 shooters sending her to State! Way to go! DeSoto 4-H #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride #TheDeSotoDifference

NDMS recognized our girls' and boys' track teams during morning assembly. Our Lady Griffins scored 127 points and our Griffins scored 100 points bringing home two 1st place trophies! Way to go, Griffins! It's always a great day to be a Griffin! #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride #TheDeSotoDifference

Congratulations to these Griffins, Serenity, Trenton, Cinthia, Dylan, Dyalas, Madeline, and Abigail, for perfect attendance the first three nine weeks of school. Way to go, Griffins! #attendancematters #TheDeSotoDifference

Our Middle Griffin 4H members talked about upcoming events and played 4H bingo in today's meeting. Great job, Griffins!

Schools in the North DeSoto area continue to face the challenge of accommodating the community’s rapidly growing population. North DeSoto Middle School has seen exponential growth in all grade levels creating challenges for students to be able to participate in different activities and programs due to capacity issues and limitations. Grade levels have grown in population up to four times what they were in the early 2000s and classes and hallways are simply overflowing with students. Learn more about the situation: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-situation

In a survey that saw input from more than 600 residents of District 2, 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 https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto Schools) rejected a bond proposal for capital improvements in November 2023. Because of the urgency of overcrowding and growing enrollment, the DeSoto Parish School Board has approved an April 27, 2024 election with a revised plan for voters to consider. Visit the bond page to learn more! https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024