Join Superintendent Corley tonight (Thursday, October 19) at 6 p.m. in the NDHS Cafeteria to learn more about the plan for the building bond proposal for District no. 2.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Congratulations to last month's NDMS 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Students of the Month. They were selected based upon September’s characteristic of DETERMINATION. Determined students are usually extremely motivated and focused on what they want to achieve. Regardless of any roadblocks or challenges, they maintain a resilient mindset and push through to succeed.
NDMS loves our family connection with the other schools on our campus. It was a great morning in FCA having guest speakers from NDHS. Thank you, Luke and BT, for sharing today's message. #griffinfamily #griffinstrong #griffinfca #griffinpride #thedesotodifference
Looking to vote in the upcoming building bond election? Be sure to register by the deadline of October 18 for both in-person and mail voting options.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto
NDMS's 2023 FOOD DRIVE begins tomorrow! Students participating in the food drive may wear school approved jeans with a spirit shirt to school each day they donate. Students not participating in the food drive should be in school uniform. This is also a contest between grade levels. The winning grade will be rewarded in December.
Congratulations to NDMS’s Barry Carter, Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year, being recognized at the Louisiana Association of Principal’s Luncheon today. Way to go, we are proud of you! It’s always a great day to be a Griffin!
Congratulations to NDMS's Ian, hitting a home run, 340', on Field 7 at Ruston Sports Complex. Way to go! It's a great day to be a Griffin!
There is one more community meeting focused on the North DeSoto (District no. 2) bond election taking place on Thursday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the NDHS Cafeteria. Don’t miss it!
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Featured Frequently Asked Question: Does the plan only impact high school students?
No. The bond plan is about more than just the high school! The bond plan would impact learners of all ages in the North DeSoto area! High school students would have a future-focused learning environment, middle school students would have amazing lab and career spaces by moving into the current high school, elementary students would see smaller class sizes and get more one-on-one time with teachers, and our three- and four-year-old PreK programs would be able to accommodate more young learners instead of having a waitlist.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Featured Frequently Asked Question: How much of the bond is dedicated to athletics?
Less than 25% of the $130 million bond is dedicated to athletics or extracurricular spaces. While the facility cost is larger than previous projects, this is due to rising construction costs as well as the DeSoto Parish School Board’s commitment to create a long-term solution for our growing community. Educational spaces account for 78% of the plan and would provide modern learning spaces, future-focused labs and career spaces, and dedicated areas for the PreK programs that currently have a waitlist.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
While the Bond plan doesn’t directly impact North DeSoto Middle School, upon completion of the new high school facility, grades 6-8 would transition to the current high school facility. This would open up a variety of educational opportunities for middle school students including advanced science classes in amazing lab and career spaces to get a head start on career and college readiness.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/north-desoto-bond-2023
NDMS family: DeSoto Parish schools will be closed next week, Monday, October 9 - Friday, October 13, for fall break. All students and staff will return Monday, October 16.
The Election Information page is updated with resources on registering, ways to vote, and how to make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming November 18 election.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/election-information-north-desoto
How would the funds from the North DeSoto Bond Plan be spent? More than 75% of the plan is dedicated to educational and academic spaces which impact every student.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto
HUGE crowd at our student led FCA meeting this morning! A special shout out to Madi and Gracee for leading the lesson. It's a great day to be a Griffin!
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 34 would result in an annual increase of $684 per year or $57 per month. Download the new Fact Sheet for more information
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The bond plan is about more than just the high school! Additions were made in 2014 at the upper elementary and middle schools and those spaces are now full. While other schools in the area have seen a push for lower class sizes at the elementary level, North DeSoto Lower and Upper Elementary Schools cannot have class sizes decrease further due to space constraints. The plan takes all grade levels into consideration so that students thrive.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/the-plan-north-desoto
NDMS's Veterans' Day program is quickly nearing. If you would like to honor a special Veteran in your life, please send a photographic COPY along with his/her name and branch of service with an NDMS student or email to Mrs. Delgado, Mrs. McClain, or Mrs. Morrison by November 1.
NDMS is going blue tomorrow, October 3rd, in memory of Aubrey Hubier from Stanley High School. Students, faculty, and staff may wear blue shirts with jeans.
NDMS CC raced yesterday, hosted by CE Byrd. Congratulations to Jack: 6th grade boys 4th place, Trevor: 7/8th grade boys 6th place and to Katelyn: 7/8th grade girls 2nd place. Also, Katelyn won 7&8th grade girls overall score trophies! Great job, Griffins!
