NDMS girls wishing to try out for the 2023 Lady Griffins soccer team see Coach Wilson if you have questions. Tryouts in two weeks.
NDMS 6th graders who earned a 3.5-3.9 GPA the first nine weeks of the 2023-2024 school year were rewarded with a certificate they can redeem for a free kids meal at Dilla’s. Keep up the hard work!
NDMS students with a 4.0+ will dine at Raising Cane's Wednesday, November 1 or Thursday, November 2. Please return all permission slips by tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25.
Shoutout to Mrs. Lainee Cosby and her awesome math team rocking out cluster today! Today teachers dove deeper into the IGP process and why IGPs are so important for growth and achievement. Mrs. Cosby and her math team are #TheDeSotoDifference! It's a great day to be a Griffin!
NDMS parents: Raising Cane's permission slips, for students with a 4.0+ GPA for the first nine weeks, went home with students today. Please return signed slips no later than Wednesday, October 25.
Featured Frequently Asked Question: What would happen if the bond is not approved?
If the bond is not approved, current North DeSoto facilities will be challenged to meet the growing needs of the community, possibly resulting in increased overcrowding. More than 130 new addresses have been approved and in addition to 12 subdivisions with up to 500 lots currently in the planning or development phase. Due to rising costs and projected inflation, the $130 million project would cost $140 million if started in 2026.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/faq-and-resources-north-desoto
Mrs. Roblow and NDMS Griffin, Katelyn, helped push Hope in the Ainsley's Angels Heroes 5K run this morning. Ainsley's Angels began as a father wanting to include his terminally ill daughter in activities and events. He took up running and would pushed her in his events. Eventually a specific chair was designed and created so she and others, that struggle with mobility or ability, could be included. #wearethemightyndmsgriffins #ndms2324 #ndmsgriffinsareawesome #ndmsgriffinpride #ndmsstrong #TheDeSotoDifference
What is #TheDeSotoDifference? Barry Carter, NDMS principal, Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year! Today he presented SPED improvement strategies at the DeSoto Parish School Board Principal/AP Cluster.
NDMS family: ELA students (excluding English 1 students) will be taking unit 1 Innovative Assessment. Please ensure students get a good night's rest, a hearty breakfast, arrive to school on time, with fully charged chromebooks.
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
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
