Yesterday, four days of our NDMS NJHS food drive, we had collected 193 food items. What will today's total be...Middle Griffins, YOU are proof we are #winningtogether! #MiddleGriffinsAreAwesome #NDMSSERVE


We are so thrilled and proud to share with our ND community the six NDMS Griffins that are our 2025-2026 Student of the Year finalists! Way to go, Griffins! Congratulations, Hudson, Lily, Tinlee, Madi, Leila, and Addie!



It was so awesome to host our very first NDMS 💙🏐❤️HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME❤️🏐💙! We appreciate our ND community of family, friends, and fans showing up in a big way to support our girls! Proof we are #winningtogether! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #GriffinFamily #NDMSMakingHistory










It is a great pleasure to say HAPPY BOSS'S DAY to NDMS's own Mrs. Lyndsey Rhoads. She works tirelessly taking care of her students and staff! She truly is #TheDeSotoDifference! #winningtogether #NDMSPride #NDMSFamily #NDMSStrong

We appreciate when our Lady Griffins get fueled up before their games! We love our Griffin parents! Thank you for taking care of our girls! #GriffinFamily #GriffinStrong #NDMSParentsAreBest

Middle Griffin 4-H members, don't miss this opportunity to decorate a pumpkin and be eligible to win a prize or ribbon. #GriffinsDecoratePumpkins #NDMS4H #GriffinsAreTalented #DeSoto4H #GriffinPride #BestHalloween #BestCartoon #BestSchoolSpirit #MostCreative

NDMS Griffins may wear spirit shirts with uniform bottoms tomorrow. #winningtogether #NDMSGriffins #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong

Middle Griffins, be sure to show your love and support for our Lady Griffin cheerleaders. Two way to help...Tuesday, October 21, for $5 you can help say NIGHT, NIGHT to the BMS Tigers when you wear your pajamas. You can also enjoy a bowl of pastalaya, $5, at Tuesday's game. Help them get to NCA Nationals.


It was great to have another packed house in today's FCA! We appreciate NDMS's Madi presenting today's message. #GriffinsServe #GriffinsLead #winningtogether






Shout out to September29th's high flyers! These students demonstrate hard work and follow school rules. They make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be a true Griffin! Way to go, Griffins! September's Griffins show determination, they continue trying something, even when it is difficult. Representing 6th grade is Jennifer and Nicolas. 7th grade representative is Gabriel and Josilyn while 8th grade is being represented by Landon and Annalee. Congratulations to each of you! You are proof we are #winningtogether!



Save the date Griffins: Fields of Faith, Wednesday, October 22.

We completed day 3 of our NDMS NJHS food drive. As of today they collected 151 cans. Remember, our school wide goal is 2000 items. We will gratefully accept any non-perishable foods, but these are the ones the food bank needs most: 1) Canned Meat: tuna, chicken, or salmon 2)Peanut Butter 3) Dried Beans (1 or 2 lb. bag) 4) Rice (1 or 2 lb. bag) 5) Pasta Noodles / Mac ‘N Cheese 6) Hearty-Style Soups 7) Canned Vegetables 8) Canned Fruit 9) Any Boxed Cereal, Oatmeal or Grits 10) Flour and Sugar (5 lb. bag or less)

Save the date: our NDMS annual Veterans Day program will be Friday, November 7. We would be honored to recognize and celebrate our Veterans.

This is ➡️MONUMENTAL⬅️ Griffin fans...don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity, to attend the FIRST EVER NDMS home VOLLEYBALL game. Come support our Lady Griffins as they make Middle Griffin history! Use the QR code to purchase your digital tickets, cash not accepted.

LAST CALL: PTO pizza fundraiser closes at NOON today. If wanting pizza Friday, October 17, don't miss this last opportunity to order.

Middle Griffins, show your love and support for our Lady Griffin cheerleaders. Tuesday, October 21, for $5 you can help say NIGHT, NIGHT to the BMS Tigers when you wear your pajamas. You can also enjoy a bowl of pastalaya, $5, at Tuesday's game. Help them get to NCA Nationals.


Let's finish strong, 8th grade! We're up 24-0 at the half! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong


Great job, 7th grade NDMS Griffins! Our Griffins persevered to WIN tonight's game, 14-12, against the Cougars of CMS! Congratulations! #GriffinStrong



Our NDMS NJHS is busy with our 2025 food drive. We are 1918 items away from our school wide goal of 2000 items. We will gratefully accept any non-perishable foods, but these are the ones the food bank needs most:
1) Canned Meat: tuna, chicken, or salmon
2) Peanut Butter
3) Dried Beans (1 or 2 lb. bag)
4) Rice (1 or 2 lb. bag)
5) Pasta Noodles / Mac ‘N Cheese
6) Hearty-Style Soups
7) Canned Vegetables or Canned Fruit
9) Any Boxed Cereal, Oatmeal or Grits
10) Flour and Sugar (5 lb. bag or less)





NDMS family, friends, and fans: don't miss the opportunity to support our NDMS Griffins as they take or cheer on the Cougars of CMS today at 5. Game is at AHS, admission is $5.


