North DeSoto Upper Elementary

🎉ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS🎉: The parent meeting for 2026-2027 NDMS cheer tryouts has been rescheduled for Monday, April 13th @ 6:30 PM.

Congratulations to NDUE's Jhene Taylor! She got first place in her Advanced Stroke Swim Class's Treading Water Challenge! She tread in
12 feet deep water for 21 minutes and 3 seconds! That shows incredible endurance and technique! Proud of your hard work and grit Jhene! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Mrs. Broadway’s classes are hard at work diving into the world of coordinate grids! 📊✨From plotting points to navigating all four quadrants, these 5th graders are building strong math skills and confidence every day. Learning is in full swing, and the growth is showing! 💡📍 #5thGradeMath #CoordinateGrid #LearningInAction

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week we celebrate our two amazing assistant principals! Their dedication, leadership, and support help keep our school running smoothly each and every day. From encouraging students to supporting teachers and families, they play a vital role in making our Griffin community stronger. Thank you both for the countless ways you lead with heart and commitment. We are grateful for everything you do to help our students succeed and our school shine! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Before Spring Break, we had an incredible Leadership Day and our Annual Art Show at NDUE! Our students did an amazing job teaching parents and community members about the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and what it means to be a Leader in Me school. From classroom visits to guided tours around the building, our Griffins proudly shared how NDUE creates leaders every single day. We are so proud of how hard our students worked to prepare for this special day—it truly showed! Our Art Show was just as fabulous, showcasing each student’s unique talents and creativity. It was a beautiful reminder of the genius in every child! #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE SPRING FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF TODAY!

Please participate in our final fundraiser of the 25-26 school year by shopping our NDUE Hometown Spirit Store! Hats, Jackets, Spirit Shirts, Accessories, and yard signs. There is something for everyone. The fundraiser runs from Monday, April 6th, through Friday, April 24th.

Students will earn prizes for participating in each of the following sales points:
3 items Candy Prize
6 items Extra Recess During WIN
9 items Crocs to School & Free Concession Dollar
12 items Athletic Wear & Free Streetcar Snowball
15 items Field trip picnic to the Stonewall Park.

TOP Seller gets to join Mrs. Hamon, Mrs. Darden, and Mrs. Theodos as Principal for a day on May 18th, the day of the school-wide AR celebration, and help them bathe the GOAT!

Make sure those purchasing from your child's store know your student's grade and homeroom teacher. It will prompt them to complete these fields during checkout to log purchases under your student's name.
https://hometownspiritshop-ndue.itemorder.com/shop/home/

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to student incentives, student classroom supplies, and recess equipment.

Congrats to the 2nd-grade students who were nominated by their teachers to attend the Glow and Grow Party over spring break, hosted by our foster grandparents! These students have made strong growth throughout this school year, and we are so proud of all their hard work! Geaux Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Hey Griffins, up for a movie night?! The high school National Honor Society is hosting Zootopia 2 this Thursday on the football field! See the flyer for more details! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Happy Easter from NDUE
Wishing our students, families, and staff a joyful and peaceful Easter.

May this season bring hope, happiness, and new beginnings to all. #LEADlikaGriffin

Quick shout out to the new Mrs. Green! One of our favorite fourth grade teachers, Ms. Meade, got married last weekend! 🎊💍 NDUE sends our best wishes to the newlyweds! May you be blessed with a lifetime together of happiness and love! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Happy National School Librarian Day!

Today we celebrate Mrs. Burback! She is our amazing librarian who fills our shelves with stories, our classrooms with resources, and our students’ hearts with a love for reading. Thank you for creating a space where curiosity grows, imaginations take flight, and knowledge is always within reach. We are grateful for the countless ways you support our Griffins every single day! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Shout out to NDUE Griffin, Ross Davis and his baseball team! They are the 2D Tournament Champions-Mark Paul Tournament! Way to go guys! ⚾️🏟️ #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE sends a big congratulations to Jaxton Juneau, 8U Louisiana State Champion Wrestler! Way to go bud! We see you! #LEADlikeaGriffin

These NDUE Griffins battled all weekend and brought home the championship in their tournament! Great job Cutter, Easton, Maddex, Jett, Bowen, Weston, James, Wryter, Brenden, Max, & Myles! ⚾️❤️💙 #LEADlikeaGriffin

Calling All Future Teachers!

Are you ready to find your perfect place to teach? Join us for Discover DeSoto Day and see what makes our district such a special place to learn, grow, and lead!

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced educator looking for your next home, this is your chance to experience the culture, collaboration, and commitment that set DeSoto apart.

Come discover where your passion meets purpose. #DiscoverDesoto #theDesotoDifference #LEADlikeaGriffin

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

At NDUE, our paraprofessionals are the heart of support and the hands that help guide our students every day.

They work behind the scenes and beside our teachers—offering patience, encouragement, and steady support that makes a lasting difference. Whether they’re helping in the classroom, on the playground, or anywhere in between, their impact is felt in every corner of our school.

Thank you to our incredible paras for your dedication, your kindness, and the countless ways you help our students grow and succeed. We are so grateful for you! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Not one but THREE NDUE fifth graders are state champions! Elainah Davis, Lilliana Mendez, and Annaliah Molinas dominated this past weekend at USA State Wrestling. Congratulations girls! We are proud of you!

What an incredible Griffin 5K! 🏃‍♀️💙 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community sponsors for coming together to support this event and help make it such a success. Your generosity truly makes a difference! We are so grateful for our Family Engagement Team and NDUE PTO for all the hard work, planning, and heart you poured into making this event happen. And of course, thank you to all of our students and their families who showed up, participated, and made last night so special. Your energy and support are what make our Griffin community so strong! We can’t wait to do it again next year! #LEADlikeaGriffin