North DeSoto Upper Elementary

We're officially halfway through summer! Before we know it, the first day of school will be here. Throughout July, we'll be sharing important back-to-school updates to help you prepare for the new school year.

Be sure to follow along and mark these important dates on your calendar!

Happy Father’s Day from NDUE Today, we celebrate all the dads and father figures who support, guide, and inspire our Griffins every day. Thank you for your love, strength, and the positive impact you make in our school community. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with appreciation and joy! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Huge congratulations to NDUE Griffins, Palmer Bates and Cameryn Ritcher who play for the War Ponies out of Tulsa. They took 1st place at HEAT IN THE HEARTLAND held June 13–14, 2026 in Tulsa! 💪🏽🏀🔥way to represent ND girls!

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and an important chapter in our nation’s history. #DeSotoStrong #LEADlikeaGriffin

Sherman Youngblood, Baylor Alexander, and Bennett Alexander won 1st place in their age division for DeSoto Athletics. They got some sweet rings for their hard work! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Wishing our NDUE community a meaningful Memorial Day. #LEADLikeaGriffin

It is a GREAT day to be a Griffin! NDUE has been awarded re-certification as a Lighthouse School! We are so excited to continue this journey with Leader in Me! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Congratulation to Principal Gatlin Lee! As our Spring Fundraiser, Top Earner, he earned the right to be Principal for a Day! As part of his duties, he got to help bathe a goat for the A.R. Goal Celebration and he awarded the school Free Dress for the last two days of school! Thank you Principal Lee! Mrs. Hamon, you better watch out, he may be coming for your job! 😉 #LEADlikeaGriffin

Congratulations to our Spring Fundraiser Top Earners! They enjoyed lunch at the park with our administrators! #LEADlikeaGriffin

We want to send a big shout-out to Pioneer Comfort Systems for sponsoring over 700 snocones for our students as a testing treat! We are so grateful for their generosity and support! Our students loved their sweet treat! ❤️ #LEADlikeaGriffin

Our Fifth Graders had a great time "trying on" these instruments for middle school band! They are so excited to start their musical journey as NDMS Griffins!

Also, just a reminder to turn in your Band Elective Form Back by this Friday so they can get the band schedule together. You can turn in that paper to the office, or email it to Kourteni.Henderson@desotopsb.com by this Friday! For any further questions, please reach out to the band director Cory Joy Craig at Cory.craig@desotopsb.com! #LEADlikeaGriffin

We met our School-Wide AR Goal of 40,000 Points!!! That means, BRING ON THE GOATS! Mrs. Hamon, Mrs. Darden, and Mrs. Theodos did a FABULOUS job giving these goats a bath! Mrs. Burback is so excited we met our goal! Special shout-out to Kay Stough @ Stough Farms for providing our goats!!!! A BIG thank you to the Bamburg family for helping us make this happen! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Welcome to JCampus Connect! https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/north-desoto-upper-elementary/newsletters/welcome-to-jcampus-connect

Happy Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day to Mrs. McDaniel! She is always there to help our students find their voice, build confidence, and connect with the world through communication. Her patience, compassion, and dedication change lives every single day. We are so grateful for all she does! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Parents, please help us with some feedback on the school year by filling out this Leader in Me MLA Survey! Use the QR code below to do so! Thank you! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Shout out to the 11U ND Aces for winning their Mother's Day Tournament this past weekend! The NDUE players on the team are: Parker Jones, Carter White, Lake Procell, Paxton Procell, Ethan Evans, Everett Warren, and Corbin Eddy! The boys played hard all weekend and came out on top! Special shout-out to Corbin Eddy for hitting his first "over the fence" homerun! Way to go boys! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Calling all 5th Grade Griffins interested in band! There is an instrument try-on at the middle school next week! See the graphic for details.

Congrats to the NDUE 9U La Sting players: Will Rister, Cooper Rascoe, Spencer Bradley, and Easton Woods! They won the championship game in their Mother's Day Tournament this past weekend! Way to go boys! #LEADLikeaGriffin

Shout out to NDUE Wrestlers Annaliah Molinas, Bruce Vanderhoeven, and Paul Vanderhoeven!

Annaliah Molinas won first place in Greco and Freestyle State Wrestling and is the Triple Crown State Champ!

Paul Vanderhoven won second place in Greco & first place in Freestyle Wrestling State!

Bruce Vanderhoven won second place in both Greco and Freestyle State Wrestling.

Way to go Griffins! We are so proud of you! #LEADlikeaGriffin