Happy Friday Griffins! Our students started off today with a Leader in Me Assembly, learning all about how to "Be Proactive"! There was even a little competition, and our second graders came out on top! Way to go second grade! #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE 2026-2027 Yearbook Ads are available to order! Use the QR code and ID code on the image to complete your purchase! #LEADlikeaGriffin

These second graders started their morning off in P.E., reviewing rules and expectations with our Lu Interactive Playground and a fun game of "Excuse Me, Name" Tag! #LEADlikeaGriffin

DeSoto 4-H has Open House this weekend for any one interested in joining! #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE Monday Memo: https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/newsletters/north-desoto-upper-elementary/newsletters/8-10-26

Our Friday at NDUE came with a little extra excitement! What are the odds?! Two of our students lost the same tooth on the same day! Looks like the Tooth Fairy is going to have a busy night! Happy Day 2, Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Congratulation to NDUE's Grey Weir! He is currently at the top of the leaderboard for the Louisiana Junior Golf Tour and leading his age division in the state! Let's go Grey! We are proud of you buddy! #LEADlikeaGriffin

WELCOME BACK, GRIFFINS! ❤️💙🎉 After a fun-filled summer, our halls are officially buzzing again! We’re so excited to have our Griffins back and ready for another year of learning, growing, laughing, and making memories together. #LEADlikeaGriffin

Congratulations to Ross Davis and James Jennings for recently playing in the Haden Hough Golf Tournament. They even qualified to play up with the 10-12 year olds! Great job boys! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Mack Warren is a 3rd grader at NDUE, and his team, the Aces, won the World Series in Broken Bow this summer. He plays 2nd base. We are so proud of him and his team's accomplishments! Way to go boys! #LEADlikeaGriffin

School start next week, and we are so excited! Please take a few minutes to review our car rider procedures. Following these guidelines helps keep arrival and dismissal safe, efficient, and smooth for everyone. Thank you for helping us make safety our top priority! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Mark your calendars with these back to school dates! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Got some special mail headed your way Griffins! Our teachers can't wait to meet their new students! 💌 #LEADlikeaGriffin

Strong communication between home and school is key to a successful school year. By working together and staying informed, we can create the best learning environment for every Griffin.

Please take a moment to review our parent communication information in the graphics below. Thank you for partnering with us to make this a great year at NDUE! #LEADlikeaGriffin

The new school year will be here before we know it! Be sure to save these important dates and get ready for an amazing year. We can’t wait to welcome our Griffins back! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Exciting Update for DeSoto Families! 📱 ✨ Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, DeSoto Parish Schools is transitioning from Apptegy Rooms to JCampus Connect within the JCampus Student App as our official teacher-parent communication platform! By moving away from Rooms after this school year, we are streamlining your experience. Now, you can find everything in one centralized location! With the JCampus Student App, you can: 💬 Chat directly with teachers 📊 View grades, attendance, and schedules 📢 Receive school and classroom updates Get ready for a smooth transition! Download the JCampus Student App from the App Store or Google Play today. If you already have a JCampus Portal account, simply log in using your current username and password after selecting DeSoto Parish Schools.

NDUE's 26-27 Lighthouse Team reporting for duty at the DeSoto Parish Back to School Bash! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Shout out to the Fourth Grade Griffin Girls Cabosa Recreational Soccer Team: Emery Angel, Norah Hadley, Kamryn Garsee, Hadley Ramos, Caylor Fox, Madilyn Myers, Sophia Begonia, Monroe Jones, Ellie Geirhardt, Raelyn Bryant, Lillian Ambrose, and Gracie Dodd for going undefeated in their spring 2026 season! We are proud of you girls!

Congrats to the following NDUE Griffins: Carson Hall, Easton Foshee, McCoy Rhoads, Liam Frazier, Hayden Lafitte, Asa Keith, Tillman Arthur, Jace Fort, Jaxson Ebarb and their team, The Astros, for winning the 2026 USSSA DFW World Series 10U Championship! Way to go boys! #LEADlikeaGriffin