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.
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
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
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
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
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
Happy Spring Break from NDUE!
Enjoy your well-deserved break and time to relax!
We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed ready to finish the year strong on April 6th! #LEADlikeaGriffin
We are so proud to celebrate, Mrs. Hilary Severin from North DeSoto Upper Elementary, for being named a Teacher of the Year semifinalist by the Louisiana Department of Education!
Mrs. Severin represents the very best of DeSoto—passion, dedication, and a heart for students that makes a lasting difference every single day. Her impact on high performance reaches far beyond the classroom, and this recognition is so well deserved!
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Severin on this incredible achievement. We are cheering you on every step of the way! 💙❤️ #TheDeSotoDifference #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation
See how Mrs. Severin is elevating student achievement in her classroom:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Abk9kGmX1vc?si=TbeLUlEQyQqUej7_
Also, make sure to check out our channels later today for the full announcement.
Mrs. Severin represents the very best of DeSoto—passion, dedication, and a heart for students that makes a lasting difference every single day. Her impact on high performance reaches far beyond the classroom, and this recognition is so well deserved!
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Severin on this incredible achievement. We are cheering you on every step of the way! 💙❤️ #TheDeSotoDifference #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation
See how Mrs. Severin is elevating student achievement in her classroom:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Abk9kGmX1vc?si=TbeLUlEQyQqUej7_
Also, make sure to check out our channels later today for the full announcement.
NDUE teachers have happy bellies thanks to the efforts of our PTO, administration, and the chefs, Ms. Smith and Mrs. Simpson. Y'all are the best! T-minus two-ish hours until Spring Break! 😋 #LEADlikeaGriffin
Shout-out to all the athletes that competed in yesterday's Desoto Parish Fitness Meet! These students showed up and showed out! We would especially like to congratulate our NDUE Fitness Team for bringing home the team championship, the overall boy and girl winners, and many individual awards! These kids worked so hard, and the evidence was in the results. Way to go Griffins!
Miss Louisiana also made an appearance, and she was so much fun! Not only did she give the kids a motivational speech, she also got on their level and supported them throughout the meet! Thank you Miss Louisiana! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Miss Louisiana also made an appearance, and she was so much fun! Not only did she give the kids a motivational speech, she also got on their level and supported them throughout the meet! Thank you Miss Louisiana! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Lost and Found is going on the front porch tonight during the 5K! Please come find your items. All Lost and Found will be donated over Spring Break! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Ms. Carrell’s class is showing off their green thumbs during their Ecosystem Restoration Unit! 🪴
