These NDUE boys kicked off their first weekend of basketball: Beckett Bass, Max Briery, Braxton Douglas, Jaxson Ebarb, McCoy Rhoads, John Luke Robinson, and Manning Whitman! They would like to give a special shout-out to Mrs. McCall for cheering them on and helping them get a win! She's the best supporter inside and outside of the classroom. They love Mrs. McCall, and so do we! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Reminder: NDUE's annual Christmas at the U Celebration will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for December 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Come see us for food, fun, and Jolly Old St. Nick! We can't wait to see you there! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Mrs. Fuller's class is learning how to annotate informational text in ELA! They are working with partners to read a section of the text and note take! Way to go Griffins♥️🤍💙






Join us in celebrating the holidays at NDUE by coming out tonight at 6:30 for the Christmas Parade, Tuesday for Christmas at the U, and by donating to our blanket, socks and scarf drive for the homeless. We will accept donations all week and have a box outside for afterschool donations. This service project and our NDUE float is brought to you by our Student Lighthouse team.

CONGRATS to our NDHS Griffins for advancing to the State Championship Final!The championship game is Friday at noon in New Orleans.
To support the vast number of Staff and Families traveling to the game, Thursday will be a VIRTUAL day and there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday for all ND schools. ND schools will make up the day on Friday (12/19) using the Flex day as listed on the Desoto Parish School Calendar.
We hope to see you in New Orleans and appreciate your support as we continue our march toward making history!
Geaux Griffins!

These students were caught being extra nice this week by our elves! Speaking of elves...they got jokes! We hope you all have the best 6-7 weekend, and GO GRIFFINS!🎄🎅🏻🏈





These Griffins are all about meeting their goals on Zearn! We are so proud of your hard work!




NDUE's Christmas at the U is December 9th from 5:30-8:00! We can't wait to see you there!



Mrs. Severin’s 5th grade math classes practiced their story problem solving skills during a thinking relay game. Students had a blast and solved a lot of fraction story problems in the process!






These Griffins had the best time at the annual DeSoto Parish Special Services Christmas Party in Logansport yesterday! Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event!🎄🎅🏻










Good luck to our little DIBELS takers this week! We know you will do great, and so do your elves! 🎄🎅🏻

Today we want to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary Special Educators who make a difference every single day. Your work goes far beyond lesson plans and IEPs. It’s rooted in patience, love, determination, and a belief in every learner’s unique strengths.
Thank you for your heart, your resilience, and your unwavering belief in your students. You inspire us and make our schools and communities better every single day.
We appreciate you more than words can say. #LEADLikeaGriffin
Thank you for your heart, your resilience, and your unwavering belief in your students. You inspire us and make our schools and communities better every single day.
We appreciate you more than words can say. #LEADLikeaGriffin

We had a special delivery to NDUE last night! Can't wait to see what mischief these little friends get into this Christmas Season! 🎄🎅🏻





Happy Monday! https://desotoparishschoolsla.edurooms.com/engage/north-desoto-upper-elementary/newsletters/monday-memo-12-1-25

Reminder: NDUE's annual Christmas at the U Celebration will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for December 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Come see us for food, fun, and Jolly Old St. Nick! We can't wait to see you there! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Mrs. William's class is putting their knowledge of fossils to the test! They are sorting pictures into the categories of being a fossil or not being a fossil! Way to work hard!🔎🦖








The holidays are here! Nothing beats Christmas at NDUE. Please mark your calendars for Christmas at the U on December 9th from 5:30-8 pm. There will be LIVE talent performances in the gym from community spirit groups and musicians, as well as NDUE grade-level musical performances. Come tour the halls, take a photo with Santa, participate in the cake walk hosted by NDLE, play carnival games, make free Christmas crafts, shop with local vendors, and enjoy dinner at our food trucks.
If you would like to be a Christmas at the U sponsor, vendor, performer, or support this community event in any way, please reach out to Kandice.Pena@desotopsb.com


This season, we are especially thankful for our students, families, staff, and community who make NDUE such a special place to learn and grow.
May your day be filled with joy, reflection, and time well spent with loved ones.
From our Griffin family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving! #LEADlikeaGriffin
May your day be filled with joy, reflection, and time well spent with loved ones.
From our Griffin family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving! #LEADlikeaGriffin

NDUE's annual Christmas at the U Celebration will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for December 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Come see us for food, fun, and Jolly Old St. Nick! We can't wait to see you there! #LEADlikeaGriffin

Thanksgiving Break Has Begun!
Wishing all of our Griffins a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. We hope your week is filled with gratitude, good food, and time well spent with those who matter most.
Enjoy the time off, and we’ll see you soon!

