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Are you in the know about the latest at DeSoto? Be sure to download the school app today! Download for Android: https://bit.ly/2WBm6wS Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/32D4SmQ

📬💖 It's FriendGram Friday during Exceptional Children's Week! Take the opportunity to send a friend or classmate a message of encouragement and support. Small gestures can make a big difference in fostering friendships and inclusion. #ECW2024 💌✨

Come join us tomorrow, Friday April 19th from 11 AM-2 PM for Food Truck Friday. 318 Food CO will be dishing out made to order speciality pizzas! You do not want to miss out!

Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto) can calculate their tax impact with the online tax calculator. If approved, a $300,000 home would see a monthly increase of $34.50. Watch the video to learn how to calculate your impact! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQj4j7SgqI

Making changes to lessen the impact: The April bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan! Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan

🚪✨ Get creative and join us for Door Decorating Day! Let's adorn our doors with messages of inclusion, kindness, and celebration for Exceptional Children's Week. Together, we can open doors to acceptance and understanding. #ECW24

🎨 Wear Your Colors and celebrate the vibrant diversity of exceptional children! Today, let's show our support and solidarity by wearing disability pride colors. Together, we paint a picture of inclusivity and acceptance. #ExceptionalChildrensWeek 🎉

LHS strategically connecting their Mission Plan to WorkKeys performance and 21st Century Skills. Collaboration is KEY to analyzing student performance and creating action steps that follow. Great TEAMWORK! #TheDeSotoDifference!

🌐💡 It's Assistive Tech Tuesday during Exceptional Children's Week! Let's recognize the transformative impact of assistive technology in leveling the playing field for children and youth with disabilities. Every child deserves access to tools that help them shine! #ECW2024 📱 #SPEDTalkTuesday

Get the facts on the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Program to see how we are listening to our community and right-sizing the proposal. https://bit.ly/3PVTFFO

📖❤️ It's the start of Exceptional Children's Week! Let's start with Open Your Books to Access Day, embracing stories centered on children and youth with disabilities. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!#ExceptionalChildrensWeek 📚💕

This is just a reminder from our previous post: Tomorrow, Monday, April 15, will be a regular day of instruction for students. We will not have Student-Parent-Teacher conferences. If you need to schedule a visit with your student's teacher, please contact your school to set up an appointment time.

On Saturday, April 13th, freshmen, sophomores, and seniors from DeSoto Parish's school district came together with NAUW's Manfield Branch and the DeSoto Parish School Board’s Wellness Team for an event called GLOW. The young ladies brought their passion for personal growth and leadership to this annual gathering! During the event, the girls took part in icebreakers, a panel discussion on various careers, sessions on scholarships and emotional wellness, and they even created vision boards. Local sorority members from different sororities set up displays to share information about their organizations. Additionally, an army recruiter was present to speak to the participants, and there was also information available about local colleges. To keep everyone energized, lunch was prepared by the DeSoto Sheriff's Office. #TheDeSotoDifference

Early Voting begins Saturday, April 13! Be sure to cast an informed vote. Get more information on the district website. https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

Thank you, Empower Schools, for providing us with the opportunity to explore the significance of community engagement and partnerships. This valuable learning will allow us to center on future growth of our career and technical opportunities. It was an exciting day at Rural Alliance Zone 32's Vision Corner grand opening! Three rural school districts joined forces for career-focused learning. Union City students now have a downtown hub for job skills, including a t-shirt shop, TV, and radio stations. Adults and businesses can also explore vocational skills and entrepreneurship here. #TheDeSotoDifference.

Superintendent Corley responds to questions about tax statements and clears up how to use the tax calculator to check your impact if the April 27 North DeSoto Bond Plan is approved. The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $300,000 home in District No. 2 (North DeSoto) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $225,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage of 3.6 to 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month. https://youtu.be/tQnAKoEE-iI

Fresh Feeling Friday! Taking the time to prioritize self-care is crucial for leading a satisfying life. Engaging in activities that help you unwind and rejuvenate can be as effortless as indulging in a nature walk or taking time to reflect. By incorporating some uncomplicated self-care habits into your routine, you can significantly enhance your overall well-being. #DeSotoServes

Space may be tight, however this hasn’t stopped NDHS welding students from working hard to master skills that lead to high wage/ high demand careers in industry. They are #DeSotoStrong!

✨ Are you ready to celebrate Exceptional Children's Week? ✨ Get excited for a week filled with acceptance and appreciation for every child's unique abilities. Stay tuned for ways to get involved and make a difference! #ExceptionalChildrensWeek #ECW2024

Important Update: Regular Day of Instruction replaces Virtual Instruction: Monday April, 15: Due to yesterday’s dismissal and the limited number of quality instructional days remaining in the school year, we will shift our mode of instruction from virtual to a regular day of face-to-face instruction on Monday, April 15. This adjustment will require us to forgo Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences. If your family is in need of a conference time, please contact your student’s school to schedule a conference for a later date. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make this adjustment in the best interest of student learning.