North DeSoto Middle School

NDMS family, friends, and fans please notice the rescheduled date of our 2024 Elementary & Middle School Talented Art Exhibition, Tuesday, April 23 @ 5:00 PM.

Congratulations to our April 8th NDMS High Flyers. April’s characteristic is adaptability. Students that are adaptable are able to adjust to changes or things that are new to them, whether at home or school. Students that are able to adapt go with the flow of things and make positive adjustments to those things that change or seem different for them. It's a great day to be a Griffin! #TheDeSotoDifference #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong

Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto Principals again tonight (Tuesday, April 16) at 7 p.m. on Facebook live to get your questions answered! You can submit questions ahead of time on the bond page or live during the broadcast! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024

NDMS save the date: Griffin band spring concert will be Tuesday, April 30 @ 7:00 PM.

Congratulations to NDMS's own Emma! This weekend she competed in the NGA Women’s State Championship finishing out her Level 2 year by placing: 2nd in the all-around 37.925 2 on vault 🥈 9.8 3rd on beam 🥉9.5 3rd on floor 🥉 9.475 3rd on bars. 🥉9.15

Congratulations to our NDMS Lady Griffins being recognized at tonight's NDHS Lady Griffins' softball game for their 14-3 season. Way to go, Lady Griffins! #GriffinSoftball #GriffinFamily #GriffinStrong #GriffinPride

NDMS Mighty Griffins PTO has a meeting TONIGHT, beginning at 6 PM, in the school cafeteria. Be sure to come and see how you can get involved.

NDMS Mighty Griffins PTO is having a pizza fundraiser. Order forms are due Tuesday, April 23. Scan the QR code (viewable on FB or X) to order online. Pizza will be served Wednesday, April 24.

Save the date NDMS Griffins: Monday, April 29, it's our NDMS Robotics Showcase.

Shout out to NDMS's own Kaylee! She competed in NGA Louisiana State Championships Friday night. LEVEL 9 She placed : 3rd on vault 🥉 9.225 [sv 9.5] 2nd on beam🥈9.125 [sv 9.8] 2nd on floor 🥈 9.325 [sv 9.8] 3rd on bars. 🥉 9.15 [sv 9.8] 2nd in the All-Around🥈36.825 [sv 38.9] Up next, Regionals!

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

Thank you to all the volunteers that came to be patients for the Medical Detectives class!!! Students spent the week analyzing patient medical files. Today was spent interviewing patients, interpreting lab results and providing a diagnosis with treatment options. What a great day to be a Griffin!!!

Shouting congratulations to NDMS's own Val for scoring 439, placing 7th out of 23 competitors, at today's State Championship for air rifle. Way to go, great job! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong

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

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

SAVE THE DATE, North DeSoto Upper 5th graders!! Parents and incoming 24-25 6th graders get ready to Level Up! Our parent meeting will be Tuesday, April 23, 5:30-7:00 PM. Student orientation will be Monday, April 22. Students will attend with their 23-24 5th grade teachers and classmates.

Our NDMS Griffins 8th grade baseball team was recognized during this morning's assembly for winning the Louisiana Middle School State Games Tournament in March. They enjoyed a small reception afterwards. Congratulations, Griffins! It's a great day to be a Middle Griffin!

NDMS Griffins enjoyed their annual A.P.E. field trip yesterday. They went bowling and enjoyed lunch at Raising Cane's. It's a great day to be a Griffin! #GriffinPride #GriffinStrong #DeSotoDifference

DeSoto Schools: 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.

Featured Frequently Asked Question: The State of Louisiana usually requires districts to wait a year after a failed bond, how is the DeSoto Parish School Board able to hold another election so quickly? The State Bond Commission oversees all of the bond elections and issuance in the state. They met on February 15, 2024 and voted to allow the DeSoto Parish School Board to hold the April 27 election. This approval is largely due to the overall need in the district and the large change in scope and costs to the previous proposal. The Bond Commission does not always approve these follow-up elections, but felt that voters should be able to review the new proposal and cast a vote as soon as possible. https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources