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DeSoto ISD Honors 2024 School Leaders During National Principals Month

10/03/2024

DeSoto Independent School District is proud to celebrate National Principals Month! The 2024 theme is “Elevating Principals, Transforming Schools,” a nod to the importance of investing in principal leadership to positively impact and advance schools and student achievement.

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DeSoto ISD Observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

10/03/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District observes National Down Syndrome Awareness Month recognizing the importance of valuing and serving every learner and family equally while supporting scholars to reach their full potential.

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DeSoto ISD Teachers Receive Supply Donations from a local non-profit organization

09/26/2024

DeSoto ISD thanks the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas for its generous donation of teacher supplies for several district campuses.

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DeSoto ISD Observes Hispanic Heritage Month with Campus Programming

09/25/2024

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, DeSoto ISD is united with the nation to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and vibrant culture of Hispanic & Latino Americans.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates National GEAR UP Week with Immersive Student and Family College Readiness Programs

09/20/2024

As DeSoto Independent School District continues its quest to increase the postsecondary readiness of its students, the district announce its participation in National GEAR UP Week from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27, 2024.

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09/18/2024

DeSoto ISD School Board celebrates its Harvard Institute learning experience

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DeSoto ISD Updates Events and Expectation Policies for Athletic Events

09/18/2024

Due to recent concerns about school community safety, DeSoto ISD is sharing an updated version of its expectations, policies, and protocols for athletic events.

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DeSoto ISD Recognizes School Attendance Awareness Month

09/09/2024

In recognition of School Attendance Awareness Month, the DeSoto ISD school community will unite in focus on keeping its students present and on time every school day.

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Parents, Community Invited to Annual DeSoto ISD College and Career Fair

08/29/2024

Everyone is welcome to attend the annual DeSoto High School College and Career Fair on Thursday, September 12, 2024. This annual event will be held at 600 Eagle Drive inside the DHS Academy from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m

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DeSoto ISD Board Recognizes DeSoto Cheer for Outstanding Season

08/29/2024

During the Monday, August 26, 2024, DeSoto ISD board meeting, trustees recognized the DeSoto Eagles Cheer team for an outstanding season of success and service

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DeSoto Eagles Tennis Teams Off to a Soaring Start This Season

08/29/2024

The DeSoto High School Eagles Tennis teams are making a huge impact this season, come and support these student-athletes.

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DeSoto Eagles Cross Country Preparing to Stretch the Extra Mile In Upcoming Season

08/29/2024

Cheer on the DeSoto High School Eagles Cross Country in their upcoming meets this season.

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Back-to-Back State Champ Eagles to Open Season Against Georgia’s Creekside High in Mid-South West Showdown

08/28/2024

The back-to-back University Interscholastic League Texas State Football Championship DeSoto Eagles will open the program’s 24-25 season at home against Creekside High School (GA) in the MSW Showdown on August 31.

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Lady Eagles Volleyball Ready to Bump, Set, Spike Their Way Into An Exciting Season

08/28/2024

The DeSoto High School Lady Eagles Volleyball Team is gearing up for a stellar season this fall. Make plans to attend and support the games of these talented student-athletes.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Fall 2024 Parent Conference and Goals Night Schedule for District Campuses

08/27/2024

Designed for parents and families to meet teachers and understand academic goals and targets for scholars, DeSoto ISD campuses announce its parent conferences and goal nights.

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DeSoto ISD Welcomed New DHS Boy's Head Track Coach

08/27/2024

DeSoto ISD is excited to welcome William Henderson as the new DeSoto High School boy's track coach.

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DeSoto ISD Welcomes New Leader of Bilingual Programs

08/23/2024

DeSoto ISD hired Stan Valdez as new director of Emergent Bilingual and ESL programs in August 2024

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DeSoto ISD Announces its August 2024 School Board Meeting Schedule

08/19/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees invites its school community to attend its upcoming regular monthly meetings during August.

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DeSoto ISD Saves Taxpayers Money Through Bond Refinancing and Making Early Payments

08/16/2024

DeSoto ISD announces significant savings on its debt service for taxpayers through proactive financial management strategies.

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DeSoto ISD Educator Named Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year

08/12/2024

As the DeSoto ISD Eagles begin soaring this year, district Region 10 Teacher of the Year winner, Lauren Stewart, is in the district to help them fulfill this mission.

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DeSoto ISD Welcomes Whitsons Culinary Group as its New Foodservice Provider

08/05/2024

DeSoto ISD will begin the school with Whitsons Culinary Group as its new foodservice provider. This company is a national brand that has a mission to enhance life one meal at a time.

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DeSoto ISD Names New Middle School Principal

07/11/2024

DeISD trustees approved the appointment of Nicole Lyons as the new principal of Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School.

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DeSoto ISD Announces New Ruby Young TAG Academy Principal

07/11/2024

DeISD welcomes Dr. Xavier Lewis as the new principal of Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy.

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DeSoto ISD Educator Job Fair

07/10/2024

DeISD will host a job fair for the 24-25 school academic year from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the DeSoto ISD Belt Line Conference Center located behind the district’s administration building at 200 East Belt Line Road in DeSoto.

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DeSoto ISD Announces New Director of Bands

07/09/2024

The district is proud to announce the appointment of Carlton D. Cooper as the new band director for the illustrious DeSoto High School Eagle Band program.

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DeSoto ISD Board Selects Its 2024-2025 Officers

07/09/2024

DeSoto ISD School Board trustees elected their new slate of officers and delegates following the recent election cycle.

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DeSoto ISD to Canvass DeSoto, Glenn Heights Neighborhoods to Invite Families to return for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

07/09/2024

District staff will engage in neighborhood walks to build relationships with community members and families starting Aug. 2 through Aug. 9 , ahead of the first day of school.

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Save the Date: Students Invited to Register for Campus Activities at Aug. 1 DHS Program-Focused Showcase

07/09/2024

The DHS school community is invited to a program-focused showcase around the Triple-A Experience--the district’s well-rounded and holistic approach to education centered on Academics, Arts, and Athletics at 5:30 pm on August 1, 2024, at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Enrollment Fairs Ahead of New School Year Start

06/25/2024

The district will host events to support families of scholars in prekindergarten through 12th grade to complete the enrollment process in late July and early August.

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DeSoto ISD Adds Clear Backpacks to 2024-2025 Uniform Policy

06/25/2024

Starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, DeSoto ISD will implement a clear backpack policy for students in grades six through 12.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Back-To-School Open House Events

06/25/2024

DeSoto ISD is gearing up to welcome prospective, new and returning students to the 2024-2025 academic year as the district strives to soar higher.

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DeSoto ISD’s Instructional AI Efforts Featured in “Getting Smart” Article

06/25/2024

DeISD is pioneering the implementation of a district-wide AI OS, demonstrating its commitment to elevating academic performance and ensuring technological advancements are accessible and engaging for all students.

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DeSoto ISD Adds New Middle School Honors Mathematics Pathway to Curriculum

06/11/2024

DeSoto ISD announces the addition of a sixth-grade Pre-AP Honors Mathematics Pathway to its middle school curriculum for the 24-25 academic school year.

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New Principal Guides Expansion of The Meadows Elementary to Serve Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Scholars

06/10/2024

DeSoto ISD announced the new principal at The Meadows Elementary and the expansion of grade band offerings at its neighborhood schools to serve scholars in grades kindergarten through fifth grade starting in the 2024-2025 academic year.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates its 23-24 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

06/10/2024

DeISD celebrates the best of the best in providing and announces its district elementary and secondary teachers of the year.

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DeSoto ISD Shares Parent Instructions to Access STAAR Scores

06/10/2024

DeSoto ISD is sharing STAAR access information for district parents of students in grades 3-8 and those who took the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) and related EOC exams in spring 2024.

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DeSoto ISD Students Show Progress on Recent STAAR EOC Scores

06/10/2024

Recently released State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness or STAAR, End-of-Course exam scores of DeSoto High School students show progress according to the recently released data reports.

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DeSoto ISD Publishes At-Home Summer Learning Program for Families and Scholars

06/03/2024

DeSoto ISD has created a learning activity calendar to help students stay engaged during the summer break.

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DeSoto ISD Announces 2024 Cohort of High-Flying Teachers As Based on TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

06/03/2024

DeSoto ISD leaders surprised a select and special group of high-performing teachers with bonuses courtesy of the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment–an incentive program designed to keep great teachers in the classroom.

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DeSoto ISD asks for its parent, staff, and student community aid in the return of all school-issued devices and accessories to the DeSoto ISD Technology Department.

05/31/2024

DeSoto ISD asks for its parent, staff, and student community aid in the return of all school-issued devices and accessories to the DeSoto ISD Technology Department.

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DeSoto ISD Elementary Scholars Harvest School Gardens, Practice Sustainable Gardening and Environmental Science

05/31/2024

Students at Amber Terrace, Cockrell Hill, and The Meadows (PreK through 5th grade) got their hands dirty this school year as part of a garden revitalization project, sponsored by WIPRO at the University of North Texas at Dallas.

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DeSoto ISD Awarded $11K Texas Trust Credit Union Grant

05/31/2024

Texas Trust Credit Union awarded DeSoto Independent School District an $11,000 grant aimed at enhancing financial literacy for district students.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Revised June 2024 School Board Meeting Schedule

05/31/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees invites its school community to attend its upcoming regular monthly meetings and a bi-monthly town hall for June 2024.

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DeSoto Mayor Extends Invitation to District Scholars to Participate in Summer Reading Program

05/23/2024

City of DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proctor extends a special invitation to DeSoto Independent School District scholars to participate in the 2024 Mayor’s Reading Club Challenge.

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DeSoto ISD Child Nutrition Partner Aramark to Provide Free Student Summer Meals

05/23/2024

DeSoto ISD in partnership with the district’s child nutrition provider, Aramark, will continue its annual free summer meals program.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Its 24-25 Calendar

05/17/2024

DeSoto Independent School District is releasing its approved district calendar for the 24-25 academic school year.

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DeSoto Dance Department to Host May 18 Spring Show

05/17/2024

DeSoto High School Dance Department cordially invites the school community to the annual Spring Show at 2 p.m. on May 18 in the DHS Nickles Auditorium. The theme is “Once Upon A Time: The Stories of Life, as Told Through Dance.”

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DeSoto ISD to Celebrate 2024 Hall of Honor Inductees, Principal and Teachers of the Year, Milestones and Retirees

05/17/2024

The district will host its annual employee recognition event titled Cadence of Celebration, to honor Hall of Honor Inductees, Teachers of the Year, employee service milestones and retirees.

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2024 DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor to Induct Three New Members

05/15/2024

DeSoto ISD is proud to continue the tradition of honoring its alumni and those who have made a significant impact on its school community. DeSoto ISD will welcome three new members to the Hall of Honor on May 17, 2024.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Its 2024 District Principal of the Year

05/14/2024

For the first time in several years, the DeSoto Independent School District names a Principal of the Year. The 2024 winner is Frank Moates Elementary Principal Angela Robinson.

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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Installs New Member, Incumbent

05/14/2024

The DeISD Trustees installed its new member and incumbent board member on Monday, May 13, 2024, during a special called board meeting.

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DeSoto ISD Announces its 2024 Campus Teachers of the Year

05/14/2024

As we close the school year, DeSoto ISD shares the top teachers selected as its 2024 Campus Teachers of the Year.

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DeSoto ISD announces the May Meetings of the DeSoto ISD School Board Trustees

05/10/2024

During May, the DeSoto ISD School Board has a set of Special Called Meetings, the first of which is set for May 13 to install and welcome its declared school board trustee.

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DeSoto ISD Names New Head Girls Basketball Coach

05/10/2024

DeSoto ISD announces Jeffery Chatman as the new leader of the nationally-ranked Lady Eagles basketball program.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Transition to Clear Backpacks for 24-25 Academic Year; Reminds Families No Backpacks for 6-12 Scholars starting May 13

05/10/2024

The District will use clear backpacks for the 24-25 academic year and reminds its families that scholars in grades 6-12 are to refrain from bringing backpacks from May 13 until the end of the 23-24 school year.

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DeSoto ISD Presents Positive Outlook at the 2024 State of District Address to the Business, Civic Community

05/07/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District presented the annual State of the District to its local business & civic community during a lunch event hosted by the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce on May 2, 2024, at the DeSoto Civic Center.

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DeSoto ISD Announces its District-wide Family Fitness Night

05/03/2024

DeSoto ISD announces its inaugural Districtwide Family Fitness Night on Thursday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m., at the DeSoto High School Multipurpose Center located at 600 Eagle Drive.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Its Summer Learning Programs

04/26/2024

DeSoto ISD announces its student summer learning and enrichment programs.

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May 2 Open House, Tours Slated for New DeSoto ISD TAG Academy

04/19/2024

Starting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2024, current and prospective families are invited to attend the Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Block Party at the campus located at 707 Young Blvd., DeSoto, Texas 75115.

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DHS Announces Class of 2024 Top 25 Scholars

04/19/2024

DeSoto ISD is celebrating the Top 25 DHS scholars of the Class of 2024 for going the extra mile daily to achievement high academic success.

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DeSoto ISD Congratulates Superintendent As Recipient of University Recognition

04/19/2024

DeSoto ISD congratulates Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rogers on her prestigious recognition from her alma mater, Missouri State.

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DeSoto Celebrates Outgoing Trustee

04/19/2024

DeISD invites the school community to join the district's celebration of the contributions, dedication, and impact of outgoing school board trustee Dr. DeAndrea Fleming on May 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Belt Line Conference Center, located at 200 E. Belt Line Road.

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DeSoto ISD to Host 2024 Cinco De Mayo Cultural Celebration

04/16/2024

Observe Cinco de Mayo with DeSoto ISD from 6-8 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at DeSoto High School’s Nickels Auditorium. The free event is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and honor traditions associated with Hispanic or Spanish-speaking students of Mexican heritage.

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DeSoto ISD Announces New Head Volleyball Coach Appointment

04/16/2024

Join the DeSoto Independent School District in welcoming new DeSoto High School Volleyball Coach Jaime Johnson who comes to the Eagle Family from Sam Houston High School .

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Aramark Student Nutrition Survey Now Open for Feedback

04/16/2024

Aramark, DeSoto ISD's food service provider, will offer a Student ViewPOINT survey available to scholars and families at all district schools through May 13.

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DeSoto ISD to Host May 4 Job Fair

04/15/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District will host a job fair to hire staff for the 2024-2025 academic year from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the DeSoto ISD Belt Line Conference Center

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DeSoto ISD Career and Technical Education Program Celebrates Multi-Year Microsoft TEALS Partnership

04/12/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District CTE program is proud to celebrate its three-year partnership with Microsoft Philanthropies as a TEALS Partner School for its computer science curriculum.

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DHS Eaglettes Win Big at Fiesta Texas Dance Competition

04/11/2024

DeSoto ISD is proud of the team’s stellar performance at the Fiesta Texas competition and the honors that brought back to the district.

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DeSoto High School Girls Soccer Team Announces Season Superlatives

04/11/2024

DeSoto ISD is excited to celebrate the exciting season of its DHS girls soccer team marked by growth and a foundation for future success.

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DeSoto High School Debate Teams Medals in Recent Challenges, Advances to Larger Stage

04/11/2024

DeSoto High school speech and debate team wins at UIL District

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DHS Tennis Wins Big, Claims 14 Medals in Recent Competition

04/10/2024

The DeSoto Fighting Eagle Tennis Team was back in action and added 14 competition medals and an overall 3rd place team finish to their list of season accolades.

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DeSoto ISD to Host May 2 Student-Focused Job Fair at DeSoto High School

04/10/2024

DeSoto ISD is hosting is student-focused job fair and the DeSoto High School Career & Technical Education department is seeking employers that are interested in participating in the job fair.

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Grant Sponsors SEL Experiences for Scholars

04/10/2024

As scholars approach statewide testing, these concerns can become heightened which is why schools are seeking innovative ways to help scholars work through and process these emotions.

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DHS Alum, Beyonce Choreographer Shares Arts Journey, Triple-A Experience with Scholars in Recent Installment of Scholar Speaker Series

04/09/2024

DeSoto Independent School District alum, Jamal Josef, with Beyonce ties, visits several groups of scholars to discuss his pathway to arts-focused advancement and success.

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DeSoto ISD to Host April 6 Pre-K KickOff at Amber Terrace

04/04/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District will host the district’s annual Pre-K Kickoff from 9 am to noon at Amber Terrace Early Learning Center located at 224 Amber Lane in DeSoto. All early childhood families are invited to attend with their young scholars.

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Applications Now Open for TAG Academy at Ruby Young

04/04/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District plans to introduce a Talented and Gifted Academy at Ruby Young starting in the 2024-2025 academic year and has opened the application period.

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DeSoto ISD Begins the Search for the Next Head Girls Basketball Coach

04/04/2024

As DeSoto ISD begins its search for the next Head Girls Basketball Coach, the district would like to ensure that it clearly communicates the process.

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DeSoto ISD Shares Reminders Regarding Upcoming STAAR Testing Dates and Tips for Success

04/04/2024

DeSoto ISD is rallying behind every scholar in its school community to soar during STAAR and is sharing a series of reminders ahead of the testing season.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Districtwide Solar Viewing Thanks to Perot Museum Donation

04/03/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce a districtwide plan to view the historic phenomenon of the upcoming solar event.

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DeSoto ISD Excited to Announce 2024 P-TECH Program, Accepting Scholar Applications

03/28/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce and offer a new option to rising freshmen for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Spring 2024 Pre-K Enrollment Activities, Dates

03/28/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District is excited to announce spring enrollment dates and activities for families of soon-to-be three- and four-year-old scholars.

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DeSoto ISD Proactively Unpacking Enrollment and Re-strategizing Financial Future

03/28/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) administration presented an early proposal to the Board of Trustees during the Monday, March 4, 2024, workshop regarding several aspects of the district’s financial position and strategy.

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Robinson Announces Transition, District Opens Search for Predecessor

03/27/2024

DeSoto High School Girls Basketball Coach Andrea Robinson announced her intent to transition to another opportunity, and the district will soon open a search for her predecessor.

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DeSoto ISD to Hosted Kinder Choice Fair for Pre-Kindergarten Families

03/25/2024

DeSoto ISD parents and families at Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center attended the DeSoto ISD Kinder Choice Fair, an opportunity for families of pre-kindergarten-aged scholars at Amber Terrace to learn about and choose a DeSoto ISD elementary school.

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DeSoto ISD Partners With the City of DeSoto For Student Shadow Days

03/25/2024

In 2024, four DeSoto High School (DHS) students received a firsthand opportunity to learn about local public service career paths by working alongside the City of DeSoto officials in their capacities of a judge, police chief, fire chief, and even mayor for a day.

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DeSoto ISD Students Compete in Regional Spelling Bee

03/22/2024

DeSoto ISD recently held its annual Spanish Spelling Bee, and the first-place winners and runner ups represented the district at Region 10’s Spanish Spelling Bee on March 20.

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DeSoto High School Students Participate in Voter Engagement Event

03/21/2024

DeSoto High School students spent an afternoon learning about government, voting, and the power of their voice in the voting booth with DeSoto and Glenn Heights city leaders.

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Coach Mathis Received the THSCA Coach of the Year award.

Mathis Named Texas High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year

03/19/2024

DeSoto High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Claude Mathis receives the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year Award.

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DeSoto High School Students Commit to Dallas College - Cedar Valley Career and Technical Education Programs

03/19/2024

Eighteen seniors from DeSoto High School (DHS) participated in the 2024 National Career and Technical Education Signing Day event at Dallas College's Cedar Valley Campus.

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DeSoto ISD to Host 2024-2025 PreKinder Enrollment Activities

03/07/2024

Prekindergarten education is a great foundation for lifelong learning and successful academic foundations for students. The case for early childhood education is clear. Data shows scholars exposed to early childhood education programs tend to exercise stronger critical and creative thinking skills, outperform their peers academically, and tend to advance further in their careers.

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DeSoto ISD Proposing Development of TAG Academy at Ruby Young

03/07/2024

DeSoto ISD outlined plans to introduce a Talented and Gifted Academy at Ruby Young starting in the 2024-2025 academic year.

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DeSoto ISD School Board March Meeting Schedule

03/07/2024

DeSoto ISD Announces Its March School Board Meetings

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Tennis Eagles LOVE McArthur Invitational

03/04/2024

DeSoto Fighting Eagles Varsity Tennis Team traveled to Los Colinas to take part in the McArthur "LOVE" invitational.

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PK-12 Enrollment Now Open for 2024-2025 School Year

03/01/2024

As DeSoto ISD prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, the district wants to ensure that every student is enrolled and counted.

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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Formalizes Election Outcome for Uncontested Seats

02/27/2024

During a special called meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees formalized the outcome for the upcoming election initially scheduled for May 4, 2024.

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DeSoto ISD to Host TAPR Public Hearing

02/23/2024

The public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for DeSoto ISD is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Boardroom of the DeSoto ISD Instructional Support Center located at 200 Belt-Line Road in DeSoto.

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DeSoto ISD Katherine Johson Technology Magnet Academy Second Graders Learn About Currency With Veritex Bank

02/23/2024

Desoto ISD Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy second graders make real-world connections about currency with Veritex Community Bank representatives.

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Focus Daily News Features DHS Student Kayden Roberts

02/21/2024

DHS Sophomore shares his aspirations with Focus Daily News

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May 2024 DeSoto ISD School Board Election: Candidates Announced

02/16/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees filing period has concluded, and the candidate list is set for the 2024 Board of Trustees election scheduled for May 4, 2024.

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DeSoto ISD to Host March 5 Kinder Choice Fair for Pre-Kindergarten Families

02/13/2024

On March 5, 2024, DeSoto ISD parents and families at Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center are invited to attend the DeSoto ISD Kinder Choice Fair, an opportunity for families of pre-kindergarten-aged scholars at Amber Terrace to learn about and choose a DeSoto ISD elementary school.

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Eagles Soar at BSWP STEM Showcase

02/13/2024

DeSoto Independent School District scholars from four district campuses participated in the Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, Best Southwest Partnerships STEM Showcase held at Texas State Technical College in Red Oak.

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Nominations Open for Hall of Honor 2024

02/09/2024

Nominations are now open for the DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor Class of 2024!

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DeSoto ISD‘s KJTMA Named a 2024 TABSE Demo School

02/09/2024

DeSoto Independent School District is proud to announce that the Texas Association of Black School Educators has named the district’s Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy one of the organization’s 2024 Dr. Jay Cummings Demonstration Schools.

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DHS Student Council Hosts Blood Drive

02/08/2024

DeSoto High School Student Council has joined forces with the American Red Cross for a life-saving event – a blood drive to assist patients with sickle cell disease.

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DeSoto ISD National Signing Day Celebrates Next Step for Student-Athletes, Families

02/07/2024

Ten student-athletes accepted college athletic scholarships today at DeSoto High School during the annual National Signing Day event.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates School Counselors

02/07/2024

In honor of National School Counselor Appreciation Week, DeSoto ISD celebrates its district counselors and appreciates their daily contribution to the school community.

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…. And the DeSoto ISD Spelling Bee Champion Is

02/06/2024

After 21 rounds and almost three hours of intense competition between the district’s top campus spellers at the DeSoto ISD Spelling Bee, a champion emerged.

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2023 Football Eagles Accolades

02/02/2024

Accolades abound for the outstanding season, with individual and collective recognitions as well as early college signings.

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DeSoto ISD Students Prepare to Compete for the Top Spelling Awards

01/26/2024

Join us at the DeSoto ISD Scripps Spelling Bee on Thursday, Feb 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the DeSoto High School Auditorium located at 600 Eagle Drive.

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After School Programming Returns to DeSoto ISD

01/26/2024

DeSoto ISD has secured grant funding to assist in providing after-school care for a limited number of district students in grades Pre-K through 5.

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01/26/2024

While we celebrate national and international history makers, history is also made every day by people from and working in or with local communities. This year, DeSoto ISD will celebrate Black History Month by celebrating our local history makers.

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SE ABRE LA ENCUESTA DEL CALENDARIO ACADÉMICO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE DESOTO PARA EL AÑO 2024 - 2025

01/25/2024

El Comité de Calendario del Distrito Escolar Independiente de DeSoto desarrolló tres opciones de calendario para su consideración para el año escolar académico 2024-2025 para revisión y comentarios de la comunidad.

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DeSoto ISD Announces An Update to its January Board Meeting Series

01/22/2024

Due to the recent inclement weather day on January 16, DeSoto ISD announces an adjusted meeting series for the month.

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May 2024 School Board Election: Candidate Filing Period Open Through Feb. 16

01/19/2024

DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees candidate filing and voting dates have been set for the 2024 Board of Trustees election scheduled for May 4, 2024.

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McCowan Dance Scholars Take Center Stage at Meyerson

01/19/2024

Students in the McCowan Elite Dance Company performed in the 41st Civil Rights Movement Concert: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

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Two District Scholars Place in DeSoto Mayor’s 2024 MLK Art and Essay Contest

01/12/2024

Two District Scholars Place in DeSoto Mayor’s 2024 MLK Art and Essay Contest

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Bilingual Community Event

01/09/2024

Families of Emergent Bilinguals in the southern DFW area are invited to a free event for parents that will provide instructional resources and points of contact with community-based organizations.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Its January 2024 Board Meeting Schedule

01/09/2024

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees invites its school community to attend its next series of upcoming meetings for January 2024.

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DeSoto ISD Recognizes Board of Trustees During School Board Recognition Month

12/19/2023

DeSoto ISD and its school community to celebrate its trustees during the month of January for National Board Appreciation Month.

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DeSoto ISD to Intro ESports, Program Launch Set for Jan 2024

12/19/2023

DeSoto Independent School District is leaping to introduce an esports gaming club that will evolve into a full-fledged pathway of study comprised of marketing, coding and computer science, broadcast and more.

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DeSoto ISD to Host District Spelling Bee

12/19/2023

The DeSoto Independent School District will host a districtwide spelling bee on Feb. 1, 2023, at DeSoto High School located at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto.

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Dec 2023 Conservatorship Update: Crabill To Recommend Departure from Role as District Conservator

12/19/2023

During the December 18, 2023, meeting of the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees, Texas Education Agency-assigned conservator AJ Crabill announced his intent to recommend the closure of his tenure in the district which began in 2020 to the agency.

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DeSoto ISD Opens 24-25 Calendar Survey for School Community Feedback

12/19/2023

DeSoto ISD requests the feedback of its stakeholders regarding the calendar options for the upcoming school year

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DeSoto ISD to Host Jan. 13, 2024, Championship Parade

12/18/2023

DeSoto ISD and the Cities of DeSoto and Glenn Heights will host a joint celebration parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, followed by a community pep rally in the Chris Dyer Gymnasium at DeSoto High School.

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DeSoto ISD announces the December Meeting Schedule of the School Board

12/08/2023

The Board of Trustees will have one meeting this month that will also include the FIRST report public hearing.

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2023 Texas Trust Credit Union Reality Fair

12/08/2023

Texas Trust Credit Union Reality Fair - Hosted by NXT Gen and College Driven GEAR UP. Students learn financial literacy with a hands-on experience.

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2023 Holiday Greeting Card Design Finalists

12/05/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Holiday Greeting Card Cover Design Contest Finalists!

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Superintendent's Toy Drive

11/29/2023

DeSoto ISD to participate in the annual Superintendent’s Toy Drive starting Monday, December 4, 2023, through Friday, December 15, 2023.

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Cockrell Hill Elementary Thanksgiving School Lunch

11/17/2023

DeSoto ISD's Cockrell Hill Elementary holds their Thanksgiving School Lunch for parents and guardians to attend.

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DeSoto High School Alumnus Alex Holley, Now a Professional Boxer

DHS Alum Boxer Preps for Cable Bout

11/17/2023

DeSoto High School Alumnus Alex Holley, Now a Professional Boxer. DeSoto ISD is excited to celebrate Alex Holley's success; he is now contracted with World Boxing Association Welterweight World Champion. Read More.

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DeSoto ISD Career Technical Programs Offers Services to the Public

11/15/2023

DeSoto High School CTE students are offering services to staff and the community throughout the remainder of the school year.

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CMMS Students make TMEA Region 20 Middle School All-Region Band

11/14/2023

Congratulations to two Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School band students for successfully auditioning and making the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 20 Middle School All-Region Band.

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DeSoto ISD School Ranks Among Best in Texas According to National Publication

11/14/2023

DeSoto Independent School District’s Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has been noted as ranked as one of the best schools in the state by a national news publication.

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DeSoto ISD Extends Condolences to the Family of Retired Superintendent Frank Moates

11/14/2023

DeSoto ISD mourns the passing of retired Superintendent Frank Moates and remembers his pivotal impact as its leader.

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As we near the first early release date of the 23-24 school year, included is essential and informational items to help this set of procedures run smoothly.

Early Release November 2023

11/13/2023

As we near the first early release date of the 23-24 school year, included is essential and informational items to help this set of procedures run smoothly.

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DeSoto ISD Trustees Announce November Meetings

11/09/2023

Following the monthly board meeting on November 13, the DeSoto ISD trustees will host the second installation of its bimonthly, in-person Town Hall series on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.

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Atmos Energy donates a book vending machine to Cockrell Hill Elementary

11/07/2023

Cockrell Hill Elementary receives a book vending machine. Students can receive tokens to redeem for free books.

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DeSoto High School presented with $1,500 Grant at Walmart's grand reopening

Walmart presents DeSoto High School with Grant

11/03/2023

DeSoto High School presented with $1,500 Grant at Walmart's grand reopening

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STEM Fest 2023 at Perot Museum of Nature and Science

10/26/2023

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas along with presenting sponsors Texas Instruments, Mr. Cooper Group & supporting sponsor Vistra, hosted STEM Fest at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for DeSoto ISD students.

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DeSoto ISD GEAR UP Programs Prepare Seniors for Future Career Success

10/23/2023

DeSoto ISD GEAR UP Programs Prepare Seniors for Future Career Success

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KJ-McCarthy Construction Inclusion Week

10/20/2023

McCarthy Construction visits DeSoto ISD Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy Students

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United Way, DeISD take students to Perot Museum

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and DeSoto ISD to take students to Perot Museum

10/17/2023

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas brings 400 DeSoto ISD students to Perot Museum of Nature and Science for STEM Fest 2023

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DeSoto ISD Recognizes National School Bus Safety Week

10/17/2023

With several upcoming field trips, DeSoto ISD familiarizes its younger students with school bus safety, and bus etiquette.

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DeSoto ISD Woodridge Elementary Campus hosts a Live Animal Student Learning Exhibit

10/11/2023

DeSoto ISD Woodridge Elementary Campus hosts a Live Animal Student Learning Exhibit

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DeSoto ISD Announces Nov 4 Showcase

10/11/2023

DeSoto ISD will offer immersive experiences to families, and students. These engaging workshops and opportunities will explore district programs.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Its Campus Principals

10/05/2023

DeSoto ISD celebrates its school leaders during National Principals Month for their unwavering efforts to foster the well-being and growth of the students and staff.

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DeSoto ISD Recognizes World Teachers Day

10/05/2023

DeSoto ISD celebrates the work of dedicated teachers in the district and their commitment to providing a equitable quality education daily

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DeSoto ISD: Homecoming Events 2023

10/03/2023

DeSoto Independent School District and DeSoto High School are excited to kick off Homecoming Week: October 9-13, 2023.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Fall Parent Conferences

10/03/2023

Parent conferences are designed for parents to understand their student’s progress and development and to discuss opportunities for partnership and support to ensure each student’s needs and goals are met in alignment with the district’s board goal of individualized growth.

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DeSoto ISD: Custodian Groundskeeper Day

10/02/2023

DeSoto ISD appreciates the opportunity to celebrate the DeSoto ISD on National Custodian and Groundskeepers Appreciation Day, which is observed annually on October 2.

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Senior Sunrise Event

09/22/2023

Reflecting on the past and celebrating the start of their senior year, the DeSoto High School Class of 2024 began the first day of their final high school academic year together watching the sunrise during the inaugural Senior Sunrise event held a tEagle Stadium.

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