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DeSoto ISD Celebrates School Lunch Hero Day

05/07/2021

School Lunch Hero Day is May 7. DeSoto ISD and Chartwells celebrate its child nutrition team, ensuring that the district’s nearly 8,000 students receive nutritious meals daily.

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DeSoto High Students to Earn Health Certifications

05/06/2021

Dallas College presents the Completion Ceremony for the students in the Certified Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Technician Program from Mountain View College on May 6, 2021.

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DeISD Recognizes Better Hearing & Speech Month

05/05/2021

DeSoto ISD is bringing awareness to communication disorders. Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Community Send-Off for State-bound Girls Track Team

05/03/2021

The send-off will encourage this trailblazing team of scholar-athletes, their coaches and support staff as they depart for the meet set to take place in Austin.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2021

05/03/2021

DeSoto ISD is proud to celebrate its teaching staff during the 2021 Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7, 2021.

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May 2021 AP Exam Schedule for DHS Students

04/29/2021

Administration 1 Advanced Placement exams will be administered May 3-17, 2021, at DeSoto High School.

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DeSoto ISD to Open Experience Survey May 10-21

04/23/2021

The spring 2021 Panorama Survey will be available online and will offer various DeSoto ISD stakeholder groups an opportunity to provide feedback on their respective experiences in and around the district.

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Students to Participate in Student Perspective Surveys

04/23/2021

The upcoming survey administration will also aid in helping teachers understand the various ways in which they will be evaluated and assessed.

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DeISD Partners to Expand Mental Health Resources

04/23/2021

The Care Solace platform will be primarily used by the counselors and campus nurses to make mental health referrals for students and their families.

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The Meadows Elementary Students Celebrate Earth Day

04/23/2021

DeSoto ISD students at the The Meadows Elementary (TME) celebrated Earth Day by learning about the importance of conversation, recycling, and the human responsibility of taking care of the planet.

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Spring 2021 Administration of Universal Screener

04/20/2021

Universal screeners are brief assessments (45 min. max) that are typically given three times per year – Fall (Sept. – Oct.), Winter (Dec. – Jan.), Spring (Apr. – May). All students (virtual and in-person) are required to participate in the universal screener assessments.

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Community Celebration for State Champ Girls Basketball Team

04/19/2021

The celebration will honor this history-making team of scholar-athletes, their coaches and support staff as DeSoto ISD makes a special presentation to the team and their fans.

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DeISD to Host Big Shifts Town Hall

04/19/2021

Dr. D'Andre J. Weaver will share specific updates regarding school structures, the district’s plan to provide engaging, relevant student experiences, and enhanced academic offerings and supports.

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ECHS Students to Perform in Upcoming SBOE Meeting

04/14/2021

On Friday, April 16, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will broadcast an instructional music video created by students in the DeSoto Early College High School (ECHS) program’s Advanced English course.

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DHS Teenpreneur featured at Dallas Arboretum’s Black Heritage Celebration

04/14/2021

The May event will be the second Arboretum appearance for Robinson, having provided a demonstration and sold out inventory back in March.

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DeSoto ISD and Glenn Heights to Hold Joint Board Meeting

04/09/2021

DeSoto ISD and the City of Glenn Heights invite the community to participate in the upcoming virtual joint board meeting on April 13 at 7:00 PM.

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DeSoto ISD Fine Arts Receives National Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year

04/07/2021

DeSoto ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

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Next Generation Grant Leads Laptop Distribution

04/05/2021

The Next Generation GEAR UP team set up stations in the parking lot of the DeSoto High School Freshman Campus to distribute the students and their families.

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Corrective Action Plans Update (March 2021)

04/05/2021

For March 2021, both the DeSoto ISD Trustees and District Administration shared a glimpse of the next series of Corrective Action Plans which will become active next month.

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DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor Nominations Open

04/01/2021

Nominations are now open for the Hall of Honor Class of 2021

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DeSoto ISD to Offer Vaccination Clinic for Staff and Community

04/01/2021

The DeSoto ISD Healthcare Services Department is partnering with Methodist Health System to host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for all DeSoto ISD staff, their families, and all members of the community.

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#StopAsianHate: A DeSoto ISD employee’s experience reflects recent social issues

03/31/2021

Statistics are showing a dramatic increase in crimes against Asian Americans. As greater awareness is developing around the ways in which people of Asian descent are being impacted, a DeSoto ISD employee who is also a district parent, shares her perspective and her family's very real fear.

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DeISD Receives $1.4M STEM Grant

03/26/2021

This new grant will expand STEM-focused, project-based, cross-curricular instruction for students in DeSoto ISD.

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DeISD Board Approves 2021-2022 Academic Calendar

03/24/2021

Features of the 2021-2022 academic calendar include an August 16, 2021, start date for students and a May 27, 2022, end to the academic year.

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Working Together to Shape the Future of DeSoto ISD

03/23/2021

The DeSoto ISD invites you to three upcoming virtual events designed to communicate the "Be the Future" strategic plan, a roadmap for educational excellence in DeSoto ISD.

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Major Entities in DeSoto and Glenn Heights Announce Community Vision

03/22/2021

Several major entities in DeSoto and Glenn Heights are launching an effort to better position these communities to serve residents with hopes of improving visibility, economic development and attraction to the area.

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Class of 2013 Alum Fighting Injustice

03/10/2021

DeSoto High School Class of 2013 alumna CaVoné Moore is currently an attorney with Jeff Anderson & Associates located in Los Angeles, California.

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Spring 2021 STAAR Assessment Update

03/10/2021

In order to adequately prepare students and staff, please complete the DeSoto ISD Spring STAAR Assessment Participation Survey indicating if your child will participate in the Spring STAAR assessments.

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DeSoto ISD Stays Agile with Changing Health Crisis

03/05/2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, district and campus leaders have been deeply focused on the health and safety of students and staff.

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DeSoto ISD Strives to Be The Future, Launches Strategic Plan

03/05/2021

The district will introduce and discuss the “Be The Future,” strategic plan in two upcoming virtual opportunities.

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DHS Students Thank Healthcare Workers

03/04/2021

Students in various classes created digital thank you cards to share with nurses and other essential healthcare workers

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DeISD Encourages Students & Staff to Wear Masks

03/03/2021

DeSoto ISD is currently assessing and evaluating how this will affect the district’s safety and health protocols.

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East Middle School Opens Parent Resource Center

03/02/2021

DeSoto East Middle School has partnered with local 501c3 organization, Serving with a Purpose (SWAP), to establish an on-campus Parent Resource Center (PRC) to assist families.

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Corrective Action Plans Update: Feb. 2021

03/01/2021

Both the school board trustees and district administrators are continuing to progress through their first series of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) mandated by TEA.

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DeISD to Offer Transportation in March

02/26/2021

DeSoto ISD will offer transportation for district students engaged in campus-supervised learning.

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NTFB Returns to DeSoto ISD in February

02/08/2021

The North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on Monday, February 15.

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Dallas County COVID Vaccinations

02/05/2021

Dallas County recommends that those interested in receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine register with their county of residence.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates National School Counseling Week

02/04/2021

This week of national recognition highlights the unique contributions of school counselors to student growth within U.S. school systems.

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DeSoto ISD Announces 2021 District Spelling Bee Winner

02/01/2021

DeSoto Independent School District is pleased to announce Julius Hemphill II as the 2021 District Spelling Bee champion. DeSoto Independent School District is pleased to announce Julius Hemphill II as the 2021 District Spelling Bee champion.

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DeSoto ISD Announces DeSoto Cares COVID-19 Response Plan

02/01/2021

This allows district employees to continue receiving some of the benefits originally offered under the 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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DeSoto ISD Launches Social Conversations for Black History Month

01/29/2021

During the month of February, DeSoto ISD will observe Black History Month with a series of discussions on the district’s social media channels of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Trustees and Administration Share Progress of Corrective Action Plans

01/25/2021

The Board and Administration presented a monthly progress report to the community regarding the Corrective Actions plans at January school board meeting.

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DeISD to Require Cameras on During Online Learning

01/22/2021

DeSoto ISD will soon require all students engaging in remote, virtual learning to attend classes with their web cameras on.

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DeSoto ISD 20-21 Introduces Improvement Plans

01/22/2021

District leaders unveiled the DeSoto ISD District Improvement Plan and discussed district-wide Campus Improvement Plans.

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DeSoto ISD Appoints CFO

01/21/2021

The DeSoto ISD School Board trustees approved the administration’s recommendation for the appointment of Joey Jones to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

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2020 Board Elections Recap

11/11/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will host a Special Called Meeting for the Canvassing and Installation of the newly-elected trustees at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

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Two DeISD Schools Receive Student Leadership Award

11/11/2020

DeISD is excited to announce that Woodridge E.S. and McCowan M.S. are recipients of the 2020 TEPSA Student Leadership Award.

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DeSoto ISD to hold Public Hearing on District’s FIRST State Financial Accountability Rating

11/11/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees and the Administration invite the school community to participate in the DeSoto ISD FIRST Report Public Hearing Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6:30 P.M.

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DeSoto ISD Campuses Host Goals Night

11/10/2020

Each year, campuses across the DeSoto Independent School District host Goals Night to engage and inform parents and students on what to expect for the academic year.

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DeISD Announces 2020 Superintendent’s Toy Drive

11/09/2020

The DeSoto ISD is excited to announce the 2020 Superintendent’s Toy Drive benefiting the Chocolate MINT Foundation’s annual Winter Wonderland event set to take place December 19.

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Home and Campus Learning to Continue After Nov. 4

10/29/2020

Parents and families who have chosen and prefer home-supervised learning via DeSoto ISD’s Anytime, Anywhere Learning system may continue at-home learning after November 4.

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DHS Twins Finalists for QuestBridge Scholarship

10/27/2020

Jazmine and Jazzie Jackson have been named semi-finalists for the prestigious and highly-competitive QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship.

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DeSoto ISD Enters Phase Two of Campus-Supervised Learning

10/23/2020

DeSoto ISD enters phase two of its campus-supervised learning and brings students back to the classroom.

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DeSoto ISD Trustee Clark Selected for Leadership TASB Program Class of 2021

10/22/2020

DeSoto ISD Trustee Dr. Tiffany Clark has been selected to participate in a yearlong education leadership study program with Texas Association of School Boards.

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DHS Student Competes In Waco Agriculture Fair

10/20/2020

DeSoto High School Sophomore and Agriculture student Dasia Hudson placed in the Top 10 of her class at the Extraco Agriculture Competition in Waco, TX.

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COVID Risk Level Changes; Provides Opportunity to Change Learning Option

10/15/2020

The Dallas County Public Health and Education Committee recommends that schools emphasize virtual learning options when the county is at this level until the COVID-19 spread risk is lower.

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Comerica Bank partners with We the Village to Sponsor DeSoto ISD Back to School Fair

10/09/2020

Two community angels in the form of Comerica Bank and We the Village, Inc. partnered to gather the signature funding to get the Fair back on track just in time for campus-based instruction to begin!

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Facilities Departments Preparing Campuses for Reopening

10/08/2020

The Plant Services Department and Custodial Services teams are working hard to ensure our facilities are ready for reopening.

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Amber Terrace Begins Campus Learning

10/05/2020

Beginning Monday, October 5, 2020, DeSoto ISD will welcome pre-kindergarten students enrolled at Amber Terrace Discovery and Design Early Childhood Academy.

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National Principals Month: DeSoto ISD Principals Leading Amid the Pandemic

10/05/2020

National Principals Month, DeSoto ISD is honoring the dedication of its principals who are key to the success of its school system and leading during the pandemic.

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DeSoto ECHS Teacher Receives 2020 Humanities Texas Award

10/05/2020

DeSoto ECHS Teacher Cora Garner is one of 15 educators in the state who received the Humanities Texas 2020 Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award which recognizes exemplary K–12 Humanities teachers for excellence in education.

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DeSoto ISD Pilots Digital Programs with Perot Museum

10/02/2020

The two entities join forces to pilot live, digital experiences that aim to provide students the opportunity to take part in programming that enhances knowledge and the love of science.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates National Custodian Day

10/02/2020

National Custodian Appreciation Day celebrates those who have daily dedicated themselves to maintaining our campuses and facilities by keeping them clean and sanitary.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Leadership Changes

10/02/2020

In order to support improved coverage of district operations and campus and instructional support the DeSoto ISD announces the leadership updates.

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DeSoto Child Nutrition Department Receives Grant for Weekend Snack Bags for Students

09/30/2020

Starting October 1, students can pick up additional weekend snack bags on Thursdays in addition to their regular meals.

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DeSoto ISD to Phase In Campus Learning

09/30/2020

Starting in October, the district will begin to phase in various grade levels for students whose parents or guardians have opted into campus-supervised learning.

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Community Response Restores District’s PPE Lost to Fire

09/29/2020

A devastating structural fire on the morning of Thursday, August 27, destroyed the main warehouse storing supplies and equipment for DeSoto ISD. Among the inventory lost was the district allotment of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) recently shipped by the Texas Education Agency.

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DeSoto ISD School Board Trustee Aubrey C. Hooper Bids Farewell After Nine Years of Service

09/25/2020

As the sun sets on his nine-year tenure as a member of the DeSoto ISD School Board, Trustee Aubrey Christopher Hooper is seeing the measure of his more than 20-year legacy of public service.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Its School Board and Corrective Action Plan Public Hearing

09/25/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees and Administration announces the TEA-Mandated Corrective Action Plan Public Hearing and School Board Meeting for Monday, September 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

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Sports Return to DeSoto ISD

09/24/2020

DeSoto ISD has implemented several measures to ensure the health and safety of its student-athletes, coaches, and fans.

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DeSoto ISD School Board Trustee Aubrey C. Hooper Bids Farewell After Nine Years of Service

09/24/2020

The community is invited to join the virtual Send-Off Celebration for DeSoto ISD Trustee Aubrey Christopher Hooper as he bids farewell to the School Board. The virtual celebration will be held via the district's YouTube channel, DeSotoISDVideo, Friday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Chef Appreciation Week

09/17/2020

DeSoto ISD and Chartwells applaud District Executive Chef Jesse Ortiz,Jr. and ALL of the heroes behind the food in the Child Nutrition Department, especially those who prepared and served meals to our DeSoto Community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DeSoto ISD Announces a Community Training for Effective Governance

09/16/2020

DeSoto ISD announces a Community Training for Effective Governance on Tuesday, September 22 at 6PM. The session will be held virtually and is open to all members of the community.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Virtual Lunch & Learn

08/24/2020

Beginning at noon on Friday, August 28, 2020, DeSoto ISD will host a virtual Back-to-School Lunch and Learn.

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DeSoto ISD to Offer Grab N’ Go Meals

08/21/2020

Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2020, district students will be able to enjoy nutritious meals through contactless Grab N’ Go meal distribution at several DeSoto ISD campuses.

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TEA-Mandated Public Hearing Rules of Engagement

08/20/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees and administration invite the school community to participate in the Thursday, August 20, 2020 Public Hearing regarding the published findings of the district’s recent TEA investigation.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Public Hearing

08/18/2020

A Special Called Meeting and Public Hearing on SAI conducted by the Texas Education Agency of the Board of Trustees of DeSoto ISD will be held on August 20, 2020

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VP Fleming Earns LTASB Master Trustee Designation

08/18/2020

DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Vice President DeAndrea Fleming has earned the Leadership Texas Association of School Board’s Master Trustee Designation.

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NTFB Plans August Distribution

08/17/2020

Distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. To receive food, visitors must be in a vehicle. No proof of identification is necessary.

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District Delays In-Person Instruction

08/13/2020

All DeSoto ISD students will begin the first four weeks of school via home-supervised learning through the Anytime, Anywhere Learning platform through October 2, 2020.

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DeISD Unveils Revised 20-21 Calendar

07/28/2020

DeISD students will return to school for the 2020-2021 academic year on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The decision was approved by the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees on July 27, 2020.

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DeSoto High School Partners with North Texas Food Bank and U.S. Army National Guard for DeSoto Distribution Day

07/24/2020

The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) Mobile Pantry and U.S. Army National Guard partnered with DeSoto High School and the DeSoto Independent School District to serve area families during the current coronavirus global health pandemic.

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DeSoto East Middle School Teacher of the Year Makes History with International Virtual Choir

07/22/2020

Jamal Walker, DeSoto East Middle School choir director and campus teacher of the year, was one of six hand-picked choristers featured on CBS Sunday Morning. He participated in the largest virtual choir ever assembled by Grammy-award winning composer Eric Whitacre.

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DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAMED PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR!

07/21/2020

Principal Shon Joseph of DeSoto High School in DeSoto Independent School District has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a Region 10 Outstanding Principal of the Year.

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North Texas Food Bank to Host Second DeSoto Distribution Day

07/16/2020

The North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry will distribute kitted food boxes on July 21 at DeSoto High SchoolDeSoto ISD and DeSoto High School in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on Tuesday, July 21.

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DeSoto ISD Joins Best Southwest Districts to Request a Delayed Start of School Year

07/16/2020

DeSoto ISD,Cedar Hill ISD, Duncanville ISD and Lancaster ISD intend to delay the start of school to follow the Labor Day weekend - Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Each school district plans to take to their respective Board of Trustees a calendar that reflects school starting after Labor Day.

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DeSoto ISD Intros Two Options For 20-21

07/10/2020

DeSoto ISD will utilize the Anytime, Anywhere Learning system to guide education for our students this fall through two options designed to provide choice and support for our families and their scholars.

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Designing Education for Special Populations

07/02/2020

One aspect of focus for students who receive special education and related services is ensuring that students receive modifications, accommodations, and inclusion support services required in their various individual education plans.

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DHS Choir Director Nominated For GRAMMY

06/30/2020

DeSoto High School Choir Director Pamela Dawson has been named one of the quarter-finalists for the 2021 Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum's Music Educator Award.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Hall of Honor Class of 2020

06/24/2020

DeSoto ISD announces the Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2020! This year we honor two hard-working and long-serving individuals, Donald Gant and Linda Murphree, with the Distinguished Service Award!

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Olympic Hopeful Mentors DeSoto Volleyball Team

06/24/2020

The DeSoto High School girls volleyball team enjoyed the opportunity to discuss their sport with aspiring Olympian and professional volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu.

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DeSoto ISD Now Enrolling for the 20-21 School Year - Accepting New and Out-of-District Students

06/23/2020

Choose to Be an Eagle! The Selective Enrollment application window is for academically-dedicated students who reside outside of the DeSoto ISD attendance boundaries and desire to become a DeSoto Eagle. Apply online today!

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Plant Services Preps Buildings for Reopening

06/16/2020

Since the onset of the global Coronavirus pandemic in early March, the Plant Services team has made sanitizing and thoroughly cleaning all of the district’s campuses and facilities a top priority. The Plant Services team has diligently worked hours to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.

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DeSoto ISD School Board Shares Crisis Priorities Adopted Amid Pandemic

06/16/2020

The DeSoto ISD School Board identified and adopted a set of Board Crisis Priorities to provide a clear, yet, narrowed focus to guide the work of the district during the pandemic.

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District Establishes Task Force to Plan Reopening

06/15/2020

The district-wide task force is composed of DeSoto ISD teachers and leaders assigned to various subcommittees focused on-campus health and wellness; academic continuity; operations; educational continuity for special populations; and campus and student services continuity.

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DHS Grads Receive Scholarships From Fraternity

06/08/2020

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. awarded three DeSoto High School graduates scholarships.

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Advanced Academics offers Summer Reading Club

06/04/2020

DeSoto ISD Families are invited to join Advanced Academics this summer for the Summer Book Club.

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DHS Students Host North Texas Food Bank Distribution Day

06/04/2020

Twelve DeSoto High School student athletic trainers jump-started the idea of the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) DeSoto Distribution Day to help their community.

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DeSoto Redesigns Staffing as it Recruits for the Future

06/04/2020

As the district continues its effort to redesign the educational experience for students, it is also redesigning its organizational approach to professional development, staffing and recruiting.

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North Texas Food Bank to Distribute Food at DeSoto High School for Community

05/29/2020

North Texas Food Bank to hold a community food distribution day at DeSoto High School

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DeSoto ISD Summer 2020 Meals

05/26/2020

Starting June 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020, DeSoto ISD will offer summer meal distribution at four locations.

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Senior Spotlight – The Drum Major

05/21/2020

Rayven Perkins came to DeSoto ISD in the third grade and is one of five Eagle Band members in the top 10 of the class of 2020.

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DeSoto High School Announces Its Class of 2020 Senior Celebrations

05/20/2020

DeSoto Independent School District and DeSoto High School announce graduation proceedings for the DeSoto High School Class of 2020 will take place May 27 and 28.

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Senior Spotlight - Focused on College

05/20/2020

DHS Class of 2020 top ten senior Alanah Armstead has had her sights on college since the 7th grade. Now she's going to Yale!

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Senior Spotlight - Defining Adaora

05/19/2020

Meeting Adaora Nwosu, even virtually, is a joyful experience. This top ten class of 2020 senior has attended DeSoto ISD schools since kindergarten.

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DeSoto Hires New Basketball Coach

05/15/2020

The DeSoto Independent School District is excited to announce Richard Bacon as the next Head Boys Basketball Coach for DeSoto High School.

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DeISD School Board Approves Mental Health Days

05/14/2020

The DeSoto ISD School Board recently approved mental health days amongst its new list of paid leave days for staff.

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DHS Class of 2020 - Top of Her Class!

05/14/2020

DeSoto High School Class of 2020 valedictorian Tiffany Kalu is a wonder kid of sorts. Read her story here.

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DeSoto High School Class of 2020 – Drive Safely!

05/13/2020

DeSoto High School class of 2020 senior LaBrea Willis was moving right along through her senior year. A photojournalist for the yearbook, having been inducted into the National Honor Society, she was checking off completion of goals and trending towards a fantastic graduation.

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Board Approves Resolution Regarding Grading

05/12/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees considered a resolution to address district policy EIC(Local) regulating academic achievement class ranking.

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DeSoto High School Class of 2020 – THREE to Get Ready!

05/12/2020

Arthur, Ashlyn and Amber McKnight share their three-way view of the class of 2020.

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DeSoto High School Class of 2020 – Still Here!

05/11/2020

Marcus Reese had big plans for graduation. He planned to join the DeSoto High School class of 2020 walking across the stage at Eagle stadium, getting his diploma, taking his picture, turning his tassel and cheering with his friends.

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Ruby Young Coordinator Hosts Front Porch Celebration for Teachers

05/07/2020

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Ruby Young Elementary School Site Coordinator and her family, crafted handwritten notes for every magnet teacher at the campus to pick up from her porch.

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DHS Girls Basketball Receive National Attention

05/07/2020

The program had an impressive 19-20 season ending with three of the players being ranked in ESPN’s Class of 2022.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Its School Nurses

05/07/2020

DeSoto ISD celebrates the dedication of its district nurses during National Nurses Week.

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DeSoto ISD to Release Findings From Forensic Evaluation

05/06/2020

DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees received three draft reports from forensic examiner Weaver & Tidwell LLP at the Monday, April 27, 2020, regular meeting

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DeSoto High School Announces Its May 2020 College Decision Season

05/04/2020

Beginning May 8, 2020, and every Friday of the month, DeSoto ISD in partnership with Advise Texas will host the 2020 DeSoto College Decision Season video series on the district’s Facebook and Instagram platforms announcing the postsecondary decisions of the DHS Class of 2020.

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DeSoto ISD Recognizes Teachers During 2020 Teacher Appreciation Week

05/04/2020

Starting Monday, May 4, 2020, DeSoto Independent School District is launching a weeklong effort to recognize our own front line staff--teachers.

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DeSoto ISD Announces 2020 Campus Teachers of the Year

05/04/2020

Each year, DeSoto Independent School District recognizes the outstanding efforts of incredible teacher leaders at campuses across the district. Each campus staff participates in a process to nominate a campus and staff member for his or her outstanding service to the school and community.

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DeSoto ISD to Add Dinner Meals to Free Student Meal Distribution

05/04/2020

Beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, DeISD Child Nutrition Department will offer dinner meals as part of the current twice-weekly grab and go meal service distribution.

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DeSoto ISD Fine Arts Department Receives the 2020 Best Communities for Music Education Award

05/01/2020

For the fourth year, DeSoto ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from NAMM for its outstanding commitment to music education.

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BOARD REVIEWS Preliminary Findings From Forensic Evaluation

04/29/2020

DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees received three draft reports from forensic examiner Weaver & Tidwell LLP at the Monday, April 27, 2020, regular meeting, recapping the findings of the months-long review.

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Former DHS Athletes Prospects for 2020 NFL Draft

04/24/2020

As sports fans across the world tune into the 2020 National Football League’s Draft on April 23 -25, 7 former DeSoto High School student-athletes eagerly await to hear NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announce their name as one of this year’s draft picks.

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DeSoto ISD Counselors Virtually Ensure Students Wellness

04/23/2020

DeSoto ISD Student Supports Services department develops and implements a system of virtual touchpoints for its students in every grade level to ensure connectedness and wellness.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Its Librarians and National Libraries Week

04/23/2020

As the nation spotlights libraries and its librarians during National Libraries week, DeSoto ISD proudly celebrates its librarians, media specialists and library staff and recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.

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Resources to Navigate Anytime, Anywhere Learning

04/21/2020

Rooted in empathy, equity and excellence, Anytime Anywhere Learning provides an opportunity for increased flexibility and distinguished personalization of learning for every student with the DeSoto ISD system.

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Tech Expansion Critical to DeSoto ISD’s Future in Remote Learning Initiative

04/17/2020

As the district developed its plan to provide a continuation of learning and instruction, leaders also understood the importance of helping to close the digital divide for students and families.

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DeSoto ISD to Remain Closed for Remainder of 2019-2020 Academic Year

04/17/2020

All DeSoto Independent School District campuses will remain closed through the end of the current academic school year. This action follows today’s April 17, 2020, press conference from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

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Board Discusses Additional Employee Benefits Supporting Mental and Emotional Health

04/15/2020

Investing in a mentally healthy workforce is good for people and also good for business

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DeISD Provides Update on Operation During Pandemic

04/15/2020

The superintendent’s cabinet provided a summary of updates in response to the district’s closure during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Town Hall to Focus on Health and Wellness

04/14/2020

Moderated by DeSoto ISD Chief of Staff Sonya Cole-Hamilton, this health and wellness dialogue will include insights from medical experts in the DeSoto Community.

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DeISD Meal Distribution Update

04/09/2020

We want to minimize the number of times our students and families are leaving their homes to access district-provided meals. We hope that this reduction will assist the county in its effort to follow the Shelter-In-Place order with greater fidelity.

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Its Assistant Principals

04/07/2020

DeSoto ISD takes pride in honoring the impact assistant principals have on the success of schools across the country.

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DeSoto ISD/SSC Custodials Are Spring Cleaning While We are Away

04/06/2020

The custodial teams of DeSoto ISD SSC are working hard each day while we are away to detail every area of each facility in preparation for everyone's return.

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DeSoto ISD Launches April Town Hall Series

04/06/2020

Join us for our virtual Town Hall Tuesdays at Noon series, a new weekly, mid-day virtual dialogue set to take place every Tuesday in April, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

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DeSoto ISD Offers Anytime Anywhere Learning

04/03/2020

While the district’s campuses closed mid-March and remain closed indefinitely during this COVID-19 global pandemic, DeSoto ISD continues to provide virtual educational experiences and resources.

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DeSoto ISD Extends Closure Indefinitely

04/02/2020

The district will continue to provide instruction through the Anytime, Anywhere Learning Plan and operate remotely during this time.

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DeSoto ISD 2020 Elections Postponed

03/31/2020

DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to change the date of the May 2 election to November 3.

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DeSoto ISD Awarded Grants to Help Reach Goals

03/31/2020

The DeSoto Independent School District applied and has been awarded two grants totaling more than $175,000.

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Special Called Meeting to Discuss Postponement of 2020 Board Elections

03/30/2020

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting tonight, March 30, to decide date of election currently scheduled for May 2.

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DeSoto ISD to Open Additional Meal Locations

03/30/2020

On April 1, DeSoto ISD will open three additional student meal service locations due to the extended Shelter-in-Place ordinance in Dallas County due to Covid-19.

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District COVID19 Updates: What you need to know.

03/19/2020

DeISD is committed to providing regular updates to our Eagle Family. Here a few things you should know.

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KJTMA Application Test Postponed

03/19/2020

DeSoto ISD has postponed the Katherine Johnson admissions testing that was originally scheduled for March 21 and March 28.

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DeISD Distance Learning Plan For Students

03/18/2020

We have come together to create a plan for student learning and a collection of resources for families to accommodate our immediate and indefinite closure for the remainder of the 19-20 school year.

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DeSoto ISD to Close Campuses Indefinitely following County Health Agency Recommendation

03/16/2020

All DeSoto ISD schools will close indefinitely. This action follows advice from the Dallas County Health and Human Services department (DCHHS).

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Katherine Johnson Magnet Look Ahead

03/06/2020

KJTMA has formed two partnerships with organizations solicited to help redesign students’ educational experiences.

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DeISD Board Approves 20-21 Academic Calendar

03/06/2020

The decision comes after discussions regarding the format and impact of the calendar as the district leadership expressed a desire to take a more non-traditional and innovative approach.

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DeSoto East Middle School School Students Learn about Law and Legacy through the UNT Dallas College of Law Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic

03/06/2020

UNT at Dallas-Law Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic visits DeSoto East Middle School during Read Woke Challenge.

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Update on DeSoto ISD Board Goals

03/03/2020

In August of 2019, the DeSoto ISD School Board voted to approve four proposed goals as a guide by which to inform Board decisions.

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Moates Elementary Fourth Graders Travel to Austin and San Antonio

02/28/2020

Fourth graders from Desoto ISD's Moates Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip.

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Fleming Named School Board Member of the Year

02/21/2020

DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Vice President DeAndrea Fleming has been selected as the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators’ School Board Member of the Year.

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DeSoto ISD Unveils Culture & Climate Survey

02/21/2020

The recent survey results show a significant increase in participant response rates in which responses from DeSoto ISD teachers, staff and students.

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DHS Students at CVC CTE Signing Day 2.21.20

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

02/21/2020

Fourteen seniors from DeSoto High School (DHS) participated in the third National CTE Signing Day event at Cedar Valley College.

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DeSoto ISD 2020 School Board Election Candidates Set

02/19/2020

DeSoto Independent School District 2020 Board of Trustees election is scheduled for May 2, 2020.

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DeSoto ISD Child Care Director Selected for DFW Learning Cohort

02/19/2020

Eagle Advantage Childcare Development Center (EACDC) Director Pamela Small has been selected to participate in a four-month educational cohort of child care center directors in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area this month.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Female Leadership Forum 2020

02/18/2020

DeSoto Independent School District will host the Female Leadership Forum on Saturday, March 21st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DeSoto High School.

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DeSoto ISD Students Lend Voices to Improve School Experiences

02/14/2020

DeSoto Middle and High School students met with Superintendent Weaver to exchange ideas to help improve school experiences.

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Ace Students Preparing for a Chess Tournament

DeSoto ISD ACE Program to Host Its 2020 ACE Scholastic Chess Tournament

02/06/2020

Approximately 150 students from Dallas, Arlington and DeSoto school districts will compete in this tournament

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Nurturing Dual Paths to Success: DeSoto ISD Students Benefit from the New Bilingual Program

02/05/2020

DeISD Bilingual teachers and students are excited about the new Gomez and Gomez learning framework

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

01/31/2020

DeSoto Independent School District will host student-athletes and their families at the annual National Signing Day event to be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, February 5.

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Dr. Weaver speaking at 2020 Chamber Luncheon

DeSoto ISD Presents the State of the District Report

01/28/2020

Members of the governmental, civic, and business communities gathered at the DeSoto Civic Center to learn the progress of DeSoto ISD over the last year from the Superintendent.

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DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor Nominations Open

01/27/2020

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Hall of Honor! Recognized individuals will be celebrated at the annual awards event and their name will be permanently inscribed on the wall plaques located at DHS.

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DeSoto ISD Hosts Second Virtual Town Hall

01/24/2020

The District addresses concerns regarding state funding, metal detectors and educational opportunities.

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Ruby Young 4th-Grader Wins District Spelling Bee Competition

01/23/2020

Dixon will represent the district at the Dallas County Public School Spelling Bee, which will take place in February 2020

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May 2020 School Board Election

01/22/2020

DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees candidate filing and voting dates have been set for the 2020 Board of Trustees election scheduled for May 2, 2020.

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DeSoto ISD Holds Public Hearing of Annual TAPR Report

01/21/2020

The district held a public hearing summarizing the results of the 2018-2019 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

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The Infinite Scholars Program Invites District Students to College-Scholarship Fair

01/17/2020

DeSoto ISD Middle and High School Students Invited to free college-scholarship fair

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DeSoto ISD Now Accepting Applicants for Academic Admissions-Based Campus

01/15/2020

Katherine Johnson Academic Admissions-Based Campus for high-performing scholars is now accepting applications online for the 2020-2021 school year.

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DeSoto ISD Accepting Magnet Applications

01/08/2020

The magnet application window is now open. Students and families may apply through Feb. 2020.

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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Establishes Goals

01/08/2020

In order to ensure that the actions of the Board were guided by practical and measurable targets, the Board began work to identify and establish goals and operating procedures

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month

01/05/2020

The DeSoto Independent School District joins 1,025 Texas school districts in the celebration of our Board of Trustees this January during School Board Recognition Month.

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DeSoto High School Seniors Reach 100-percent Dallas County Promise Completion Rate

12/20/2019

DeSoto High School Class of 2020 is the first Best Southwest district to reach a 100% Dallas County Promise Pledge Completion Rate this year.

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National Recognition for DeSoto Band

12/19/2019

DeSoto High School band has been named the NATIONAL WINNER of the Dr. William P. Foster Project Award of Excellence

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DeSoto ISD Partners with NMSI to Enhance Advanced Placement Program

12/12/2019

The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) grant will support the district's Advanced Placement (AP) program.

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DHS Seniors Awarded Scholarships from TSU

12/11/2019

25 DeSoto High School students were surprised to learn they are recipients of scholarships from Texas Southern University.

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Holiday Greeting Card Contest Finalists Announced

12/06/2019

The top ten finalists, including the grand prize winner, were selected by the ISC staff before the Thanksgiving break. For the first time, this year there was a tie for the grand prize-winning entry.

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McCowan Student Recognized by City of Glenn Heights

12/04/2019

Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School student, Jordynn West, was honored by the City of Glenn Heights Mayor and members of the City Council at their regular board meeting.

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District Names Chief Financial Officer

12/04/2019

At the November Regular Board Meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees, the board unanimously approved the hiring of Kimberlyee Chappell as the district’s next Chief Financial Officer.

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DeSoto ISD Adopts Nationally Recognized Bilingual Education Model

12/03/2019

DeSoto ISD announced the adoption of the nationally recognized Gomez & Gomez instructional framework to support the Bilingual Education program.

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DeSoto ISD Prepares For Playoffs

11/19/2019

The Eagles will play against Southlake’s Carroll High School at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

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DHS Alum Enters Southwest Conference Hall of Fame

11/18/2019

- Lisa Branch, the first All-American in Texas A&M women’s basketball history, joins an elite group as she became one of nine members to be inducted into the 2019 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame class.

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Desoto Band Wins Award of Excellence

11/15/2019

The DeSoto High School Band named one of the five divisional winners for the Foster award.

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Early College Students Win at NABSE Competition

11/14/2019

Six DeSoto Early College High School (ECHS) students placed first in the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Youth STEM Symposium

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District Superintendent Surprises Middle School Students

11/13/2019

Students in Mrs. Toney’s advisory class at Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School were paid a visit by a very special guest.

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DeSoto ISD Hosts Virtual Town Hall

11/13/2019

The virtual town hall extended our message to a broader audience.

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DeSoto Curriculum Team Improve, Operationalize Instructional Preparation Practices

11/11/2019

Middle school teachers joined forces during the Design Workshop to collaborate on educational planning for the upcoming learning cycle.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Its First Virtual Town Hall

11/07/2019

Superintendent of Schools Dr. DAndre Weaver and his cabinet to share the progress of DeSoto ISD via Facebook Live

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DeSoto High School Veterans Day Celebration

11/07/2019

DeSoto High School JROTC will present their annual Veterans Day Celebration at 9:30 am on Friday, November 8,2019

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DeSoto ISD Partners with the University of Texas and Transcend to Redesign Educational Experiences

11/04/2019

Katherine Johnson TMA hosted partners from the University of Texas and national educational non-profit Transcend Education.

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DeSoto ISD Enlists Voices, Insights and Experiences of the School Community

11/01/2019

DeISD has committed to increasing communication and awareness through a number of new efforts aimed at creating platforms for members of the school community.

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DeSoto ISD encourages students to THINK BEFORE YOU POST

10/31/2019

Keeping the district's FOCUS initiative in place, DeSoto iSD encourages students to think before posting.

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SSI Grant Beginning of Larger Vision and Opportunity for DeSoto ISD

10/31/2019

DeISD was awarded the highly-competitive Student Success Initiative Community Partnerships Grant from TEA.

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DeSoto ISD Superintendent Hosts Visits to Meet with District Stakeholders

10/30/2019

Continuing his efforts to streamline communication across all areas of the district, Dr. Weaver hosts campus site visits with stakeholders.

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Frank Moates Students Celebrate National Farm-to-Table Month

10/28/2019

Students at Moates Elementary celebrated National Farm-to-Table month by getting some hands-on experience in making their own salads through a Discovery Kitchen lesson.

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A Night Out With DeSoto ISD

10/24/2019

DeSoto ISD has a program for every age student at every level focused on providing a foundation for college and career access and experience. Learn about the opportunities.

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DeSoto High School Senior Receives Full Scholarship to UT Austin School of Engineering

10/23/2019

DHS senior, Tiffany Kalu receives $96,000 scholarship to attend UT Austin

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SUPER BOWL CHAMPION, VON MILLER, HIGH SCHOOL JERSEY TO BE RETIRED

10/17/2019

DHS Alum and current NFL All-Pro Denver Bronco, Von Miller returns to Eagle Stadium as his #40 Eagles Football jersey will be retired.

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DeSoto ISD Trustee Participates In Leadership Program

10/10/2019

Trustee DeAndrea Fleming, joined 35 other school board members from across Texas at the kickoff session of the Leadership TASB class of 2020.

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Bob Stallings Hyundai and Genesis of Dallas Partners with DeSoto ISD for Teacher Incentive

09/27/2019

Bob Stallings Hyundai and Genesis of Dallas have pledged to provide one selected DeSoto ISD Teacher of the Month with the use of a Genesis.

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Baylor University recruiter speaks with students and their parents at the DeSoto ISD College and Career Fair. Photo Courtesy of Makenzie Mowoe, (DHS) Student

DeSoto ISD College and Career Fair Prepares Students for the Future

09/13/2019

Nearly 600 parents and students packed DeSoto H.S. for the district’s College and Career Fair to visit over 100 colleges, universities, military and professional organizations.

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Superintendent of Schools Dr. D'Andre Weaver Encourages DeSoto ISD to Reshape the Culture

08/30/2019

We opened the 2019-2020 school year with a level of energy and excitement not seen in recent years.

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DeSoto ISD Announces New District and Campus Leaders for the 2019-2020 School Year

08/27/2019

During the regular August meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees, the district announced the hiring of new district and campus leaders.

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DeSoto ISD makes gains, receives upgraded TEA accountability rating

08/16/2019

DeSoto ISD recently received the 2019 accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Based on the results, the district as a whole moved from a 67 (D) to a 79 (C).

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DeSoto ISD names Senior Data Strategist

06/26/2019

At the June 24th meeting, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved the hire of Joshua Newton as the Senior Data Strategist.

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2019-20 CAMPUS LEADERS

05/14/2019

DeSoto ISD Board approves campus and department leaders for the 2019-20 school year.