DeSoto ISD is excited to reconnect with students, families, and staff this upcoming school year. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year will be Monday, August 14, 2023. Below is a list of resources to help prepare for the 23-24 academic year:
SCHOOL HOURS
Early Childhood
7:45am - 3:35pm
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary Campuses
7:45am - 3:35pm
Cockrell Hill | Woodridge Fine Arts Academy
8:00am - 3:50pm
The Meadows | Frank D. Moates
Specialized Campuses
8:00am - 3:50pm
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy
Secondary Campuses
8:30am - 4:20pm
Curtistene McCowan Middle School Fine Arts Academy
DeSoto West Middle School
DeSoto West Male Leadership Academy
7:30am - 3:20pm
DeSoto High School
7:30am - 3:30pm
DeSoto Alternative Education Program
STUDENT ATHLETICS
Seventh through twelfth graders are eligible to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitive athletics. All students must have physicals, parental acknowledgment forms, and emergency information on file before the first practice.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
All DeSoto ISD students are expected to follow the guidelines of student behavior as outlined in the DeSoto ISD Student Code of Conduct. Update coming soon.
INCLEMENT WEATHER / EMERGENCY ALERTS
In the event or inclement weather, DeSoto ISD officials will notify the media prior to 6 a.m. on the day in question. In addition, the district utilizes a parent alert system to call and/or e-mail all DeSoto ISD families.