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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Approve Call for May 2025 Bond Election

02/10/2025

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has approved a bond issue to be placed on the May 2025 ballot.

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02/04/2025

DeSoto ISD is actively monitoring changes to federal immigration policies and their potential impact on the school community.

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DeSoto ISD Announces Community Engagement Series to Redesign Board Goals for Student Achievement

01/31/2025

DeISD Board of Trustees invites the community to participate in a series of meetings focused on redesigning the district’s Board goals that will guide student academic achievement for the next five years.

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DeSoto ISD Set to Open Annual Superintendent’s Toy Drive November 18

11/06/2024

The 2024 Annual DeSoto ISD Superintendent’s Toy Drive benefits the Chocolate MINT Foundation’s annual Christmas Candyland event. The toy drive will open Nov. 18 and conclude Dec. 13.

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Community Invited to Participate in Facilities Naming Conversation

10/24/2024

The DeSoto ISD School Board invites its school community to participate in a community conversation regarding proposed names for district facilities. The public town hall will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., November 4, 2024.

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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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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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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…. 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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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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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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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 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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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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2023 Holiday Greeting Card Design Finalists

12/05/2023

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

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DESOTO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON FEATURES DESOTO ISD

05/25/2023

The DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the organization’s annual luncheon featuring the DeSoto Independent School District.

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CMMS Student Council School of Excellence Award

05/23/2023

Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School Student Council has been selected as one of the 2023 American Student Council Association Student Council School of Excellence Award winners!

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DeSoto ISD Inducts Four New Members to the Hall of Honor!

05/15/2023

During the 2023 Cadence of Celebration at DeSoto High School four new members were inducted into the DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor.

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Texas Trust Credit Union Supports Band growth

05/12/2023

This year the DeSoto ISD middle schools have received unprecedented support from Texas Trust Credit Union, as we revive and expand band throughout the district.

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04/03/2023

Starting April 1, 2023, parents can enroll their three- and four-year-old students in a DeSoto ISD pre-kindergarten program. This year’s Pre-K Kick-off will take place at Amber Terrace Discovery and Design Early Childhood Academy located at 224 Amber Lane in DeSoto.

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Why Parents Should Choose DeSoto ISD PK

03/31/2023

Data shows that students who attend DeSoto Independent School District pre-K and stay with the district significantly outperform their peers by third grade.

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CMMS Boys Choir Earn UIL Superior Rating

03/27/2023

Congratulations to the McCowan Middle School Boys Choir for receiving a Superior rating at the Region 20 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation.

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Board Approves Re-Opening of Amber Terrace for 23-24 Academic Year

03/27/2023

During the Monday, March 27, 2023, meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees, board members approved the reopening of Amber Terrace Discovery and Design Early Childhood Learning Center.

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DeSoto ISD to Launch Early Childhood Applications Apr 1

03/24/2023

Early Childhood has long-term and wide-ranging benefits for young scholars in creating a strong foundation for future success in the classroom and in life.

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Texas Trust finances Fine Art repairs and instruments for hundreds

03/24/2023

Texas Trust continues to pour into the students and families of DeSoto ISD. In 2022, Texas Trust provided a grant to buy instruments for hundreds of DeSoto ISD students to rent and play.

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Triple A Experience: Academics, Arts & Athletics

03/11/2023

DeSoto ISD is continuing to clarify and define the Triple-A Experience for its school community and scholars. The Triple-A Experience gives credence to the district’s holistic and well-rounded approach to educating scholars through academics, arts, and athletics and is an opportunity to more deeply engage students and their families in the educational offerings available in DeSoto ISD.

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Good Things are Happening March 2023

03/10/2023

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DeSoto ISD Athletic Director Claude Mathis Outstanding Texan Award

02/27/2023

Texas State Senator Royce West has selected DeSoto ISD Athletic Director and DHS Football Head Coach Claude Mathis to receive the Outstanding Texan Award for Senatorial District 23 during the Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TxLBC) Legislative Summit.

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In DeSoto ISD, Families Have Choices

02/23/2023

DeSoto ISD to Reintroduce Choice Programs for 23-24 Academic Year

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2023 Hall of Honor Nominations Open

02/13/2023

Nominations are now open for the DeSoto ISD Hall of Honor class of 2023. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 24.

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DeSoto MLK Day Weekend Celebration starts at DHS

01/12/2023

The first event for the DeSoto MLK weekend is a special performance of the Dallas Black Dance Theater, featuring the DHS Acapella Choir, which will take place on Friday, January 13th at 7pm at the DHS Auditorium.

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DeSoto ISD, City of DeSoto Request Volunteers to Cultivate the Community Garden

01/06/2023

it is now time to begin prepping the grounds for the spring planting season and volunteers are needed to help with maintenance and cultivation.

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DeSoto High School Music Director Named Top 10 Finalist for Grammy Music Educator

12/19/2022

For the SECOND TIME in three years, DeSoto High School Director of Choirs, Pamela Dawson, has been named a top 10 finalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award!

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Mexican Consulate Donates Books Written in Spanish to DeSoto ISD

11/09/2022

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Mexican Consulate in Dallas donated 400 books written in Spanish from the Secretaría de Educación Publica (SEP) to DeSoto ISD.

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DHS Student Council Tops Nation in Blood Drive

10/31/2022

Congratulations to DeSoto High School Student Council for their outstanding performance in supporting the American Red Cross in their Sickle Cell Blood Drive.

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Cold and Flu Season Precautionary Measures

10/27/2022

Help reduce the potential spread of health concerns as we work closely with the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services to monitor trends related to illnesses in the community.

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DeSoto High School to Host Nov. 10 Veterans Day Celebration

10/24/2022

DeSoto High School JROTC will present their annual Veterans Day Celebration at 9:30 am on Thursday, November 10,2022, in the DeSoto High School Fred Nickels auditorium.

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DeSoto ISD to Host Nov. 5 Parent University

10/11/2022

DeSoto ISD is gearing up to host the November 5, 2022, Parent University set to take place from 8:30a to Noon at the DeSoto High School Academy Cafeteria located at 600 Eagle Drive in DeSoto.

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Dyslexia Awareness Month

10/07/2022

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month in the United States. While dyslexia is often thought to be a physical disorder, it is actually a learning impairment that causes problems with writing, reading, and spelling.

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DeSoto ISD launches partnership with Benaisha Poole-Watson (BPW) Enterprises

10/06/2022

DeSoto ISD is excited to have Benaisha Poole-Watson volunteer to be a role model and partner for district students.

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DeSoto ISD to Launch All Pro Dads Program with Kickoff at Eagle Stadium

10/05/2022

DeSoto ISD to Launch All Pro Dads Program with Kickoff at Eagle Stadium

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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Teachers on World Teachers Day

10/05/2022

The district invites its school community to join its celebration of teachers on World Teachers Day and every day.

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District Update Re: Texas Education Agency Conservatorship Status

09/27/2022

During the September 26, 2022, business meeting of the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees, Texas Education Agency-assigned conservator AJ Crabill announced a transition in the district’s conservatorship.

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DeSoto Eagles Prepare for the First Home Game of the Football Season Gameday Reminders and Policies

09/08/2022

As a measure to maintain a safe and family-friendly environment, the DeSoto Independent School District is sharing the following reminders in advance of the district's first home game of the football season

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Boys Hoops Coach Coaching Association Board

09/01/2022

DeSoto High School Boys Basketball Coach Richard Bacon was recently named to the Texas High School coaches’ Association's Board of Directors, a three-year term to which he was elected by members of the THSCA representing the region.

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DFW Area Fraternity Chapters Make Significant Donation to DeSoto ISD

08/31/2022

DeSoto ISD is grateful to the DFW area chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., who donated 35,000 masks to DeSoto ISD.

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DeSoto ISD Confirms 2022 Tax Rate

08/24/2022

During the August 22, 2022 meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees, the tax rate for the 2022/23 school year was presented in a public hearing open for discussion.

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0822022 Mask Mandate Update: Masks Now Optional Pending Dallas County Monitoring Levels

08/22/2022

During the August 22, 2022, regular meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees, district administrators presented an update regarding mask enforcement to the Board of Trustees to request authorization for the superintendent to adjust the enforcement of masks as needed.

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First Week of 2022 - 2023 School Year

08/19/2022

DeSoto ISD students have returned to school and we are ready to help them move forward!

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DeSoto ISD Board President recognized for Courage!

08/19/2022

DeSoto ISD School Board president DeAndrea Fleming has been selected as one of the Courageous Woman Magazine’s top 50 Courageous Women in Business, Leadership, and Entertainment based on her service and the support of others.

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DeSoto ISD Bus Transportation Available for Qualifying Students

08/19/2022

As the 2022-2023 school year has started, it’s important that the District provide clarity to assist parents, guardians and caregivers in understanding bus transportation eligibility and resources to contact with questions related to district-provided transportation.

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JUVENILE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOR DESOTO SCHOOL PHONE THREAT

08/17/2022

The person who issued threats of violence against DeSoto ISD’s Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in a Tuesday morning 9-1-1 call is in custody.

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DESOTO POLICE AND ISD OFFICIALS TAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT MULTIPLE SCHOOLS FOLLOWING TUESDAY AM THREAT

08/16/2022

A 9-1-1 call early Tuesday morning threatening violence against DeSoto ISD’s Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy prompted DeSoto Police and ISD officials to take the precautionary steps .

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DeSoto ISD Mask Mandate Statement

08/15/2022

DeSoto ISD will open the 2022-2023 school year under a continuation of the district’s mask mandate which was enacted by the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees following a recommendation from the district’s former administration in August 2021.

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DeSoto ISD Board to Launch Aspiring Trustee Academy

08/12/2022

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has designed a FREE training academy for future aspiring trustees that will provide in-person, collaborative, and interactive training. The Aspiring Trustee Academy is designed for those interested in exploring service as a publicly-elected educational advocate.

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DeSoto ISD Announces New Leadership Appointments

07/26/2022

During the July 25, 2022, regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, the district approved the appointment of three leadership positions.

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DeSoto ISD Preliminary STAAR/EOC Data Indicate Possible B State Accountability Rating

07/21/2022

DeSoto Independent School District’s State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) / End-of-Course (EOC) assessments preliminary data showed promising gains that reflect the forward movement and progress of the district’s focus on student achievement.

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DeSoto Football to Open Online Ticket Sales for 22 Campaign

07/20/2022

The DeSoto Eagles Football team is gearing up for action and it’s time to purchase tickets to ensure you get a great seat to catch this year’s high flying gridiron action.

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Coach Larry Goad Enters Hall of Fame!

07/13/2022

Retired DeSoto High School Girls Basketball Coach Larry Goad was recently announced as a member of the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

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Support DeSoto ISD Through Kroger's Back Pack Boosters

07/12/2022

DeSoto Independent School District has again been selected as one of a number of area school districts to participate in the Kroger Dallas Division annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive.

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DeSoto ISD Names New Principal at DeSoto High School

07/01/2022

During a special meeting held on Friday, July 1, 2022, the DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendation to appoint Jasen Campbell as principal of DeSoto High School.

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City of DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor provides dormitory supplies to college bound students

06/30/2022

Mayor Rachel Proctor delivered college dorm essentials to two recent DeSoto High School graduates headed to Prairie View A&M University.

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Local Church Committed to Campus Cleanup Efforts

06/28/2022

Tackling the Texas heat can be a challenge. Oaks Church in Red Oak, Texas took on the heat with helping hands at DeSoto Independent School District’s Cockrell Hill Elementary School during their Serve Day, Saturday, June 25.

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