DeISD Implements No-Backpack Policy

DeSoto ISD Implements No-Backpack Policy on Secondary Campuses
Posted on 02/28/2025
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DeSoto Independent School District is preparing for the upcoming Spring Break week, and in order to reduce any potential distractions and concerns and to facilitate a smooth release and transition to the break, no backpacks will be allowed on secondary campuses starting Monday, March 3, 2025 through the close of the week ending with the early release day on March 7, 2025. 

 
 

It is important to note that students who bring backpacks will not have them stored on campus and will be asked to return home; therefore, it is imperative that all scholars comply with this adjustment and leave backpacks at home. 

 
 

This measure is being taken out of an abundance of caution.  

 
 

Additionally, to further support a smooth transition to Spring Break and the release of students at all secondary campuses: 

 
 

  • The DeSoto ISD security staff will be in place and visible throughout the day. 

 
 

  • District-level staff members trained in safety and security will be assisting campuses with monitoring high-traffic and common areas in real-time through our video surveillance systems 

 
 

DeSoto ISD is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is safe and productive and that supports the criminal prosecution of any individual who threatens harm to our students, staff, and campuses. 

 
 

In addition to the measures mentioned above, campuses will limit traffic in hallways during the school day and parents are asked to pick up students as immediately as possible at the close of the school day. 

 
 

Please remember that Friday, March 7 is an Early Release Day, and all parents, students and staff will function according to the early release times and protocols listed here and communicated at the start of the school year.  

 

 

 

Parents are asked to contact their child's campus directly regarding any questions related to these changes. 

 
 

DeSoto ISD thanks its school community in advance for its cooperation and support as the district continues to work with stakeholders to keep students and staff safe.