Newsroom News Summary

DeSoto ISD to Host Two-Day Enrollment Fair

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:31:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD is hosting a two-day Enrollment Fair on July 31 and Aug. 1 at the DeSoto High School Freshman Campus Gymnasium and Cafeteria to help families enroll scholars for the 2026-27 school year.

DeSoto ISD Prepares for Implementation of Ten Commandments Display Mandate in Classrooms

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:57:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD is preparing to implement Senate Bill 10 by posting the Ten Commandments in every classroom for the 2025–26 school year, while emphasizing respect, inclusion, and legal compliance.

DeSoto ISD Approves District Facilities Naming Nominations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:00 GMT

The DeSoto ISD School Board voted unanimously on January 21, 2025, to approve two facility renaming recommendations

DeSoto ISD Issues Statement on New State Vaping Laws and Student Disciplinary Policy

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:13:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD is updating its disciplinary policies to align with Texas House Bill 114, requiring mandatory DAEP placement for students caught with vaping devices, especially those containing THC.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:08:00 GMT

The DeSoto ISD student dress code was developed by the district administration in alignment with DeSoto ISD Board Policies (FNCA Legal and Local). Please read for additional information....

DeSoto ISD Responds to Texas House Bill 1481 with Strengthened Cell-Phone Policy

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:53:00 GMT

In alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, DeSoto ISD is updating its cell phone policy for the 2025–26 school year to ban the use of personal communication devices, such as phones, tablets, and smart watches during school hours.

DeSoto ISD Personal Communication Device Violation Protocol – Secondary Campuses

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD’s updated secondary campus device protocol uses a progressive discipline model to reduce classroom distractions, beginning with warnings and escalating to secured phone pouches.

DeSoto ISD Invites Community to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Sharon R. Sternes Collegiate Academy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:53:00 GMT

The celebration marks the official renaming of the campus, approved by the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees during its Feb. 21, 2025, meeting.

DeSoto ISD Releases 2026-27 Back-to-School Supply Lists

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:57:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD has released its 2026-27 school supply lists to help families prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 10.

DeSoto ISD Trustee Chasiti McKissic Earns Master Trustee Designation Through Leadership TASB

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:12:00 GMT

DeSoto ISD proudly celebrates Trustee Chasiti McKissic for earning the prestigious Master Trustee designation after successfully completing the Texas Association of School Boards' Leadership TASB Class of 2026.