Good luck to our girls basketball team as they play in the consolation championship at the Unity Point Tournament. They play Summersville tonight at 5pm. Go Rangers!
Our Resource Room garden project is officially underway! Last week, we filled our raised bed with rich soil, and yesterday, we planted our lettuce seeds.
The beds are ready to grow, and we can't wait to watch our green sprouts start popping up!
The beds are ready to grow, and we can't wait to watch our green sprouts start popping up!
Don't forget that picture day is Friday!
Good luck to our boys basketball team as they open their season tonight at home vs West Frankfort. Come out and cheer them on. Go Rangers!
Good luck to our Girls' Basketball Team as they begin the season today at the Unity Point Tournament. Go Rangers!
Veterans Day Breakfast at DeSoto Grade School
Veterans, please join your DeSoto Grade School student for a special breakfast in your honor! We are grateful for your service and dedication to our country, and we would love the opportunity to celebrate you.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Location: DeSoto Grade School Cafeteria
Menu: Complimentary donuts, coffee, and juice
RSVP Information
Please complete and return the RSVP slip to your student's teacher by Thursday, October 29th so we can ensure enough refreshments for everyone.
Veterans, please join your DeSoto Grade School student for a special breakfast in your honor! We are grateful for your service and dedication to our country, and we would love the opportunity to celebrate you.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Location: DeSoto Grade School Cafeteria
Menu: Complimentary donuts, coffee, and juice
RSVP Information
Please complete and return the RSVP slip to your student's teacher by Thursday, October 29th so we can ensure enough refreshments for everyone.
Say cheese! Picture Day is right around the corner. Mark your calendars and start planning those picture-perfect outfits!
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Harrison’s reading class came to read their first book with the office! 📖🐛
Wear your Leland shirts or green to show your support for Lee and his family tomorrow! 💚
🍝 SPAGHETTI DINNER! 🏀
Come out and support the DeSoto Girls’ Basketball Team as we gear up for an amazing season! Bring your family, your appetite, and your team spirit for a night of delicious food, fun, and community support.
Come out and support the DeSoto Girls’ Basketball Team as we gear up for an amazing season! Bring your family, your appetite, and your team spirit for a night of delicious food, fun, and community support.
It’s almost time for our Annual Family Picnic!
Signup sheets are heading home in student backpacks this week! Be sure to fill out your form and send it back with your child so we can get an accurate headcount.
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful families there!
Signup sheets are heading home in student backpacks this week! Be sure to fill out your form and send it back with your child so we can get an accurate headcount.
We can't wait to see all of our wonderful families there!
Our first graders had an apple-tastic Friday celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday!
To mark the occasion, our young chefs and scientists rolled up their sleeves to make delicious, homemade applesauce from scratch. From measuring ingredients to watching the apples transform into a warm, cinnamon-spiced treat, our classrooms were filled with big smiles and wonderful fall scents.
To mark the occasion, our young chefs and scientists rolled up their sleeves to make delicious, homemade applesauce from scratch. From measuring ingredients to watching the apples transform into a warm, cinnamon-spiced treat, our classrooms were filled with big smiles and wonderful fall scents.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming Sept. 28-Oct. 2. This is the event that excites kids about reading and earns funds for our school! Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO—get them prepared to shop at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/desotoelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs
Planting on the first day of fall!
The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. Your child is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair on Sept. 28-Oct. 2! Get them prepared by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/desotoelementaryschool, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
Parents, do you need a coffee to start your day? Support our 8th grade class and get your coffee at DGS this Friday!
Our REACH class got hands-on in the kitchen today to make delicious homemade applesauce from scratch. From washing and slicing to stirring and tasting, everyone did an amazing job. Check out our hard-working chefs in action!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for September 28-October 2 and start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desotoelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs
It’s 8th Grade Night this Thursday! ⚾️🥎
Come out and support our baseball and softball 8th graders as we celebrate their final home regular season games!
🔹 Game Time: 4:00 PM
🔹 Special Ceremony: BEFORE the game starts (arrive early!)
Let’s fill the stands and make it a night to remember!
Come out and support our baseball and softball 8th graders as we celebrate their final home regular season games!
🔹 Game Time: 4:00 PM
🔹 Special Ceremony: BEFORE the game starts (arrive early!)
Let’s fill the stands and make it a night to remember!
Get Ready to Shine for 9 to 5 Dolly Day!
Join DeSoto Grade School on September 25 as we celebrate 9 to 5 Dolly Day! Help us honor the life, values, and legacy of the beloved Dolly Parton—known worldwide for her legendary music, extraordinary philanthropy, and unwavering kindness. Through her Imagination Library, she has gifted millions of free books to children around the globe to spark a lifelong love of reading.
How Students Can Participate:
Students are invited to "Dress Like Dolly" and bring their country best to school:
Colorful & Sparkly Outfits: Sequins, rhinestones, glitter, and bold bright colors!
Country-Inspired Style: Denim, gingham, fringe, cowboy hats, and boots.
Big Dolly Energy: Big hair, big smiles, and kind hearts!
Let's fill our school with sparkle, music, and spirit on September 25th!
Join DeSoto Grade School on September 25 as we celebrate 9 to 5 Dolly Day! Help us honor the life, values, and legacy of the beloved Dolly Parton—known worldwide for her legendary music, extraordinary philanthropy, and unwavering kindness. Through her Imagination Library, she has gifted millions of free books to children around the globe to spark a lifelong love of reading.
How Students Can Participate:
Students are invited to "Dress Like Dolly" and bring their country best to school:
Colorful & Sparkly Outfits: Sequins, rhinestones, glitter, and bold bright colors!
Country-Inspired Style: Denim, gingham, fringe, cowboy hats, and boots.
Big Dolly Energy: Big hair, big smiles, and kind hearts!
Let's fill our school with sparkle, music, and spirit on September 25th!
