DeSoto CCSD #86 will not be in session Monday, January 26. Enjoy the snow, but stay safe!
See below for information regarding Carbondale Jr. Sports.
Due to a water main break in the village of DeSoto, causing the school to have no water, and the severity of the damage leaving no known timeline of completion... DeSoto CCSD#86 will not be in session today, Friday January 23rd.
🐝 Buzzing with Excitement! 🐝
We are thrilled to announce that our school will be participating in the ROE 30 Regional Spelling Bee this year!
To kick things off, we will be hosting our Local Spelling Bee for students in grades 4–8 on Wednesday, January 29. It’s time to start practicing those tricky words!
📄 Note: Keep an eye on your student's backpack—more detailed information and study materials will be sent home next week.
We are thrilled to announce that our school will be participating in the ROE 30 Regional Spelling Bee this year!
To kick things off, we will be hosting our Local Spelling Bee for students in grades 4–8 on Wednesday, January 29. It’s time to start practicing those tricky words!
📄 Note: Keep an eye on your student's backpack—more detailed information and study materials will be sent home next week.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at DeSoto Grade School.

Have a wonderful Christmas Break!

Our 4th graders celebrated Red & Green Day with a festive gingerbread house competition! Great job, 4th grade—we loved seeing all the festive fun!






Just a reminder that our Holiday Spirit Week starts tomorrow!

🏀 Get Ready for the First Annual Christmas Clash! 🎄
Mark your calendars! This Friday is the date for our exciting inaugural Christmas Clash basketball game!
Join us as our Lady Rangers take on the Giant City Giants at CCHS!
When: This Friday at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Where: CCHS Gym
All students will be attending this special game to cheer on our team!
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors at First Southern Bank for providing custom t-shirts for all students and staff! T-shirts will be distributed to students before the game on Friday.
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so please come out and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of festive school spirit and great basketball! Go Lady Rangers! 📣
Mark your calendars! This Friday is the date for our exciting inaugural Christmas Clash basketball game!
Join us as our Lady Rangers take on the Giant City Giants at CCHS!
When: This Friday at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Where: CCHS Gym
All students will be attending this special game to cheer on our team!
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors at First Southern Bank for providing custom t-shirts for all students and staff! T-shirts will be distributed to students before the game on Friday.
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so please come out and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of festive school spirit and great basketball! Go Lady Rangers! 📣

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

🎉 Big News! 🎉 Something delicious is cooking for our students in Grades 3-8! Get ready for an exciting new menu item coming to the cafeteria soon. We can't wait for you to try it!

🏀🎄 Get Ready for the Christmas Clash! 🎄🏀
It's time for our first annual Christmas Clash basketball game! We are so excited to see our teams compete in this festive rivalry event.
A permission slip with all the game details is coming home with every student today. Please review and return it promptly!
Free T-Shirts for Students!
A huge thank you to First Southern Bank! Every student attending the game will receive a FREE Christmas Clash T-shirt to wear to the event!
Parents & Fans: Order Your Gear!
Want to match the students? Parents and fans can order a shirt using the link below:
➡️ Order Link: https://shopsilkworm.com/desotogschristmasclash
Orders must be placed by 11/27!
We look forward to a great afternoon of basketball and holiday spirit!
It's time for our first annual Christmas Clash basketball game! We are so excited to see our teams compete in this festive rivalry event.
A permission slip with all the game details is coming home with every student today. Please review and return it promptly!
Free T-Shirts for Students!
A huge thank you to First Southern Bank! Every student attending the game will receive a FREE Christmas Clash T-shirt to wear to the event!
Parents & Fans: Order Your Gear!
Want to match the students? Parents and fans can order a shirt using the link below:
➡️ Order Link: https://shopsilkworm.com/desotogschristmasclash
Orders must be placed by 11/27!
We look forward to a great afternoon of basketball and holiday spirit!

🧈 Fresh Butter Fun in First Grade! 🐄
Our First Grade students got a real taste of agriculture thanks to Ag in the Classroom and So Ill Veggies!
On Friday, the students engaged in a hands-on lesson, learning the transformation of dairy by shaking cream until it became fresh, delicious butter.🥛🍞
Thank you to our amazing partners for bringing this fun, educational experience to life. It was a wonderful way to connect the classroom to the farm!
Our First Grade students got a real taste of agriculture thanks to Ag in the Classroom and So Ill Veggies!
On Friday, the students engaged in a hands-on lesson, learning the transformation of dairy by shaking cream until it became fresh, delicious butter.🥛🍞
Thank you to our amazing partners for bringing this fun, educational experience to life. It was a wonderful way to connect the classroom to the farm!






🌟 Our Annual Winter Concert is Coming Soon! 🎶
Save the date and join us for a magical evening of music and holiday cheer! All the details you need are on the attached flyer.
See you there!
Save the date and join us for a magical evening of music and holiday cheer! All the details you need are on the attached flyer.
See you there!

Show Your Patriotism on the court & in the stands!
Tonight DeSoto Grade School will be honoring Veterans Day by dressing in red, white, blue, or camo! 💙❤️🤍
Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
🎖️ Wear your patriotic colors and cheer loud for our team!
📅 Date: November 6th-JV at 5:30pm-Varsity to follow
📍 Location: DGS Gymnasium
🏀 Let’s pack the stands in red, white, blue, and camo spirit!
Tonight DeSoto Grade School will be honoring Veterans Day by dressing in red, white, blue, or camo! 💙❤️🤍
Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
🎖️ Wear your patriotic colors and cheer loud for our team!
📅 Date: November 6th-JV at 5:30pm-Varsity to follow
📍 Location: DGS Gymnasium
🏀 Let’s pack the stands in red, white, blue, and camo spirit!

👻 Happy Halloween & Important School Reminder! 🎃
Just a quick, friendly reminder about our schedule for today!
Costume Parade: 10:25 AM
Class Parties: Starting at 10:45 AM
Early Dismissal: School will dismiss early at 11:30 AM. Please ensure your child has transportation arranged for this time.
No Program: There will be NO Ranger Station (after-school program) today. All students must be picked up at 11:30 AM.
Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled Halloween!

A special invitation to our Beta Club Parents! 🌟
We invite all parents to join us for the official Beta Club Induction Ceremony! Come celebrate the outstanding academic achievements and dedication of our students as they are formally inducted into this prestigious organization.
We invite all parents to join us for the official Beta Club Induction Ceremony! Come celebrate the outstanding academic achievements and dedication of our students as they are formally inducted into this prestigious organization.

PINK OUT GAME ALERT! 💖
Support our Girls' Basketball team and breast cancer awareness this Thursday, October 30th!
Wear Pink!
Enter our 50/50 Raffle!
Let's flood the gym with pink and cheer on our ladies! Go Rangers!

Don't forget: School Picture Day is this Thursday!
Also, if your child participates in any of these sports, they will have their team and individual photos taken on Thursday as well: Baseball, Softball, Boys' & Girls' Basketball, and Cheer.
Get ready to smile! 😊
Also, if your child participates in any of these sports, they will have their team and individual photos taken on Thursday as well: Baseball, Softball, Boys' & Girls' Basketball, and Cheer.
Get ready to smile! 😊


It's GAME DAY! 🏀
Our girls' basketball team is hitting the court tonight for their first home game! Let's pack the stands and show them some love.
JV Game Time: 5:30 PM / Varisty will follow
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Come out and be LOUD! Good luck, ladies!
Our girls' basketball team is hitting the court tonight for their first home game! Let's pack the stands and show them some love.
JV Game Time: 5:30 PM / Varisty will follow
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Come out and be LOUD! Good luck, ladies!

