DeSoto ISD Updates and Leadership
Key Questions
What is the current enrollment in DeSoto ISD and how has it changed over time?
Enrollment in DeSoto ISD has declined to 5,566 students. This represents a 42.9% drop since 2016.
Who was hired as the new boys basketball coach in DeSoto ISD?
Nicke Smith was hired as the new boys basketball coach. The district continues to support athletics alongside other programs like the SRO initiative with DeSoto PD.
What recognitions were given in DeSoto ISD recently?
DeSoto ISD held a Hall of Honor event for Dr. Herndon and Dr. MaShundra Gray. The district also named Crissy Peterson-Smith as Assistant Principal of the Year and recognized a Secondary Teacher of the Year for instructional excellence.
Who is running for a position on the DeSoto ISD board?
DeAndrea Fleming is running for Place 5 on the DeSoto ISD board. This candidacy comes amid ongoing updates in district leadership and programs.
How did North DeSoto Upper Elementary celebrate meeting their AR goal?
Students at North DeSoto Upper Elementary celebrated with a goat-washing reward event. Principals, Jenna Bamburg, families, and 4-H members participated in the activity.
Enrollment fell to 5,566 (42.9% drop since 2016); Nicke Smith hired as new boys basketball coach; SRO program with DeSoto PD; Hall of Honor for Dr. Herndon and Dr. MaShundra Gray; DeAndrea Fleming running for Place 5. North DeSoto Upper Elementary celebrated AR goal with goat-washing reward event involving principals, Jenna Bamburg, families and 4-H.