School News
DeSoto ISD trustees expected to discuss censuring board member over breach of ethics
- Written by Demond Fernandez - WFAA Demond Fernandez - WFAA
- Published: 26 April 2022 26 April 2022
DESOTO, Texas — The DeSoto Independent School Board of Trustees is expected to discuss the possibility of censuring one of its members. The agenda for the board’s April 25 meeting includes a closed session discussion item regarding a proposed resolution to censure Trustee Karen Daniel.
DESOTO POLICE RESPOND TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON FIGHTS AT DESOTO HS
- Written by Matt Smith Matt Smith
- Published: 08 April 2022 08 April 2022
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto Police (DPD) were called to DeSoto High School shortly after 12:30 PM Friday after being notified about a fight in progress. School Resource Officers and other DeSoto Police Officers responded to observe multiple fights in progress.
DeSoto ISD Superintendent to Unveil Literacy Plan Monday Night
- Written by Wayne Carter - NBCdfw Wayne Carter - NBCdfw
- Published: 28 March 2022 28 March 2022
DeSoto, TX - Dr. Larry Lewis took over DeSoto ISD at the end of 2021 after D'Andre Weaver took a new job. Lewis is the interim boss, inheriting a district under financial monitoring by the state after mismanagement,
Big Changes For Students, Staff As Classes Resume In The DeSoto ISD
- Written by CBSDFW.com Staff CBSDFW.com Staff
- Published: 21 March 2022 21 March 2022
DeSOTO (CBSDFW.COM) – The DeSoto Independent School District is implementing some major changes as students return to the classroom today. Classes were abruptly cancelled earlier this month after a video showed a DeSoto West Middle School student throwing a chair at a substitute teacher — hitting him on the head.
Police Investigating Fight Involving Students, Teacher at DeSoto West Middle School
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 10 March 2022 10 March 2022
DeSoto, TX - The Desoto Police Department is investigating a fight that took place on Thursday at DeSoto West Middle School. According to the DeSoto Police Department, officers have been made aware of several videos circulating on social media depicting an altercation between a teacher and several students.
North Texas schools hosting job fairs to address staffing shortages amid rise in COVID cases
- Written by Demond Fernandez - WFAA Demond Fernandez - WFAA
- Published: 20 January 2022 20 January 2022
DALLAS — Staffing shortages are among challenges many school districts are facing right now. It’s a challenge that has been present since the beginning of the school year, but complicated by the recent surging positive cases of COVID-19.
Two DeSoto Schools Temporarily Closed Because of COVID-19 Cases
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Published: 03 September 2021 03 September 2021
DeSoto, TX - Schools and universities across North Texas are shifting to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases surge due to the delta variant, including two in DeSoto ISD.
Comunicado de prensa para comidas gratuitas (opción de verano sin interrupciones) en el año escolar 2021-2022
- Written by Adriana Villagomez Adriana Villagomez
- Published: 04 August 2021 04 August 2021
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto ISD anunció hoy su política de que, en este año escolar, se ofrecerán comidas saludables a todos los estudiantes sin costo alguno en todos los días escolares.
DeSoto Seamless Summer Option Free Meals in School Year 2021-2022
- Written by Adriana Villagomez Adriana Villagomez
- Published: 04 August 2021 04 August 2021
DeSoto, TX- DeSoto ISD announced its policy that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
DeSoto ISD Offers Nearly $60K in Incentives For New ‘Master Teacher' Role
- Written by Wayne Carter Wayne Carter
- Published: 09 July 2021 09 July 2021
DeSoto, TX - A North Texas school district is offering teachers up to $57,000 in extra pay on top of their base salaries to help their students succeed. It's part of a plan to improve performance by bringing some of the best educators to the table.
