Volleyball 8th Grade Night! 🏐✨

Join us this Wednesday, 2/25, to celebrate our 8th-grade leaders! We will be holding a special recognition ceremony immediately after the JV game.

Bring your cheers, your signs, and your school spirit! 🏐
1 day ago, Mrs. Clough
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It's time for the Kids Heart Challenge!
8 days ago, Mrs. Clough
DeSoto Grade School FY26 Parent Letter
See below for information regarding Pre-K developmental screenings.
8 days ago, Mrs. Clough
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Have a Great Weekend!
13 days ago, Mrs. Clough
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📣 Calling All Parents! Your Voice Matters!
Help us shape the future of our school! We are asking all parents to participate in the 5Essentials Survey, a research-based tool designed to help us identify our strengths and find areas where we can improve.

Why take the survey?
The 5Essentials is more than just a questionnaire—it’s a proven system that measures what makes a school successful. By sharing your feedback, you provide us with actionable data to help our students thrive.

📝 Survey Details:
Purpose: To drive school-wide improvement and organization.

Impact: Your responses generate individualized reports used for strategic planning.

Time: It only takes a few minutes!

🔗 Take the Survey Here:
👉 http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Thank you for your partnership in making our school the best it can be!
21 days ago, Mrs. Clough
🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TONIGHT! 🏀
The DeSoto Rangers have fought hard to get here, and now it’s time for the big one! We need the whole community behind us as we take on Giant City for the Regional Championship.

Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show everyone what Ranger Pride is all about! 📣🔥

Who: DeSoto Rangers vs. Giant City

What: Regional Championship Game

When: Tonight at 6:00 PM

Where: DeSoto Grade School Gym

Spread the word, wear your school colors, and come loud! See you there! 🏆🏀
23 days ago, Mrs. Clough
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🐾 SPOT-ON CELEBRATIONS! 🐾

Our First Grade crew had a "paws-itively" amazing time celebrating the 101st Day of School! 🦴
26 days ago, Mrs. Clough
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Yesterday morning, we were able to honor our boys basketball team during the morning announcements.
🏆 1,000 CAREER POINTS: A huge congratulations to Sharvez for joining the elite 1,000-point club!
🥇 CONFERENCE CHAMPS: We also honored our Boys Varsity Team for clinching the Conference Title! This group has shown incredible heart and teamwork all season long.

The journey doesn’t stop here. We need that same energy in the stands TONIGHT as the boys take the court for the Semi-Final round of the Regional Tournament!

Let’s pack the gym and keep this momentum rolling!
26 days ago, Mrs. Clough
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We don't want anyone trying to walk to school. If needed, call the school at 8 and Mr. Corzine and Ms. Taylor will come pick you up!
27 days ago, Doug Corzine
DeSoto CCSD#86 will be in session tomorrow morning. Please be patient with the bus as it might be slightly behind schedule.
27 days ago, Doug Corzine
DeSoto CCSD #86 will not be in session Wednesday, January 28th. Parking lots and entrances are being cleared today and tomorrow.
29 days ago, Doug Corzine
DeSoto CCSD #86 will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Stay safe and warm!
30 days ago, Doug Corzine
DeSoto CCSD #86 will not be in session Monday, January 26. Enjoy the snow, but stay safe!
about 1 month ago, Doug Corzine
See below for information regarding Carbondale Jr. Sports.
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Clough
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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.
about 1 month ago, Doug Corzine
🐝 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.
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Clough
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at DeSoto Grade School.
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Have a wonderful Christmas Break!
2 months ago, Mrs. Clough
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Our 4th graders celebrated Red & Green Day with a festive gingerbread house competition! Great job, 4th grade—we loved seeing all the festive fun!
2 months ago, Mrs. Clough
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Just a reminder that our Holiday Spirit Week starts tomorrow!
2 months ago, Mrs. Clough
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