DGS Track Update: Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow (4/10), the track meet at Murphysboro has been postponed. There will be track practice 3-4:15.
Our students have been gearing up for the solar eclipse all week! Thank you to Banterra Bank for providing eclipse glasses to all students and staff so they can experience the eclipse safely! We appreciate it!
DeSoto Grade School will dismiss at 2:15 on Friday, April 5, and thre will be no school on Monday, April 8.
Family Reading Night is tonight! Please come out and see all the wonderful activities we have planned.
IAR testing will resume this week. Grades 3, 5, and 8 will complete three English/Language Arts tests this week, while grades 4, 6, and 7 will complete the ELA tests next week. Please remind students the importnace of being at school and on time, as well as the items listed below. The students have done great so far!
Happy Easter from DeSoto Grade School!
Please join us on Tuesday, April 2 for Family Reading Night! We have lots of great activities planned for that evening. We hope to see you all there.
DeSoto Grade School will dismiss at 2:15 on Thursday, March 28, and there will be no school on Friday, March 29 or Monday, April 1. Enjoy your long weekend!
Due to technical difficulties, the board meeting will not be live-streamed tonight, 3/25/24.
Free Developmental Screenings
Reminder: DeSoto Grade School will dismiss at 2:15 today, March 20.
Spring is here! Mrs. Fisher's class completed the "broom challenge" and Mr. Mathew's class began making bird houses.
We are looking for volunteers to join our Morning Greeter Team! Please contact the office if you are interested in helping out!
Good luck to our Lady Rangers Volleyball team as they begin play in the regional tournament this evening. The Rangers will host Giant City in round one of the tournament. Game time is 5:00. Come out and cheer on your Lady Rangers! Good Luck!
Parents: If you haven't, please follow this link to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for our district! It is a good way for you to share your feedback. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/.
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going at our Book Fair
online. All book purchases over $25 ship free and every purchase benefits
our school! Shop online through March 15! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/desotogradeschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
Tonight is 8th grade night for these athletes. Please come out to show your support at their final regular season home game tonight. JV game will begin at 4:30, and we will recognize our 8th graders immediately following the JV game. The varisty game will follow. Good luck tonight and Go Rangers!
Parents: Just a reminder to please follow this link to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for our district! It is a good way for you to share your feedback. We are needing to get to 25% participation, and currently we are at 12%. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/.
Desoto Grade School will dismiss at 11:30 on Friday, March 8, and will be closed March 11-15 for Spring Break!
Jr. High students have been taking advantage of the warmer weather by helping dig the pond for the new butterfly garden!
