
Just a reminder the DGS "8 Days of Christmas" begins tomorrow!


DeSoto Grade School would like to send condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Virgie Parrish. Mrs. Parrish was the music and art teacher at DGS for 39 years.
Funeral Services for Virgie Parrish will be Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:00 am in Grace United Methodist Church in Carbondale with Pastor Marty McMichael. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home.


First and second grades having fun at indoor recess!









At tonight's boys basketball game, DuQuoin State Bank will be honoring Veterans in attendance. If you know of any veterans, please invite them to tonight's game.
Thank you to DuQuoin State Bank and Go Rangers!


We will be celebrating "8 Days of Christmas" at DGS. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the Christmas spirit!


Save the date! The DGS Christmas Concert will be Wednesday, December 20, at 10:00. Classroom parties will start following the concert.


Last week the Jr. High completed an Elephant Toothpaste Lab in science class. What a fun experiment!





Reminder: Picture retake and fall/winter sports pictures will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28th. Sports pictures will include baseaball, softball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and cheer.



DGS would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!


Picture retake and fall/winter sports pictures will take place on Tuesday, November 28th. Sports pictures will include baseaball, softball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and cheer.



Exciting new lunch options at DGS!


Have a great Thanksgiving Break!


6th Grade Math did individual Decimal Multiplication Bingo today as part of their practice of decimal operations (Standard 6.NS.3)






Paper copies will be coming home with students today. Please reach out to Coach Chelsey or Coach Harper with questions.



Congratulations to Mrs. Harper, Mr. Chaney and our Beta Club for achieving 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit status! We are so proud of your hard work!



Check for this to come home with your child soon. Please return the sheet, along with $3, before Thursday, November 16.


Don't forget your spirit wear! The store closes Nov 16. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the BETA Club Convention.
See all items at the following link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DGSRS2324.


Girls Basketball update:
The girls basketball game scheduled at Giant City for tomorrow, November 9 has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Are you in need of additional spirit wear? BETA Club has an online store open now through November 13. The proceeds from this go towards paying for their trip to Springfield for the State Competition. Store link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DGSRS2324.

DeSoto Grade School is accepting bids for snow removal. Please see below for specifics.
