If you are interested in DeSoto Grade School having an after-school program, please fill out the survey below.
https://forms.gle/qWHKohbUACPtVGmG8
Please see below for upcoming events this week!
The 2023 DGS 8th grade Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Desoto Grade School. Due to the forcasted weather this week, the ceremony will be held in the New Gymnasium.
Those who are attending the ceremony may drop off the graduate, and then park their vehicle on the side streets to the south of the school. Parking will also be available on the east side of the grade school. We will open at 6:15 for graduate drop-off and guests. Please do not arrive earlier. We look forward to seeing you on Friday evening!
ZE Player Development Camp
Zack Essex: Camp Director
Email: coach.zessex@gmail.com
Facebook: @ZE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
You may sign up the day of camp but T-shirt sizes may be limited
****PLEASE MESSAGE US IF A FINANCIAL SITUATION IS THE REASON YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME****
SIU Summer Camps and Programs through Events and Outreach are open for registration! These camps are enriching, educational, and fun for children of all ages. Please see our camp flyer for a list of full camp and program options. We have a variety of camps available in the academic, athletic, art and music categories.
For more information, registration options and to see our live and upcoming camps, please visit our Conference and Scheduling Services camp webpage. For a full listing of camps available on campus, including Touch of Nature camps, visit camps.siu.edu.
Reminder that next week is Staff appreciation week! We will have a spirit week to help celebrate!
7th Grade end of the year STEM activity!
Congratulations to Lillian and Mac for advancing to the state track meet! The following athletes missed qualifying for state by one place: Logan, Kaleb, Brantley, Connor, Zeke, and Sydney. What a great showing from our track and field athletes! We are proud of you all!
The state track meet will be held on Saturday, May 13, at DuQuoin High School.
It's time to sign up for summer enrichment! Fliers will be sent home with students this week. You may also click on the link below. Students should be registered by May 10.
https://forms.gle/rQ3YQaesaab3iYXm6
We will have spirit week next week in honor of staff appreciation! Check out the calendar below to see what each day will be.
Tonight's the night! Please join us for a fun filled Family Reading Night.
Beta Club will have pizza for sale from 5:00-5:30.
$3/slice
$1/can soda
**while supplies last**
Please enter through Door C (cafeteria door).
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our dynamic duo in the office. Thank you Ms. Sara and Ms. Jodie for all you do for DGS!
Desoto Grade School has a board member vacancy. Interested applicants should contact Steve Mayerhofer at 618-867-2317 for more information.
Please join us on Thursday for Family Reading Night!
See below for info for our upcoming Blood Drive.
Upcoming PTO meeting.
Mark your calendars!
Track season is in full swing! Yesterday's meet at Pinckneyville 204 had 30 schools and about 55 athletes per event. Lillian G. finished 1st in both the 200m and 400m, and 4th in the 100m. We had other athletes land in the top 10 of their events as well. Overall it was a good day!
Today the team will travel to Marion Jr. High for a 3:00 start. Good Luck Rangers!
IAR English Language Arts testing will begin tomorrow. The students have done a great job so far. Keep up the good work!
Happy Easter!
Reminder for band parents:
Beatles concert rehearsal will take place at 6pm tonight, April 4, at the Varisty Center in Carbondale.