North DeSoto Middle School

Middle Griffins Monday Memo, 3/10/2025

Cora Saverino, Assistant Principal Kevin Cornet, Administrative Assistant North DeSoto Middle School serves to educate the hearts and minds of young people for a life time of learning, leadership, and service.

NDMS'S WORDS OF WISDOM...

Griffin Nation!! This week we are focusing on fostering a positive and caring culture. We will lead with empathy, encourage growth, and show appreciation for everyone's effort toward student achievement. We have 28 instructional days until LEAP 2025. Let's do our part each day by being present, intentionally using our learning strategies to accomplish our goals, and meeting all teacher and behavior expectations. Griffins continue to learn, lead, and serve!

NDMS Track & Field

3/11 - Griffins, 3:00 @ MHS

NDMS Griffins' athletics

BASEBALL

3/10 - Griffins vs Tigers, 5:00 @ LHS

3/15th - NSU JH State Tournament

Griffins SOCCER

3/11 - Griffins vs Cavaliers, 5:30 @ ND

3/18 - Griffins vs Cougars, 5:00 @ CMS

NDMS LADY GRIFFINS' athletics

SOFTBALL

3/10 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Panthers @ Longview

3/12 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Demons @ NC

3/14 and 15 - State Softball Tournament @ULM

Lady Griffins SOCCER

3/11 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Cavaliers, 6:45 @ ND

3/18 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Cougars, 6:15 @ CMS

Save the Date:

  • NDMS cheerleading parent meeting, Monday, March 10, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM

  • NDMS 4-H fundraiser, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, $3 for sweatpants and crocs

  • NDMS NJHS induction, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM

  • NDMS 3rd nine weeks' leadership rewards, eligible students are able to wear sweatpants, spirit shirts, and crocs, Friday, March 14

  • DPSB 3rd nine weeks report cards issued, Tuesday, March 18

  • Spring portraits, Wednesday, March 19, 2025

  • School/athletic physicals, Wednesday, March 19, 2025

  • NDMS cheerleading clinic, Monday, March 24, 2025, 3:15-7:15 PM

  • NDHS Academic Expo, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 5:30-6:00 PM, general information meeting and 6:00-7:00 PM, Academic Expo, NDHS gym

  • NDMS cheerleading clinic, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 3:15-5:15 PM

  • NDMS cheerleading clinic, Thursday, March 27, 2025, 3:15-5:15 PM

  • NDMS cheerleading tryouts, Friday, March 28, 2025, beginning @ 3:15 PM

  • Spring break, March 31 - April 4, 2025

  • Good Friday holiday, Friday, April 18, 2025

  • Student*Parent*Teacher conferences, Monday, April 21, 10 AM - 6 PM

  • Virtual learning day for all NDMS students, Monday, April 21, 10 AM - 6 PM

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6th grade Student of the Month for February - Congratulations, Allison!

February's Students of the Month were chosen for GRIT. Middle Griffins chosen are known to have the ability to persevere and stay the passionate about long-term goals. Congratulations, Griffins!

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7th grade Student of the Month for February -Congratulations, Luke!

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8th grade Student of the Month for February - Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

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6th grade High Flyers are Colton and Kenlee

Congratulations to February 24th's HIGH FLYERS!!

A High Flyer is a stellar NDMS student who demonstrates hard work and follows school rules. This student makes good decisions, manages priorities, is kind to others, and exemplifies what it means to be a true Griffin.

February's qualification is Grit. Students chosen as February's High Flyers are…

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7th grade High Flyers are Kyran and Piper

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8th grade High Flyers are Malahn and Adam

#EVERYDAYMATTERS #ATTENDANCE COUNTS

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