North DeSoto Middle School

Middle Griffins Monday Memo, 8/18/2025

Lyndsey Rhoads, Principal 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.

Real Talk with Rhoads..

NDMS Families,

We are off to a fantastic start to the school year here at North DeSoto Middle School! There has been a lot of learning in our classrooms, and we know many of you are eager to hear about what’s happening during the school day.

As I visit classrooms, please trust that all our students are already engaging in meaningful lessons, collaborating with one another, participating in class discussions, and receiving high-quality instruction from our amazing staff. Perhaps best of all, they’re having fun while learning and building strong relationships with one another.

As we kick off the year, we also want to emphasize the importance of consistent attendance. Every day matters. When students are present, they’re able to fully participate, stay connected to the learning, and build strong academic and social foundations. We want and need your student here with us each day.  

Thank you for entrusting us with your student. We are honored to support their growth and are committed to making this a successful school year full of growth for everyone.

~Mrs. Rhoads

NDMS Griffins' athletics

Griffins FOOTBALL

8/26 - Many Jamboree, @ Many

9/4 - Griffins vs Stallions, 5:30 @ ND

9/9 - Griffins vs Tigers, 5:30 @ ND

NDMS LADY GRIFFINS' athletics

Lady Griffins VOLLEYBALL

9/4 - Lady Griffins BLUE vs Lady Tigers, 5:00 @ SMS

9/11 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Cavaliers, 4:30 @ CBA

9/25 - Lady Griffins vs Lady Cavaliers, 4:30 @ CBA

Save the Date:

  • Meet the Griffins, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7 PM

  • Cross Country Parent Meeting, Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:30 PM, NDMS Cafeteria

  • NDMS Lady Griffins basketball tryouts, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 3:00-5:30 PM

  • Labor Day holiday, No School, Monday, September 1, 2025

  • S*P*T conferences, Monday, September 8, 10 AM-6 PM

  • Virtual learning day, Monday, September 8

  • NDMS Wrestling parent meeting, Thursday, September 11, @ 6 PM in the NDMS Gym

Thrillshare Rooms platform has new updates for our 2025-2026 school year to help improve user's experiences. To learn more... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwznOJBFHQ

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NDMS uses Rooms for strengthening the connection and collaboration between the classroom and home. To help navigate Rooms, use this website... https://www.desotopsb.com/page/rooms-support

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Be sure to download the Jcampus Student Mobile App to keep updated on your Middle Griffin's progress while on the go. The DPSB app may be downloaded in the Apple App or Google Play stores.

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To stay up to date for all things Back-to-School and for access to the DPSB district calendar, https://www.desotopsb.com/page/back-to-school?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL7WOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsxrkanDO5l-XYsOmO6_W1rBqgvLUK7zPrhPjS80gXZX54HlnfBi5vkf7yJu_aem_ANXIDUKU8mgcFxGzUdf_IA

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Please help us recognize and celebrate these amazing Griffins that were recognized and celebrated for exceptional LEAP growth in the content of their instructional WIN classes. They're proof we are #winningtogether! The first photo, students are celebrating exceptional math growth. The second photo, students are celebrating exceptional ELA growth, and the third photo, students are celebrating exceptional science growth. #NDMSPride #NDMSStrong #NDMSFamily #MiddleGriffinsAreAwesome #OurMathStudentsRock #OurELAStudentsRock #OurScienceStudentsRock

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We are thrilled to recognize, celebrate, and share that NDMS Griffin Kentrahvion had an academic trifecta! He grew 40+ points on his math, ELA, and science 2025 LEAP! Way to go, Kentrahvion! We are so proud of you! You are proof we are #winningtogether! #NDMSPride #NDMSStrong #NDMSFamily #MiddleGriffinsAreAwesome #OurMathStudentsRock #OurELAStudentsRock #OurScienceStudentsRock

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#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts

Way to go, Middle Griffins! We exceeded our week 1 goal!

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