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Middle Griffins Monday Memo, 9/28/2026 |
Lyndsey Rhoads, Principal * Cora Saverino, Assistant Principal * Kevin Cornet, Assistant Principal North DeSoto Middle School serves to educate the hearts and minds of young people for a life time of learning, leadership, and service. |
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Dear NDMS Families,
We can officially see Fall Break on the horizon! As we head into these final days before the break, we are asking our Griffins to finish strong, especially when it comes to attendance.
We know it can be tempting to take a few extra days off when a break is so close, but every day at school matters! Our students are wrapping up grades, completing important assignments, and diving into their next units. Being here each day gives them the opportunity to finish their current work, stay caught up, and start their next learning goals with confidence. Help us make these last days before Fall Break count.
Please encourage your student to: Be at school and on time each day. Finish strong with assignments and grades. Stay focused and engaged in class. Ask questions and take advantage of every opportunity to learn. 🥎🏀 Griffin Athletics Tryouts! We are excited to announce that Girls Softball and Boys Basketball tryouts will be next Wednesday! Students interested in participating should check their Cohort Classroom for important tryout information, including details they need to know before Wednesday.
Let's make these final days before Fall Break productive, positive, and full of Griffin pride! Thank you for partnering with us to help our students show up, finish strong, and keep moving forward! Go Griffins! 💙 ~Mrs. Rhoads |
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NDMS Griffins' ATHLETICS
Griffins' FOOTBALL 10/13 NDMS vs RMS, AWAY, 5:00 PM 10/22 NDMS vs NJHS, AWAY, 5:00 PM 10/27 NDMS vs PDMS, HOME, 5:00 PM Griffins' BASKETBALL 10/31 Jamboree, AWAY, beginning @10:30 AM NDMS Lady Griffins' ATHLETICS Lady Griffins' VOLLEYBALL 10/3 TC Elite Tournament (8th grade only) championship, 8 AM 10/10 TC Elite Tournament (6th/7th grade only) championship, 8 AM
10/15 NDMS vs YDMS @ HOME, 6:00 PM 10/19 NDMS vs PCA, AWAY, 5:30 PM 10/19 NDMS vs PCA & St. Mary's, HOME, 10:00 AM Lady Griffins' BASKETBALL
10/26 NDMS vs EGMS, AWAY, 4:30 PM 10/31 Jamboree, AWAY, beginning @ 10 AM NDMS Griffins' CROSS COUNTRY
10/1 CE Byrd Middle School XC Invitational, South Bossier Complex, 6:00 PM |
| Save the Date: Monday, September 28, NDMS PTO meeting, 6:00 PM, NDMS cafeteria Wednesday, September 30, NDMS Lady Griffin softball tryouts, after school - 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 30, NDMS Griffin basketball tryouts, after school - 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 1, NDMS wrestling parent meeting, NDMS GYM @ 6:00 PM Monday, October 5 - Friday, October 9, Fall Break Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16, Homecoming Week (graphic below) Tuesday, November 3, election day, no school
Wednesday, November 11, school portrait day |
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This school year DeSoto Parish Schools is using the JCampus Student App to stay connected with families! We will use JCampus Connect within the student app for teacher and parent communication. Make sure to get connected so you can communication with your teachers and stay up-to-date on student progress! Check our resource page that includes set-up guides and screencast tutorials to get started! Visit:
https://desotoparishschoolsla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/jcampus-student-app |
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2026 HoCo is quickly approaching! This year homecoming week is taking us on an unforgettable road trip through Louisiana. We visit Natchitoches Monday, Tuesday we visit Breaux Bridge, New Orleans is Wednesday's stop, while Thursday we visit in Monroe bringing us home to Stonewall Friday. Friday evening our NDHS Griffins take on the Cowboys of SHS. Students are allowed to dress according to the themes shared but please be mindful of DPSB/NDMS dress code. Just a reminder that athletic shorts are not allowed any of our dress days. Also, jeans should be blue and not have rips, holes, or the appearance of rips, holes, tears, or frays.
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| | NDMS Yearbook fundraiser is a "She's From Stonewall" t-shirt available in youth and adult sizes. Order forms available at each ND school and are due by October 2, 2026, prior to fall break. |
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High Flyers are stellar NDMS students who demonstrates hard work and follows school rules. These students make good decisions, manage priorities, are kind to others, and exemplify what it means to be true Griffins.
September's qualification is DETERMINATION. Students chosen as September High Flyers have the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult. Congratulations to our September 21st's HIGH FLYERS!! |
Representing 6th grade are Coleson and Eleinah. |
Representing 7th grade are McKinlee and Tate |
Representing 8th grade are Brody and Kallyn. |
#EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #StayStrong |
Our Goal: 97% or higher
After Week 6: 96.37% Strong attendance builds strong habits and keeps students connected to valuable instruction. Let’s work together to make every day count! Be Present. Keep Learning. Start Strong.
#AttendanceMatters | #TheDeSotoDifference |
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