DeSoto County chronic absenteeism rate surpasses state average as Mississippi numbers rise
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 18 or more school days for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.
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DeSoto County Schools retain ‘A’ rating in state accountability results
DCS remains an A-rated district with consistently high graduation rates (above 95% at all high schools).
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DeSoto County students participate in See You At The Pole
See You At The Pole is held every fourth Wednesday in September.
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Funeral set for Saturday for longtime DeSoto County school board member Ann Jolley
Her tenure spanned periods of rapid district growth, facilities expansion and staff development initiatives.
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Fights Result in Meet the Chargers Cancelation
High schools in DeSoto County typically will hold events such as Meet the Chargers to introduce athletic and activities participants as a kickoff to the fall season.
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Uselton updates business leaders at Chamber luncheon
Uselton also touched on academic achievements, mentioning the district’s history of receiving an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education since 2016.
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Southaven High School Band Boosters fundraise to recover stolen funds
The boosters are actively accepting donations to compensate for the loss.
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DeSoto County School Board votes to lower millage
School officials say they will continue to closely monitor the budget.
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Schools set to welcome back students for new year
First day of classes for DeSoto County Schools students is Thursday, July 31.
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Start of classes soon here in DCS schools
Proof of residency is requested for students to be registered.
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