DCS vals, sals, Star students and teachers
Valedictorians, salutatorians, Star students and teachers revealed.
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MDE announces graduation, dropout rates, DCS third-highest grad rate in state
MDE said the latest rates are based on students who entered ninth grade for the first time during the 2020-21 school year.
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Three candidates qualify for DCS Board of Education seats
One contested race and one uncontested race on November’s general election ballot.
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Mississippi kindergarten assessment closer to pre-pandemic levels
DeSoto County Schools kindergarteners finished the year showing improvements but were still below the state average end-of-year target score.
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New principals named for Horn Lake Intermediate, Southaven Elementary schools
Both this year were assistant principals at other district schools.
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Hernando, Lewisburg among top-ranked middle schools in state
Schools were assessed on their shares of students who were proficient or above proficient in their mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments.
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Teacher shortage grows in Mississippi, DCS to hold Teacher Career Fair
The voluntary survey was conducted with school districts across the state from August to November.
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DCS anticipates no make-up days for lost class time
The school calendar builds in a number of “snow days” each year that may become make-up days if needed.
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DeSoto County Schools to host Teacher Career Fair
The fair is open to both first year teachers and experienced teachers alike.
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Henley named to state School Boards Association Board of Directors
Henley has played an instrumental role in bringing live streaming to board meetings which increased transparency and accessibility for the community.
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