No make up days for missed snow days
If you were wondering how DeSoto County schools were going to make up for the four days of class missed earlier in February because of winter weather, the answer is… they won’t be made up.
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State school reading gains continue while national drops recorded
The 2022 results show Mississippi fourth graders scored at the national average in both reading and math.
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Wheeler to become new school board member
Jerald Wheeler to become new school board member.
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DCS receives an “A” grade in state accountability scores
District gets an “A” grade in first accountability rankings since the start of the pandemic.
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Assessment scores return to near pre-pandemic levels
State assessment results return to near pandemic levels.
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DCS addressing teacher shortages and retention
School officials look to stem a growing trend of teachers leaving the career field.
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Smooth first day of classes for DCS schools
“Every elementary school, middle school and high school has a school resource officer.” – Supt. Cory Uselton
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School hybrid scheduling policies released by state
State Board of Education allows hybrid school schedule if COVID cases warrant.
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Medical officials urge school mask mandates
State medical officials urge masks in schools.
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DeSoto County affected by new CDC recommendations
County among places targeted by new mask recommendations.
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