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May20
DeSoto ISD Announces 2024–2025 District-Level Teachers of the Year

DeSoto Independent School District proudly names Ms. Timmie Ray of Frank D. Moates Elementary as the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Ms. Tonisha Hedge of Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy as the Secondary Teacher of the Year.

May20
DeSoto ISD Trustees Chasiti McKissic and Cynthia Watson-Banks Sworn in for New Terms

On May 15, DeSoto ISD celebrated the swearing-in of returning trustees Chasiti McKissic (Place 2) and Cynthia Watson-Banks (Place 1), both re-elected unopposed.

May19
DeSoto ISD Announces 2025-2026 DeSoto Eagles Varsity Football Schedule

DeSoto ISD has released the 2025–2026 DeSoto Eagles Varsity Football schedule, led by Head Coach and Athletic Director Claude Mathis.

May19
DeSoto ISD Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rodgers Receives TMEA Distinguished Administrator Award at Cadence of Celebration

Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of DeSoto ISD, received the 2024–2025 TMEA Distinguished Administrator Award during the district’s Cadence of Celebration event on May 16, 2025.

May19
DeSoto ISD Teacher Tonisha Hedge Receives TI Innovative Teaching in STEM Award

DeSoto ISD proudly announced that Tonisha Hedge, a Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, has received the TI Innovative Teaching in STEM Award, sponsored by the Texas Instruments Foundation.

May19
DeSoto ISD Students Celebrate Artistic Excellence at “The Love of Portraits” Art Contest and Gala

DeSoto ISD celebrated student creativity and talent at “The Love of Portraits” Art Contest and Gala, held May 3 at the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library.

May16
DeSoto ISD Announces Its Class of 2025 Hall of Honor Inductees

DeSoto ISD has revealed its 2025 Hall of Honor inductees, continuing its tradition of recognizing alumni who exemplify excellence and service. The four distinguished honorees will be celebrated during the district’s annual Cadence of Celebration.

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