Desoto independent school district

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

DeSoto ISD has named Keishla Coleman, Principal of Amber Terrace Early Learning Center, as the 2024–2025 Principal of the Year.

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.

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.