DeSoto ISD to Host Family Arts Night

DeSoto ISD to Host District-Wide Family Arts Night Series to Showcase Fine Arts and Strengthen Parent Engagement
Posted on 08/22/2025
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DeSoto Independent School District invites families to participate in the inaugural Family Arts Night, a district-wide series designed to highlight the district’s Fine Arts programs while strengthening the partnership between schools and families.

The three-day event series will provide parents, students, and educators with the opportunity to collaborate through hands-on creative activities. Families may sign up for a session of their choice through the official registration link: https://forms.gle/LuNTv97PoHxcNKZ8A.

Event Dates & Locations

  • August 26 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    • DeSoto High School 
  • August 27 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    • McCowan Middle School
    • West Middle School
    • Katherine Johnson TMA –


  • August 28 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    • Cockrell Hill Elementary
    • Frank D. Moates Elementary
    • Amber Terrace Early Learning Center 

With interactive class offerings, parents will have the opportunity to participate alongside their students in activities that celebrate creativity, artistic expression, and community building.

“The arts serve as a powerful connector between school and home, providing families a shared experience that fosters creativity, expression, and understanding,” said Twynette Anderson, DeSoto ISD Director of Fine Arts. “Through Family Arts Night, we hope to not only showcase the talents of our students and teachers but also deepen the engagement of families in their scholars’ educational journey.”

DeSoto ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Usamah Rodgers emphasized the importance of the arts in DeSoto ISD’s signature educational model. “The DeSoto ISD Triple A Experience—Academics, Arts, and Athletics—reflects our belief in developing well-rounded scholars who are prepared for success in every arena of life. Family Arts Night is a unique way to bring families into the learning process while highlighting the essential role that the arts play in intellectual and academic growth.”

Family Arts Night Goals

  • Strengthen Parent Involvement – Provide meaningful opportunities for families to engage with schools through shared creative experiences.


  • Increase Visibility of the Arts – Showcase the value of Fine Arts education and the work of DeSoto ISD’s talented educators.


  • Foster Creative Collaboration – Encourage collaboration among students, parents, and teachers through hands-on arts activities.


DeSoto ISD invites all families to register, attend, and celebrate the arts as an essential part of student growth and the broader educational experience.

For more information, visit www.desotoisd.org or contact the DeSoto ISD Fine Arts Department.