De Soto #73 School District
610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020
September 11: We Remember
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who answered tragedy with bravery, compassion, and unity.
As a school community, we reflect on the importance of remembrance, service, kindness, and coming together in support of one another.
We will never forget.
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who answered tragedy with bravery, compassion, and unity.
As a school community, we reflect on the importance of remembrance, service, kindness, and coming together in support of one another.
We will never forget.
Learning is in full swing at De Soto High School!
Students have been busy building new skills and putting their learning into action across the building!
In Señor Schiele’s Spanish class, students learned the days of the week and reinforced their new vocabulary with a fun days-of-the-week song and dance. What a great way to make learning memorable!
Meanwhile, Mrs. Greenlee’s math students have been hard at work strengthening their math skills, working through problems, and building their confidence along the way.
From Spanish vocabulary to mathematical problem-solving, our Dragons are engaged, learning, and growing every day!
Students have been busy building new skills and putting their learning into action across the building!
In Señor Schiele’s Spanish class, students learned the days of the week and reinforced their new vocabulary with a fun days-of-the-week song and dance. What a great way to make learning memorable!
Meanwhile, Mrs. Greenlee’s math students have been hard at work strengthening their math skills, working through problems, and building their confidence along the way.
From Spanish vocabulary to mathematical problem-solving, our Dragons are engaged, learning, and growing every day!
Character Education is on display at De Soto Middle School!
Our Middle School Character Education students put their vocabulary skills to work by decorating the front doors and areas throughout the school with character words and their definitions.
This creative activity gave students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of important character traits while sharing those lessons with everyone who walks through our doors. A great example of learning that helps build both strong students and a strong school community!
Our Middle School Character Education students put their vocabulary skills to work by decorating the front doors and areas throughout the school with character words and their definitions.
This creative activity gave students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of important character traits while sharing those lessons with everyone who walks through our doors. A great example of learning that helps build both strong students and a strong school community!
Last week, Ms. Anderson’s High School FACS classes took part in a hands-on lesson about cross-contamination and the importance of food safety. Students had the opportunity to see firsthand how easily cross-contamination can occur and why proper food-handling practices matter.
Lessons like this go beyond the classroom, giving students practical knowledge, building critical thinking skills, and helping them make informed decisions in everyday life. That’s learning with a purpose!
Lessons like this go beyond the classroom, giving students practical knowledge, building critical thinking skills, and helping them make informed decisions in everyday life. That’s learning with a purpose!
NOW HIRING: BUS DRIVERS!
Want to make a difference in the lives of our students while becoming an important part of the De Soto #73 team? We are currently hiring bus drivers and substitute bus drivers!
Our drivers play an important role in starting and ending each student’s school day with a safe and welcoming ride.
Interested in joining our Transportation Team? Contact April McKinney at mckinney.april@desoto.k12.mo.us with questions or for more information.
Help us keep our Dragons moving!
Want to make a difference in the lives of our students while becoming an important part of the De Soto #73 team? We are currently hiring bus drivers and substitute bus drivers!
Our drivers play an important role in starting and ending each student’s school day with a safe and welcoming ride.
Interested in joining our Transportation Team? Contact April McKinney at mckinney.april@desoto.k12.mo.us with questions or for more information.
Help us keep our Dragons moving!
Exciting learning is happening at De Soto Primary!
Our students have been busy building skills, learning classroom expectations, and having fun along the way!
Last week, some of our second graders in Mrs. Ing’s class graduated from Camp Second Grade, where they learned and practiced the expectations that will help them have a successful year in second grade.
Students in Mrs. Hardin’s class put on their detective glasses and searched for words in sentences that should begin with capital letters.
In Mrs. Casey’s class, students strengthened their number sense by identifying missing numbers and completing number sequences.
From learning routines to becoming grammar detectives and number experts, our Dragons are building important skills every day. We love seeing learning come to life at De Soto Primary!
Our students have been busy building skills, learning classroom expectations, and having fun along the way!
Last week, some of our second graders in Mrs. Ing’s class graduated from Camp Second Grade, where they learned and practiced the expectations that will help them have a successful year in second grade.
Students in Mrs. Hardin’s class put on their detective glasses and searched for words in sentences that should begin with capital letters.
In Mrs. Casey’s class, students strengthened their number sense by identifying missing numbers and completing number sequences.
From learning routines to becoming grammar detectives and number experts, our Dragons are building important skills every day. We love seeing learning come to life at De Soto Primary!
September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month.
Know the warning signs. Recognizing changes in yourself or someone you care about can be an important step toward getting help.
Warning signs may include:
• Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior
• Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Increased anxiety, agitation, or distress
• Giving away important possessions or saying goodbye
Knowing what to look for can help you recognize when it may be time to reach out, check in, or connect someone with support.
Learn more about the warning signs of suicide:
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Know the signs. Check in. Reach out.
Know the warning signs. Recognizing changes in yourself or someone you care about can be an important step toward getting help.
Warning signs may include:
• Changes in mood, sleep, or behavior
• Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Increased anxiety, agitation, or distress
• Giving away important possessions or saying goodbye
Knowing what to look for can help you recognize when it may be time to reach out, check in, or connect someone with support.
Learn more about the warning signs of suicide:
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Know the signs. Check in. Reach out.
Happy Labor Day from the De Soto #73 School District!
Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of workers throughout our schools and community. We hope our students, staff, families, and community members enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday!
Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of workers throughout our schools and community. We hope our students, staff, families, and community members enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday!
The De Soto Middle School Cross Country season is underway!
Check out the 2026 schedule and make plans to support our Dragons throughout the season. Best of luck to all our runners—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
Check out the 2026 schedule and make plans to support our Dragons throughout the season. Best of luck to all our runners—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month.
Start the conversation. Talking openly about suicide and mental health can help reduce stigma, encourage connection, and make it easier for someone to ask for help.
You don’t have to have all the answers to make a difference. Listening, showing you care, and knowing how to start the conversation can be an important first step.
Learn more about how to talk with someone who may be struggling:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Start the conversation. Listen without judgment. Remind others they are not alone.
Start the conversation. Talking openly about suicide and mental health can help reduce stigma, encourage connection, and make it easier for someone to ask for help.
You don’t have to have all the answers to make a difference. Listening, showing you care, and knowing how to start the conversation can be an important first step.
Learn more about how to talk with someone who may be struggling:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Start the conversation. Listen without judgment. Remind others they are not alone.
Our De Soto Middle School cheerleaders have been hard at work recently, putting in the time and effort to sharpen their skills, strengthen their teamwork, and prepare for an exciting season!
We are proud of their dedication, positive attitudes, and Dragon spirit. Keep up the great work, cheerleaders!
We are proud of their dedication, positive attitudes, and Dragon spirit. Keep up the great work, cheerleaders!
TRANSPORTATION TEAM SHOUTOUT!
As we wrap up our first week of school, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible De Soto #73 Transportation Department!
The first week of school is always busy as students learn new routines, drivers get familiar with new routes and stops, and everyone works together to make sure our Dragons get where they need to go safely.
Our transportation team has worked incredibly hard—putting in long hours, making adjustments, solving problems, and stepping up wherever needed to keep our students moving.
To our drivers, aides, mechanics, transportation staff, and everyone who jumped in to help—THANK YOU! Your patience, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to our students have not gone unnoticed.
We also want to thank our families for their patience and understanding as we worked through those first-week routines.
We appreciate our transportation team and everything they do to safely transport our Dragons each and every day!
As we wrap up our first week of school, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible De Soto #73 Transportation Department!
The first week of school is always busy as students learn new routines, drivers get familiar with new routes and stops, and everyone works together to make sure our Dragons get where they need to go safely.
Our transportation team has worked incredibly hard—putting in long hours, making adjustments, solving problems, and stepping up wherever needed to keep our students moving.
To our drivers, aides, mechanics, transportation staff, and everyone who jumped in to help—THANK YOU! Your patience, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to our students have not gone unnoticed.
We also want to thank our families for their patience and understanding as we worked through those first-week routines.
We appreciate our transportation team and everything they do to safely transport our Dragons each and every day!
Thank You, De Soto Farmers Market & Back to Play!
A huge THANK YOU to De Soto Farmers Market and Back to Play for their generous donation of school supplies to the De Soto #73 School District!
We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to step up and support our students and schools. These supplies will help ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful school year.
Thank you for investing in our students and making a difference in our Dragon community!
A huge THANK YOU to De Soto Farmers Market and Back to Play for their generous donation of school supplies to the De Soto #73 School District!
We are incredibly grateful for community partners who continue to step up and support our students and schools. These supplies will help ensure our students have the tools they need for a successful school year.
Thank you for investing in our students and making a difference in our Dragon community!
NO SCHOOL REMINDER
There will be no school on Friday, September 4, or Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8!
Thank you for your partnership, and enjoy the long weekend!
There will be no school on Friday, September 4, or Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8!
Thank you for your partnership, and enjoy the long weekend!
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, September 4, 2026, and Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
For your convenience, I have included a link to the district calendar: De Soto #73 School District 2026-2027 School Calendar
Thank you for your partnership, and enjoy the long weekend!
All elementary buses are now en route following the conclusion of the school day. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.
Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading may take longer as we carefully confirm that each student is on the correct bus. Students and drivers are also becoming familiar with new routes, stops, and dismissal routines.
This information was also sent to all elementary families via text message and email.
Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. We will continue to provide updates as needed to help families plan for their child’s arrival, including notifications about any additional delays we encounter.
Please join us in congratulating 2026 De Soto High School graduate Kaleb Pfeffer on graduating from U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command on August 27, 2026, in Great Lakes, Illinois!
Following this incredible accomplishment, Kaleb will now begin training to become a submariner in the U.S. Navy, joining a highly specialized group of sailors who serve our country beneath the sea.
Congratulations, Kaleb, on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to celebrate this exciting milestone with you and wish you continued success as you begin the next chapter of your journey.
Thank you for your commitment to serving our country!
APP FEATURE: SCHOOL CALENDARS
“What time does that start again?”
The district app can help!
Use the app to quickly check upcoming school events, important dates, activities, and more. Having the calendar right on your phone makes it easier to keep up with busy school schedules.
Open the app and check out the calendar today!
“What time does that start again?”
The district app can help!
Use the app to quickly check upcoming school events, important dates, activities, and more. Having the calendar right on your phone makes it easier to keep up with busy school schedules.
Open the app and check out the calendar today!
All elementary buses are now en route following the conclusion of our third day of school. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.
Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading may take longer as we carefully confirm that each student is on the correct bus. Students and drivers are also becoming familiar with new routes, stops, and dismissal routines.
This information was also sent to all elementary families via text message and email.
Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. It has been a great first week of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!
All buses have now left the Middle and High School following the conclusion of our third day of school. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.
Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading and routes may take longer as students learn their assigned buses and stops and drivers become familiar with new routes.
This information was also sent to all secondary families via text message and email.
Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. It has been a great first week of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!