The School District of DeSoto County
We are #OneDesoto, all for kids
🚨 HOMECOMING PARADE UPDATE 🚨
🐾💙 Please be advised that the 2026 DeSoto County High School Homecoming Parade has been CANCELLED.
We appreciate our students, families, staff, and community for their understanding and continued Bulldog spirit!
💙🤍 Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
#DeSotoCountyHighSchool #BulldogPride #Homecoming2026
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
💗🐾 Together, we wear pink. Together, we stand strong. 🐾💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, support those currently fighting, and encourage hope through awareness and early detection.
Even the smallest acts of kindness and support can make a big difference. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping spread a message of compassion, courage, and community. Let's continue to lift one another up, promote awareness, and remind those affected by breast cancer that they are never alone.
Early detection saves lives. Together, we can make a difference.
#BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOut #OneDeSoto #BulldogStrong #AllForKids
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, support those currently fighting, and encourage hope through awareness and early detection.
Even the smallest acts of kindness and support can make a big difference. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping spread a message of compassion, courage, and community. Let's continue to lift one another up, promote awareness, and remind those affected by breast cancer that they are never alone.
Early detection saves lives. Together, we can make a difference.
#BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOut #OneDeSoto #BulldogStrong #AllForKids
⭐Take Stock in Children, Mentors Needed! ⭐
At the heart of it, mentoring helps meet the basic human need of letting young people know they matter and are not alone. Mentoring relationships promote a strong sense of belonging in youth. Our students often feel lost because there are not many who are willing to step up and meet them halfway. With Take Stock in Children, the beauty of being a mentor in this program is that we create the foundation, and we champion you all to build brick by brick. The transformation is gratifying, not only for you, but the student, their family, their friends, and anyone else who has seen the potential in their journey.
Mentors must meet the following requirements:
- Want to make a difference in a child’s life
- Willing to commit a minimum of a year to serve as a mentor
- Able to meet with their student for 30 minutes twice a month
- Undergo a background check for security purposes
Do you think you have what it takes to make a difference? Scan the QR code on the graphic to APPLY!
✨ Affording college just got easier! ✨
Take Stock DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands are inviting students to apply for its scholarship program! This is a great opportunity for students who are ready to stay focused, work with a mentor, and make a commitment to their future.
Students commit to:
- Good Attendance and behavior
- Maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA
- Meeting with a mentor
- Staying drug and crime free
- Attending monthly Take Stock programs
Interested? Scan the QR code on the graphic to APPLY!
Our enrollment window for Take Stock in Children is open from now until March 31st.
🚨 DHS HOMECOMING PARADE UPDATE 🚨
Due to anticipated weather conditions, the 2026 DeSoto County High School Homecoming Parade has been CANCELLED. While we're disappointed we won't be able to celebrate together at the parade, the safety of our students, staff, participants, and community remains our highest priority. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to prepare for this year's parade and to our community for your understanding and support. Please continue to follow #OneDeSoto and DeSoto County High School's official communication channels for any additional Homecoming updates.
‼️The parade has been RESCHEDULED for TOMORROW, Friday, October 9th at 4pm at the Turner Center, WEATHER PERMITTING. ‼️
Stay safe, Bulldogs! #OneDeSoto #GoDogs
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🎓 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎓
Today, we honor Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, a transformational educator whose leadership has expanded educational opportunities and inspired generations of students across Florida and beyond.
Honor. Celebrate. Inspire.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #OneDeSoto #AllForKids
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
Today, we honor Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, a transformational educator whose leadership has expanded educational opportunities and inspired generations of students across Florida and beyond.
Honor. Celebrate. Inspire.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #OneDeSoto #AllForKids
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ DHS Cross Country keeps raising the bar! 🐾
Congratulations to Coach Chidsey, Coach Gonzalez, and the DHS Girls and Boys Cross Country teams on an outstanding season of success! From earning team titles at Lake Placid, to a 1st-place boys finish and 2nd-place girls finish at the DeSoto Cross Country Invitational, to competing against 168 teams and placing 5th (boys) and 18th (girls) at the prestigious FL Runners Cross Country Invitational, our Bulldogs continue to shine.
With individual victories, top finishes, and countless personal records, these student-athletes continue to make #OneDeSoto proud.
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
✨📖🍂 It's officially fall, and in that spirit, we're FALLing into learning at #OneDeSoto! 🍂📖✨
As the leaves change, our classrooms are filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunities to grow. From hands-on activities to exciting discoveries, our Bulldogs are embracing every lesson and making the most of this season of learning.
Here's to a fall full of growth, discovery, and success. Let's keep learning, exploring, and achieving together! Happy Fall, Bulldogs!
#OneDeSoto #AllForKids #FallIntoLearning #BulldogPride #LearningEveryDay #SeasonOfGrowth
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
As the leaves change, our classrooms are filled with curiosity, creativity, and opportunities to grow. From hands-on activities to exciting discoveries, our Bulldogs are embracing every lesson and making the most of this season of learning.
Here's to a fall full of growth, discovery, and success. Let's keep learning, exploring, and achieving together! Happy Fall, Bulldogs!
#OneDeSoto #AllForKids #FallIntoLearning #BulldogPride #LearningEveryDay #SeasonOfGrowth
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🐾💙✨ Happy National Principals Month, Dr. Boland! ✨💙🐾
This month, we're celebrating the outstanding leaders who help make #OneDeSoto a place where students and staff can thrive. Today, we're recognizing Dr. Boland, Principal of DeSoto Middle School! Here's some fun facts about Dr. Boland: favorite food: pizza, favorite book: The Stedman Initiative, coffee order: 4 cream and 4 Splenda, favorite team: Florida Gators. Dr. Boland said the best part of being a principal is "seeing kids excel." Join us in thanking Dr. Boland for all he does for our Bulldogs!
Thank you, Dr. Boland, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to helping every student succeed. Your passion for education and your positive impact on the DMS community are appreciated every day.
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🎉 Reminder: National Night Out is Almost Here! 🚔💙
Don't forget to join the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office for National Night Out tonight, October 6th, from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Turner Agri-Civic Center! Bring the whole family for an evening of community fun! This FREE event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with those who serve our community while enjoying an evening of family fun. Grateful for our amazing partnership with DCSO!
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
📰🐾 Making Attendance a Community Priority 🐾📰
We are incredibly grateful to the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners for recognizing the importance of student attendance by proclaiming September as Attendance Awareness Month in DeSoto County. This proclamation reflects our community's shared commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. When schools, families, and community leaders work together, we help create brighter futures for all children.
Thank you to the Board of County Commissioners for your partnership and support of our students. Together, we are building a stronger community one day of learning at a time.
Every day counts. Every student matters.
#OneDeSoto #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #AttendanceMatters #CommunityPartnership #AllForKids
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
We are incredibly grateful to the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners for recognizing the importance of student attendance by proclaiming September as Attendance Awareness Month in DeSoto County. This proclamation reflects our community's shared commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. When schools, families, and community leaders work together, we help create brighter futures for all children.
Thank you to the Board of County Commissioners for your partnership and support of our students. Together, we are building a stronger community one day of learning at a time.
Every day counts. Every student matters.
#OneDeSoto #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #AttendanceMatters #CommunityPartnership #AllForKids
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🍎✨ Happy National Instructional Coaches Appreciation Day! ✨🍎
Today, we celebrate the incredible instructional coaches who work behind the scenes to support our teachers, strengthen classroom instruction, and help every student succeed. Through collaboration, guidance, encouragement, and a commitment to continuous learning, our instructional coaches empower educators to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact in the lives of our students. Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and unwavering support. Your work may often happen behind the scenes, but the difference you make is seen every day in our classrooms. Thank you for helping our teachers shine and our students thrive. 💙
Mary Pete Martin
Necole Stutes
Jeff Wildt
Jamie Heine
Kathy Negley
#OneDeSoto #BulldogStrong #NationalInstructionalCoachesDay #ThankYouCoaches #AllForKids
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🏈💙 It's Homecoming Week at #OneDeSoto! 🐾
The excitement is building as we celebrate Bulldog pride, school spirit, and traditions that bring our community together! From spirit days and pep rallies to Friday night's football game and the Homecoming festivities, this week is all about showing what it means to be Bulldog Strong. Let's fill the stands, cheer on our Bulldogs, and make it a week to remember! Wear our colors, join the fun, support our student-athletes! Let's Go Dogs!
We are #OneDeSoto... all for kids.
The excitement is building as we celebrate Bulldog pride, school spirit, and traditions that bring our community together! From spirit days and pep rallies to Friday night's football game and the Homecoming festivities, this week is all about showing what it means to be Bulldog Strong. Let's fill the stands, cheer on our Bulldogs, and make it a week to remember! Wear our colors, join the fun, support our student-athletes! Let's Go Dogs!
We are #OneDeSoto... all for kids.
🐾 THIS WEEK IN BULLDOG SPORTS! 🐾
Packed lineup of games and meets coming up next week! Come out, show your school spirit, and support our Bulldog athletes! Here is what is on the schedule:
Tuesday, 10/06/26
DHS Volleyball vs. North Port (Home) @ 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Senior Night "Pink Out" — Wear your pink to support!
DHS Boys Golf vs. North Port @ 4:00 PM
DMS Football vs. Avon Park (Home) @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, 10/08/26
DHS Volleyball vs. Lake Placid (Away) @ 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM
DMS Softball vs. Sebring (Away) @ 6:00 PM
Friday, 10/09/26
DHS Football — HOMECOMING GAME! 🏈 vs. Okeechobee @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, 10/10/26
DHS Boys & Girls Cross Country @ FSU Invitational (Away)
Let’s pack the stands and show everyone what Bulldog Pride is all about! 🐶💪
#BulldogPride #DeSotoBulldogs #HighSchoolSports #Homecoming2026 t
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
Packed lineup of games and meets coming up next week! Come out, show your school spirit, and support our Bulldog athletes! Here is what is on the schedule:
Tuesday, 10/06/26
DHS Volleyball vs. North Port (Home) @ 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Senior Night "Pink Out" — Wear your pink to support!
DHS Boys Golf vs. North Port @ 4:00 PM
DMS Football vs. Avon Park (Home) @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, 10/08/26
DHS Volleyball vs. Lake Placid (Away) @ 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM
DMS Softball vs. Sebring (Away) @ 6:00 PM
Friday, 10/09/26
DHS Football — HOMECOMING GAME! 🏈 vs. Okeechobee @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, 10/10/26
DHS Boys & Girls Cross Country @ FSU Invitational (Away)
Let’s pack the stands and show everyone what Bulldog Pride is all about! 🐶💪
#BulldogPride #DeSotoBulldogs #HighSchoolSports #Homecoming2026 t
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🍎✨ Happy World Teachers' Day! ✨📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and help shape the future of every student they serve. At #OneDeSoto, our teachers do so much more than teach lessons, they build relationships, spark confidence, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students every single day.
To every teacher across our district, thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping our students learn, grow, and succeed. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all that you do.
Happy World Teachers' Day to the amazing educators of #OneDeSoto!
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #OneDeSoto #AllForKids #BulldogStrong 🐾
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and help shape the future of every student they serve. At #OneDeSoto, our teachers do so much more than teach lessons, they build relationships, spark confidence, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students every single day.
To every teacher across our district, thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping our students learn, grow, and succeed. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all that you do.
Happy World Teachers' Day to the amazing educators of #OneDeSoto!
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #OneDeSoto #AllForKids #BulldogStrong 🐾
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
⭐ Monday Motivation ⭐
"When schools and communities work together, every child has the opportunity to thrive."
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
"When schools and communities work together, every child has the opportunity to thrive."
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
💙🐾 THIS WEEK AT #OneDeSoto 🐾💙
What another incredible week in #OneDeSoto! Across our schools, Bulldogs have been learning, growing, exploring new ideas, and encouraging one another every step of the way. Every lesson, every achievement, and every act of kindness reflects the amazing things happening throughout DeSoto Schools. We're proud of our students, staff, and families for making each day count.
Keep shining, Bulldogs! ✨
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
What another incredible week in #OneDeSoto! Across our schools, Bulldogs have been learning, growing, exploring new ideas, and encouraging one another every step of the way. Every lesson, every achievement, and every act of kindness reflects the amazing things happening throughout DeSoto Schools. We're proud of our students, staff, and families for making each day count.
Keep shining, Bulldogs! ✨
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
💙🩺OneDeSoto Wellness...Update 🩺💙
Exciting things are on the horizon at #OneDeSoto! The OneDeSoto Wellness Employee Health Clinic is opening soon, bringing quality health and wellness services directly to our employees. We're investing in the people who make a difference every day. Caring for those who care for our kids.
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
🍂🎃 Mark Your Calendar for DeSoto County's First Annual Fall Festival! 🍁👻
Get ready for an evening of FREE family fun as DeSoto County Parks & Recreation and the Turner Agri-Civic Center present the First Annual Fall Festival!
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 | 🕟 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Turner Agri-Civic Center
2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia
Bring the whole family for a safe, indoor Trick-or-Treat experience, fun activities, games, crafts, and more! With over 1,000 attendees expected, this is sure to become one of DeSoto County's favorite fall traditions. Want to be part of the fun? Community organizations, businesses, and volunteers are invited to participate.🍬🎃
#DeSotoCounty #FallFestival #FamilyFun #CommunityStrong #TrickOrTreat #ArcadiaFL
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
Get ready for an evening of FREE family fun as DeSoto County Parks & Recreation and the Turner Agri-Civic Center present the First Annual Fall Festival!
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 | 🕟 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Turner Agri-Civic Center
2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia
Bring the whole family for a safe, indoor Trick-or-Treat experience, fun activities, games, crafts, and more! With over 1,000 attendees expected, this is sure to become one of DeSoto County's favorite fall traditions. Want to be part of the fun? Community organizations, businesses, and volunteers are invited to participate.🍬🎃
#DeSotoCounty #FallFestival #FamilyFun #CommunityStrong #TrickOrTreat #ArcadiaFL
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
💙 Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! 💙
Today we celebrate the incredible custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student, staff member, and visitor. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is seen every single day. Thank you for your dedication, pride, and commitment to our schools. We appreciate all that you do to help make #OneDeSoto a great place to learn and grow! Please join us in thanking our amazing custodial teams!
#OneDeSoto #CustodianAppreciationDay #AllForKids #BulldogStrong
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
Today we celebrate the incredible custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for every student, staff member, and visitor. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is seen every single day. Thank you for your dedication, pride, and commitment to our schools. We appreciate all that you do to help make #OneDeSoto a great place to learn and grow! Please join us in thanking our amazing custodial teams!
#OneDeSoto #CustodianAppreciationDay #AllForKids #BulldogStrong
We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.
