Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week, Diane Olson, Stoddard and PV LMC's, Battle of the Books advisor and Title at Stoddard .
🏴☠️ Diane has been the elementary LMC's and Battle of the Books advisor for 5 years, assisting with Title the last 2 years. Subbed for the district for 6 years prior to working in the LMC's.
🏴☠️ She grew up in La Crosse.
🏴☠️ She has lived in Stoddard with her husband for the past 25 years and they have 2 grown children.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Diane says, "The great group of people I work with and watching the students find a love for reading."
This week, Diane Olson, Stoddard and PV LMC's, Battle of the Books advisor and Title at Stoddard .
🏴☠️ Diane has been the elementary LMC's and Battle of the Books advisor for 5 years, assisting with Title the last 2 years. Subbed for the district for 6 years prior to working in the LMC's.
🏴☠️ She grew up in La Crosse.
🏴☠️ She has lived in Stoddard with her husband for the past 25 years and they have 2 grown children.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Diane says, "The great group of people I work with and watching the students find a love for reading."
Athlete's of the week!
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Stoddard Elementary PTO received a Shape America grant to help students adjust to cellphone‑free
classrooms in a positive way — and to strengthen social connection during the school day. Kids
need real things to do during downtime, so most of the funding is going toward hands‑on options like
board games, card games, STEM supplies, and activities that spark conversation and social
interaction. Instead of filling quiet moments scrolling on screens, students get chances to play
together, build friendships, and feel connected.
We’re also sharing media literacy resources with parents and school staff so kids learn to think
carefully about what they see online and make safer, healthier choices. Our goal is simple: help
students feel more focused and more socially connected at school — and give families tools that
make navigating technology a little easier at home too.
📓You could make one of these! Our Handmade Books & Journals Workshop is coming up, and there’s still time to grab a spot. This beginner-friendly class includes all materials and hands-on instruction from art teacher Carissa Brudos.
📅 March 19 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 De Soto High School Art Room
💲 $5
Registration closes Thursday! Pre-registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
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📅 March 19 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 De Soto High School Art Room
💲 $5
Registration closes Thursday! Pre-registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
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Art and Biology Club visiting the Discovery World Museum and the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Myth Buster Monday
Help support the Tech Ed. Club and the students hard work. You could be the winner of a Hunting Blind or other fantastic prizes. Raffle drawing is April 1st, no fooling.
Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week, Arthur Mendoza, 6th - 12th grade Spanish Teacher.
🏴☠️ Arthur has been teaching here since 2021.
🏴☠️ He grew up in Lima, Peru.
🏴☠️ His wife is from Viroqua, but they met in Peru in 2006. They lived in Lima until they moved to Wisconsin in 2021. They have two children that attend Prairie View.
🏴☠️He enjoys listening to music and playing electric guitar.
🏴☠️A fun fact about Arthur, at first, several students, and even one of the bus drivers, thought he was an exchange student.
🏴☠️When asked what excites him most about De Soto Arthur says, "What I like most is that the school is not in a big city. I also enjoy being able to teach both middle and high school, since it gives me the opportunity to teach students for several years, some of them even from 6th grade until they graduate, and to see their growth and progress throughout that entire time."
This week, Arthur Mendoza, 6th - 12th grade Spanish Teacher.
🏴☠️ Arthur has been teaching here since 2021.
🏴☠️ He grew up in Lima, Peru.
🏴☠️ His wife is from Viroqua, but they met in Peru in 2006. They lived in Lima until they moved to Wisconsin in 2021. They have two children that attend Prairie View.
🏴☠️He enjoys listening to music and playing electric guitar.
🏴☠️A fun fact about Arthur, at first, several students, and even one of the bus drivers, thought he was an exchange student.
🏴☠️When asked what excites him most about De Soto Arthur says, "What I like most is that the school is not in a big city. I also enjoy being able to teach both middle and high school, since it gives me the opportunity to teach students for several years, some of them even from 6th grade until they graduate, and to see their growth and progress throughout that entire time."
Our first Community Education class was a hit—now try something new! Join Carissa Brudos to create your own custom book or journal. No experience needed and all materials are provided. Spaces are going fast so register today!
📅 March 19, 6–8 PM
📍 De Soto High School Art Room
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
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Note: our community education offerings are intended for adults within the De Soto Area School District community.
Can’t make it to the girls game tonight? You can still cheer them on from home!
Watch the game live here:
🔗 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/arcadia/organization/19437/arcadia-high-school
Let’s show our support and cheer on our Pirates! 💛🏴☠️
Watch the game live here:
🔗 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/arcadia/organization/19437/arcadia-high-school
Let’s show our support and cheer on our Pirates! 💛🏴☠️
Game Day
Myth Buster Monday
🥞🍎 Celebrate 2026 National School Breakfast Week! 🍳🥣
Our district is proud to celebrate National School Breakfast Week 2026, happening March 2–6! This annual event, led by the School Nutrition Association, highlights the importance of a healthy breakfast in fueling student success.
A nutritious breakfast helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. We’re grateful to our amazing nutrition services team who work hard every day to provide delicious, balanced meals to our students.
Join us this week in celebrating the power of breakfast! Encourage your student to start their day with a healthy meal at school. 🏫✨
Our district is proud to celebrate National School Breakfast Week 2026, happening March 2–6! This annual event, led by the School Nutrition Association, highlights the importance of a healthy breakfast in fueling student success.
A nutritious breakfast helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. We’re grateful to our amazing nutrition services team who work hard every day to provide delicious, balanced meals to our students.
Join us this week in celebrating the power of breakfast! Encourage your student to start their day with a healthy meal at school. 🏫✨
The Middle and High School Track Fundraiser is underway. Please support our program by purchasing a $25 March Madness Sweepstakes Card for a chance to win a $1,000! All proceeds will go towards upgrading our equipment. If you would like to purchase a card or make a donation please email Coach Mooney at nmooney@desoto.k12.wi.us and we will make sure one of our student-athletes gets in contact with you.
🤸♀️ STATE BOUND – GYMNASTICS! 🤸♀️
Let’s support Peyton Sprosty as she heads to the State Gymnastics Meet on Saturday, March 7 in Wisconsin Rapids!
State Bound shirts are now available to order!
📝 Order here:
https://forms.gle/rdMogDZCTvsbt4HE9
💵 Payment: Cash or Venmo
⏰ Orders due March 3 at 9:00 AM
Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto school district such a special place.
This week in honor of National FFA Week, Hillary Bark, 6th - 12th grade Agriculture - everything from Plants to Animals, Foods to Business, Meats to Mechanics, and more. Every day and every class period is truly something different. She also has a Family & Consumer Science license and teaches high school Child Development and Family Living. In addition to teaching, she is the FFA Advisor and a bus driver.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been teaching for 10 years, 9 years in the district.
🏴☠️ She grew up in Seneca, WI.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️She enjoys gardening, farming, sewing, canning, and sports.
🏴☠️A fun fact about Hillary, her grandpa was one of De Soto's first Ag teachers, teaching here in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Hillary says, "What drew me to De Soto 9 years ago was a district and community that truly supported their ag program, and that hasn't changed. I love being able to get kids out in the community for real-world experiences and being in a district that supports those experiences."
This week in honor of National FFA Week, Hillary Bark, 6th - 12th grade Agriculture - everything from Plants to Animals, Foods to Business, Meats to Mechanics, and more. Every day and every class period is truly something different. She also has a Family & Consumer Science license and teaches high school Child Development and Family Living. In addition to teaching, she is the FFA Advisor and a bus driver.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been teaching for 10 years, 9 years in the district.
🏴☠️ She grew up in Seneca, WI.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️She enjoys gardening, farming, sewing, canning, and sports.
🏴☠️A fun fact about Hillary, her grandpa was one of De Soto's first Ag teachers, teaching here in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Hillary says, "What drew me to De Soto 9 years ago was a district and community that truly supported their ag program, and that hasn't changed. I love being able to get kids out in the community for real-world experiences and being in a district that supports those experiences."
Game Day
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Middle school students in our computer skills class are designing posters for a sporting event as part of a digital design project. Here are some of the posters created for today’s events! 🎉
Game Day
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We appreciate you Mrs Bark
