De Soto Area School District

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 is Erica Koch, Food Service and Surround Care at Stoddard Elementary.

🏴‍☠️ Erica has been doing surround care for 8 years and cooking for 4 years.
🏴‍☠️ She grew up in Eau Claire.
🏴‍☠️Erica lives in De Soto with her husband and 3 kids, 1 dog and 2 cats.
🏴‍☠️She enjoys watching her kids play their sports.
🏴‍☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Erica says, "I enjoy the people I work with and seeing the students when they come though the lunch line."

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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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
#gopirates

🏆 Order Your State Wrestling Shirts Now! 🏆
State wrestling shirts are now available! Show your De Soto pride and support our wrestlers.

This Friday night, we have two girls competing at sectionals—good luck to them as they fight for a spot at state! If either (or both!) advance, their names will be added to the back of the shirt along with Kanoa’s.

🛒 Order your shirt here:
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/desotostatewr26/

Our students are turning their passion for art into real-world impact — selling their work to support field trips and help bring community education programs to life. From new classes to art sales, this initiative is all about building connections and celebrating student creativity. 🎨💡 👉 Read more about how De Soto students and the district are growing community through art and outreach https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fvernonreporter.com%2fde-soto-students-turn-art-into-outreach-as-district-launches-new-community-programs%2f%3ffbclid%3dIwY2xjawQBjUhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_KYhIeNQiSGef_HjYJtBjYCPXzS5GHUawGgii7UMpNYyoDU4ljamsOzO7r8_aem_sQORbccf1qHShLuYX5e0AA&c=E,1,TT8rdt93nWe3SRc8ueWTs7o3gEH5iW1xRYAub3swmidgS8BICuRU588xZLANaN-uW5YjjoKk3Snir_iwaKmz72TCmnmuqyzT440sWFEIVjzjQKvANz_GJ1uKm8HB&typo=1

You could make one of these!🔨 Our Wooden Charcuterie & Cutting Board 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 our MS/HS Tech Ed teacher, Mr. Herrmann.

📅 February 23 & 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 De Soto High School Wood Shop
💲 $10

Grab a friend and sign up - registration closes Thursday: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046

#GoPirates

ATTN TRAP FAMILIES

There will be a mandatory Trap Team meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:30 PM sharp in the high school cafeteria.

This meeting is required for both parents and athletes to discuss the upcoming trap season.

Athlete of the Week
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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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Myth Buster Monday

See what we’ve been building. Join us tonight for the CTE Open House and take a look inside our classrooms and shops.

6:00–7:30 PM
Tour begins at 6:45 PM (stop by anytime!)
HS Wood Shop — Enter at Entrance J

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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 #gopirates

Thank You Deputy Roesler!

🏀🎉 Conference Champs Gear is Here! 🎉🏀 Let’s celebrate our incredible De Soto Girls Basketball Conference Championship season! Orders can be placed using the link below: 👉 https://sportsworld.chipply.com/DeSotoGirlsBBConfChamps/store.aspx?eid=494429&apid=23064018

Registration closes soon! 🔨
Build your own wooden charcuterie or cutting board in this hands-on class. Open to all De Soto Area School District community members! Secure your spot before registration closes.

📅 February 23 & 24
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
💲 $10 | Limited spots

👉 Sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046