De Soto Area School District
Home of the Pirates!
Thank you community!
At its August 17th meeting the De Soto Area School District Board of Education approved a non-recurring operational referendum question to appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Game Day!
Pirate Football opens the 2026 season tonight at North Crawford. Kickoff is at 7PM. Go Pirates!
Livestream Link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/soldiers-grove/organization/13864/north-crawford-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0NDIwNjg3MQ==
Free Virtual Parenting Series for Families with Children Ages 0-12
Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-12 are invited to join a free virtual Triple P – Positive Parenting Program series offered by UW–Madison Division of Extension this fall. Participants may attend one session or all four, depending on their interests and schedules.
The series will be offered Wednesdays, September 9-30, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays, September 10-October 1, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Topics include raising resilient children, helping children develop healthy screen time habits, dealing with disobedience, and hassle-free mealtimes.
Triple P is an evidence-based parenting program that provides practical strategies to help parents build strong relationships, confidently manage behavior, and support their children's healthy development.
Registration is free at https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are encouraged to participate and share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
For more information, contact Amanda Griswold, Human Development and Relationships Educator, UW–Madison Division of Extension, at 608-326-0223.
Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-12 are invited to join a free virtual Triple P – Positive Parenting Program series offered by UW–Madison Division of Extension this fall. Participants may attend one session or all four, depending on their interests and schedules.
The series will be offered Wednesdays, September 9-30, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays, September 10-October 1, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Topics include raising resilient children, helping children develop healthy screen time habits, dealing with disobedience, and hassle-free mealtimes.
Triple P is an evidence-based parenting program that provides practical strategies to help parents build strong relationships, confidently manage behavior, and support their children's healthy development.
Registration is free at https://go.wisc.edu/qytja0. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are encouraged to participate and share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
For more information, contact Amanda Griswold, Human Development and Relationships Educator, UW–Madison Division of Extension, at 608-326-0223.
Please review back to school night information.
Looking for community service hours??
There will be an opportunity for De Soto High school students to work concessions at the annual Stoddard softball game on Saturday, September 5th and/or Sunday, September 6th! Remember, 20 hours is required to graduate, and 40 hours for NHS members. Don't put it off until the last minute!
Reach out to Mr. Tom if you're interested (tdwyer@desoto.k12.wi.us)
There will be an opportunity for De Soto High school students to work concessions at the annual Stoddard softball game on Saturday, September 5th and/or Sunday, September 6th! Remember, 20 hours is required to graduate, and 40 hours for NHS members. Don't put it off until the last minute!
Reach out to Mr. Tom if you're interested (tdwyer@desoto.k12.wi.us)
Football clothing order is now live - Go Pirates!
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/DeSotoFB2026/?action=viewall
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/DeSotoFB2026/?action=viewall
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic year at De Soto Area Schools!
📬 Watch your mailbox! Registration information and important back-to-school paperwork will be arriving soon. Please review it carefully and complete any required forms before the start of the school year.
📬 Watch your mailbox! Registration information and important back-to-school paperwork will be arriving soon. Please review it carefully and complete any required forms before the start of the school year.
Meet Ms McKittrick
🌟 We're Still Hiring! Join the De Soto Area Schools Team! 🌟
Do you enjoy working with kids and making a positive impact every day? Stoddard Elementary is still looking for a Lead Surround Care Staff member for the 2026–2027 school year!
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30 PM
Interested or have questions? Contact Principal Derek Fuglsang at 608-457-2101, or apply today through WECAN.
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, or tagging someone who would be a great fit!
Do you enjoy working with kids and making a positive impact every day? Stoddard Elementary is still looking for a Lead Surround Care Staff member for the 2026–2027 school year!
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30 PM
Interested or have questions? Contact Principal Derek Fuglsang at 608-457-2101, or apply today through WECAN.
Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, or tagging someone who would be a great fit!
A heartfelt thank you to Jennifer Haugen, parent of a De Soto graduate, for her generous donation of school supplies to our district!
Meet Ms Yager
Meet Audra Smith
Please see the attached school supply list.
Meet Ms Konrad
We had a great group of kids join Coach Ev and Coach Herrmann for Gilbert Brown's Football Camp at Champions in Galesville. Go Pirates! ☠️
Coach Ev, Coach Mooney, #21 Bryce Schultz, and Dax Wick are all in Oshkosh for the week preparing for Friday night's WFCA All-Star game.
Free tickets are available. Can't make it to the game? Here is the link to the broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/J60RfJAOd1c?is=5qIGpIzmO6cpG9QP
Go Pirates ☠️ & Go South!
Come join Coach Ev and Coach Herrmann at Champions Campground in Galesville. Camp is FREE! Waiver must be filled out in order to participate. Go Pirates!
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261234226625149
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261234226625149