Stop by to see what students have been working on and support Agricultural Education and Career & Technical Education opportunities in our school.
📍 De Soto High School Greenhouse
🕗 Open Daily: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, now through May 30 or until sold out
🌼 Select plants available at Stoddard Elementary this weekend only, beginning at 3:45 PM on May 8th
⚠️ When they’re gone, they’re gone
A special thank you to Tom and Elisha for inviting community resources and providing food for the event. Your efforts added so much to the evening and helped create a welcoming atmosphere for all who attended.
Thank you to Nathan, along with all of the choir and band members, for their hard work and dedication to our music program. The performances were outstanding, and the full house with standing room only truly speaks volumes about the support for our students and programs.
I would also like to recognize Meg for the time and energy she dedicated to collaborating and showcasing our elementary students’ accomplishments and creativity. The displays were a wonderful reflection of our students’ talents and hard work.
Thank you to the Art Club, Booster Club, Stoddard and Prairie View Elementary Schools, and all of the community members who donated and supported our fundraising efforts. Your generosity and involvement are greatly appreciated.
A sincere thank you goes to Guy, Mark, and the night crew for setting up, taking down, and cleaning our facility. Your hard work behind the scenes helped make the event run smoothly.
Most importantly, thank you to our De Soto families for continually supporting and encouraging our students’ learning, creativity, and perseverance. And a special congratulations to all of our De Soto students who continue to demonstrate growth, dedication, and creativity in all they do.
It was truly wonderful to see our school filled with excitement and enthusiasm in celebration of our students and learning community. Once again, thank you for all you do to support De Soto Schools.
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Sincerely,
Carissa Brudos/Art Educator
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Go Pirates & Go South!
#gopirates
The Summer Trades academy is an event put on by WRTP BIG STEP in partnership with Western Technical College, taking place June 8th – June 11th (8am-2pm) in the La Crosse area.
Here is what is specifically offered during the academy:
Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
Watch live demonstrations
Participate in hands-on activities
Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction
WRTP BIG STEP’s mission is to enhance the ability of public and private sector organizations to recruit, develop, and retain a more diverse, qualified workforce in construction, manufacturing, and emerging sectors of the regional economy.
Please feel free to connect directly with WRTP BIG STEP with questions - abrunn@wrtp.org – 534-235-9019
Students can complete the 30-hour classroom portion online at no cost if finished by August 25. This is a great opportunity for families to save while helping students get started on the road to licensure.
Spots are open to students age 14+—be sure to check out the attached information and register by June 5!
https://auth.drivingschoolgm.com/account/studentRegistration?appid=street-smarts-driving-school&product=3344
Driver Education Grant Program
Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may apply to have their classroom and behind-the-wheel driver training for a Class D (Regular) driver license paid for through the Driver Education Grant Program. Students with grants can enroll in any driver education program offered by an authorized driver education provider. The tuition will be paid directly to the Driver Training school.
Information on all the steps needed to obtain a driver license is available at wisconsindmv.gov/teendriver.
Eligible students:
Wisconsin resident
14 1/2 - 19 years of age
Eligible or receiving free & reduced lunch
Student has not previously held a driver license
Driving Instruction
Grant covers 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of behind the wheel
Enroll in certified public school, CESA program, Tribal or private school, or DMV-licensed driver training school (note: provider must be registered with Wisconsin DMV)
Grant funds issued to a student expire after 9 months of no use and student may reapply
The process for students
Apply using the following link (click on "Start Now"): https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/teen-driver/teen-sfty/degrant.aspx
Receive a confirmation email with confirmation “coupon” numbers for the course(s)
Share the coupon number(s) with the licensed driving school
Schools will enter the coupon number in their student records upon course enrollment
Payment for the course(s) will be sent electronically to the schools from Wisconsin DMV
Note: after completing the driver training, student must pay for Instruction Permit, road test and Probationary License fees.