De Soto Area School District
Home of the Pirates!
Time is running out on the Hunting Blind Raffle for the Tech Ed Club. Students have been working on building the raffle blind in between the snow. Reminder, the drawing is next Wednesday, April 1st. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mr. Herrmann, or visiting the following businesses: Brightspot Bar and Grill - De Soto, Pike's Den - De Soto, Red Mound Store - Red Mound, Rudy's - Genoa, Swing Inn - Ferryville, Wooden Nickel - Ferryville. Thank you to these businesses for their support with ticket sales.
Athlete of the week
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🥎 De Soto Softball Apparel Store is Open!
Show your support for De Soto Softball by ordering your fan gear for the 2026 season! Check out the available apparel and place your order here:
🔗 https://sportsworld.chipply.com/DeSotoSB2026/
Go Pirates! 🏴☠️🥎
⭐ Now Hiring at Stoddard Elementary! ⭐
📚 Positions Available:
• Lead Surround Care Staff
• Assistant Surround Care Staff
🕒 Hours: 2:30 PM – 5:30
📞 Interested or have questions?
Contact Mr. Fuglsang at 608-457-2101 or apply through WECAN.
Myth Buster Monday
Game Day
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📓 Another community ed class in the books… literally! Participants spent the evening learning bookbinding and creating their own handmade books and journals. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great class.
🌎 Up next in April: Spanish Basics & Peruvian Culture, our last community ed class for this school year!
👉 Details and registration: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
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🌎 Up next in April: Spanish Basics & Peruvian Culture, our last community ed class for this school year!
👉 Details and registration: https://form.jotform.com/260284232280046
#GoPirates
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, Sarah Fruit, Title 1 Interventionist. She work with small groups of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade to help them strengthen their skills in reading and math.
🏴☠️ This is her 8th year teaching at Stoddard Elementary and her 2nd year at Prairie View Elementary,
🏴☠️ She grew up in Freeport, Illinois, home of the Freeport Pretzels, and now lives in Onalaska, Wisconsin with her husband, their 5-year-old twins, Jackson and Veronica, and their two dogs, Lenny and Scarlett.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️ Outside of school, she loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s boating, golfing, biking, or just playing outside with her kids. She's always had a passion for teaching, and it’s a dream come true to be able to do this work every day.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, "One of the things that excites me most about being part of the De Soto School District is the tight-knit, family atmosphere. I’m lucky to work with colleagues who are not only fantastic professionals but also some of my best friends.
This week, Sarah Fruit, Title 1 Interventionist. She work with small groups of students from Kindergarten through 5th grade to help them strengthen their skills in reading and math.
🏴☠️ This is her 8th year teaching at Stoddard Elementary and her 2nd year at Prairie View Elementary,
🏴☠️ She grew up in Freeport, Illinois, home of the Freeport Pretzels, and now lives in Onalaska, Wisconsin with her husband, their 5-year-old twins, Jackson and Veronica, and their two dogs, Lenny and Scarlett.
🏴☠️ Hillary has been married to Tyler for 10 years and they have two boys. Their oldest goes to Prairie View and loves it!
🏴☠️ Outside of school, she loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s boating, golfing, biking, or just playing outside with her kids. She's always had a passion for teaching, and it’s a dream come true to be able to do this work every day.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto Sarah says, "One of the things that excites me most about being part of the De Soto School District is the tight-knit, family atmosphere. I’m lucky to work with colleagues who are not only fantastic professionals but also some of my best friends.
Due to yesterday’s snowstorm, we’re sliding Myth Buster Monday into Tuesday this week! ❄️
Tuesday, March 17th 2 hour delay due to power outage in the Village of De Soto. Estimated 7:30 am return of electricity.
Due to the inclement weather, De Soto Area Schools will be closed tomorrow March 16th. No Surround Care tomorrow.
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
#GoPirates
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.
