Students in Ms. Bark's Family Living class recently wrapped up their "Practical Sewing" unit. They started with hand sewing and basic mending and repair skills before moving into machine sewing. The unit concluded with students constructing their own pajama pants from start to finish, complete with Milwaukee Brewers flannel!

Throughout the project, students practiced practical skills including measuring, pattern layout, seam construction, hemming, and of course, how to use a seam ripper.

Did you know? De Soto HS annually alternates between two Family & Consumer Science classes - Family Living and Child Development- as part of expanding CTE course offerings.

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Congratulations to Finn Wrobel and Ella Koch on reaching incredible career milestones last night! ⚾️🥎 ⚾ Finn Wrobel recorded his 250th career strikeout! 🥎Ella Koch achieved her 300th career strikeout! #GoPirates

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MythBusters Monday

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⏰ Reminder! Summer School registration closes TOMORROW! Don’t miss out on the fun and learning opportunities planned for this summer. Be sure to complete your student’s registration before the deadline. Visit our Summer School webpage for registration information and details: https://www.desoto.k12.wi.us/o/dsasd/page/summer-school We look forward to a great summer with our students! ☀️📚

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The Vernon County Tractor Safety program is an excellent course for any youth who will be operating tractors, mowers, and farm implements. The course has daily hands-on activities and instruction in tractor and farm machinery operation, farm safety and more. This course includes several hours of driving practice with licensed agriculture teachers. Students must be 12 years old by the time of the class to participate. This course meets the requirements of WI Act 455 for tractor operation by 12-13 year olds and federal regulations for tractor operation by 14-15 year olds. Transportation can be provided from De Soto MS/HS and Prairie View Elementary - email hbark@desoto.k12.wi.us to sign up for transportation.

Third grade wrapped up a unit on static electricity and magnetism by conducting science experiments. Students made hypotheses about which objects would be attracted to a balloon charged with static electricity and which objects would be attracted to magnets. Then, they tested their predictions and made some fascinating discoveries. Students also used iron filings to learn more about magnetic fields.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms, and mother figures in our school community! 💐 Today we celebrate the love, encouragement, strength, and support you give each and every day. Thank you for the countless ways you help our students learn, grow, and succeed both in and out of the classroom. We are grateful for all you do and hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and special moments with those who matter most. ❤️

🌱 The De Soto High School greenhouse is a place where students build real-world skills through hands-on learning, teamwork, and customer service, while operating a school-based enterprise. Learning in action!

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

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students to share a few words about the teachers who have made a difference in their lives. ❤️ Take a moment to read some of these special messages from the students who appreciate you most! 🍎✏️

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I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our annual Art & Education Night such a wonderful success. It was an incredible evening filled with creativity, collaboration, and community support.

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