🌍🍎 Happy World Teacher’s Day! 🍎🌍
Today we celebrate our amazing teachers who inspire, encourage, and guide our students every day. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and our community.
A big thank you to all of our teachers—you truly are the heart of our schools! 💙
Today we celebrate our amazing teachers who inspire, encourage, and guide our students every day. Your dedication, creativity, and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and our community.
A big thank you to all of our teachers—you truly are the heart of our schools! 💙
Thank you to Mrs. Betsy & Mrs. Erica for the delicious food for Stoddard Elementary Families and Friends.
Each week, we're featuring a staff member to help you get to know the amazing people who make De Soto High School such a special place. This week is Kiley Peterson, first grade teacher at Stoddard.
🏴☠️This is Kiley's second year in the De Soto Area School District and overall fourth year of teaching. She has two years of prior teaching experience in kindergarten.
🏴☠️She is from and grew up in the Holmen area. She attended Viterbo University where she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. This year, she decided to go back to school at UWL to pursue her graduate degree in reading with a reading specialist licence. She has LOVED teaching first grade and a big part of that is the reading aspect. First grade is such a year of tremendous growth, and she loves watching how each student progresses throughout the school year. She is excited for the opportunity to learn more about reading in her graduate program and apply that knowledge in her classroom.
🏴☠️She has one younger brother who attends Winona State University and also plays on the baseball team. Her family also has one dog, named Cooper. As a family they enjoy watching baseball and going to games. Go Brewers! They also enjoy being outdoors and overall spending time together as a family.
🏴☠️One fun fact about her is that she has been to one other country, Canada. Her family has gone on fishing trips there.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto, Kiley says I have enjoyed my time so far here in De Soto! It is hard to believe this is my second year already. I have appreciated how positive, supportive and close knit the schools and community are. I also love how small and rural our school district is. I feel I am able to better connect with co-workers, families, and of course my students. I look forward to my future here in De Soto. Go Pirates!
🏴☠️This is Kiley's second year in the De Soto Area School District and overall fourth year of teaching. She has two years of prior teaching experience in kindergarten.
🏴☠️She is from and grew up in the Holmen area. She attended Viterbo University where she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. This year, she decided to go back to school at UWL to pursue her graduate degree in reading with a reading specialist licence. She has LOVED teaching first grade and a big part of that is the reading aspect. First grade is such a year of tremendous growth, and she loves watching how each student progresses throughout the school year. She is excited for the opportunity to learn more about reading in her graduate program and apply that knowledge in her classroom.
🏴☠️She has one younger brother who attends Winona State University and also plays on the baseball team. Her family also has one dog, named Cooper. As a family they enjoy watching baseball and going to games. Go Brewers! They also enjoy being outdoors and overall spending time together as a family.
🏴☠️One fun fact about her is that she has been to one other country, Canada. Her family has gone on fishing trips there.
🏴☠️When asked what excites her most about De Soto, Kiley says I have enjoyed my time so far here in De Soto! It is hard to believe this is my second year already. I have appreciated how positive, supportive and close knit the schools and community are. I also love how small and rural our school district is. I feel I am able to better connect with co-workers, families, and of course my students. I look forward to my future here in De Soto. Go Pirates!
Happy National Custodian's Day!
Yay for Pumpkin Tuesday! Nice job to these friends who have been working very hard, they are the first pumpkin winners.
Rain didn’t stop the fun at Stoddard Elementary! Indoor recess + pajama day = the perfect cozy combo! ☔
Meet Interim Superintendent, Craig Gerlach!
Meet Mr Wintheiser
Back to School Nights!
Meet Mrs Waller
Meet Mr Douglas
Job Openings:
Meet Mrs. Patterson
🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor the values of freedom, unity, and independence. As we enjoy time with family, fireworks, and festivities, let’s also reflect on the courage and vision that shaped the United States.
From all of us at De Soto Area School's, we wish our students, families, and community a safe and joyful Independence Day! ❤️💙
Farewell to Mr.Richie!
Meet Ms. Leatherberry
Congratulations to all our team members who have accepted new roles for the upcoming school year! Join us in wishing the following staff success as they take on new challenges and continue to inspire our students every day!
Have a safe & relaxing summer break! Remember to read.
Thank you Vernon County Sheriff's Department/Officers for making such a great impact on our students! We appreciate you. ❤️
📣 Exciting News for 4K Families! 🎉
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, the De Soto Area School District’s 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program at both Prairie View and Stoddard Elementary will move to a 5-day-per-week schedule!
This enhanced schedule gives our youngest learners more time to grow socially, emotionally, and academically through consistent, play-based learning. 🧠🎨🎶
✅ Free for families
✅ Follows the school calendar
✅ Monthly Family Fun Days with crafts, music, and more!
We’re here to support families every step of the way. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to De Soto Elementary Principal Scott Kelly at skelly@desoto.k12.wi.us.