This is a friendly reminder that there is no school on Friday, September 4, 2026, and Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

For your convenience, I have included a link to the district calendar: De Soto #73 School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

Thank you for your partnership, and enjoy the long weekend!

All elementary buses are now en route following the conclusion of the school day. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.

Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading may take longer as we carefully confirm that each student is on the correct bus. Students and drivers are also becoming familiar with new routes, stops, and dismissal routines.

This information was also sent to all elementary families via text message and email. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. We will continue to provide updates as needed to help families plan for their child’s arrival, including notifications about any additional delays we encounter.

Please join us in congratulating 2026 De Soto High School graduate Kaleb Pfeffer on graduating from U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command on August 27, 2026, in Great Lakes, Illinois!

Following this incredible accomplishment, Kaleb will now begin training to become a submariner in the U.S. Navy, joining a highly specialized group of sailors who serve our country beneath the sea.

Congratulations, Kaleb, on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to celebrate this exciting milestone with you and wish you continued success as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

Thank you for your commitment to serving our country!

All elementary buses are now en route following the conclusion of our third day of school. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.

Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading may take longer as we carefully confirm that each student is on the correct bus. Students and drivers are also becoming familiar with new routes, stops, and dismissal routines.

This information was also sent to all elementary families via text message and email. 

Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. It has been a great first week of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!

All buses have now left the Middle and High School following the conclusion of our third day of school. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.

Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading and routes may take longer as students learn their assigned buses and stops and drivers become familiar with new routes.

This information was also sent to all secondary families via text message and email.

Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely. It has been a great first week of school! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!

The project is still a work in progress, but an exciting addition is now proudly on display at J.C. Culwell Stadium—just in time for our first home football game tonight!

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank-you to Josh Boyer and Boyer Building and Design for generously donating and installing the new flagpole and flag. They also ran the electrical wiring and installed lighting so the flag can be proudly illuminated at night.

This incredible addition brings even more Dragon pride to our stadium, and we are grateful for community partners who continue to support our schools, students, and community.

Stay tuned—we will share more photos once the entire project is complete!

Go Dragons!

ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION UPDATE

All elementary buses have now been dismissed, and our bus riders are on their way home!

The last bus left the lot approximately 35 minutes behind schedule. Families impacted by delays received direct email and text notifications as buses left their respective schools to help provide the most up-to-date information possible.

Thank you to our families for your patience and understanding as we continue working to improve our dismissal and transportation routines.

All buses have now left the Middle and High School following the conclusion of our second day of school. Students who ride the bus are currently on their way home.

Arrival times will vary by route and may be later than the times listed in Infinite Campus. During the first week, loading and routes may take longer as students learn their assigned buses and stops and drivers become familiar with new routes.

Thank you for your patience as we work to transport every student home safely.

Transportation Update:

All buses left De Soto Primary.

We had a great first day of school! Thank you for your patience and understanding as our drivers work to get every child home safely.

We’ve had a wonderful first day of school!

The energy and excitement from our students have made for a great start to the new school year. As we wrap up today, please be aware that we expect afternoon bus drop-offs to be delayed as we ensure all students are safely accounted for and adjust to their new routines.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our bus drivers work hard to get everyone home safely. If your child's bus is running late, rest assured they are in good hands, and we are doing our best to minimize delays.

Thank you for your support in making today a success! We’re excited for a fantastic school year ahead!

Welcome to De Soto #73!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Hasemeier to the De Soto #73 School District for the upcoming school year!

Position/Title:
Special Education Teacher – Life Skills

Building & Department:
De Soto Middle School – Special Education Department

Previous Experience:
Ms. Hasemeier previously worked as a paraprofessional in a self-contained special education classroom, where she gained hands-on experience supporting students with a variety of learning, communication, and daily living needs.

Fun Fact / Favorite Hobby / What You’re Excited About:
Ms. Hasemeier loves being creative, crafting, baking, spending time with family and friends, camping, and going to dirt-track races! She also coaches middle school cross country and girls basketball. This year, she is especially excited to build relationships with her students and help them become more confident and independent through academics and real-world life skills.

We’re excited to have Ms. Hasemeier join our team and can’t wait for the positive impact she’ll make with our students and families. Please help us give her a warm Dragon welcome!