De Soto Primary School
3775 Athena School Road, De Soto, MO 63020.
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Annual Student Information Renewal is Now Open
Each spring, all families are asked to complete the Annual Student Information Renewal (Registration) in Infinite Campus to help us prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. Even though this information is for next school year, it must be completed now so we can accurately plan schedules, transportation, staffing, and student services.
Deadline: May 1
We strongly encourage families to complete this as soon as possible.
Why this matters?
Your timely completion helps the district:
• Build accurate class schedules for 2026–2027
• Create bus routes and transportation plans
• Keep health and emergency information current
• Ensure you continue receiving important school messages
If not completed by May 1, families may experience:
• Delays in receiving student schedules
• Delays or changes in bus assignments
• Temporary loss of access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
• Suspension of student Google accounts at the end of the 2025–2026 school year (until completed)
How to complete your renewal:
- Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Select “More” from the menu
- Click “Annual Student Information Renewal”
- Review, update, and submit your student’s information
If you need help logging in or have questions, please contact your student’s building office — they’re happy to help.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a smooth and successful start to the 2026–2027 school year for every student!
Each spring, all families are asked to complete the Annual Student Information Renewal (Registration) in Infinite Campus to help us prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. Even though this information is for next school year, it must be completed now so we can accurately plan schedules, transportation, staffing, and student services.
Deadline: May 1
We strongly encourage families to complete this as soon as possible.
Why this matters?
Your timely completion helps the district:
• Build accurate class schedules for 2026–2027
• Create bus routes and transportation plans
• Keep health and emergency information current
• Ensure you continue receiving important school messages
If not completed by May 1, families may experience:
• Delays in receiving student schedules
• Delays or changes in bus assignments
• Temporary loss of access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
• Suspension of student Google accounts at the end of the 2025–2026 school year (until completed)
How to complete your renewal:
- Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Select “More” from the menu
- Click “Annual Student Information Renewal”
- Review, update, and submit your student’s information
If you need help logging in or have questions, please contact your student’s building office — they’re happy to help.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a smooth and successful start to the 2026–2027 school year for every student!
The 2026–2027 school calendar has been officially approved by the Board of Education!
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and the last day of school is scheduled for May 27, 2027 (pending inclement weather).
School Day Times:
De Soto High School (DHS) / De Soto Middle School (DMS): 7:38 AM – 2:35 PM
De Soto Intermediate (Vineland): 8:20 AM – 3:15 PM
De Soto Primary (Athena): 8:40 AM – 3:35 PM
Early Childhood Center (ECC at Rock Road) – Full Day: 8:15 AM – 3:10 PM
Early Childhood Center (ECC at De Soto Primary) – Full Day: 8:15 AM – 3:10 PM
ECC – Half Day (AM): 8:15 AM – 11:10 AM
ECC – Half Day (PM): 12:10 PM – 3:10 PM
As part of our new elementary grade-level centers, Intermediate will begin 20 minutes before Primary. This schedule was carefully planned through research and timing tests to support smooth transitions for families. Bus routes have also been redesigned to maintain efficiency, with some of our longest routes expected to be slightly shorter.
We will be sharing additional details soon regarding Open House and Parent-Teacher Conferences to ensure families with students in multiple buildings can attend with ease.
**We’re Hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year!**
Join the De Soto #73 School District and help make a difference in the lives of our students and families. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
**Teaching & Certified Positions**
• Behavior Resource Teacher – Intermediate (Grades 3–5)
• Behavior Resource Teacher – Primary (Grades K–2)
• Intermediate Teacher (Grades 3–5)
• Kindergarten Teacher – Primary
• Math Teacher – Middle School
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) Teacher
• Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Middle School
• Special Education Teacher – High School
**Student Support Services**
• Counselor – High School
• Counselor – Primary (Grades K–2)
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Speech Language Pathologist
**Support Staff**
• Bus Drivers
If you’re passionate about supporting student learning, growth, and success, we encourage you to apply today!
Learn more and apply: https://www.moreap.net/jobsrchDistrict.php?district=500140000
Come be part of the Dragon family!
Join the De Soto #73 School District and help make a difference in the lives of our students and families. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
**Teaching & Certified Positions**
• Behavior Resource Teacher – Intermediate (Grades 3–5)
• Behavior Resource Teacher – Primary (Grades K–2)
• Intermediate Teacher (Grades 3–5)
• Kindergarten Teacher – Primary
• Math Teacher – Middle School
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) Teacher
• Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Middle School
• Special Education Teacher – High School
**Student Support Services**
• Counselor – High School
• Counselor – Primary (Grades K–2)
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Speech Language Pathologist
**Support Staff**
• Bus Drivers
If you’re passionate about supporting student learning, growth, and success, we encourage you to apply today!
Learn more and apply: https://www.moreap.net/jobsrchDistrict.php?district=500140000
Come be part of the Dragon family!
Congratulations to Our Building’s Staff of the Year!
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals who make a difference in our school each and every day.
Teacher of the Year: Kelli Hardin
Support Staff Member of the Year: Gary Mullins
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and school community help create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for the positive impact you make at Athena Elementary!
Join us in congratulating these incredible team members!
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals who make a difference in our school each and every day.
Teacher of the Year: Kelli Hardin
Support Staff Member of the Year: Gary Mullins
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and school community help create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for the positive impact you make at Athena Elementary!
Join us in congratulating these incredible team members!
This week, students at Athena Elementary took their learning beyond the classroom with a hands-on recycling education lesson!
A big thank you to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for making this project possible through the Scrap Tire Grant! Your support is helping us create safer, more inclusive play spaces and empowering students to think like environmental problem-solvers.
A big thank you to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for making this project possible through the Scrap Tire Grant! Your support is helping us create safer, more inclusive play spaces and empowering students to think like environmental problem-solvers.
Grant Shoutout & Thank You!
We are incredibly grateful to the Jefferson Foundation for awarding our district the Every Student Moves grant! Because of their generous support, new PE equipment has been purchased and is now being used by students during physical education classes at Athena Elementary School.
This grant is helping increase student movement, engagement, and access to inclusive physical activity opportunities—supporting healthy habits and active learning for all students.
Thank you, Jefferson Foundation, for investing in our students and helping ensure that every student moves!
Inclement Weather Update
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our third AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have two AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our third AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have two AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
School Closure Announcement
Due to snow-covered roads and the risk of refreezing surfaces, and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all schools within the De Soto #73 School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Tomorrow will be our third AMI Day (Alternative Methods of Instruction). Students should complete their remote learning assignments as instructed by their building. Please check your email for an AMI Days FAQ to help answer any questions.
Stay safe and warm, Dragon Families!
Due to snow-covered roads and the risk of refreezing surfaces, and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all schools within the De Soto #73 School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Tomorrow will be our third AMI Day (Alternative Methods of Instruction). Students should complete their remote learning assignments as instructed by their building. Please check your email for an AMI Days FAQ to help answer any questions.
Stay safe and warm, Dragon Families!
Inclement Weather Update
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our second AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have three AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our second AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have three AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
School Closure Announcement
Due to snow-covered roads and the risk of refreezing surfaces, and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all schools within the De Soto #73 School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Tomorrow will be our second AMI Day (Alternative Methods of Instruction). Students should complete their remote learning assignments as instructed by their building. Please check your email for an AMI Days FAQ to help answer any questions.
Stay safe and warm, Dragon Families!
Inclement Weather Update
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our first AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have four AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
Our Inclement Weather Day Tracker has been updated.
Today marks our first AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction) Day for the school year.
We have four AMI days remaining before we would need to transition to traditional snow days, which—if needed—would be added to the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we work to keep students learning while prioritizing safety.
Due to heavy snowfall, bitterly cold temperatures, and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all schools within the De Soto #73 School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026.
Today will be our first AMI Day (Alternative Methods of Instruction). Students should complete their remote learning assignments as instructed by their building. Please check your email for an AMI Days FAQ to help answer any questions.
Stay safe and warm, Dragon Families!
