
By Nicole Tull
DeSoto Parish School board had their meeting on Thursday, March 2 in Mansfield. The school board members conducted usual business going over financials, minutes and addressing any new business. Dudley Glenn read a verse and there was a moment of silence and a prayer for Mason Chandler, the 6 year old boy from Stonewall that passed away earlier in the week.
Teacher of the Year was announced for each school. They were present with plaques and trophies. Here are the Teachers of the Year:
Logansport Elementary School – Tonya Thrapp
Logansport Middle School – Scarlett Walker
Logansport High School –Rebecca Falcon
Mansfield Elementary School – Kamesha Hall
Mansfield Middle School – Joseph Williams
Mansfield High School – Demetri Hall, also a district winner
North DeSoto Lower Elementary School – Haley Carpenter, also a district winner
North DeSoto Upper Elementary School – Jessica Rawlings
North DeSoto Middle School – Renee Catlin, also a district winner
North DeSoto High School – Belinda Ortiz
Stanley Elementary School – Rebecca Cunningham
Stanley Middle School – Shayna Brown
Stanley High School – Jennifer May
North DeSoto Middle School added one more trophy to the school’s growing pile. William “Barry” Carter was named Principal of the Year. The last bit of business was rather unexpected. Coday Johnston presented Clay Corley with a plaque for Region VII Superintendent of the Year.


