The DeSoto Parish School District is mourning the loss of Ms. Lara Lyons, a beloved Mansfield High School teacher, whose passing has left the school community devastated.

“Ms. Lyons was a dedicated educator, a compassionate colleague, and a cherished member of the DeSoto Parish Schools family,” the district said in a statement Monday. “Her passion for teaching touched countless lives.”

Statement:

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Ms. Lara Lyons, a beloved teacher at Mansfield High School. Ms. Lyons was a dedicated educator, a compassionate colleague, and a cherished member of the DeSoto Parish Schools family. Her commitment to her students and passion for teaching touched countless lives, and her absence will be deeply felt across our school community.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ms. Lyons’ family, friends, students, and fellow educators. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving this immense loss.
In times like these, it is important to remember that no one has to face grief alone. DeSoto Parish Schools is offering grief counseling and support services to any student or staff member in need. We encourage anyone seeking assistance to contact the Office of Student Services for resources, counseling, and emotional support.

As we join together in mourning, we kindly ask that all students, staff, and community members refrain from organizing or participating in any public celebrations of life or memorials until we have received consent and guidance from Ms. Lyons’ family. It is our priority to honor her memory in a manner that aligns with her family’s wishes and respects their grieving process.

Details regarding formal funeral arrangements will be shared as soon as they are available.
We honor the memory of Ms. Lyons and the lasting impact she made on our DeSoto Parish and Mansfield High School families.

On May 23, law enforcement officials confirmed Lyons was the victim of a homicide in Shreveport. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputies detained 19-year-old Conner Lyons, who allegedly admitted to stabbing his mother while she was asleep, stating he had been hearing voices. Lyons was found deceased in the home’s primary bedroom.

Conner Lyons was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He is being held at the Caddo Correctional Center. The investigation is ongoing.