DeSoto Parish Schools has announced its outstanding student representatives for the 2025–2026 Student of the Year competition. These exemplary students have been selected at the school level for their academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to serving their communities. They will now advance to compete at the district level later this month.

DeSoto Parish Schools issued a statement applauding these students for representing the very best of their schools and communities. “We are incredibly proud of our student leaders who continue to set high standards inside and outside the classroom,” the district shared.

2025–2026 School-Level Student of the Year Representatives

Elementary School Representatives:
Emma Meek – North DeSoto Upper Elementary (NDUE)
Cooper Hatcher – Stanley High School (SHS)
Paris Williams – Mansfield Middle School (MMS)
Reid Ward – Logansport High School (LHS)

Middle School Representatives:
Celina Husein – Mansfield Middle School (MMS)
Rylee Wilson – Logansport High School (LHS)
Tinlee Cardone – North DeSoto Middle School (NDMS)
Olivia Hatcher – Stanley High School (SHS)

High School Representatives:
Emmarie Atkins – Logansport High School (LHS)
Taylor Ramsey – Stanley High School (SHS)
Cecilia Flanders – North DeSoto High School (NDHS)
Christini’ Addison – Mansfield High School (MHS)

These students will undergo an interview and portfolio review process at the district level to determine who will advance to regionals and potentially to state-level competition.

Congratulations to all of the school-level honorees for their outstanding achievements and for representing DeSoto Parish with pride and excellence!