Schools and education

USD 232 names district-level Teachers of the Year
March 12, 2010
Two outstanding teachers were honored this week in the De Soto School District.
Chicago or bust
DHS band to play in the second city
11:47 p.m., March 11, 2010 Updated 12:05 a.m.
Four De Soto High School seniors share their experiences as the DHS band makes its way to Chicago.
Spring Training: Starside Running Club
By Ashlee Kieler
March 11, 2010
Students at Lexington Trails Middle School and De Soto High School recently began spring sports practices.
Board OKs staffs proposal for cuts
By Estuardo Garcia
12:00 a.m., March 11, 2010 Updated 04:32 p.m.
De Soto USD 232 has a $1.9 million budget gap for the 2009-2010 school year, but after tightening up its belt and sharpening pencils, that gap has gotten a little smaller.
Superintendent search timeline set
By Estuardo Garcia
March 11, 2010
Before Ron Wimmer steps down as superintendent at the end of the 2010-2011 school year, he wants to have his successor lined up.
USD 232 Board accepts bargain bid for DHS expansion
By Estuardo Garcia
March 10, 2010
Bids for the expansion of De Soto High School came in so competitive that at least one USD 232 board member wondered if the district should move forward with the school’s second phase expansion.
Board continues search for new superintendent
By Estuardo Garcia
March 9, 2010
Before Interim Superintendent Ron Wimmer steps down from his position at the end of the 2010-2011 school year he wants to have his successor lined up.
De Soto USD 232 going to staff to shrink budget
12:00 a.m., March 9, 2010 Updated 11:58 a.m.
De Soto USD 232 has a $1.9 million budget gap for the 2009-2010 school year, but after tightening up their belt and sharpening their pencils, that gap has gotten a little smaller.
Early Childhood Program enrollment begins in USD 232
March 8, 2010
Preschool enrollment for USD 232’s Early Childhood Education 2010-11 school year has begun.
Robotics camps reach out to area schools
By Ashlee Kieler
March 4, 2010
Robots took over the library at Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School in early February.
DHS senior essay second in 50,000 entries
By Ashlee Kieler
March 4, 2010
Jamie Zvirgzdins knows what perseverance is all about. The De Soto High School senior used the word to earn runner-up status in the “Being an American Essay Contest” earlier this year.
Four DHS band members chosen to all-state bands
By Estuardo Garcia
March 4, 2010
In the world of high school music, being named to the all-state band is the highest honor and a dream come true.
LTMS service dog has full school of owners
By Elvyn Jones
March 3, 2010
When Charlie Mayfield returned to school after her grandmother died earlier this year, she had a special friend to help her cope with the grief.
USD 232 Board of Education meeting agenda for March 8
March 3, 2010
De Soto’s USD 232 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 8 in the District’s Administrative Building, 35200 W. 91st Street, De Soto
DHS students tackle two dramas for spring
By Ashlee Kieler
March 3, 2010
Local theater lovers will get a double dip this weekend from De Soto High School students as they present two dramas for the school’s annual spring play.

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