DESOTO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — DeSoto Parish students will return to class Aug. 6, 2026, without the usual back-to-school shopping trip, as the district will provide all school supplies for students during the upcoming academic year.
The initiative, highlighted on social media with the hashtag #TheDeSotoDifference, aims to ensure every student has the necessary tools to begin the year ready to learn, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
The district has established a dedicated Back-to-School page on its website with additional information regarding the upcoming school year and the supply program.
Families seeking more details about the school supply distribution or other back-to-school information are encouraged to visit the district’s online resources.
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