Celebrating Student Success in Manufacturing!
DeSoto County Schools is proud to recognize five outstanding juniors and seniors who have successfully earned their Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential!
Through our partnership with AccelerateMS, these students completed 25 rigorous online training modules covering:
✔️ Safety & OSHA regulations
✔️ Blueprint reading & inspection
✔️ Robotics & CNC fundamentals
✔️ Lean manufacturing & 5S principles
✔️ Measurement, quality, and troubleshooting
By completing the full curriculum and earning this nationally recognized certification, these students have demonstrated initiative, discipline, and workforce readiness. The CMfgA credential signals to employers that they possess foundational skills for entry-level careers in high-demand manufacturing fields.
This achievement is a launch point for strong wages, career advancement, and long-term opportunity.
Please join us in congratulating these five students on setting the standard and leading the way for future cohorts!
DeSoto County Schools is proud to recognize five outstanding juniors and seniors who have successfully earned their Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) credential!
Through our partnership with AccelerateMS, these students completed 25 rigorous online training modules covering:
✔️ Safety & OSHA regulations
✔️ Blueprint reading & inspection
✔️ Robotics & CNC fundamentals
✔️ Lean manufacturing & 5S principles
✔️ Measurement, quality, and troubleshooting
By completing the full curriculum and earning this nationally recognized certification, these students have demonstrated initiative, discipline, and workforce readiness. The CMfgA credential signals to employers that they possess foundational skills for entry-level careers in high-demand manufacturing fields.
This achievement is a launch point for strong wages, career advancement, and long-term opportunity.
Please join us in congratulating these five students on setting the standard and leading the way for future cohorts!
DeSoto County School District is proud to host our annual College Fair tomorrow for the Class of 2027!
This event provides our current juniors with direct access to representatives from colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutions across the region and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore academic programs, discuss admissions requirements, and begin mapping out their next steps after graduation.
We believe early exposure and intentional planning are critical to student success. Tomorrow’s College Fair is another strategic step in ensuring our students are informed, prepared, and positioned to make confident decisions about their futures.
We look forward to a productive day of meaningful conversations and expanded opportunities for our juniors.
This event provides our current juniors with direct access to representatives from colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutions across the region and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, explore academic programs, discuss admissions requirements, and begin mapping out their next steps after graduation.
We believe early exposure and intentional planning are critical to student success. Tomorrow’s College Fair is another strategic step in ensuring our students are informed, prepared, and positioned to make confident decisions about their futures.
We look forward to a productive day of meaningful conversations and expanded opportunities for our juniors.
Each week, we’re highlighting outstanding students gaining real-world experience through DeSoto County Schools’ Work-Based Learning program. Meet this week’s featured student below!
Today marked the first of four immersive experiences for the inaugural DeSoto County Schools Aviation Cohort. Sixteen students—two from each of our eight high schools—were selected to participate in this new career exploration series focused on aviation pathways.
The cohort began the day at Memphis International Airport, followed by exclusive tours with the Federal Aviation Administration at both the Memphis Air Traffic Control Tower and TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) radar facility. Students concluded the experience at the University of Memphis, where they learned about collegiate aviation programs and career opportunities.
Aviation continues to be a high-demand, high-skill industry with critical workforce needs across multiple career pathways. Experiences like this help students see firsthand the opportunities available and the preparation required to enter this essential field.
The DeSoto County Schools Department of Workforce Development is grateful for the strong support of our community partners who made this experience possible. Special thanks to Lisa M. Spinelli, Lori Morris, and Laura Rainey with the Memphis Airport Authority; Nathan Partridge and Dwight Jackson with the FAA Memphis Air Traffic Control Tower; and Cade Forbes, Mary Ewart, and Captain Kim Coryat with the University of Memphis.
Our students had an outstanding day exploring aviation careers firsthand. We look forward to the next cohort experience in this four-part series.
Each week, we’re proud to showcase one of our students who’s building their future through Work-Based Learning. See how this student is gaining valuable experience and exploring career goals!
Every week, we’re showcasing a different Career & Technical Education program offered in our district. These programs equip students with the skills, certifications, and real-world experiences they need to thrive after graduation.
Take a look at this week’s featured program in the flyer and see how it’s shaping tomorrow’s workforce today.
Take a look at this week’s featured program in the flyer and see how it’s shaping tomorrow’s workforce today.
Our students are preparing for the future—today! Through Work-Based Learning, they’re developing career skills, professionalism, and confidence in the workplace. Check out this week’s featured student making an impact!
Our Career Coaches work hard each week to connect students with meaningful career experiences and industry leaders. These partnerships provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and exposure they need to succeed in the workforce and in life.
See this week’s connection in the flyer below!
See this week’s connection in the flyer below!
Career pathways come alive through Work-Based Learning! Each week, we highlight a student applying classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Learn more about this week’s featured student below!
Join us for the STEAM night at Overpark Elementary School on March 5, 2026. This event provides an opportunity for OES students and their parents to explore different careers within the community and introduces students to Career and Technical Education programs available in high school.
Each week, we’re proud to showcase one of our students who’s building their future through Work-Based Learning. See how this student is gaining valuable experience and exploring career goals!
Our Career & Technical Education programs are where learning meets doing. Each week, we’ll highlight one program that is opening doors for students through hands-on training and industry connections.
See this week’s CTE spotlight in the flyer below, and discover how our students are preparing for the future—right now.
See this week’s CTE spotlight in the flyer below, and discover how our students are preparing for the future—right now.
Career Coaches help bridge the gap between academics and the real world. Classroom conversations focus on how skills developed in school translate directly to workplace and postsecondary success.
📌 Each week, our Career Coaches connect students with real-world career experiences. Check out this week’s highlight in the flyer below!
Our Student Workshops series delivers focused, real-world guidance that equips students with the knowledge and perspective needed to plan their next steps with confidence. These sessions connect classroom learning to workforce expectations and reinforce informed decision-making for life after high school.
🚨 Weather Day, Career Playbook 🚨
School may be out due to winter weather and ice, but career exploration doesn’t have to slow down. In fact, this week’s conditions put a spotlight on careers that keep communities running when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
From utility crews and emergency services to transportation, healthcare, and public safety—these are the careers you’ve been seeing all over social media, and they matter.
📌 Your next move:
Log in to Naviance through Clever to:
Explore high-demand career pathways essential during winter weather
Watch real interviews with industry professionals
Take career interest surveys to see where you align
A weather day is still an opportunity to build awareness, make connections, and start thinking strategically about your future. ❄️➡️🎯
#WorkforceReady #CarerExploration #WeatherDayWin #essentialcareers
School may be out due to winter weather and ice, but career exploration doesn’t have to slow down. In fact, this week’s conditions put a spotlight on careers that keep communities running when the weather doesn’t cooperate.
From utility crews and emergency services to transportation, healthcare, and public safety—these are the careers you’ve been seeing all over social media, and they matter.
📌 Your next move:
Log in to Naviance through Clever to:
Explore high-demand career pathways essential during winter weather
Watch real interviews with industry professionals
Take career interest surveys to see where you align
A weather day is still an opportunity to build awareness, make connections, and start thinking strategically about your future. ❄️➡️🎯
#WorkforceReady #CarerExploration #WeatherDayWin #essentialcareers
Calling all Juniors!
College Fair – Save the Date
DeSoto County School District is hosting a College Fair for all juniors on March 3, 2026, at the Landers Center. This event is an opportunity for students to engage directly with colleges and universities, explore postsecondary options, and begin making informed decisions about their next steps after graduation.
A wide range of institutions will be on site to provide insight into admissions, academic programs, and campus life. This experience is a critical touchpoint in aligning student interests with future education and workforce pathways.
📌 Important Note for Families:
Specific event times, student schedules, and parent information will be communicated directly by each high school.
We look forward to supporting our juniors as they plan for what’s next and continue building a strong foundation for their future success.
College Fair – Save the Date
DeSoto County School District is hosting a College Fair for all juniors on March 3, 2026, at the Landers Center. This event is an opportunity for students to engage directly with colleges and universities, explore postsecondary options, and begin making informed decisions about their next steps after graduation.
A wide range of institutions will be on site to provide insight into admissions, academic programs, and campus life. This experience is a critical touchpoint in aligning student interests with future education and workforce pathways.
📌 Important Note for Families:
Specific event times, student schedules, and parent information will be communicated directly by each high school.
We look forward to supporting our juniors as they plan for what’s next and continue building a strong foundation for their future success.
Each week, we’re proud to showcase one of our students who’s building their future through Work-Based Learning. See how this student is gaining valuable experience and exploring career goals!
Addyson Lyles, a senior at Hernando High School, attended the HYPE (Hernando Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs) Lunch & Learn on Thursday, January 22, hosted at Principal Toyota of Hernando. The session, Sharpening the Saw, featured keynote speaker Garrett McDonald, General Manager of Principal Toyota, who shared leadership insights grounded in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, with a focus on the Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence.
The event emphasized collaboration across businesses, professional growth, and intentional leadership. Addyson, who plans to attend Ole Miss and major in Business Management, gained valuable exposure to real-world business leadership and professional expectations. We are grateful to HYPE and event sponsors—Principal Toyota of Hernando, AERC, and Community Bank—for creating meaningful opportunities that connect students to the local business community and future workforce pathways.
The event emphasized collaboration across businesses, professional growth, and intentional leadership. Addyson, who plans to attend Ole Miss and major in Business Management, gained valuable exposure to real-world business leadership and professional expectations. We are grateful to HYPE and event sponsors—Principal Toyota of Hernando, AERC, and Community Bank—for creating meaningful opportunities that connect students to the local business community and future workforce pathways.
