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About East Middle School

The mission of DeSoto East Middle School is to achieve academic and social excellence through knowledge, respect, and responsibility.

DeSoto East Middle School (formerly DeSoto Junior High School) is part of the DeSoto Independent School district. The campus, now known as DeSoto East Middle School, opened in 1962. It served as the district's high school from 1962 until 1976 when the high school moved to its current location at 600 Eagle Drive. At that time the campus was renamed DeSoto Junior High School and served grades seven and eight. When DeSoto West Junior High School opened in 1987, the campus was renamed DeSoto East Junior High School. As part of the district-wide grade realignment plan during the 2007-2008 school year, DeSoto East became a middle school serving grades six, seven, and eight.

What's Happening at East


Benchmark Testing January 15th - 21st Please remember our campus will be closed to all visitors Jan 15th-21st for benchmark testing. Thank you for helping us prepare our students for upcoming testing.



Reminder for Student IDs This is a reminder that students are required to wear their ID on a daily basis. IDs must be visible and have an unobstructed photo. Students may purchase a replacement ID from Mrs. Scott.




Attendance Matters! DeSoto ISD wants to share tips with our parents/guardians on how to decrease attendance issues and avoid truancy by encouraging parents/guardians to be involved with homework, set a time for your child to go to bed, inform your child's teacher or other campus personnel when he/she will be absent.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the many contributions, diverse cultures, and impact citizens of the Hispanic culture have made to promote humility, bravery, and civility to our thriving nation. September 15th – October 15th

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

Upcoming Events

- Jan20
  - Martin Luther King Holiday - all campuses and offices closedAll Day
- Jan23
  - DeSoto Chamber State of the District11:00AM - 1:00PM
- Jan24
  - Virtual Town Hall9:00AM - 12:00PM
- Feb10
  - Board Workshop6:30PM - 8:30PM
- Feb13
  - Early Release - Parent ConferenceAll Day

More Events >

School Location

DeSoto Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. DeSoto Independent School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.