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Our School

District Mission

The School District of DeSoto County will partner with parents and the community to:

Deliver a safe and secure learning environment. 

Optimize communication to strengthen learning environment.

Guarantee students have equitable access to rigorous engaging instruction.

Shape minds to build a strong social-emotional foundation for responsible citizenship.

School Mission

Our mission is to empower all students to become life-long learners able to compete in today's society.

School Beliefs

  • Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
  • Students need to apply their learning in meaningful contexts.
  • A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
  • Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
  • All students can learn as a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
  • Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.
  • The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

Contact Us

Address
1710 E Gibson St
Arcadia, FL 34266

Phone
(863) 494-3434

Fax
(866) 889-1073

School Hours
M-F 8:00am - 3:30pm

Office Hours
M-F 7:45am - 4:30pm