🌱 De Soto schools push back on classroom technology opt-outs

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In today's newsletter:

• De Soto schools push back on classroom technology opt-outs
• De Soto dropped pit bull restrictions; other Kansas cities differ
• Unbeaten De Soto holds fourth in Class 5A football rankings

Also on today's calendar: Friday Trash Service and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 30.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 5 Johnson County districts oppose letting parents opt kids out of school tech devices (johnsoncountypost.com) — De Soto USD 232 joined four other Johnson County districts in opposing a proposed state policy allowing parents to opt children out of school-issued technology. District leaders say separate instructional approaches would burden teachers and limit learning opportunities, while some parents argue consent is necessary to address concerns about classroom device use.
   

• Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows (newsbreak.com) — De Soto has removed restrictions on pit bull-type dogs, but Kansas dog owners still face a patchwork of local breed rules. The statewide guide recommends checking current city codes and confirming requirements with animal control, since older lists can be outdated and landlords or insurers may impose separate restrictions.
   

• This weeks Kpreps.com rankings (westernkansasnews.com) — De Soto remains No. 4 in the Kpreps.com Class 5A football rankings with a 10-0 record heading into the sectional playoff round. Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Hays and Bishop Carroll hold the top three spots, while Blue Valley rounds out the classification's top five.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in De Soto

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Recycling Week →
  De Soto

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Other local events

Friday November 13

• Friday Trash Service →
  De Soto KS

Saturday November 14

• Youth Basketball Clinic: Kindergarten & 1st Grade →
  Gymnasium, 32905 W. 84th, De Soto
  8:30 am
• Youth Basketball Clinic: 2nd & 3rd Grade →
  Gymnasium, 32905 W. 84th, De Soto
  9:30 am
• Hometown Table: Community Conversations with Council →
  The Training Room, 32905 W. 84th St, De Soto
  10:00 am
• Youth Basketball Clinic: 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade →
  Gymnasium, 32905 W. 84th, De Soto
  10:30 am

Sunday November 15

• Beginner Sourdough Class →
  Home Room (001), 32905 W. 84th St, De Soto
  1:00 pm
• Diamond Art Workshop →
  Home Room (001), 32905 W 84th St, De Soto
  3:30 pm

Monday November 16

• Monday Trash Service →
  De Soto KS

Tuesday November 17

• Homeschool Art Class | Ages 5 & 6 →
  Home Room, 32905 W 84th St, De Soto
  9:00 am

Wednesday November 18

• Wednesday Trash Service →
  De Soto KS
• Toddler Time →
  Gymnasium, 32905 W. 84th, De Soto
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Technician in Lenexa. Apply here.
• Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers posted a job opening for Team Members in Lenexa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Soto here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lenexa

• Lenexa Presents Sar-Ko Aglow, a Free Trail of Trees (kansascityonthecheap.com)
• Lenexa Smiles and Braces Highlights Cosmetic Dentistry Options in Lenexa (prlog.org)
• Lenexa's most expensive properties: The 10 most expensive homes listed in October (johnsoncountypost.com)

Shawnee

• Shop Solutions November 2026 (enginebuildermag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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