From DeSoto County Schools: DeSoto County Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start this morning (Thursday, November 15th). Buses will pick up students on their routes two hours later than normal, and school start times will be two hours later than normal. For example, if your normal bus pick-up time is 7:00 a.m., your bus pick-up time will be 9:00 this morning. If your normal school start time is 7:45, your school start time will be 9:45 today. Schools will dismiss this afternoon at regular times.