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Today, schools across the district honored veterans with programs and recognition ceremonies. Here are a few but we would love to see your schools' too! Share your photos in the comments section! #wearecaddo #veteransday #theyarecaddo

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Caddo Schools salutes you this #VeteransDay. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo

It’s Election Day in Louisiana and the polls are open until 8 p.m. To learn more about what’s on the ballot, visit www.geauxvote.com. Plus, you get one of these great new “I voted” stickers. #geauxvote #getoutthevote #electionday2022

Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly, Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) announced the launch of the Cyber Range Pilot designed to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. In collaboration with CISA, the CYBER.ORG Range Pilot will be open to K-12 students nationwide to empower them with foundational cybersecurity skills needed to pursue cybersecurity careers. The Cyber Range, which can be deployed by K-12 educators in the classroom, offers students the unique opportunity to identify and launch cyberattacks. Caddo Superintendent Dr. T. Lamar Goree and students from Southwood and Woodlawn high schools were in attendance at the event and were able to speak about the work taking place in Caddo to prepare students for careers in the cybersecurity field. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Today, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School was recognized at the National Blue Ribbon Schools event hosted by the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. To celebrate this incredible moment, the schools three most recent principals including (left to right) Keith Burton, now Caddo's Chief Academic Officer, Heather Williams, South Highlands' current principal, and Mary Harris, the immediate past principal of South Highlands who retired earlier this year, were all in attendance. Together, they have fostered the school's rich tradition of excellence and left a lasting impact on the students, staff and families of South Highlands. Congratulations to these incredible leaders and all who made today's celebration possible! Caddo is proud to be home to 12 schools with 15 National Blue Ribbon Schools honors including three honors from South Highlands. This makes South Highlands the only public elementary school in Louisiana with three honors. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #rootedintradition #nationalblueribbon #nbrs2022 #threetimehonoree #BIGdreamsstarthere

MUSIC MOMENT: A HUGE congratulations to Allyssa Joseph from Huntington High School. Allyssa made the 2022 LA All-State Jazz Ensemble as a vocalist! Alyssa is in the Huntington choir under the direction of Arnese Brass. #sheiscaddo #musicmoment #BIGdreamsstarthere

MUSIC MOMENT: Two middle schools are celebrating as their students prepare to perform next week in New Orleans as part of the Louisiana All - State Choir program. Congratulations to Michael Hicks, Makynzie Harris and Khori Rhodes of the Youree Drive Middle School Choir program, which is under the direction of Jewett Winston. Herndon Magnet Students selected as members of the Louisiana Youth All-State Treble Choir and Youth All-State Mixed Choir are Maggie Chiles, Kylie Wier, Areanna Lynch, Kenzie Bailey and Kiara Brown. Their choir director is Arnese Brass. Congratulations to all! #wearecaddo #musicmoment #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Congratulations to our Caddo teachers who have won scholarships to attend this year's Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators conference in New Orleans! The scholarship recipients are: Youree Drive's Linda Coffman, Lauren Saulsbury, Shondolyn Truman, Emily Finch and Ashley Salinas as well as Northwood's Mary Bissell will attend the 4-day conference where they will learn about the newest trends in technology and how to use these trends to support students. #wearecaddo #teachertechnology #BIGdreamsstart #theyarecaddo

Interested in becoming a teacher? Join Caddo for a Facts and Snacks session on Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rhino Coffee located downtown to learn more about becoming a teacher. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-and-snacks-tickets-444774722167

Today, Caddo Parish Public Schools and Willis-Knighton Health System announced a historic partnership between the two organizations. Willis-Knighton will serve as the exclusive sports medicine provider for Caddo high school athletics while providing great services to our student athletes, schools and families. Read more about the partnership here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/851378

EARLY DISMISSAL: Woodlawn is dismissing at 11:45 a.m. today, September 20, due to a power outage affecting the campus. Parents may pick up their students at this time. Buses have begun running full routes for bus riders. SWEPCO expects a full restoration of power later this afternoon and school will resume normal operations on Wednesday, September 21.

Congratulations to South Highlands on becoming the first public elementary school in Louisiana with three National Blue Ribbon honors. The announcement was made today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in celebration of the continued excellence of the school. Read more about the honor here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/841412

Join us to get the facts on becoming a certified teacher from the comfort of your home or office! Next Wednesday at 2 pm we will host an informational session via Zoom to share about certification opportunities and how to join the Caddo team! Sign up today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-and-snacks-tickets-414937478167

National Hispanic Heritage Month starts today! Annually celebrated from September 15-October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. #wearecaddo #hispanicheritage

Caddo continues to lead the region in National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists! Congratulations to the 18 seniors from C.E. Byrd, Captain Shreve and Caddo Magnet High who were selected! Read more here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/839017 #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo

Magnet applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open! Applications will be open through January 6, 2023. To apply, visit magnetapplication.com. #wearecaddo #caddomagnetschools #BIGdreamsstarthere #youarecaddo

Want to make a difference in your community? Answer the call to teach NOW! Caddo is now actively enrolling for our tuition-free alternative teacher certification program. If you have a desire to make Caddo Parish a better place and want to change lives, apply now to Caddo Teaching Academy and let us support you in becoming the skilled and engaging educator every student needs. Learn more and apply here: https://www.caddoschools.org/page/caddo-teaching-academy.

Labor Day is the celebration of the workers make our communities great. Teachers and staff are full of some of the hardest workers. On this holiday, take time to rest and rejuvenate, knowing the work you do makes all the difference. #wearecaddo

Interested in becoming a teacher? Come get the scoop on how to become a certified teacher in Caddo Parish Public Schools! Ice cream will be provided by Red River Bank for those who register and attend. Register for the September 8th session at Turner Elementary/Middle here: https://rebrand.ly/septicecream #wearecaddo #teachcaddo #whenyourcallingiscalling #getthescoop

SCHOOL CLOSURE: Due to the mandatory boil advisory from the City of Shreveport affecting drinking water and water for cooking, school will be closed Thursday, September 1, 2022.