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Caddo Schools recognizes this day as one of recognition, restoration and celebration! We hope you celebrate this day that represents freedom. #WeAreCaddo

Magnet High was so fresh and so green at today's BESE Board meeting today! They were recognized for their incredible new Green Ribbon status awarded by the U.S. Department of Education for their sustainability practices and educational offerings. This honor was only granted to 27 schools across the nation. Congratulation Magnet High! #WeAreCaddo

Congratulations to our Counselors of the Year! -Sherita Secoundiata, Woodlawn Leadership Academy -Tracy Green, Ridgewood Middle -Khakillya Babers-Everett, Oak Park Elementary These women have poured so much into their students while providing an essential role to the campuses they serve. Please help us in congratulating these deserving few.

Our own music extraordinaire, Emmanuel Hudson, is a quarterfinalist for an award from the GRAMMY'S! Hudson is Director of Bands at Booker T. Washington High. Out of 1,500+ applicants, he is amongst the top 200 to receive a 2023 Music Educator Award. This award recognizes current educators who have made a significant contribution to music education in schools. Stay tuned for September when we find out if Hudson will continue to advance. For now, we are so excited to celebrate him and this significant accolade! Congratulations Mr. Hudson!

Which summer programs are your children enrolled in? There's hundreds offered in Caddo Parish alone. For a list, follow this link to ensure your children's summer success! http://ow.ly/a3ab50JoInN #WeAreCaddo #SummerSuccess

Our Superintendent Dr. Goree shares his personal story in an ongoing blog series that features school superintendents across the country. Read to see what he considers to be his "superpowers." http://ow.ly/4VjF50JoGYs #HeIsCaddo #BIGDreamStartHere

Congratulations to all the Caddo students selected to serve in the 2022-23 Legislative Youth Advisory Council! This honor is reserved for the most outstanding students in the state. They will work together over the next year to influence legislation for other young people. Out of the 31 students selected, SEVEN are from our district! - James Stratton, Byrd High - Andrew Minegar, Magnet High - Cal Alexander, Magnet High - Ananya Bhatia, Magnet High - Sabrina Huynh, Magnet High - William Li, Magnet High - Alexander Minegar, Magnet High Read more here: https://bossierpress.com/legislative-youth-advisory-council-announces-2022-2023-members/

Today, America and Caddo Schools celebrates the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in our nation's wars. May they be remembered, always.

North Caddo High Valedictorian, Olivia Stringham will be featured on a special this weekend that shares inspiring and courageous stories of seven Louisiana high school students. Watch with us on LPB at the times below! #WeAreCaddo

There are 11 graduation ceremonies taking place at three different venues this week! Here are some need-to-knows before you arrive. You may not bring the following: - Balloons - Large signage - Airhorns We ask that you be respectful to others by not obstructing their views or causing unwanted distractions. Click here to view the updated schedule and access the livestream channel: https://www.caddoschools.org/page/high-school Let's hear which graduation ceremonies you're attending!

As we prepare for high school graduations this week, we take a moment to celebrate a former Caddo student for being Commissioned and promoted to Second Lieutenant. Caleb Krikorian graduated from Northwood with the Class of 2018. While in high school, he was Corps Commander serving all JROTC students across the district. He has since been a distinguished military student at Northwestern and will now serve in the National Guard. Congratulations Lt. Krikorian! #BIGDreamsStartHere

Congratulations to Caddo student Megan Crutchfield of the Community Education Life Transition (CELT) program on SUSLA’s campus! Megan received her CELT certificate of completion after several years of great success! The Caddo Schools CELT program is a partnership between our district and Southern University-Shreveport as well as Bossier Parish Community College. The program helps students with disabilities to earn educational opportunities and workforce assistance. Congratulations Megan on your success!

We are celebrating the Class of 2022 in a few short days. Click here for the schedule of events and to stream the ceremonies live: https://www.caddoschools.org/page/high-school Congrats to all walking the stage! 🎓🎓 Give a shoutout to your senior and the school they attend!

Congratulations to Ashini Modi, senior at Caddo Magnet High on earning the prestigious title of 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar. This young lady continues to amaze us all! This fall, she will attend Harvard to study physics. Read more on her here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/742269

This is the biggest year ever for Film Prize Junior and we're so excited to cheer on our Caddo teams that entered the competition. This year, there were submissions from: - Booker T. Washington - Caddo Magnet - Caddo Career & Technology Center - Captain Shreve - C.E. Byrd - Southwood - Donnie Bickham You have through Saturday (5/15) to watch the short films and vote for a winner! Find the films here: filmprizejr.com #VIVALAFilmPrize #WeAreCaddo

Graduation season is upon us! Congratulations to the Class of 2022! View the full schedule of ceremonies here: http://ow.ly/mbgV50J4eTV

It's been a challenging few years for people who work in health and in education. Our school nurses are BOTH! Their role is vital to the health of students, teachers, and communities. We send MAJOR thanks for your service. #SchoolNurseAppreciation #WeAreCaddo

This morning Caddo Parish Magnet High celebrated their newest accolade of becoming a Green Ribbon school! Awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, Magnet is one of 27 schools nationwide to receive this prestigious honor. The recognition award is given to schools that have shown their commitment to reduced environmental impact and costs, improved health and wellness of students and staff, and effective environmental and sustainability education. #WeAreCaddo

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to the incredible men and women who are some of the first people to report to their campus. This group ensures our children have the nutrition needed for a healthy learning environment. Thank you for all you do to serve Caddo! #WeAreCaddo

WHATASURPRISE! Green Oaks Teacher Mrs. Ragster-Manuel was selected as one of 30 teachers from 14 different states to be named "WhataTeacher" by Whataburger for Teacher Appreciation Week. She will receive $1,000 to improve her DECA organization. Congrats! #WeAreCaddo