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Caddo Parish Public Schools is officially a ‘B’-rated school district, reaching its highest ranking ever in Louisiana’s accountability system! With a 2.1-point increase in the overall district performance score, Caddo leads as the top-performing large urban school system in the state. This monumental growth includes: 36 schools increasing scores, 9 schools improving by a letter grade, 15 Top Gains schools recognized for exceptional progress, and 9 recognized as Opportunity Honorees, excelling with special education, English learners, and high-poverty students. Congratulations to our students, teachers, support staff, and leaders who made today's results possible!

The wonderful news continues in Caddo Parish as we announce our 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year! Representing Caddo's incredible teachers this year are Saundra Tate, a K-2 autism teacher from Summerfield Elementary, Angela Vinet, an eighth-grade ELA teacher from Caddo Middle Magnet, and Ashley Lawton, a skilled trades and general technology teacher from Caddo Career & Technology Center. These teachers will advance to the state level of competition for consideration to be named the Louisiana Teacher of the Year! Please join us in cheering on these and all of our schools' Teacher of the Year honorees.

It is one of our favorite days of the year! Today, Superintendent Burton announced the 2024-2025 Caddo Parish Students of the Year! Representing our district in advancing to the next round of state competition will be Mary Mack Thornton from Eden Gardens, Anya Trutschl of CMM and Arisha Sultana of Magnet High! Congratulations to all of our schools' Students of the Year and please join us in celebrating this year's winners.

Caddo Parish's very own K. Renae Pullen is serving as the keynote speaker this morning at the National Science Teaching Association's national conference! Pullen serves as Caddo's elementary science curriculum specialist and is an accomplished and acclaimed educator who has won numerous local, state, and national awards including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Today she will present on why science is truly for everyone. As keynote speaker, her presentation will explore the transformative power of investigating complex phenomena, solving real-world problems that matter to students, celebrating the brilliance of all our students, and exploring ways to create caring learning environments where it can happen. Congratulations, K. Renae, and thank you for representing Caddo well!

The City of Shreveport is experiencing water issues causing low water pressure at Huntington. Our team has been working with city personnel who have indicated they are working to identify the cause of the water pressure drop. Huntington parents may pick up their children at this time or authorize their students to check out. Buses will be arriving within the hour to begin picking up students and taking them home.

Today, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and BESE Representative Stacey Melerine visited Fairfield's French immersion classes and spoke with school and district leaders as well as teachers and students about the impact the program is having on instruction.

Our first Attendance and Resource Fair of the school year will take place tomorrow at Broadmoor Baptist Church. Parents and students may attend these fairs; however, it is important that the parent comes! Caddo Schools Attendance Department staff members will be available to address attendance concerns. During this time, parents will be allowed to write a parent note for 3 of their child’s unexcused absences, and submit doctor's excuses (which can be excused at any time during the school year). Also, there will be community resources available for families who may be dealing with mental health issues, Shreveport Job Corps, Caddo’s Parent Resource Department, McKinney Vento (Homeless), Gingerbread House, and other Mental Health agencies approved by Caddo Parish Public Schools. Caddo will host five attendance support fairs throughout the school year.

As we wrap up the last days of Fall Break, we want to know how you've spent your time! Share your Fall Break photos using #caddofallbreak. The photos may be featured on our district social media pages!

Happy Fall Break! As a reminder, schools and sites are closed this week for Fall Break. Take this time to rest, rejuvenate, and get ready for the second nine weeks of the school year.

Midway Elementary is celebrating after Thursday's unveiling of the latest 'Put A Poem On It' Mural Project. Sponsored by Caddo Parish Commissioners in collaboration with Shreveport Regional Arts Council, the 'Look Up Child' Mural at Midway Elementary was created by Caddo Parish Poet Laureate Poetic X and Award-Winning Visual Artist Alex Richardson. The 'Look Up Child' Mural serves to provide inspiration that encourages Hope, Education, Poetry, and Art within the community of Caddo Parish. Thank you to our partners for making this wonderful project a reality!

The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 3 p.m. today to declare the District 7 seat on the Board vacant and establish procedures for filling the vacancy. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.

Today marks the first day of a new chapter for Caddo Parish Schools as we welcome our new Superintendent, Keith Burton! After 33 years of dedicated service to our district, Mr. Burton brings to the role a drive to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all children, a commitment to excellence, and a strong vision for the future of Caddo Schools. We are excited to see the impact his leadership will have on our students, staff, and community. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Burton as the 14th Superintendent in Caddo Parish School Board history.

Water service has been restored in the Town of Blanchard. Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, and Northwood High will reopen today, October 1.

Today, we celebrate the legacy of Leisa G. Woolfolk. Mrs. Woolfolk has spent more than 44 years faithfully serving the Caddo Parish School Board, beginning as a classroom teacher before moving into school administration. She went on to become a school director and has spent the past four years serving as Chief Human Resource Officer. On June 1, Mrs. Woolfolk was appointed as Interim Superintendent. As she enters retirement, we are proud to celebrate Leisa G. Woolfolk Day in the City of Shreveport and are grateful for all she has done in service to students.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, and Northwood High School will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30, as the Town of Blanchard is currently experiencing interruptions in water service.

Congratulations to Keith Burton, who was elected by the Caddo Parish School Board as its next superintendent. Mr. Burton's first day as superintendent will be Oct. 1. To read more about Mr. Burton and the Board's selection, read here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/1785451.

The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday to vote on the lone finalist as part of the search for the district's next superintendent. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.

The Department of Exceptional Children is hosting the upcoming Seeds of Success event "Cultivating Early Development and Intervention Awareness" on October 26th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Ms. Eddie Jones Special Programs Center, 2226 Murphy St.

The Caddo Parish School Board invites the community to our Special Education Advisory Council Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024. What: Special Education Advisory Council Meeting When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Where: Ms. Eddie Jones Special Programs Center - Auditorium 2226 Murphy St. Shreveport, LA 71103 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 9 a.m. today for the interview process in the selection of the district's next superintendent. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.