Several outstanding achievements were celebrated during Tuesday's Caddo Parish School Board meeting. We recognized Caddo Middle Magnet for earning the distinction of being a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School and our 15 National Merit Semifinalists. Graduates of the Caddo Teaching Academy, the district's innovative certification program were also honored and the board received a special treat with a vocal performance from Louisiana Music Education Association All-State Jazz Ensemble Vocalist and junior at Caddo Magnet High, Natalie Barker. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Today, Caddo was able to highlight the work taking place in literacy and math to State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley. At Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle as well as elementary and middle schools across the district, Caddo is seeing gains in reading and math proficiency as the district has invested in top-rated curricula, aligned professional development, and increased instruction time. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #theyarecaddo
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Leadership Day was held at Bethune-Oak Park Elementary, where B.E.S.T. (Boys Excelling Succeeding and Transforming) Club scholars from 11 campuses had a day of team building, leadership skills, and fun.
The B.E.S.T. SHAKE Competition focuses on eye contact, firm handshakes, and conversations and it gives students the opportunity to meet community leaders, who served as judges. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #theyarecaddo
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
The Caddo Parish School Board holds its regular meeting on the third Tuesday of every month and will meet at 4:30 p.m. on October 17. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Applications are being accepted for our Caddo Teaching Academy! It's a 24-month certification program. Apply TODAY at caddoschools.org if you're interested in a teaching career with Caddo Schools! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Schools and district sites will be closed October 9 - 13 for Fall Break. Students will return to school on October 16. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
The Caddo Parish School Board Executive Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. on October 3. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #wearecaddo
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Students in the Biotechnology Magnet Academy (BTA) at Southwood High School are spending this semester conducting research at LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS). Through the BioStart Internship Program, seniors conduct research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor at LSUHS. The BTA at Southwood is a four-year, rigorous curriculum with a focus on math, science and technology courses.
BRF’s education initiatives at Southwood include the BTA, BioStart, the College Navigator and the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics program.
Read more:
https://www.brfla.org/southwood-high-school-interns-spending-semester-at-lsu-health-shreveport/
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11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
HAPPENING TOMORROW! If you're looking for an opportunity to support Caddo students and work part-time with full-time benefits, join us at our Transportation Job Fair! It's Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Wanda Gunn Professional Development Center - 3908 Joplin Avenue. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
UPDATE: We anticipate all campuses and district sites will reopen on Tuesday, September 26th for normal operations as power has been restored districtwide.
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY! Caddo schools and district sites will be closed on Monday, September 25th due to widespread power outages caused by Sunday night's storms. We will be working closely with SWEPCO to determine when sites will reopen and will notify parents and staff.
11 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
During Tuesday's Caddo Parish School Board Meeting, we celebrated some outstanding achievements from our students and staff. We recognized 10 students earning a perfect score on the ACT and an administrator being selected to receive the Louisiana Music Educator Association’s Tom Wafer Outstanding Administrator Award! We also had a musical performance from Southwood's Jeremiah White. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Caddo Middle Magnet receives the nation's highest honor in education for student achievement! For the third time, CMM was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This is the 17th award for Caddo Schools as we continue as one of the leading districts in Louisiana for National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Congratulations to Principal DeBusk, students and staff for this recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
The Caddo Parish School Board holds its regular meeting on the third Tuesday of every month and will meet at 4:30 p.m. on today, September 19. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
We are proud of our 15 students who have earned the title of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Congratulations on receiving this prestigious honor!
The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. All semifinalists qualified during their junior year by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). They'll now move on to compete for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million. #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated annually from September 15 - October 15. It is an opportunity to recognize the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of our communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
The Caddo Parish School Board Executive Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to watch today's meeting LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #wearecaddo
12 months ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Schools will be closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day as the holiday pays tribute to the hardworking men and women who have tirelessly contributed to the growth and prosperity of our communities. We are especially grateful to our teachers for making a difference in the lives of children in Caddo! #wearecaddo
about 1 year ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In May, we celebrated high school seniors who are committed to pursuing a teaching career during our Future Educators Signing Day! We look forward to welcoming new students into our Educators Rising Club. Students have the opportunity to earn credits through Louisiana State University Shreveport and intern in classrooms throughout Caddo! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
Learn more about Educators Rising Club:
https://youtu.be/GZIVrxZwybU
about 1 year ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools
Meet Caddo's new District Recruiter! Renee Ellis has already started working with the Teach Caddo team on various projects, planning, and meeting with university partners and Caddo staff. The veteran educator has nearly 30 years of experience and served as the Principal of Westwood Elementary before assuming the role of Community Engagement Specialist for the Achievement Zone. Mrs. Ellis is proud of her work with principals, helping local and out-of-state educators find the perfect teaching position for the new school year. Her top priority is recruiting and retaining the best individuals for certified and classified opportunities with Caddo Schools. If you want to work for Caddo Parish Public Schools, please contact our District Recruiter at
rfellis@caddoschools.org.
about 1 year ago, Caddo Parish Public Schools