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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Becoming a school bus attendant or driver provides a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students while enjoying a flexible schedule. Learn more about starting a new career at our Transportation Job Fair on September 29th! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
We are excited to announce our Swim For Life program in collaboration with the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana has reached 15,000 students. Swim For Life is a four-day water safety course that provides second graders in Caddo Parish with lifesaving techniques that will help them to be informed and prepared around the water.
We appreciate the Community Foundation of North Louisiana and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for their support of this initiative. #WeAreCaddo #TheyAreCaddo
During Tuesday's meeting, the Caddo Parish School Board recognized the outstanding achievements of our students. They were acknowledged for being selected to serve on the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council and for competing on the State and National level with the JAG program! #wearecaddo
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 August 15. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo
As we look back on the energy and enthusiasm from our Ring the Bell ceremony, we're excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for an incredible school year. We appreciate our dedicated educators, supportive parents, community leaders, and our amazing students because your collective efforts created a fantastic start to the school year! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #theyarecaddo
Our combined efforts, dedication, and support form the foundation where students' aspirations are built. We were reminded during our Parishwide Administrators Meeting that we're all in this together! Our collective contributions play a role in nurturing students' growth and helping them achieve their BIG dreams! #BIGdreamsstarthere #wearecaddo
The Caddo Parish School Board Executive Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. on August 1. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #wearecaddo
We are looking for dedicated teachers to join the team at Youree Drive Middle! Send resumes and letters of interest to Maria Edwards at msedwards@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
A familiar face will be returning to Huntington High School! We are excited to share that Nicholaus Smith is the new Principal of Huntington, a campus where he played an integral part in the school’s success during his five years as an Assistant Principal. Mr. Smith previously served as the Principal of Caddo Middle Career & Technology School, where he worked diligently to enhance the climate and culture at CMCTS. During his tenure, he saw growth in teacher retention and student achievement.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Smith back to Huntington! #WeAreCaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Mitchell will serve as the district's Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. The position works directly to support our schools in ensuring they have the tools for each student to achieve success in their K-12 secondary careers by ensuring the highest-quality teaching and learning is taking place with a focus on career pathways and access to rigorous programs.
Over the last five years, Dr. Mitchell has served as the Principal of Huntington High School where he led the school to sizable gains in school performance along with recognition on the state stage for efforts in dual enrollment. Congratulations to Dr. Mitchell on his new role with the district! #WeAreCaddo
