Caddo Parish Public Schools -

Please join us at our last community meeting for the district's superintendent search. If you can't attend, you can provide your feedback through a quick survey that can be completed at caddoschools.org. #wearecaddo

We value your input and look forward to hearing from you at one of our community meetings! Your ideas will help with the selection of the district's next superintendent. Visit caddoschools.org for the complete meeting schedule. #wearecaddo

Our Human Resources Department celebrated the dedication, hard work, and lasting impact our retirees have had on our school district throughout their careers! Congratulations on reaching this well-deserved milestone of retirement! #wearecaddo

You still have the opportunity to participate in one of the district's community meetings to provide your input on selecting the next superintendent! See the full meeting schedule at caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo

Share your thoughts and ideas on what qualities and priorities our next superintendent should have at one of our community meetings on Monday, July 15. We're encouraging you to attend and provide your input! Visit caddoschools.org for the full schedule! #wearecaddo

Caddo Schools is in the process of selecting the next superintendent, and we want YOUR input! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/CaddoParishSupeSearch Take a few minutes to complete our online survey and share your thoughts on what qualities and priorities are most important for our next leader. #wearecaddo

Community members are invited to participate in a series of meetings designed to gather input on the selection of the next superintendent. These meetings will provide a platform for stakeholders to share their thoughts and priorities for the future superintendent. #wearecaddo

NOW HIRING: We want to add some new faces to our transportation team! Visit caddoschools.org to apply. Training classes will begin on July 15th. #wearecaddo

The Caddo Parish School Board will meet in a special session at 4:30 p.m. to consider the approval of the Revision to Policy GBA (Contracts and Compensation) and Supplemental Salary Schedule. The meeting will be streamed live on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.

More than 55,000 meals have been served during our Summer Food Service Program! Several locations will continue providing a hot breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under until July 19. Visit caddoschools.org to see which site is open near you! #wearecaddo

During June's Caddo Parish School Board meeting, we recognized the accomplishments of outstanding students and employees. Wesley Wynn of Caddo Magnet High was honored for earning a perfect ACT score as a freshman. Caddo Schools is the regional leader for Reach University, which allows us to grow our own teachers. Congratulations to Shelitha Harris of Southern Hills Elementary and Causey Washington of Midway Elementary for completing the paraprofessional-to-teacher program. We also welcomed two special guests. Jamaurione Beaner and James Shivers of Atkins Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

THROWBACK THURSDAY: We ended the school year with our annual High School Voter Registration Day hosted by Booker T. Washington High School. A special thanks to our amazing volunteers and community partners for their support in registering students and allowing their voices to be heard. We look forward to continuing this tradition next school year! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Students in our Caddo STARS program are developing the skills needed to pursue a career in education. They're learning the fundamentals of teaching in the classroom and today they gained some insight into the profession from Dr. Grady Smith of Woodlawn High! #wearecaddo

Our Summer Food Service Program is underway and children 18 and under can receive FREE breakfast and lunch at sites throughout the district. Visit caddoschools.org for the full summer schedule! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Looking for an early childhood program? Applications are available for Caddo Smart Start! Apply TODAY at caddosmartstart.com! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

BIG dreams start here and we are reaching for the STARS with our Caddo STARS (Students Teaching Academics and Responsibility through Sports) program. Students from Southwood and Woodlawn with an interest in a career in education are putting essential skills into practice by coaching summer camp participants. Thank you to Dr. George Noflin and members of the Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program at Grambling State University for sharing the importance of increasing the number of African American males entering the teaching profession with our Caddo STARS students. #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

20 schools were awarded the 2023 ENERGY STAR Certification during Tuesday's Caddo Parish School Board meeting! Buildings must perform in the top 25 percent nationwide for energy efficiency to earn the special designation. Read more: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/1633165

With over 44 years of dedicated service in the field of education, Leisa G. Woolfolk brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to fostering educational excellence to her new role as interim superintendent of Caddo Parish Public Schools. For the last four years, Mrs. Woolfolk served as the Chief Human Resource Officer, where she worked to recruit, retain, and develop a high-quality and diverse workforce. Before her role as Chief Human Resource Officer, she served for 20 years as an Executive Director of Schools, overseeing high school, K-8, middle, and elementary school principals to ensure Caddo students received the best instructional opportunities.  As a principal at Judson Elementary School from 1994 to 2000 and Hillsdale Elementary School from 1993 to 1994, Mrs. Woolfolk worked closely with her staff to adopt best practices and enhance community partnerships. Her earlier roles included Assistant Principal and Instructional Coordinator at Turner Elementary/Middle School and classroom teacher positions at Turner Elementary/Middle School and North Highlands Elementary where she began her education career as a first-grade teacher. In her role as interim superintendent, Woolfolk aims to maintain the ongoing operations of the school district while using her in-depth knowledge of the district to provide leadership and support to administrators, teachers, and support staff. She is committed to addressing concerns promptly, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and representing Caddo Parish Public Schools in the community to continue developing positive relationships.

The Caddo Parish School Board will hold a Budget Work Session at 2:00 p.m. A Special Session will be held at 4:30 p.m. to approve the search firm for the selection of a new superintendent. The meeting will be followed by the Executive Committee Work Session. The public can watch the meetings LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. T. Lamar Goree for more than a decade of dedication and leadership with Caddo Parish Public Schools. We appreciate your commitment to our students, staff, and community as Superintendent of Caddo Schools. Wishing you the best as you continue to inspire and empower countless students! #YOUareCADDO