The 2024 Independence Bowl Art Competiton winners who have won two tickets to the Independence Bowl , they will have their artwork displayed on the video board at the Independence Bowl, along with being displayed online at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com, and in The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate are:
1st place for 6th grade Ayden Black
2nd pace for 6th grade Zamaya Jackson
3rd place for 6th grade Journey Dyer
1st place for 7th grade Trinity Johnson
2nd place for 7th grade Sophie Humpal
1st place for 8th grade Aaliyah Tucker
2nd place for 8th grade Brianna Rios
3rd place for 8th grade Kylee Lloyd and Dean Aston
Food Drive Update!
We're excited to share that 8th grade is currently leading the pack for the free dress day prize! And Ms. Finch's class is in the lead for the free breakfast prize next week.
Keep those non-perishable food items coming! Let's work together to help those in need.
#fooddrive #community #givingback
⚽️Congrats to the 24-25 Girls Soccer Team! ⚽️ We are excited for the upcoming season! #GoSpartans🖤💛
Spread kindness, wear purple! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is World Kindness Day. Don't forget to wear any purple shirt with your uniform bottoms. Check Canvas for further details. Plus, show some love by writing a compliment card at the Kindness Table during your lunch shift tomorrow. Let's make our campus a kinder place!
Calling all 8th graders! 📣 Grab your last year of middle school commemorative shirt! 🤩 8th Grade Students' names will be printed on the back. 👕 Families are welcome to purchase too! 👨👩👧👦 Purchase online at www.youreedrive.com (Local Level). Deadline to purchase is Friday, November 22nd. Extra shirts will not be ordered. Don't miss this special shirt.
#8thGrade #ClassOf2025 #MiddleSchoolMemories #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow
📢 The annual 4-H sponsored food drive is coming up this week! 📢 📆 Wednesday, November 13th to Wednesday, November 20th 📆 🥫 Please bring in canned food items to help support the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. No glass items, please. 🥫 🏆 The grade level that brings in the most cans will earn a free dress day on Thursday, November 21st, and the homeroom that wins will receive donuts! 🍩 🥰 Dig through your cabinets and bring in your canned goods to help us support our community. Thank you for your support! 🥰 #4HFoodDrive #NWLAFoodBank #SpartansGiveBack #SupportOurCommunity #FreeDressDay #Donuts
🏈 Youree Drive vs. Donnie Bickham - Football Playoffs! 🏈
Come out and cheer for the Youree Drive undefeated football team! 🎉💪
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Lee Hedges Stadium
🎟️ Tickets: $10.00 (www.youreedrive.com, Local Level)
👶 Kids 5 and under: FREE!
Let’s fill the stands and show our team some love! 🖤💛
🎉 Congratulations to our Youree Drive Mathletes! 🎉
We're excited to announce that math practice starts this Thursday, November 14th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in Room 704 (Dr. Schlatter's classroom).
Reminder to parents: Please pick up your child from the side parking lot at 4:30 PM.
Let's work hard and have fun!
#Mathletes #YoureeDrive #MathCompetition #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow
Girls Soccer Tryouts are rescheduled due to weather. New date is Tuesday, Nov. 12th 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Mark Your Calendars! ❄️ YDMS Winter Formal: Sneaker Snow Ball!
Calling all YDMS students! The Student Council is thrilled to present this year's WINTER FORMAL: The Sneaker Snow Ball!
Here's the scoop:
Date: Friday, December 6th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15 (available until December 5th at 4:00 PM)
Get Your Tickets: Head to youreedrive.com and click "Local Level"
This isn't your average school dance!
Delicious concessions will be on sale.
Each participant will receive a special treat!
Dress code: Sunday Best + Fancy Sneakers (optional)
(Jeans and shorts are not permitted.)
🎉 PTSA Fun Day is THIS Friday! 🎉
If you’re a PTSA member, get ready for a great time! Here’s what you can look forward to:
🌟 Free Dress Day for all PTSA members
🍕 Pizza Party during 8th period
🎲 Games & Crazy Hair Fun
🎧 AirPod Giveaway – 1 set for every 100 members!
📌Not a member yet? There’s still time to join! Visit www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. Not sure if you have joined PTSA? Student can check link posted on their Canvas page.
😀 Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there!
⚽️ Soccer Tryouts! ⚽️ Are you ready to showcase your skills on the field? We’re excited to announce tryouts for our boys' and girls' soccer teams! Join us for a chance to be part of an amazing team, develop your skills, and make new friends! All skill levels are welcome. See the flyers below for additional information! Boy sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqWZ1d8ssyE8fS-0pdkuNf50WyqD8QYGqQNqTvc3wPJ9QT-A/viewform Girl sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScBmmeOq4M9lzmETcvxnf6glBTSn7v_fegbpJ4IwJgkx762wg/viewform?usp=sf_link
✨ 🌎 Our Student Leaders Shined Bright at SASC! 🌎 ✨
Our amazing Student Council recently returned from the Southern Association of Student Council convention in Orlando, Florida. They not only had the opportunity to network with student leaders from across the southwestern US but also competed against other schools and won awards for their outstanding projects and services they have completed at YDMS in the past year!
From attending workshops on leadership development, to exploring the city of Orlando, our students gained valuable experiences that will help them grow as leaders. We're so proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements! #SASC2024 #YoureeDrivePride
Come and support our Football team as they compete against CMCTS at Woodlawn Highschool, 5:30 p.m.
Tickets can be bought on local level. Note this is NOT YDMS local level.
Congratulations to our amazing middle school team on a fantastic season! 🎉
We've witnessed incredible growth and improvement in both individual skills and teamwork throughout the year. Your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship have been truly inspiring.
Let's celebrate your achievements and look forward to even greater things next season!#TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork#spartanstodayleaderstomorrow
Come and support our Softball team as they compete in our semifinal game tonight at Captain Shreve Field at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets can be bought on https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35132
- Note this is NOT YDMS local level.
Huge congrats to our Spartan straight-A students for the first nine weeks! 📚🎉 They enjoyed a well-deserved Cane's lunch with Principal Edwards and Assistant Principal Ferguson. We're so proud of your hard work! #Spartanproud
Huge congrats to our A and B Honor Roll students! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication. Spartan Strong! 🏆📚
Halloween Dress Down is Thursday, October 31st for $5.00, benefiting our 8th Grade Louisiana Tour!
Students may wear regular clothes or costumes: no masks, items that resemble weapons, or costumes that are revealing. Clothing should be aligned with CPSB dress code policy. No hoodies, crocs or slides. Shorts/Skirts must be 4 inch above knee. No rips or tears above knee of jeans. No leggings or tights.
You must pay $5.00 on www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. The deadline to pay is Thursday morning (10/31). No Cash Accepted.
What a day! Our annual Do Good Carnival was a huge success! We had face painting, games, food, and so much more. A big shoutout to our incredible staff, Shreve and Byrd High School volunteers, and parent volunteers for making this event unforgettable! #DoGoodCarnival #CommunityStrong #spartanstodayleaderstomorrow #spartanproud
