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.

CONNECT WITH CADDO! The Teach Caddo team welcomed teacher candidates from Louisiana Tech to tour our schools as we promote Caddo Schools to potential new teachers! The group visited Booker T. Washington, Captain Shreve, and Youree Drive during their trip to Caddo!

Werner Park Elementary came out on top as the Most Spirited Team for our 6th annual Day of Service with United Way of Northwest Louisiana! 28 teams represented schools and departments throughout the district. The groups volunteered with nearly two dozen nonprofit organizations, making this year a success!

BIG Dreams truly do start here! Congratulations to U.S. Representative Mike Johnson on being elected as speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He makes history as the first person from Louisiana to serve in this role. Congressman Johnson is a 1990 graduate of Captain Shreve High School, where he was Student Council President!

Caddo is seeing incredible gains in middle school math performance, and getting so national attention for it! Caddo was recently selected by Chiefs for Change to highlight the district’s efforts over the past 3 years to improve middle school math proficiency. Increasing time while providing extensive support to district classrooms, Caddo has seen a 9-percent increase in student achievement. Caddo Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree was invited to speak on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and their staffs about how these gains became a reality.

Chiefs for Change is a nationally recognized bipartisan organization that advocates for K-12 education with policy makers to make sure students and teachers have what they need for success.

Students made gains after Supt. Goree used ESSER to double block math instruction for middle school.

Congratulations to Lamesa Fleury of Eden Gardens Magnet for being named the 2023 Louisiana Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Louisiana School Counselor Association!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Schools and district sites will be closed October 9 - 13 for Fall Break. Students will return to school on October 16.

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.

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/

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.

UPDATE: We anticipate all campuses and district sites will reopen on Tuesday, September 26th for normal operations as power has been restored districtwide.

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 work 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 of our communities. We are especially grateful to our teachers for making a difference in the lives of children in Caddo!

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!

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 [email protected].

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

We are ready to welcome students back to school on August 9th! Share your back to school pictures in the comments! Don’t forget to use the hashtags and for your posts!

The Caddo Parish School Board welcomes back Darrin Dixon to represent District 7. Dixon will serve as an interim Board Member until the March 23rd election. Dixon said he is glad to get back to work collaborating with Board Members, staff and other stakeholders.

The Caddo Parish School Board will host a special session at 3:30 p.m. to interview the District 7 candidates and select the interim representative. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.

The Caddo Parish School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved using higher-than-expected sales tax revenues to fund a $1,000 stipend for employees. The stipend is a token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Additionally, the district is actively hiring teachers and support staff for the 2023-2024 school year. New teachers will be eligible for the Board and $2,000 state-approved one-time supplements but also a $1,000 new hire stipend. Interested individuals can view available jobs by visiting www.caddoschools.org!

We appreciate the United Way of Northwest Louisiana and our community partners for their support of teachers and students in Caddo Parish with Fill the Bus! Starting this weekend, you can visit participating Walmart Supercenters to purchase school supplies! Your donations will provide students with the tools they'll need to succeed in the classroom!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Thank you to KTBS 3 News for sharing the story of one of our teachers who has been a shining light for hundreds of kindergarten students at Eden Gardens. Rick Rowe caught up with Lana Gilliam who retired after nearly 50 years with Caddo Schools!

Lana Gilliam calls it a career after teaching kindergarten for almost 50 years SHREVEPORT, La. - All good things must come to an end, even the legendary career of Lana Gilliam.