Caddo Superintendent Keith Burton

Proud to introduce Kaleb Law, our August 2026 Student Leader of the Month.

Kaleb is a senior at Captain Shreve High School and a young man who is making the most of every opportunity before him. He serves as Student Body President, has earned the Distinguished Scholar Award, and competes in varsity football, track, bowling, and soccer. His leadership has also taken him beyond Caddo through Boys State and Boys Nation, and he is a National Junior Olympian.

What stands out about Kaleb is his commitment to excellence in every area, whether in the classroom, in competition, or in service to others. After graduation, he plans to attend LSU and continue building on the foundation he has established at Captain Shreve.

Congratulations, Kaleb. We are proud to have you representing Caddo as our August Student Leader of the Month.

The first day of school across Caddo is officially in the books, and what a great way to start the 2026-2027 school year.

I had the opportunity to visit 10 schools today, welcome back our teachers and staff, and share more fist bumps, handshakes, and smiles with students than I could count. From starting the morning in the car line at Shreve Island to spending time with Jack the Yellow Jacket at C.E. Byrd and visiting campuses across our district, the energy was incredible.

I’m proud of our students, our educators and every member of our team who worked to make today a strong start. There is a lot to look forward to this year, and today was a great reminder of why we do this work.

Today was a special opportunity to see two important parts of our community come together. As superintendent, I am proud of the Caddo players and coaches preparing to represent their schools this season. In my role with the Independence Bowl I am equally proud of the opportunities the bowl continues to create for student-athletes across our region.

Thank you to the Independence Bowl team for hosting today’s Media Day and giving these young people the opportunity to be recognized. I am excited for the season ahead and proud of the way our coaches and players represent Caddo Schools.

This week’s back-to-school districtwide instructional leadership meeting brought together our principals, assistant principals, and instructional coordinators with the vision of breaking from the ordinary.

It was an opportunity to celebrate the progress our students and schools have made, welcome new leaders, and reflect on the responsibility we carry into this new year. More than anything, I wanted our leaders to remember our call to be more. To expect more of ourselves, create more opportunities for students, and make Excellence. Every One. Every Day. something our students, employees, and families can truly see and feel.

A special thank you to Coach Byron Dawson of the Centenary College football program for joining us and delivering a message that challenged and encouraged our leaders as we prepare for the year ahead.

I left energized by the spirit in the room and confident in the leaders who will guide our schools this year.

Thank you to the Walnut Hill faculty, staff, families, and community members who joined us tonight to share their perspectives as we seek the school’s next principal!

Walnut Hill has made tremendous progress, and your feedback will help us identify a leader who can build on that momentum while supporting the school’s continued growth. I am grateful for your time, your thoughtful input, and your commitment to the students and employees of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School. Thank you, Hornets!

Tonight, I had the opportunity to meet with members of the Pine Grove Elementary community as we continue our search for the school’s next principal.

I am grateful to everyone who offered their time, feedback, and perspective. Your insights are valuable as we work to identify the best leader to serve Pine Grove’s students, employees, families, and the broader Cooper Road community. Thank you for being an important part of this process.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening to share your feedback as we search for the next leader of Booker T. Washington High School.

Booker T. Washington has an incredibly rich history and a proud tradition of excellence, service, and community. Selecting the right leader is an important responsibility, and the voices of our students, families, employees, alumni, and community members are essential in this process.

Congratulations to Mary Wood on being named the 2026 Rotarian of the Year! Her dedication to Caddo Parish Public Schools is evident in the countless ways she supports our staff, shares our story, and brings community partners together to make a difference in our students' lives.

We are grateful for Mary’s leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to serving others. Congratulations, Mary, and thank you for all you do for Caddo Schools and our community!

Tonight I attended Stage Center’s Hadestown (Teen Edition) and was blown away by the talent shown on stage by so many students from Caddo Schools. Congratulations to every student and the Stage Center team for an outstanding show. The final performance will be tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Today, we celebrated Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel being sworn in as an honorary judge in Caddo Parish. DJ was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018 and, after 13 surgeries, has become a strong, joyful, inspirational teenager. He set a goal to be sworn into 1,000 law enforcement agencies and has now been sworn in by more than 1,350 agencies, earning him a Guinness World Record. It was an honor to witness DJ and hear from him and his father, Theodis.