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Congratulations to our Caddo teachers who have won scholarships to attend this year's Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators conference in New Orleans! The scholarship recipients are: Youree Drive's Linda Coffman, Lauren Saulsbury, Shondolyn Truman, Emily Finch and Ashley Salinas as well as Northwood's Mary Bissell will attend the 4-day conference where they will learn about the newest trends in technology and how to use these trends to support students. #wearecaddo #teachertechnology #BIGdreamsstart #theyarecaddo

Interested in becoming a teacher? Join Caddo for a Facts and Snacks session on Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rhino Coffee located downtown to learn more about becoming a teacher. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-and-snacks-tickets-444774722167

Today, Caddo Parish Public Schools and Willis-Knighton Health System announced a historic partnership between the two organizations. Willis-Knighton will serve as the exclusive sports medicine provider for Caddo high school athletics while providing great services to our student athletes, schools and families. Read more about the partnership here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/851378

EARLY DISMISSAL: Woodlawn is dismissing at 11:45 a.m. today, September 20, due to a power outage affecting the campus. Parents may pick up their students at this time. Buses have begun running full routes for bus riders. SWEPCO expects a full restoration of power later this afternoon and school will resume normal operations on Wednesday, September 21.

Congratulations to South Highlands on becoming the first public elementary school in Louisiana with three National Blue Ribbon honors. The announcement was made today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in celebration of the continued excellence of the school. Read more about the honor here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/841412

Join us to get the facts on becoming a certified teacher from the comfort of your home or office! Next Wednesday at 2 pm we will host an informational session via Zoom to share about certification opportunities and how to join the Caddo team! Sign up today here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-and-snacks-tickets-414937478167

National Hispanic Heritage Month starts today! Annually celebrated from September 15-October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the influence and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. #wearecaddo #hispanicheritage

Caddo continues to lead the region in National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists! Congratulations to the 18 seniors from C.E. Byrd, Captain Shreve and Caddo Magnet High who were selected! Read more here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/839017 #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo

Magnet applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open! Applications will be open through January 6, 2023. To apply, visit magnetapplication.com. #wearecaddo #caddomagnetschools #BIGdreamsstarthere #youarecaddo

Want to make a difference in your community? Answer the call to teach NOW! Caddo is now actively enrolling for our tuition-free alternative teacher certification program. If you have a desire to make Caddo Parish a better place and want to change lives, apply now to Caddo Teaching Academy and let us support you in becoming the skilled and engaging educator every student needs. Learn more and apply here: https://www.caddoschools.org/page/caddo-teaching-academy.

Labor Day is the celebration of the workers make our communities great. Teachers and staff are full of some of the hardest workers. On this holiday, take time to rest and rejuvenate, knowing the work you do makes all the difference. #wearecaddo

Interested in becoming a teacher? Come get the scoop on how to become a certified teacher in Caddo Parish Public Schools! Ice cream will be provided by Red River Bank for those who register and attend. Register for the September 8th session at Turner Elementary/Middle here: https://rebrand.ly/septicecream #wearecaddo #teachcaddo #whenyourcallingiscalling #getthescoop

SCHOOL CLOSURE: Due to the mandatory boil advisory from the City of Shreveport affecting drinking water and water for cooking, school will be closed Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Interested in becoming a teacher but unsure of what's required? Come get the scoop on how to become a certified teacher in Caddo Parish Public Schools! Ice cream will be provided by Red River Bank for those who register and attend. Register for the August 31st session at University Elementary here: https://rebrand.ly/augicecream #wearecaddo #teachcaddo #whenyourcallingiscalling #getthescoop

Caddo's technology services may be temporarily unavailable this morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as the district performs scheduled maintenance. All services including Classlink, the district website and JCAMPUS will return to normal operations by noon today. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. #wearecaddo

Caddo's very own Cal Alexander is one of three finalists in the 2022 Cooper International Competition. The event features some of the top young violinists in the country. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Oberlin Conservatory's Warner Concert Hall, one violists will emerge as the competition's winner with a cash prize of $20,000 and a prize pack that includes a full-tuition scholarship, a two-year loan o f a rare Italian violin and exclusive rights to a new violin piece titled he piece is titled ​O Canto do Uirapuru or "The Song of the Musician Wren."​ Cal is currently a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School. To watch Cal's performance, live visit oberlin.edu/cooper. #heiscaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #wearecaddo

The Caddo Parish School Board voted Tuesday to provide teachers and staff members across the district with a $1,000 back-to-school, one-time supplement in September as a thank you for a successful start to the school year. Read more: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/809382

Parents, Shreveport Police are working to ensure our school zones are safe for children before and after school. For more information, click here: http://ow.ly/hHnU50KhPGm

Class of 2023, it's your year! Happy first day of school to all our high school students! Drop a photo and tell us what year and school you're going to. #Classof2023 #FirstDayofSchool #WeAreCaddo

She’s no stranger to the campus but she is new in the principal seat! Congratulations to Ashley Atkins for being named interim principal at University Elementary. She has been with the district for nearly ten years where she started as an elementary teacher at Oil City. She has also served Caddo students at North Caddo Elementary Middle School, Caddo Middle Career & Technology and then Midway Elementary as a master teacher. She joined the administration team at University in 2019 as an assistant principal. Atkins earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Centenary College. She replaces Kasie Mainiero as Mainiero transitions to a role to support children and programs across the district. Let’s give Ashley Atkins a warm wildcat welcome to her new role!