Happy Fall Break! As a reminder, schools and sites are closed this week for Fall Break. Take this time to rest, rejuvenate, and get ready for the second nine weeks of the school year.
Midway Elementary is celebrating after Thursday's unveiling of the latest 'Put A Poem On It' Mural Project. Sponsored by Caddo Parish Commissioners in collaboration with Shreveport Regional Arts Council, the 'Look Up Child' Mural at Midway Elementary was created by Caddo Parish Poet Laureate Poetic X and Award-Winning Visual Artist Alex Richardson. The 'Look Up Child' Mural serves to provide inspiration that encourages Hope, Education, Poetry, and Art within the community of Caddo Parish. Thank you to our partners for making this wonderful project a reality!
The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 3 p.m. today to declare the District 7 seat on the Board vacant and establish procedures for filling the vacancy. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.
Today marks the first day of a new chapter for Caddo Parish Schools as we welcome our new Superintendent, Keith Burton! After 33 years of dedicated service to our district, Mr. Burton brings to the role a drive to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all children, a commitment to excellence, and a strong vision for the future of Caddo Schools. We are excited to see the impact his leadership will have on our students, staff, and community. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Burton as the 14th Superintendent in Caddo Parish School Board history.
Water service has been restored in the Town of Blanchard. Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, and Northwood High will reopen today, October 1.
Today, we celebrate the legacy of Leisa G. Woolfolk. Mrs. Woolfolk has spent more than 44 years faithfully serving the Caddo Parish School Board, beginning as a classroom teacher before moving into school administration. She went on to become a school director and has spent the past four years serving as Chief Human Resource Officer. On June 1, Mrs. Woolfolk was appointed as Interim Superintendent. As she enters retirement, we are proud to celebrate Leisa G. Woolfolk Day in the City of Shreveport and are grateful for all she has done in service to students.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, and Northwood High School will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30, as the Town of Blanchard is currently experiencing interruptions in water service.
Congratulations to Keith Burton, who was elected by the Caddo Parish School Board as its next superintendent. Mr. Burton's first day as superintendent will be Oct. 1. To read more about Mr. Burton and the Board's selection, read here: https://www.caddoschools.org/article/1785451.
The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday to vote on the lone finalist as part of the search for the district's next superintendent. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.
The Department of Exceptional Children is hosting the upcoming Seeds of Success event "Cultivating Early Development and Intervention Awareness" on October 26th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Ms. Eddie Jones Special Programs Center, 2226 Murphy St.
The Caddo Parish School Board invites the community to our Special Education Advisory Council Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
What: Special Education Advisory Council Meeting
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Where: Ms. Eddie Jones Special Programs Center - Auditorium
2226 Murphy St.
Shreveport, LA 71103
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Caddo Parish School Board is holding a Special Session at 9 a.m. today for the interview process in the selection of the district's next superintendent. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.
During the regular meeting of the Caddo Parish School Board, we invite special guests to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. At our August meeting, students from A.C. Steere Elementary represented their school and made us proud with their patriotic spirit! #wearecaddo
During our August Board Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing Caddo Magnet High graduate Cadet Josiah Davis for earning the Medal of Heroism. The honor is awarded by the Department of the Army to a JROTC cadet who performs an act of heroism. Earlier this year, Cadet Davis displayed courage when helping his 10-year-old friend escape a dog attack. We are proud of Josiah and congratulations on earning a four-year JROTC scholarship to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a ROTC Cadet to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. #wearecaddo
At a special public meeting, the Caddo Parish School Board selected one finalist in its search for the district’s next superintendent. The lone finalist, Keith Burton, Chief Academic Officer of Caddo Parish Public Schools, will move on to interview with the Board on Sept. 11.
In its special session, Board Members reviewed applications, resumes, and video interviews of six semifinalists brought forward by McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, the search firm retained to assist in selecting the next superintendent. The Board established a goal of Oct. 1 to select a superintendent. Details about the interview process will be shared with the community through the district’s website at caddoschools.org.
Today, the search firm retained to lead the selection process for the next superintendent of Caddo Schools will present a slate of semifinalist candidates to the Board. The meeting will be streamed LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel at 3:30 p.m.
Exciting times ahead as we welcome our new school administrators! During Tuesday's CPSB Meeting, new administrative appointments were introduced to the Board. Let's support them in making this an incredible school year for our students, staff, and the community! #wearecaddo
Seretta Smith is the new principal of Donnie Bickham Middle School. Before joining the Donnie Bickham community, Mrs. Smith served students for 13 years at Green Oaks High School and was an integral part of the instructional team. She contributed to Green Oaks achieving "B" status and collaborated with Southern University in Shreveport to establish an Associate Degree program for students. With a strong belief in the power of education, she is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where students can thrive. She believes every child deserves an opportunity to be their best self and deserves the means to do so. #wearecaddo
Pauline Harris is the new Principal at Queensborough Elementary School. She has 30 years of education experience in Caddo Parish in which she served as an assistant principal for the past 10 of those years. In her new role as principal, she feels that it is important to create a school culture where staff members truly believe ALL students can learn. Ms. Harris is very passionate about finding ways to individualize instruction for students and believes partnerships with parents and community members are essential to enriching the experience at Queensborough Elementary. #wearecaddo
The Broadmoor Bulldogs came together for an amazing Ring the Bell, and we’re excited to share the highlights with you! Check out the video to relive the excitement and see what makes our district so special! #wearecaddo
https://youtu.be/Qxi99wZfB9g?si=B5BCved-Jr5OInrW
