Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet

It's time to show your spirit and stay comfortable! Our 2025-2026 Spirit Store is now open with all the gear you need, including shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and long-sleeved shirts. The best part? These items are uniform-approved and can be worn daily! Head over to www.youreedrive.com and click on "Local Level" to order your gear today!

Get ready, Spartans! 🎉 Youree Drive's Student Council is thrilled to present our 2025-2026 Spartan Camp! Calling all INCOMING 6th GRADERS ONLY! This is an experience you won't want to miss! Join us on Monday, August 11th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to meet our amazing faculty and staff and get familiar with the campus. You're going to LOVE it here! ❤️🏫 T-Shirt Alert! 👕 To guarantee you get a Spartan Camp t-shirt, you MUST register BEFORE Thursday, July 17th. If you miss this deadline, your t-shirt might not be ready on event day and will be delivered later. Don't miss out! 🗓️ Arrival Info: 🚪 Doors open at 3:30 PM. Parents, please park in the side parking lot and come in with your student to check them in before you leave. This event is just for our awesome students! We'll have plenty of other exciting events for parents and stakeholders throughout the school year. We can't wait to welcome our newest Spartans! See you there! 👋

🎉 Super Spartan Proud! 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that our very own Ms. Saulsbury is representing us at the Teacher Leader Summit in New Orleans! 🌟 She’s taking the stage to present on one of the hottest topics in education—using AI in the classroom. 🙌📚🤖 Thank you, Ms. Saulsbury, for leading the way and inspiring fellow educators to embrace innovation! 💙💛 #SpartanPride #TeacherLeader2025 #AIinEducation #ProudMoment

All Caddo schools are streamlining parent access to grades, attendance, and school communication for the 2025-2026 school year. Download the JC Student app to be prepared for this transition. We look forward to using this new communication tool to keep you informed!

A big Spartan welcome to the newest members of our 25-26 Volleyball Team! 👋 We're thrilled to have you join us after our make-up tryouts. Let's work hard and make some noise on the court! 💪🥳 #VolleyballFamily #GoSpartans

Hey parents 👋 Deadline extended for the Youree Drive Middle School supply sale. Order by Sunday, June 22 for discounted pricing. 🐣🎉 ✅ Affordable ✅ Complete ✅ Zero hassle 🎒 Order now, thank yourself later. 📲 https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ Use School ID: YOU007 #BackToSchoolFun #EarlyBirdDeal #SuppliesSimplified #SchoolSupplyPack #EPISchoolSupplies

Today (Sunday) is the last day to purchase your YDMS school supplies before the price increases! Order now with our School ID of YOU007 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

Don’t miss out on saving time and money on back-to-school supply shopping this year. We’ve teamed up with EPI to offer you teacher approved school supply packs. Order by Sunday, June 1st to get the best pricing on school supplies this season. Order now with our School ID of YOU007 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

🏐 LADY SPARTAN VOLLEYBALL MAKEUP TRYOUTS 🏐 Missed the first tryout? Didn’t make the team? Here’s your second chance! 📅 Tryout Dates (Both Mandatory): ➡️ Wednesday, May 28th | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ➡️ Thursday, May 29th | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍Don’t miss this opportunity to show your skills and earn your spot on the team! 📣 Questions? Contact: Coach Linzy Woods: 346-814-5365 | woodsnlinzy@gmail.com Assistant Coach Angela Martinez: 318-780-1051 Let’s go, Lady Spartans! 💪🏐 #SpartanStrong #VolleyballTryouts #LadySpartans

📢 Hey Parents! 👋 Make things a little easier for next school year! 🎒✨ Order your 2025-26 school supplies today online. Just click and order an EPI pack today! 🖱️📦 Your supplies will be shipped to our school and waiting for your child when school starts. 🎒📚 🛒 Order now with our School ID: YOU007 at www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks ❗️Deadline to purchase for $50 is June 1st!

Attention Future Spartans! Are you a rising 7th or 8th grader interested in joining the YDMS Football Team? Now’s your chance to be part of something great! Scan the QR code or click the link below to fill out the interest form. A parent/guardian must complete it to receive updates on tryouts, practices, and important announcements. Form link: https://shorturl.at/dt8xZ Questions? Contact Coach Cason at jbcason@caddoschools.org.

Our summer reading pick for ALL grades is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton! Get ready for Greasers, drama, and some serious “Stay Gold” vibes. Grab your shades, find a sunny spot, and dive in—you don’t want to miss this classic! #SpartanReads #StayGold #SummerReadingVibes #TheOutsiders

Congrats on making the Youree Drive Volleyball Team for 25-26! 🏆 Attention Parents: If your child is on the team list, please email Coach Woods at woodsnlinzy@gmail.com with: student's name, parent(s) name, email, and phone number. Please also state their entering grade level for fall 2025 in the email. Thank you! 🙏

Our front office has received a fantastic upgrade thanks to the kindness of Ivan Smith Furniture! Their generous donation will help us create a more welcoming and comfortable space for everyone we serve. Thank you, Ivan Smith Furniture, for your amazing support! ✨ #communitylove #communitypartner #givingback #thankyouivansmithfurniture #frontofficemakeover

Hey Spartans! Tomorrow is 6th & 7th Grade Day and it included free dress. Here are the rules: Make sure your shorts are fingertip length or longer, no leggings, no hoodies, and no slides. CPSB dress code still applies, and backpacks need to stay at home! Sneakers are your best bet for all the fun ahead, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen—it’s going to be HOT! We can’t wait to see you all looking cool and staying cool. It’s going to be an awesome day!

TOMORROW is the big day — our 8th Grade Ceremony is almost here! We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing students and all they’ve accomplished. Please remember: - Students should arrive at the church by 9:00 AM - The program starts promptly at 9:30 AM - Each student has 3 tickets (if you didn’t get them today, they’ll be available at the church tomorrow) - No balloons are allowed - Students must follow dress code for this special event Let’s make it a memorable morning for our 8th grade class!

Don't forget! It's time to round up those library books and bring them back. 📚 "Remember to return your library books, even if you don't have your backpacks!" Let's get them checked in!

✨ 8th Grade Celebration is TOMORROW, Monday, May 12th! ✨ Get ready, Class of 2025! Important reminders for students: 👕 Dress: Wear "8th Conquered" shirt OR Youree Drive t-shirt with CPSB approved non-uniform bottoms. Otherwise, full uniform is required. 🚫 No slides or crocs. 🎟️ Tickets: Students receive ceremony tickets tomorrow at school. ✅ "No Go" List: Updated - please check on canvas! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Extra copies of our 2024–2025 yearbooks are now available—grab yours while they last! Head to www.youreedrive.com (Local Level) to order your copy today! Prices: • 2024–2025 Yearbook – $75 • 2023–2024 Yearbook – $40 • 2022–2023 Yearbook – $20 • 2021–2022 Yearbook – $10 • 2020–2021 Yearbook – None • 2019–2020 Yearbook – $10 Don’t miss out on owning a piece of Spartan history – it’s “One Super Spartan Year” you’ll never forget! #SpartanPride #YearbookSale #SchoolMemories #2024to2025Yearbook #ExtraExtra