Yellow Jacket Sports (August 30 – September 4)

9/2 Volleyball vs. Magnet | 5:00 PM

9/2 Varsity vs. Huntington @ Independence Stadium | 7:00 PM CLICK HERE for tickets.

NEW TODAY

Students – Pictures will be taken today during your English class for Freshmen and Sophomores and tomorrow will be Juniors and Seniors – if Seniors didn’t take a senior picture this summer. Order envelopes are due back the day you take your picture. CLICK HERE for “How to Order” or see below.

PSAT – The PSAT will be given at Byrd on Tuesday, October 26.  This is a College Board exam that gives 10^th and 11^th grade students an opportunity to check their progress towards college readiness.  It also provides practice for the SAT.  For 11^th grade students, PSAT scores are used to screen for candidates for the National Merit Scholarship Program Competition.  Participation in PSAT testing is voluntary.  Students planning to test must register by paying the $17 test fee.  The deadline to pay the fee is Monday, September 27th.  Payment can be submitted online on PayForIt.net or to Marilyn Prothro in the counseling office.  There is no makeup for this exam.  The exam fee is non-refundable.

Students – If you are looking for a sport that takes all sizes, shapes, body types regardless of experience or gender please contact Coach Yawn! We teach commitment and hard work and life skills in wrestling. Markyawn@comcast.net.

Students – Check for a global announcement on Canvas to vote for the homecoming T-shirt design for this year.  Voting ends Thursday at 8:00 pm.

Art Club applications are outside B-7.  If you have any questions regarding Art Club, please ask Mrs. Cox or Anne Michelle Erwin.

ANNOUNCEMENT: After the Labor Day weekend, Caddo Parish Schools and Ochsner LSU Health will begin COVID-19
testing in all Caddo Parish Schools. Tests are strictly voluntary! This particular test is a non-invasive test
that will be administered in the presence of trained personnel.

CLICK HERE for a full letter from Mr. Badgley

CLICK HERE for testing link.

CLICK HERE to register for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination.

MORE INFORMATION

College Visit – LSU September 9th

Students – AUDITIONS for our fall play, Murder on the Orient Express will be September 14 and 15, at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Stop by Mr. Williams’ Room (200 in the main building) for audition information.

Students – If you are interested in joining Drama Club, scan the QR code on the signs around the school or stop by Mr. Williams’ Room (200 in the main building). Deadline for joining in October 1.

Students – Kbyrd needs your questions for their newest weekly segment, “Tea Time with Katie and Mary.” Question boxes are located in front of the auditorium in the main building and in front of the KByrd room in S305! If you need advice or have a question that you want on next week’s episode, drop in one of the boxes!

Students and Staff – Hey Jacket Family! Let’s Rep the city in style with “We Built This City” Back to School Byrd T-Shirt on local levels! Prices and delivery information are on the site. https://localevents.com/details16510

Students – Join us in helping save the planet! Pick up an application from any science teacher and join the Horticulture and Environmental Club.

Spanish Club – If you are interested in joining the Spanish Club, you may pick up an application outside room 118.

College Visits – La Tech 9/24, Univ of Arkansas 10/22.

Spanish Club – If you are interested in joining the Spanish Club, you may pick up an application outside room 118.

Swim Team- Any student interested in joining the Byrd Swim team, please contact Coach Steve Carter at stephenrcarter@bellsouth.net or 318-572-9560. The first swim meet is August 31st, and physical packets for LHSAA must be completed before a swimmer can swim in the meet.

Scholarship Opportunity -The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors hundreds of the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes each year. CLICK HERE for more information.

Upcoming Deadlines:

The Security Department of Caddo Parish School System, Division of Mental Health, Wellness, and Safe Schools, is sponsoring several poster contests to highlight various prevention initiatives. CLICK HERE for information and entry form.

RULES: Students may enter all contests (one poster per contest limit per child.)  Poster size – 11”x14”; Judging criteria: Originality, Impact (The theme must be somewhere on the poster); Neatness

1. Suicide Prevention Week – Finding Purpose: Taking Care of Ourselves and Others – September 10^th
2. Mental Health Awareness Week – Together for Mental Health – October 7^th
3. National Diversity Week – Differences United – October 7^th
4. Character Education Week – Color the World with Character – October 22^nd
5. Red Ribbon Week – Drug Free Looks Like Me – October 29^th
6. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – STOMP Our Bullying – November 12^th
7. Internet Safety Prevention Week – Do Your Part #Be Cyber Smart – December 10^th

Volunteer Opportunities:

COMING SOON