2-23-24
Yellow Jacket Sports (February 19-February 25)
2/23 Lady Jacket Softball Varsity vs. Pineville Tourney @ Pineville • 6 pm
2/23 Varsity Baseball vs. Texas High at North Desoto • 4:00 PM
2/24 Lady Jacket Softball Varsity vs. Pineville Tourney @ Pineville • 10 am and 12 pm
2/24 Varsity Baseball vs. Loyola at Byrd • 1:30 PM
2/24 Varsity Baseball vs. St. Fred’s at Byrd • 4:00 PM
2/24 JV Lacrosse vs. Rockwall (TX) @ Byrd • 5:00 PM
2/24 Byrd Lacrosse vs. Rockwall (TX) @ Byrd • 7:00 PM
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2024 Grads – Yard signs now available at the Spirit Store link for $18. Get yours NOW!
Teacher Appreciation 2024 – CLICK HERE for Signup Genius. CLICK HERE to donate to TAW on Local Level. We’d love any help you can give to make this the best teacher appreciation week ever! Lindsey Lewis: 318.617.7902
only the first 30 people who turn in their permission slips will be able to participate. Anyone interested in Peer Initiative who is not already a member should go see Mrs. Richey in S111 for membership information.
PTSA membership is now 415 members! To all of you who joined PTSA, thanks for helping us meet our goal!
4 easy ways to get involved with the PTSA:
- Become a Member (Pay Online or Pay by Check or cash)
- Volunteer with the PTSA (Complete this form)
- Attend PTSA meetings (View all upcoming dates)
- Make a Tax-Free Donation to the PTSA
MORE INFORMATION
Students – In anticipation of our exciting spring musical, Mean Girls, we’re kicking off the second semester with Pink Wednesdays! We would love for everyone (faculty, staff, students, parents) to wear pink every Wednesday to help build excitement for the show!
Off Campus Form for the 2024-2025 School Year – The deadline is May 3, 2024 to Mrs. Prothro. If you have any questions email Mrs. Prothro at MProthro@caddoschools.org or call her at 364-5455. CLICK HERE for form.
Parents– If you have any interest in having your student’s interest and career potential assessed, the AIMS (Aptitude Inventory Measurement Service) test is hoping to come to Shreveport in April if there is enough interest. Please read the attached letter for more information. You may contact Delayna Griffith at dgriffith@aimstesting.org for any questions about the testing itself. CLICK HERE for testing info. CLICK HERE for AIMS brochure.
9th – 12th Grade Students – We need a group of students to represent Byrd at ArtBreak for the Battle of the Books contest. The books being used in this competition are: Cheer Up, Any Sign of Life, Kneel, House of Hollow, and Perfectly Parvin. If you have read any or all of these books, or you are an avid reader and would like to participate in this contest, please see Mrs. Prothro. The competition will be on April 12, 2024, at ArtBreak.
Pre-Med Day for college students is on Saturday, March 9thand for high school students is on Sunday, March 10th and attendance is $100, which includes lunch. Students can register for Pre-Med Day by filling out the following form, https://forms.lsuhs.edu/Forms/
10th and 11th graders – The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is accepting applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors interested in attending the SAME/Army Engineering and Construction Camp, June 9-15, 2024, in Vicksburg, MS. Forty students from across the nation will be competitively selected to attend the camp. The students will engage in hands-on engineering and construction activities under the mentorship and supervision of SAME professionals and others from the local engineering community. The program includes interaction with representatives of architecture/ engineering firms, construction companies, Military leaders, and Corps of Engineers’ employees. The camp fee is $100 for selected campers, and the deadline for applications is March 15, 2024. Students can fill out the attached application or apply online HERE. For more information, please visit our Facebook page HERE.
ACT Voucher-
EOC Testing Information
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CLICK HERE for the Local Level Events page that includes ALL Byrd events. You can also scan the QR code below.
Student Opportunities:
Volunteer Opportunity – SALT is excited to provide another volunteer opportunity this Spring! We are working together with a CTA instructor to assist in teaching tennis to 3rd, 4th & 5th graders at Broadmoor Stem Academy. This is a great way to give back to our community! High School students may sign up and receive service hours for volunteering as well. This is an 8 week program starting on Thursday, March 7 and ending on April 25 with an end of season party for the kids. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Contact Kathryn Wood at 318-455-7539 with questions. CLICK HERE for SignUpGenius.
FLEYA Eligibility Criteria
- Student is a United States
Citizen residing in the state of Louisiana - Student is currently enrolled
in a Louisiana High School - Student must be 15 to 17 years old at the time of the
Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy (FLEYA), which will be held June 9-14, 2024. - This program is only for current high school students (students graduating high school in the spring 2024, are not eligible)
- Student minimum GPA of 2.7
- Student must complete the entire application
- Student understands they must
be present each day of the FLEYA program; no absences during FLEYA - Completed application and essay must be emailed in PDF form to LouisianaFLEYA@fbi.gov. (Note: No Google Docs or applications requiring a password to access will be accepted.)
Peer Initiative members and anyone who would like to participate in December’s Random Acts of Kindness, please see Mrs. Richey in room S111.
Seniors – If you have volunteer hours from the past 4 years, please turn them into Mrs. Prothro before the Christmas holidays so you can qualify for the Community Service Endorsement on your diploma. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Prothro in office 125.
Applications OPEN January 8th – The Emmy Noether Awards, a STEM Merit Award Opportunity available for qualifying female high school seniors in Louisiana and Mississippi. This merit-based award is presented annually to (3) female seniors aspiring to pursue post-graduate degrees in STEM-related fields. After completing undergraduate studies, the Gold Medalist will receive up to $75,000, and the two Silver Medalists will be awarded $25,000 each for qualified graduate-level programs (to be divided over 3 years). In addition to the 3 merit winners, up to 10 applicants will be invited as Emmy Noether Scholars will receive a $2,000 award, they will be invited to join a network of young female aspiring research scientists and will receive information on internship and networking opportunities. An awards banquet will be held in Lafayette, LA in April (information will be forthcoming) to honor the awardees and scholars.
Requirements include:
• Female
• Senior in High School
• Lives in LA or MS
• Pursues a research-based graduate degree and career in a STEM field
• 28 or higher on the ACT
Applications are open January 8th – February 26th at noon and can be found at: www.thebrownfoundation.org/
Student Opportunity – Providence House is seeking applications from high school students interested in serving on the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Board of Directors. We are expanding our current youth board. This leadership role works with the larger governing board and offers hands-on experience in philanthropy, fundraising, leadership and planning. The Youth Board has its own budget, leadership team and they get to plan events and use their voices to support all efforts around homelessness as well as community leadership. This is an amazing opportunity for young people to make a difference. CLICK HERE for Youth Advisory Council 2023 Student Application.
The application for the Allied Health Education and Discovery (AHEAD) Program is open for Summer 2024!
The AHEAD Program is a 5-day summer program for Louisiana high school students interested in exploring the health career programs offered at LSU Health Shreveport – School of Allied Health Professions:
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Public Health Professional, Respiratory Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist
Program Dates 2024:
- Session 1: June 10 – 14, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Session 2: July 8 – 12, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Apply today at http://www.lsuhs.edu/ahead! Applications are due March 15, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students must be at least 16 years old by the first day in the session.
- Enrolled in a Louisiana high school. Graduating seniors are welcome!
- Minimum 3.0 high school GPA at the time of application.
- Access to reliable transportation and commitment to full attendance.
- Please note: This is a non-residential program and housing is not provided.
Scholarships & Contests
Scholarship – The Women’s Republican Club of Shreveport is awarding (5) $1500 scholarships to young registered Republican females age 17 or older. Deadline to apply is March 31. Applications are available in the Counseling Office, or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page. JUNIORS: The 2024-25 Hicks SMART Program application is now available! The deadline to apply is February 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm. For application information, please visit the 2025 Canvas Page or see your science teacher.
Contest – The International Exhibition on Animals in Art is back! 2024 will mark the 31st Animals in Art exhibition hosted by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Please share with artists and artistic friends! All are welcome to enter. Animals in Art pieces must depict an animal (fish and insects are considered animals for the purposes of this exhibition). Any work that is determined not to meet the spirit of the exhibit will not be accepted. DEADLINE to submit: February 29, 2024. CLICK HERE to submit.
Scholarship – The Shreveport Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, a community non-profit organization, will award three $1000.00 academic scholarships in the spring of 2024 to senior African American Female students from Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto Parish high schools. This is a competitive process. Therefore, GPAs and ACT scores will be used in scoring eligibility, along with extra curricula activities, community service and honors received. In addition, scholarship recipients must have plans to enroll in a college or university in 2024, summer or fall. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page. The postmark deadline for the return of applications is March 1, 2024.
Scholarship Opportunity – Zonta Club of Shreveport is offering two local scholarships. One of them has a potential award of $7000 and does not require the applicant to be a Z Club member. Click HERE for more information. Contact Ms. Fox with any questions. nkfox@caddoschools.org CLICK HERE for Bessie Clemens Application. CLICK HERE for Young Women in Public Affairs Application. CLICK HERE for Information.
Chesapeake Energy Scholarship – CLICK HERE for information.
Scholarship – The Jason Bland Power the Cure Foundation/Shelter Insurance Scholarship application is available on the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page, or in the Counseling Office. A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a Caddo Parish student trainer or student athlete. Deadline to apply is April 1. CLICK HERE for information.
Scholarship – Catholic Daughters of the Americans Scholarship Information CLICK HERE
Scholarship – The Louisiana Tennis Association is currently offering two scholarship and two high school assistance grants. The scholarship is available to current seniors. Grants are available to students in grades 9-12. Legacy Scholarship Info and To Apply: https://form.jotform.com/
Key Club & Circle K Scholarship – The LaMissTenn District Foundation offers scholarships to Key Club Seniors and Circle K Members. All eligible Circle K Members and Senior Key Club members are invited to complete and submit a Scholarship Application. CLICK HERE for info and application.
The Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association is offering scholarships to sons and daughters of active-duty Law
Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel. Applications and guidelines are available at https://llssa.org/benefits/scholarships/ or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page. Deadline is March 1,
2024.
The Bossier Federal Credit Union’s scholarship program will award $2500 in scholarship money this year. Scholarships are available in the Counseling office, the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page, or www.bossierfcu.org/scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 18, 2024.
AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship Contest – CLICK HERE for information and application.
Scholarship – Class of 2024 Lela’s $1000 FAFSA Completion Scholarship application for the Class of 2024 is now available for those who plan to apply for college financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Schoolhouse Connection’s Youth Leadership Program Scholarship is available for students who have experienced homelessness in the last 6 years.
- Applicants must reside in the United States.
Note: undocumented applicants are eligible. - Applicants must be born on or after November 24, 2003.
- Applicants must begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2024 (not including dual-enrollment courses).
A SchoolHouse Connection Scholar Will Receive:
- $2,500 Scholarship Award
- One-on-One Support from SchoolHouse Connection Staff
- Three All-Expenses-Paid Trips
- Support from SchoolHouse Connection Scholars
Opportunities to Engage in State and Federal Policy Advocacy:
Seniors- The Hagan Scholarship is available at www.hsfmo.org. This is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship that provides up to $7500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and plan to work 240 hours from January 1, 2024-the completion of the 2024 fall semester of college. Applicant’s adjusted gross household income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceeded $85,000.
The Caddo School Counselors scholarship application for future edcuators is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page. Students must have a 2.5/4.0 gpa and plan to attend LSU-Shreveport and major in education. Deadline to apply is March 8, 2024.
Senior Information
If you did not receive a senior panoramic picture, you may order one online at: www.goldbeckcompany.com
Seniors – Seniors we only have 125 seniors that have ordered cap and gowns. Starting March 14th, the price of the gowns will go up to $100, and April 15th is the deadline to order.
Seniors– In order to graduate, all students must complete a financial aid step. You must complete one of these options:
1. Complete the FAFSA- the FAFSA is now available. You can complete it at www.studentaid.gov. Mrs. Byrd will send step-by-step instructions if needed as soon as this is available. You will be completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA. The FAFSA is your application for federal grants, student loans, and is also a TOPS application. Once completed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Please forward that to asbyrd@caddoschools.org so I you can be cleared for graduation.
2. Complete the Louisiana TOPS application at osfa.la.gov
(You do not have to complete both the FAFSA and TOPS application. If you complete the FAFSA, you are also applying for TOPS) If you complete this instead of the FAFSA, send your confirmation to asbyrd@caddoschools.org.
3. Sign a financial aid waiver. You may pick up one in the Counseling Office. If you do this, you will not receive any federal or TOPS money for college/technical school.
Attached is a step by step guide to completing the FAFSA. You can also scan the QR code to request free virtual assistance. CLICK HERE for FAFSA guide.
The 2023-2024 Reynolds Foundation scholarship is available in the Counseling Office or on the Class of 2024 Canvas page. Deadline to apply is January 31. Students must graduate in the Spring 2024 and plan to enroll as a full-time student at at a 2 or 4 year college, or vocational school.
Seniors! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived – it’s time to create your unforgettable senior yearbook ad. Purchase your ad at locallevelevents.org and seize this opportunity to leave your mark on the yearbook. Once you’ve secured your spot, send us all your artwork and heartfelt messages to be featured on your ad at cebyrd.yearbook@my.caddoschools.org Make your senior year even more memorable with a personalized ad – don’t miss out!
Seniors – Updated transcripts are now available in the Counseling Office. Each student will receive a copy of the transcript during Senior Orientation in English IV classes. If you need one prior to that visit, you can pick one up in the Counseling Office. Transcripts and transcript information cannot be e-mailed or provided over the telephone. All public colleges and universities in Louisiana have access to transcripts and you should not have to send them. If they tell you they cannot access the transcript, or if you need to send a transcript to a private school within Louisiana, or any school outside of Louisiana, you will need to complete the transcript request form at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/26815. Make sure you submit payment and complete the google form on that page. Students applying to colleges through the Common App do not have to complete the transcript request form. The transcript will be uploaded on the Common App portal.
Seniors – If you plan to attend the University of Virginia as your top choice school and want to be nominated for the Jefferson Scholarship, please notify Mrs. Byrd in the Counseling Office.
Seniors – Elks Student of the month scholarship applications are available in the counseling office. Each month (October-April) a scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior boy and senior girl who demonstrate exemplary standards. Students should be well-rounded with leadership, citizenship, service, and scholarship qualities. Students will compete against other high school students in Caddo-Bossier area. Applications are due by the 15th of each month and only need to be submitted once.
CLICK HERE for all scholarship opportunities.
CLICK HERE for a full list of community service opportunities.