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Yellow Jacket Sports (March 4-March 10)
3/5 Lady Jacket Softball JV/Varsity vs. Parkway @ Parkway • 4:30/6 pm
3/5 Varsity Baseball vs. Ruston at Byrd • 5:30 PM
3/6 Freshman/JV Baseball vs. Capt. Shreve at Byrd • 5:00/6:45 PM
3/7 Lady Jacket Softball JV/Varsity vs. Haughton @ Haughton • 4:30/6 pm
3/7 Varsity Baseball vs. Texas High at Lakeside • 5:30 PM
3/8 JV Lacrosse vs. Catholic @ Catholic High School • 5:00 PM
3/8 Varsity Baseball vs. Minden at Minden • 7:00 PM
3/8 Varsity Lacrosse vs. Catholic @ Catholic High School • 7:30 PM
3/9 Lady Jacket Softball Varsity vs. Lakeside Tourney N. Webster and Summerfield @ Lakeside • 10 am and 12 pm
3/9 Varsity Baseball vs. Cedar Creek at Lakeside • 4:00 PM
3/9 Varsity Lacrosse vs. St. Pauls @ St. Pauls • 2:30 PM
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2024 Grads – Yard signs now available at the Spirit Store link for $18. Get yours NOW!
College Visit – A representative from the University of Arkansas will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on March 5th.
Congrats! The following students won awards for their entries in the LA PTSA Reflections Contest:
Literature – Award of Merit – Gordon Brown
Literature – Award of Merit – Madeline Price
Literature – Award of Merit – Claire Flurry
Visual Arts – National Entry – Caroline Smith
Visual Arts – Award of Merit – Kira Thomas
Photography – Award of Merit – Will Grieder
ACT Information – On March 6th we will administer the Pre-ACT for 9th graders and ACT for 10th graders. 11th and 12th graders will be virtual. On March 20th, all 11th graders and 12th graders with an ACT of 20 or below will also test. 9th and 10th graders will be virtual. It is extremely important that students are present for testing. We know that many students will want to check out each day. Attached to this blast is a form specific to checking out for the ACT.
For 9th and 10th graders, this form is due in our office by the end of the day on Monday, March 4th. You will be called to verify the check-out. Regardless of the time, students will not be allowed to check out until we have collected all tests.
For 11th and 12th graders, this form is due in our office by the end of the day on Monday, March 18th. Again, you will be called to verify the check-out. Regardless of time, students will not be allowed to check out until we have collected all tests.
On test dates, students should not bring backpacks or bags of any kind. Cell phones, smart watches and other electronic devices shall be left at home, someone’s car, or we will secure them in the main office if absolutely necessary.
ACT Check-Out Form – Attached are the approved check-out slips for the upcoming ACT testing. CLICK HERE for 3/6/24 Note. CLICK HERE for 3/20/24 Note.
Key Club or Astra Club Members – 9th, 10th or 11th Grades – Mrs. Prothro needs 40 workers to volunteer at the Judson Field Day on May 3, 2024. Sigh up in her office. You will need to get a permission slip form, and you must provide your own transportation.
State Literary Rally – If you qualified for the State Literary Rally, there will be a mandatory meeting March 7th at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in S205. You only need to come to one meeting.
Louisiana Youth Seminar – Lyle Leaders – If you are interested in attending this leadership camp this summer at LSU in Baton Rouge, please see Mrs. Prothro. I have a few scholarships. They will go to the first students who sign up online. Some have picked up the information, but no one is signed up yet.
Girls State – Mrs. Prothro has the information if you would like to attend. A few girls have already signed up which is
awesome.
Boys State – 11th grade boys who are interested need to see Mrs. Prothro.
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
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Students – Don’t miss out on the chance to relive the extraordinary moments of the year. Don’t wait—make your yearbook yours today and preserve those cherished memories forever! Yearbooks can be purchased on locallevelevents.com for $65.
Save the Date – Prom is going to be held on April 6. Make sure you get off the debt list and plan to take the schoolwide ACT in March.
Louisiana Tech Spring Quarter Dual enrollment applications are now available. Students in the following courses can apply at LaTech- AP US History, AP European History, English IV enriched Williams only, and English IV GT.
Testing – On Wednesday, March 6th, all 9th-grade students will take the PreACT, all 10th-grade students will take the ACT, 11th and 12th grade students will be virtual. On March 20th all 11th-grade students and a select group of 12th-grade students will take the ACT, 9th and 10th-grade students will be virtual. A pretest session will be held on Tuesday 2/27 during 1st and 2nd period for 9th and 10th-grade students and during 5th and 6th period for 11th and 12th-grade students are scheduled to test. Testing list will room assignments will be posted this week.
If you interested in joining the Byrd Marching Band Flagline team there will be a Parent meeting March 7th at 5:30 in the Band Room. Tryout dates will be March 19th -22nd from 4:15-6:00.
Renaissance Honor Roll for first semester will be March 7, 2024, in the Learning Center during lunch. CLICK HERE for A Honor Roll. CLICK HERE for AB Honor Roll.
CE Byrd High School Marching Band is looking for new members for the Color Guard!
If you are interested in joining the Byrd Marching Band there will be a parent meeting March 7th at 5:30 pm in the Band Room. Tryout dates will be March 19th -22nd from 4:15-6:00.
Pre-Med Day for college students is on Saturday, March 9th and 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/
Legislative Youth Advisory Council – The Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) is accepting applications for membership from high school students who have an interest in representing the voices of young people around the state. LYAC is an annually appointed body composed entirely of students that tackle issues affecting the youth of Louisiana. The purpose of LYAC is to facilitate communication between youth and the legislature, and to give students a unique opportunity to be involved in the workings of state government. The Council studies and addresses a variety of issues of importance to young people such as education, mental health, civic engagement, the environment, and school safety. Members of the Council are selected from a large pool of applicants who display a strong interest in civic involvement. The thirty-one members include three students representing each of the six congressional districts and the remaining serve at large. Applicants must be between the ages of fourteen and nineteen and enrolled in a public or private high school, charter school, home school, or GED skills program during the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024. The application may be accessed at civiced.louisiana.gov and then by clicking on LYAC at the top of the page. All applicants are required to submit two recommendation letters in addition to the eight short essay questions on the application form.
Lyle Leaders – If you are interested in attending Louisiana Youth Seminar this summer, please see Mrs. Prothro as soon as possible. We have three scholarships available. They will a) go to the students who have chosen to attend the field trip on 2-22-24 and or b) have attended in the past. If you are unsure of what LYS is, see Mrs. Prothro, or look it up on their website. It is a week long leadership camp in Baton Rouge during the summer. We need to register ASAP.
11th Graders- If you are interested in Boys’ or Girls’ State, see Mrs. Prothro ASAP. Registration is open, and we need to get this information turned in ASAP.
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.
11th Grade Girls – Mrs. Prothro has more information on Girls’ State. See her as soon as possible. Registration opened on 2-1-24.
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.
Students Interested in the Tennis Team – See cebyrd.com athletics and create an account on aktivate.com and send all necessary forms to Coach Ballew. Cost will be $85. Email if there any questions at c.e.byrdtennis@gmail.com
ACT Testing – on Wednesday, March 20th, all 11th grade students and a select group of 12th grade students will take the ACT. There is no cost to students. SENIORS you will be scheduled to test if you meet the eligibility criteria. Contact Mrs. Eason in the counseling office to find out if you will be scheduled to test.
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
Support Your Fellow Jackets!
BYRD BASEBALL BOOSTER- BLANKET SALES 2023-2024: 60 x 80 inch- C.E. Byrd School Spirit Blanket • Made of ultra-soft materials • Hubay D-Luxe Blanket • $75 per blanket CLICK HERE for link.
Get your Byrd Baseball Gear. We have a lot of new items on our online store. If you want your gear before the season starts order by 2/2/2024. CLICK HERE for online store.
Golf season is here!!! Support your boys and girls team and buy some Byrd Golf Gear from our shop! A percentage of everything you buy goes directly to the team. CLICK HERE for shop.
Show your support to your Mean Girls cast and crew and buy your own Mean Girls t-shirt. Hot Pink or Black. Short-Sleeve or Long or One of Each. $25-$34 each. They can be purchased on Local Level Events
Your Link to EVERYTHING Byrd!
CLICK HERE for the Local Level Events page that includes ALL Byrd events. You can also scan the QR code below.
Student Opportunities:
Students Opportunity – Swim Instructor @ Geaux Swim located at 231 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA – the newest indoor pool in the city! No previous experience necessary, we train on-site! $11 per hour, flexible schedule. Contact Jason at 318-222-3483 or apply by messaging us on Facebook! Check us out at www.geauxswim.com
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.
Volunteers Needed! WINTER JAM Crowder, CAIN, Lecrae and More! Bossier City, LA –
Location: Brookshire Grocery Arena- 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr Bossier City, LA 71112
Time: Sunday, March 17 · 3pm CDT
World Vision Volunteers Shift: 3:00pm- end of show
Volunteers will help audience members sign up to become child sponsors. Volunteers will be trained by tour representatives on-site with specific responsibilities and assignments in the sponsorship process. This will include long periods of standing and walking. We need volunteers to commit to staying through the end of the show (approx. 20 – 30 mins past end of show) as there will still be sponsorship activities happening after the show ends. No ticket purchase needed. Age Requirement: 18+ (14 -17 with an adult). If your group is interested in serving, I have included a link below to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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
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.
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.
Scholarship – The Trey Burford Memorial Scholarship application is available in the Counseling Office, or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page. The first place award is a one-time scholarship of $4,000 available to a member in good standing of the North Louisiana High School Fishing League (North Louisiana HSFL). Students must be seniors and have a 3.0 gpa. The scholarship was established in memory of Trey Burford to provide assistance to a young angler who exhibits the characteristics of good sportsmanship, teamwork, love of the outdoors and the desire to be a person who makes a difference in the world. There is no stipulation on the field of study and those planning to attend Technical schools are welcome to apply, as well as accredited conventional Colleges and Universities. The students must be enrolled as a full-time under-graduate student. *** The application must be received by Friday, April 5, 2024 by 3:00 pm.
Contest – The Broadmoor Neighborhood Association (BNA) is hosting a Broadmoor Neighborhood 100th Birthday Celebration and sponsoring an essay contest. The theme is History of Broadmoor. Essays should be 500 words and seniors from Byrd, Caddo Magnet, and Captain Shreve High Schools are eligible to participate. Students are not required to be a Broadmoor resident. Deadline to apply is April 5, 2024. Email entries to BNA Board Member Susan Poole- S.R.Poole@comcast.net. One essay will be chosen for a $200 prize.
Contest – The Shreveport Bar Association is sponsoring an essay contest for high school juniors and seniors with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The essay should be 500-750 words, typed, double-spaced, 12 point font. All entries should reflect a student’s interpretation of the Law Day 2024 theme: Voices of Democracy, and respond to the prompt provided. The deadline to submit entries is April 19. Information is available in the Counseling Office, or the Class of 2024 Counseling Canvas page.
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.
11th & 12th Graders are invited to the Dillard University Humanities Contest. CLICK HERE for information.
Contest – Holocaust Remembrance Literary and Arts Competition. The competitions are broken into five separate categories for this year’s competition which include: Essay, Musical Composition, Poetry, Short Story, and Visual Arts. Link for information needed: https://www.
Career Accelerator Scholarship Program – CLICK HERE for flyer. CLICK HERE for YouTube video.
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.
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.
Senior Information
If you did not receive a senior panoramic picture, you may order one online at: www.goldbeckcompany.com
Seniors – Every year at C.E. Byrd, the Senior class gifts a monetary donation to the school to go towards improvement projects or classroom needs on campus. Some of past projects funded are the awnings in Jack’s landing, Courtyard furniture, equipment for the science lab, new floors in the Learning Center and most recently, the class of 2023 will fund the anatomy tables for the new anatomy lab. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation in honor of the class of 2024. Local Level Events – Byrd Senior Gift Donation 2024
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.
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.