5-28-24

PTSAByrdBlastByrd High School, PTSA Byrd Blast

Yellow Jacket Sports (May 27-June 2)

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New Today

STUDENTS – IF YOU HAD ANYTHING MISPLACED AT THE SCHOOL THIS YEAR, YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL THE END OF JULY TO COME AND LOOK IN THE LOST AND FOUND AT THE SCHOOL. AFTER JULY, EVERYTHING WILL BE DISPOSED OF.

 

Pep Squad fitting TODAY, 12:00-1:00 pm. Please wear tights to try on skirts. Email Coach Duncan mduncan@caddoschools.org with any questions. Incoming freshmen who have signed up for pep squad please get your payments paid before May 29 or your order will not come in. CLICK HERE to pay your fee.

 

ASVAB – Shreveport MEPS will be hosting an ASVAB End of School Year Round-up at Northwood High School in Shreveport, La  on June 5, 2024 at 9:00 am for all graduating Senior and Senior for upcoming School Year 2024-2025. If you have any interested students please email me their first and Last name by TODAY.  Students will need provide Photo ID to gain access to test session.  Student will be responsible for their own transportation to test location: 5939 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107.

 

CloseUp Washington DC is back for Inauguration 2025! Join us as we go to see the nation’s capital Jan 16 – Jan 22, 2025. Email Paula Rowe at pjrowe@caddoschools.org for more detailed information. Deposit deadline is June 3rd to lock in before prices are subject to change.

 

Please join us for our 1st Annual “Run the City” Fun Run and 5K! Saturday, June 29th! We will have a DJ, Food Trucks, and lots of fun for the whole family!  Click the link below to register.

SIGN UP ONLINE at SportspectrumUSA.com  

 

Volunteer Opportunity – Camp Victory

 

Seniors– Shortly after graduation, your Caddo Google account will be deleted. If you want to keep any of your documents, you will need to COPY YOUR FILES TO A PRIVATE ACCOUNT. Instructions are available on the Class of 2024 counseling Canvas page.

 


MORE INFORMATION

Junior Jackets Basketball CampCLICK HERE to sign up

 


Support Your Fellow Jackets!

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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

Student Opportunity – 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

 

 


Scholarships & Contests

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:

https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/?emci=5526c877-875c-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&emdi=e2aaba01-5061-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&ceid=11022566Links to an external site.

 


Senior Information

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.