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New Today
Jackets in the News – We are excited to announce the following PTSA Reflections Contest winners in this year’s competition “Accepting Imperfection”. These winners’ submissions will compete at the Louisiana State PTSA level with results in March. Congratulations to: Caroline Smith for Art Category, Savannah Ardoin, Reese Barnett and Selby Moss for Literature Category, Nicholas Henderson and John Hunter for Photography Category.
Football tryouts for next years team will be Tuesday, January 14th, from 4-5 pm. Meet on the bleachers on the football field at 4:00.
Drama – Oliver auditions have been rescheduled to Wednesday and Thursday, January 15 & 16, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. This is due to the potential of hazardous weather. CLICK HERE for more info.
Youth and Government– Please come by S306 to pick up your Youth and Gov t-shirt if you have not done so! Our next meeting will be Wednesday 1/22 at 7:35 am in the Learning Center.
Applications are now available for the 2025-2026 Bobby Cates Hicks SMART program. This is an opportunity for seniors to get research and lab experience through LSUS- Health as a part of their school course work. Applicants must be current juniors and have A’s and B’s in all science classes. Also, they must be currently enrolled in advanced science classes, have a 28 either composite or in science or math, have exemplary attendance and behavior, and commit to work for 7 weeks over the summer before senior year and for 10 hours each week during the school year. If interested, please see Mrs. Comerford in Room 211 for the QR code to the application or search for Bobby Cates Hicks SMART program to find all information. Applications due February 28th.
Dual enrollment – Dual enrollment applications are now available for LSUS Spring enrollment. Students in the following courses can apply for dual enrollment at LSUS- Human Anatomy, Precalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Physics I Honors, Physics AP, English IV AP. Byrd will pay for all dual enrollment courses Spring semester as long as funds are available. Students are encouraged to apply early. Instructions are available from these teachers, or in the Counseling Office. Please read all information carefully and complete all required steps. Deadline to apply and submit forms to the Counseling Office is Friday, January 10, at 4pm. Please contact the 11the or 12th grade counselor if you have any questions. 11th grade- Tamiko Lacy- tslacy@caddoschools.org. 12th grade- Amanda Byrd- asbyrd@caddoschools.org CLICK HERE for more information.
Students – Jackets, do you want to ROCK? Do you have the want to create your own rock band and jam and perform with other rock stars like you? Then fill out the interest form for the C.E. Byrd Rock Band. Scan the QR codes around the school or talk to Mr. Mayeux (my-you) in room 109 or G1 for more information.
Iceland – There are TWO spots left for the Iceland trip this May! Put down a deposit now to hold your spot! If you have any questions or need more information, see Smith in S307, Springer in S211, or Zator S310!
Slushes are for sale in Jacks Landing. They are $2 each.
Since it’s the 100th year, Student Council and Drama Club are starting a fun Scavenger Hunt every other week for Byrd students. Look around the school and follow the hints to receive a prize!
Rules:
- Do not move, break, or destroy school or personal property to reach the item.
- Bring Winner paper to Mrs.Carberry in room 202.
- You cannot search during class time.
- You must bring the item to Mrs.Carberry in between classes.
- Winner will be announced on the following Monday.
It’s time to join PTSA!
For your $10 donation (with the option of having every family member join for an additional $10 each) you get incredible benefits! When you belong to PTSA, you’ll connect to important school and community resources while bonding with the awesome families and faculty in the City of Byrd! You can be involved as much or as little as you want! You do not have to volunteer to be a member of PTSA! To join or to make a TAX-FREE DONATION, please click the link below and help us reach our goal of 450 members!
Did you know that you can support Byrd PTSA by linking your Kroger card to our Community Rewards program?
1. Sign into your Kroger digital account OR Create an account.
2. Search for C.E. Byrd High School PTSA
3. Select C.E. Byrd High School PTSA and Press SAVE and that’s it!
From the C.E. Byrd Foundation. CLICK HERE to download the letter.
MORE INFORMATION
Have a love for animals? The Science National Honor Society is now accepting abstracts for the 6th annual Mendeleevian Society Symposium: The Animal Kingdom: unveiling the secrets of the wild. To participate sign up by scanning the QR code on Canvas or stop by Room 211. Abstracts are due by Friday, January 17th. For more information or questions see Mrs. Comerford in room 211.
Students – Louisiana Tech University will be hosting their annual recruitment event “Engage Education” for Juniors and Seniors, who are interested in a future career in teaching. The event will take place on January 31st, 2025, at Woodard Hall on the campus of Louisiana Tech University. The event will run from 10:00AM – 1:45PM. During the event, prospective students will tour the campus, learn more about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership program, and participate in activities that inform them about being an early childhood, elementary, or secondary teacher. Lunch for all attendees will be provided via our sponsor, Louisiana National Bank. During the event we will also be awarding a up to $1000 scholarships to prospective CIL students!
Scholarship – The AFCEA scholarship is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2025 Counseling Canvas page. Applicants must be planning on pursuing a STEM degree related to the fields of Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. Examples include: Biomedical Engineering or Criminal Law/Cyber Forensics. NOTE: AFCEA Executive Council members reserve the right to determine if any selected degree program is eligible according to the above criteria Students must have a 3.0/4.0 gpa. Application and additional information is attached. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.
Wrestling – Think you want a challenge? Wrestling season workouts have started! If you think you may be interested come down to wrestling room after school and speak with coaches. You can also sign up through Aktivate. Don’t wait, get in the best shape of your life!!
Having trouble understanding a concept in math or science? Need help studying for the big test? Or ACT prep before your next attempt? Science National Honor society has got your back with tutoring from some of our strongest math and science students at Byrd. Starting this week, they are available in the library every Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:45-8:15 am. No sign up necessary. Just show up. See Mrs. Comerford for more information.
Students – Swim team information link HERE! Byrd Swim Team 2024
UL Lafayette Science Day 2024, Sponsored by Halliburton – The College of Sciences at UL Lafayette is getting ready for Science Day 2024. Registration for Science Day 2024 is now open. https://sciences.louisiana.
JOIN Art Club and come create fun things with us! Applications can be found in the hall outside the art room, B7, in the basement. You will see the applications hanging on one of the art showcase bulletin boards. Art club is a service club and we meet throughout the year sporadically after school to work on projects. You do not have to be in art class to join. The deadline to join art club is Halloween!
Students – Do you want to be apart of a Club that involves Growing Plants and Serving our community? Pick up a form in Room S 105. Fee is $5.
Club Info
Students – ACT fee waivers are available in the Counseling Office for juniors and seniors who meet the criteria for free/reduced lunch. Students are eligible for 4 fee waivers during their junior and senior years. When registering for the ACT with a fee waiver, students receive free ACT prep available through their ACT accounts. Please see your counselor if you have any questions. Students must apply for free/reduced lunch at https://www.myschoolapps.
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:
Presidential Volunteer Information
CLICK HERE for Information
CLICK HERE for Community Service Endorsement Form
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Hour Log
Volunteer Opportunity – CLICK HERE to sign up
Scholarships & Contests
Contest – The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest is available at www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest. Students in grades 9-12 must write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Top 25 Students Receive Awards- First-place prize is $10,000. The deadline to apply is 1/17/25.
Seniors – The Reynolds Foundation Scholarship will go live on December 1st and has a deadline of January 31, 2025. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Caddo Parish students. Students must have a 2.5 gpa and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a 4-year, 2-year, or vocational school. Application is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2025 Canvas page.
Elks Student of the month scholarship applications are available in the counseling office or the Class of 2025 Canvas page. 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 10th of each month and only need to be submitted once.
Senior Information
CLICK HERE for Class of 2025 Senior Information
Seniors – The FAFSA is now available at studentaid.gov. You will receive a FAFSA guide during the senior class meeting
today. If you miss the meeting, you can pick one up in the Counseling Office. The pdf of this guide is available in the
FAFSA module on the Class of 2025 Canvas page. The FAFSA is a free financial aid application to help you pay the cost
of college or technical training after high school. This application will cover TOPS, federal grants (money that does not
have to be paid back), and student loans (money that does have to be paid back). When completing the FAFSA, you will need to submit the 2025-2026 application.