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Yellow Jacket Sports (April 28 – May 4)
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THIS WEEK/NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
AP CAPSTONE HONOR CORDS – Students who have completed both AP Seminar and AP Research are eligible to purchase and wear the AP Capstone cord at graduation. Find the “2024-2025 AP Capstone Honor Cords” item on PayschoolsCentral to purchase the cord. Cost is $10. Deadline to purchase is TODAY.
Off-Campus PE applications are in the Counselor’s Office. They are due back by TODAY.
Off campus tennis at East Ridge / Pierremont Oaks paperwork deadline is TODAY and also instructor paperwork can be picked up at the tennis pro shop at East Ridge.
Juniors who are interested in NHS leadership for the 2025-2026 school year – please see Mrs. Waxham (S214) for an intent to run form. Completed forms are due by Friday, May 2.
Come support your C.E. Byrd actors, actresses, and filmmakers at Film Prize, Jr! Incredible acting by Gracie Berlin, Anna Claire Demole, John Hamauei, and Mrs. Speyrer! Outstanding writing, editing, and producing by Seth Logan, Lauren Saravia, and Emily Smith. You can view their short films and vote on your favorites for FREE at the Shreveport Convention Center on Friday 5/2 and Saturday 5/3.
Juniors who are interested in NHS leadership for the 2025-2026 school year – please see Mrs. Waxham (S214) for an intent to run form. Completed forms are due by Friday, May 2.
Juniors if you are participating in the ring ceremony, please bring your labeled ring box to the office between April 28- May 2nd.
Powerlifting interest meeting May 8th at 6 pm in the Learning Center.
Students! Student Council membership for the 2025-2026 school year is posted outside of room 202 on the lockers. To verify your membership, you MUST sign the sheet by May 9th.
Byrd Centennial Celebration: More than just a party!
Salads will be available in the hydroponics lab for $3 daily.
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.
JACKETS IN THE NEWS
Congrats to the boys golf team who won their regional tournament by 18 strokes. They will play their state tournament Monday and Tuesday in Lafayette.
MORE INFORMATION
Vintage Shirt Sale – Are your drawers overflowing with old Byrd T-shirts? Well, we have a solution! Donate any gently used Byrd T-shirt for the 5th Annual Byrd Vintage Shirt Sale! All students will have a chance to purchase these shirts for $5 each during Celebrate the City on August 7 at 4pm. T-shirt donations can be dropped off at Byrd 8:30-3:30 M-F in Mrs. Panos’ office. Please put Holly Briery on the donation bag or box. Thank you!
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 As and Bs 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.
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!
Below is the link for Byrd Beta Club’s fundraiser. We are sponsoring a digital billboard on the corner of King’s Hwy and Youree Dr. celebrating 100 years of C.E. Byrd. Several levels of donations will earn a spot one on the panels that will display for a 4 week run. Please help our club and show our Jacket Pride. https://www.locallevelevents.
Student Opportunities:
Presidential Volunteer Information
CLICK HERE for Information
CLICK HERE for Community Service Endorsement Form
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Hour Log
Scholarships & Contests
Scholarship Opportunity – 2 year senior Science National Honor Society members have an opportunity to receive up to $1000 in scholarship money. For more information and to get the link see Mrs. Comerford in Room 211.
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, 2025-September 1, 2025. Applicant’s adjusted gross household income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.
The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University is sponsoring the 17th annual NSU Louisiana High School Essay contest. This essay contest is open to all Louisiana students in grades 9-12. The 2025 Contest theme, Louisiana Dramas, is an opportunity for Louisiana students to display their talents at interpreting, performing, and writing dramatic works. Complete instructions are available in the Counseling Office. In addition to the three winners being awarded cash prizes and a $200/semester NSU scholarship, winning print entries will be published in the Louisiana Folklife Journal. Deadline for entries is June 1, 2025.
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.
Math/Science Magnet students may wear the magnet stole at graduation. This is the white satin stole with letters BHS printed on the end. You can purchase immediately at locallevelevents.com. If you would like to pay in person, you will be able to do so beginning April 7. If purchasing at school, you must have exact change/cash only. Cost is $20. Purchase stoles online at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/37921 Your access code is your student ID number without the preceding 0.