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Yellow Jacket Sports (May 19 – May 25)
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THIS WEEK/NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Byrd Centennial Celebration: More than just a party!
JACKETS IN THE NEWS
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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
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Support Your Fellow Jackets!
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Student Opportunities:
Presidential Volunteer Information
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CLICK HERE for Community Service Endorsement Form
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Hour Log
Scholarships & Contests
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
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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.