Our next Youth and Government debate will be TODAY at 7:40 am in the Learning Center! Looking forward to a great semester of YAG!

Attention Freshmen: Applications are now open for the Lyle Leader Program and will be accepted until Friday, January 23 at midnight.  Applications can be obtained by scanning the QR code on flyers located in school hallways or by following the instructions in Canvas and on the Byrd app.  The Lyle Leader Program was initiated and founded by Dr. Bobby Lyle, a graduate of C.E. Byrd and the namesake of the SMU Lyle School of Engineering.  The program introduces students to leaders in the school and community and culminates in a community service project during junior and senior year.  Throughout the four-year commitment, the program focuses on exposure, experience, engagement, and empowerment, providing students with the opportunity to learn about and become leaders in our community.  Questions? Contact Ms. Finch, Mrs. Gardner, or Ms. Waters.

The Jason Bland Power the Cure Foundation/Shelter Insurance Scholarship application is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2026 Canvas page. A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to a Caddo Parish student with the desire to further their education. Student/athletic trainers will receive top ranking for the scholarship. Students must have a 3.0 gpa. Deadline is April 1. 

To help bring awareness to our community about women’s heart health, we are inviting all 2026 graduating seniors to participate in a contest to earn a scholarship up to $5,000! Apply at https://www.christushealth.org/, deadline to apply is January 30, 2026.

The Gayarre History Club will host our 14th annual conference on March 31, 2026. This year’s theme is TIPPING POINT. The club invites any student interested in researching, writing, and presenting a historical paper to an audience of their peers and area academics to submit a proposal of their research. Check out the flyers posted around campus or ask Mr. or Mrs. Lary (room 220 or S209) for details. Submissions and additional information can be found on GAYARRE.ORG. Deadline to submit is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 

The Science National Honor Society is accepting abstracts for the 7th annual Mendeleevian Society Symposium:  Artificial Intelligence:  Bridging the Gap Between Imagination and Reality.  To join the Canvas Page and submit an abstract scan the QR code on your Canvas page or stop by room 209 for a copy of the QR code.  Also, for questions regarding this opportunity see Mrs. Comerford.  

If you are interested in traveling to Scotland and London May in 2025, please contact Emily Smith at elsmith@caddoschools.org or Stephanie Springer at sspringer@caddoschools.org . We have opened up a few additional spots and registration is currently open to put down a deposit and hold your spot.  Visit http://www.explorica.com/smith-8397 for more details.

Love Science?  Interested in participating in hands-on laboratory experiences during the school day?  The Bobbie Cates Hicks SMART program is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.  The deadline for applications for February 28th.  For more information and to get the application speak with your science teacher, see Mrs. Comerford in Room 211, or scan the QR code on Canvas.