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The Assistant Principals are finishing up their first week back at The City, although the newest addition to Byrd’s administrative team never left. Jana Panos, who served as the principal of the summer school session at Byrd, is our new Assistant Principal of Instruction! Mrs. Panos, who graduated in the C.E. Byrd Class of 2007, was Byrd’s and Caddo Parish High School’s Teacher of the Year in 2022. While we know she will be missed by the “math angels” in her classroom, we are excited for the positive energy, and innovation she will bring to Byrd’s leadership team. Jackets, please join us in congratulating Mrs. Panos on her new leadership role at The City!

There will be some dress code changes for the 24-25 school year:

  1. No hoodies will be allowed at school. This is for the entire year.
  2. When it’s cold, wear a coat. A knit cap will be permitted. It must be taken off when entering the building, and cannot be worn when it’s not cold.
  3. When it rains, it’s ok to wear a rain coat with a hood, but the rain coat will need to be removed when students enter the building.
  4. Body suits will be prohibited.
  5. Blankets are prohibited.
  6. Unsafe foot ware such as house shoes are prohibited
Byrd Students – Are your drawers overflowing with old Byrd T-shirts? Well, we have a solution! Donate any gently used Byrd T-shirt for the 4th Annual Byrd Vintage Shirt Sale! All students will have a chance to purchase these shirts for $5 each during Celebrate the City on August 1 at 4pm. T-shirt donations can be dropped off at Byrd 8:30-3:30 M-F in the counselor’s office or the main office. Please put Mrs. Jana Panos’ name on the donation bag or box. Thank you!

 

Back to School Dance – Hey Jackets! Mark your calendars for our Back to School Dance, Dancing Through The Decades, to be held Friday, August 16th. All classes, including incoming freshmen, are invited! Tickets will go on sale before school starts.

 

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.

 

 

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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 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.