Alex Moton is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious No. 5 jersey

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Senior second baseman Alex Moton was the 2026 recipient of the prestigious No. 5 jersey. Moton is pictured with the original No. 5 wearer and current assistant coach Caleb Brooks along with Byrd head coach Greg Williams.   The Tradition of the No. 5 Jersey In 2016, pitcher Connor Gulledge asked coach Greg Williams to wear jersey No. 5. Gulledge …

Track Athletes State Bound

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Congratulations to our BYRD track & field Lady Jackets who punched their tickets to the LHSAA Indoor State Championships to be held at LSU in Baton Rouge on February 21st.  The following are student-athletes who qualified: Emmy Banker, soph- 1600, 3200, 4×800 Hayla Demery, frosh – 400, 4×400 Isabel Wooley, frosh – 4×800, 4×400 Pressley Lockey, junior – 4×800, 4×400 …

Announcements • 2-9-26

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Byrd Unplugged Tryouts with now be held Feb 9th and 10th in Room 116 from 4-5:30 pm. Voice, Music, Dance, Poetry,Comedy,Spoken Word, Rap, BeatBox, and more. All Acts are welcome.   There will be a mandatory JV Cheer tryout meeting Tuesday February 10th at 5:30pm in the learning center.   Upperclassmen Lyle Leaders have the opportunity to meet and work with local …

Valentine’s Day Announcement

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Students, next week, look for your name on a heart somewhere around the school. When you find it, please bring it to Mrs. Carberry’s room (room 202) for a Valentine’s Day happy! Also, at lunch on Monday and Tuesday, find your Student Council officers at a table outside of the cafeteria to make a Valentine’s Day card for us to …

D&D • Youth and Gov • Lyle Leaders • African American Studies Club

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This week’s D&D club will meet Friday afternoon in Mrs. Ray’s room, 302 in the main building.   The next Youth and Government meeting will be Wednesday 2/11 at 7:40 AM in the Learning Center.   Upperclassmen Lyle Leaders have the opportunity to meet and work with local business, political and service leaders at a roundtable / luncheon event at the Shreveport …

Congrats Jackets & National School Counseling Week 

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Congratulations to the following Yellow Jackets who won awards at the 2026 Regional Social Studies Fair! We are so proud of you! Thank you for representing Byrd! Grace Cooper John Irion Sarah Katherine Murrell Catherine Payne Bereket Raines Isaiah Saravia Anna Lake Watts Drew Wedeberg     In honor of National School Counseling Week (February 2–6, 2026), we celebrate the dedicated professionals at C. …

FIRST PRIORITY is today! 

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FIRST PRIORITY is today!  We are a Christian based outreach club that meets every Wednesday during lunch.  Anyone is welcome!  Interested in learning more? 1st lunch meets in room 310 with Coach Cal where Evelyn Jones will be speaking & 2nd lunch meets S105 with Mrs. Raines and Mrs. Cox where Sadie Hicks will be speaking If you have any questions, please …

Announcements • 2-3-26

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There will be a mandatory JV Cheer tryout meeting Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30pm in the learning center.     Renaissance Honor Roll Party will be today  in the Learning Center during both lunch shifts. Students with all “A”s from 2nd 9 weeks in the fall get pizza and a full-sized candy bar. Students with all “A”s and “B”s from 2nd 9 …

Selection for Principal of C.E. Byrd High School Survey

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Selection for Principal of C.E. Byrd High School We recognize the important role that a principal plays in the success of a school.  Thus, we would like you to participate in the selection process. We would appreciate your input by completing the Google form (link below) below listing no more than three qualities, characteristics, attributes, etc. you would like to …

Byrd Unplugged Tryouts

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Byrd Unplugged Tryouts will be held January 27,28 and 29th in Room 116 from 4-5:30 pm. Voice, Music, Dance, Poetry, Comedy, Spoken Word, Rap, Beatbox and more. All Acts welcome.

Announcements • 1/21/26

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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 …

Christus Health Scholarship

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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! Please apply at https://www.christushealth.org/. Deadline to apply is January 30, 2026.

Tennis Team Meeting THIS FRIDAY

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We will have a very short Tennis Team meeting in the Learning Center on Friday, 1/23/2026 at 2:20p.  To sign up for the team go to cebyrd.com, athletics, athlete registration, create an account if you do not have one at aktivate.com .   e-sign all documents, upload the “scanned” physical form or bring it to Coach Ballew , and upload a “scanned” copy of …

ACT and Drama Club Meeting

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The ACT exam will be administered at Byrd to all juniors and qualifying seniors on Tuesday, March 24. Seniors must sign up in advance. In order to test, seniors must meet one of the following: ACT Composite less than 20 Math ACT subscore less than 25 English ACT subscore less than 26 A signup link has been posted on the Class …

Lyle Leader Program Applications now Open

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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, …

FCA and Scholarship Informaiton

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FCA is TOMORROW MORNING! Our student leader Evelyn is going to be sharing an amazing word this week so make sure to be there! Were so excited to be together again so lets fill the Learning Center TOMORROW @7:45 am and have a great morning tomorrow!!!     Barksdale Federal Credit Union scholarship information is available at bfcu.org or in the …

Upcoming College Visits

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A representative from Northwestern State University will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on Thursday, 1/22.   A representative from ULM will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on Wednesday, 1/28. 

Announcements • 1-12-25

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College Visit – A representative from Centenary College will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on February 12.    The ACT exam will be administered at Byrd to all juniors and qualifying seniors on Tuesday, March 24. Seniors must sign up in advance. In order to test, seniors must meet one of the following: ACT Composite less …

Key Club Meeting TOMORROW

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Attention Key Club members: there will be a mandatory Key Club meeting this Friday at 8am in the auditorium. We will be discussing the upcoming Key Club dance. Please make plans to attend. Again, the meeting will be this Friday before school in the auditorium.

Scholarship Opportunities as of 1-8-26

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The Reynolds Foundation Scholarship is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2026 Canvas page.  Students must be current seniors and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 gpa. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.   Each year, the Ark-La-Tex chapter of AFCEA and its members sponsor STEM scholarships and grants for local students and teachers. If you plan …

Announcements • 1-7-25

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The next national ACT testing date at Byrd is February 14th.  Deadline to register without a late fee is this Friday, January 9th.  Please see Mrs. Comerford with questions.   The Science National Honor Society is accepting abstracts for the 7 th  annual Mendeleevian Society Symposium: Artificial Intelligence:  Bridging the Gap Between Imagination and Reality.  To join the Canvas Page …

Scotland and London this May

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Happy New Year!    The year of 2026 is gonna be great for traveling, so join us in Scotland and London this May. We had two spots open up on our tour. We always have such a great time and make the best  memories! Join us!   Final deadline to sign up is 2/4. Visit www.explorica.com/Smith-8397 or contact elsmith@caddoschools.org or sspringer@caddoschools.org for more information.

Scholarship Opportunities

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The Southern Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Scholarship application is now open. These scholarships are specifically designed to support students attending Southern University A&M, Southern University New Orleans, and Southern University Shreveport. Information can be found at foundation.sus.edu/apply-for-scholarships/ or the Class of 2026 Canvas page. The application closes January 5, 2026.    The Reynolds Foundation Scholarship is …

Announcements • 12-15-23

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Baseball tryouts will be December 15th at 5pm at the LSUS baseball field. Sign ups are outside room 221. Participates must have an updated physical to try out.   Drama Club is performing at the Heritage Manor Stratmore on December 20th at 2pm and there is a sign up sheet outside of  Room 200 and we will have some rehearsals …

Mendeleevian Society Symposium

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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. …

FCA Christmas Party

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FCA’s Christmas party is TOMORROW @7:45 in the Learning Center. It’s the last FCA of the semester and we’re so excited to go out with a band! There will be live music, Christmas fun and an amazing message from our student leader: Caleb Payne. Come on down Jackets to celebrate Christmas with us! Hope to see you there!

Christmas Band Concert, FCA, & Jackets in the News

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Please join the C.E. Byrd High School Band for our annual Christmas Band Concert. Grab your favorite Christmas sweater and join us for a night of your favorite cozy Christmas songs played by your own Heartbeat of the City. The concert will be this Wednesday, December 10th, at 6:30 p.m. In the gym. There is no charge. Hope to see …

Announcements • 12-8-25

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Student Council will still  have a work day, TOMORROW, December 9th. Please make every effort to attend if possible.   Football tryouts for the 2026 team will be on Tuesday December 9, 4:00.  Please sign up at one of the football coach’s classrooms.   College Visit – A representative from the US Marine Corps will be available outside the cafeteria …

Announcement – December Student Council Meeting

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The December meeting for the entire student council is cancelled for tomorrow, December 3rd. However, if you are attending the state LASC convention in January and/or the LEAD conference in Washington, D.C. in February, you MUST meet in Mrs. Carberry’s room tomorrow morning (December 3rd) at 8:00 A.M. Wear your StuCo shirt as your hall pass to get to her …

The Southern Foundation Scholarship Information

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The Southern Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Scholarship application is now open. These scholarships are specifically designed to support students attending Southern University A&M, Southern University New Orleans, and Southern University Shreveport. Information can be found at foundation.sus.edu/apply-for-scholarships/ or the Class of 2026 Canvas page. The application closes January 5, 2026. 

12-1-25 • Announcements

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Community Service Diploma Endorsement Students who have completed 80 hours of community service in grades 9-12 can receive a community service diploma endorsement. Seniors need to complete the student documentation form(s) and return to Mrs. Byrd in the counseling office by January 9. They must be signed by the person verifying the community service activity. Student document forms can be found …

Lyle Leaders Updates

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Lyle Leaders Updates:  Applications for those upperclassmen who expressed interest in joining Lyle Leaders by attending the October meeting or emailing one of the sponsors are available on the Lyle Leaders Canvas page.  Existing members should complete the recommitment form to confirm interest in continuing in the program; the recommitment form is also available on Canvas.   Please make sure …

Community Service Diploma Endorsement

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Community Service Diploma Endorsement Students who have completed 80 hours of community service in grades 9-12 can receive a community service diploma endorsement. Seniors need to complete the student documentation form(s) and return to Mrs. Byrd in the counseling office by January 9. They must be signed by the person verifying the community service activity. Student document forms can be found …

11-14-25 • Announcements

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There will be a Junior class meeting on Tuesday November 18th during EIP to discuss Ring Ceremony and how to purchase a class ring through Jostens.   The Reynolds Foundation Scholarship is available in the Counseling Office or the Class of 2026 Canvas page.  Students must be current seniors and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 gpa. Deadline to apply is …

Free Tutoring

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Need help with math?  Preparing for the ACT? Or maybe just need help finishing that homework assignment that is due? Science National Honor Society is offering free tutoring on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the library from 7:45-8:15.  All you have to do is show up!  there will be two people on hand that can help you with whatever you …

Announcements • November 10

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Art Club is having our annual Christmas ornament making meeting on November 17th afterschool.   Attention 9th graders, Byrd 9th graders will have a private tour of Caddo Career & Technology Center on January 12th from 9-10 am. Pick up a permission slip in the counseling office. The permission slips are due December 15th.   If you missed yearbook picture day, make-ups …

CC&TC-9th Grade Tour

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Attention 9th graders – Byrd 9th graders will have a private tour of Caddo Career & Technology Center on January 12th from 9-10 am. Pick up a permission slip in the counseling office. The permission slips are due December 15th.

Byrd vs Shreve PTSA Tailgate

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Make plans to attend the Byrd vs Shreve PTSA Tailgate Thursday, November 6, from 4-7 pm. Det your tickets for $10 for Students/Teachers  and $15 for Parents/Alumni/Other. Your ticket includes Gumbo, Bread, Dessert, Drink, and Entertainment.

Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight – No. 90 Ian Gray

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The 21st Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 90 Ian Gray. The anchor of the defensive line, Gray has tallied 27 total tackles, including 16 solo stops, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. On Friday, Ian and the Yellow Jackets face the Airline Vikings in north Bossier City. #StingEm

Key Club Mandatory Meeting (Oct 30)

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Attention Key Club members: Key Club is having a mandatory meeting for all members Thursday, October 30th. There will be a morning meeting and an evening meeting. You must attend one or the other. The morning meeting will be at 7:50 AM in the auditorium. The evening meeting will be at 5 PM in the cafeteria. All Key Club members …

Announcements • 10-27-25

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College Visit – A representative from Hendrix College will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on Monday, 10/27.   Student Council members – Due to several conflicts, the November meeting scheduled for November 5th has been re-scheduled to October 28th in the auditorium at 7:50. Doors close at 8:00. Please be on time!   Science National Honor Society announces their …

Senior Information • Service Academy, FAFSA, and Transcripts

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If you are interested in applying to a Service Academy this is a great opportunity to get information and express interest. Information is available on the Class of 2026 Canvas page. If you are not able to attend (it is in New Orleans) you can e-mail or call for more information.   Seniors- The FAFSA is now available at studentaid.gov The FAFSA is a free financial …

Byrd vs Shreve PTSA Tailgate

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Make plans to attend the Byrd vs Shreve PTSA Tailgate on Thursday November 6 from 4-7pm. Get your tickets for $10 for Students/Teachers  and $15 for Parents/Alumni/Other. Your ticket includes Gumbo, Bread, Dessert, Drink, and Entertainment.

School Pictures

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School pictures are this week and will be as follows: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st: Freshmen and Seniors WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd: Sophomores and Juniors

10-20-25 • Announcements

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Attention students, there will be an Executive Board Meeting TODAY, Monday (10/20) after school in the learning center. If you received an invitation to the first meeting in September, then please make an effort to attend.   College representatives will be available outside the cafeteria on the following dates: Mississippi State University – October 20 Baylor University- October 21 Tulane …

Thursday information

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If you are taking an AP course during this fall semester and want to take the AP exam, you must pay on Local Level by October 30. You must also fill out the google form. Email Mrs. Panos if you have any questions A representative from Savannah College for Art and Design will be available outside the cafeteria during both …

Announcements for Wednesday, October 15

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Attention students, there will be an Executive Board Meeting next Monday (10/20) after school in the learning center. If you received an invitation to the first meeting in September, then please make an effort to attend. Attention ALL Science National Honor Society Members first mandatory meeting of the year Wednesday October 22 nd  at 8:00 am in Room 211.  This is an important …

October 13 • Announcements

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Youth and Government- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our debates for this semester will be Wednesday 10/15, Wednesday 10/29, and Wednesday 11/12. All meetings will begin promptly at 7:45 AM in the Learning Center.   College representatives will be available outside the cafeteria on the following dates: Mississippi State University – October 20 Baylor University- October 21 LSUS – October 23   …