CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BYRD GIRLS TRACK TEAM FOR WINNING DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP! Youth and Government officer application forms are located outside of S306. They are due on or before Wednesday, 4/29. Students, if you are interested in joining Student Council for next school year, please fill out the Google Form linked on the Global Announcements on Canvas. Deadline is …
Buzzfest is tonight, at 6:30 P.M. in the auditorium! Get your tickets now on Local Level Events! Be sure to credit your favorite Student Council member for the sale! To complete registration for the 26-27 school year, you must return the pink registration packet to your grade level counselor with the required parent/guardian signatures. If no registration packet is …
Congratulations to the boys’ golf team for winning the district tournament again yesterday at Querbes. If you are interested in traveling to Italy next May, there will be in interest meeting Thursday, April 23d in the Library at 5:30 pm! Sign-ups are open now! See Mrs. Smith in S307 or Ms Springer in S211 if you have any questions. …
Crescent City Sports to broadcast Byrd-St. Augustine playoff baseball Friday NEW ORLEANS – Crescent City Sports’ live streaming of high school baseball shifts to the postseason Friday with coverage of the first two games of the Division I Select first-round series between Byrd and St. Augustine. Coverage from Wesley Barrow Stadium at the New Orleans Youth Academy will begin just …
Buzzfest is Friday, April 24th, at 6:30 P.M. in the auditorium! Get your tickets now on Local Level Events! Be sure to credit your favorite Student Council member for the sale!
Students – If you are interested in joining Student Council for next school year, please fill out the Google Form linked on the Global Announcements on Canvas. Deadline is May 1st! Former members MUST re-apply to maintain membership!
Students – Student Council will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, March 20th , in the Learning Center. Sixteen-year-old donors need a permission slip, which are outside of room 202 in the folder on the lockers. Seventeen and 18-year-olds do not need a permission form. If you donate blood, you’ll get pizza for lunch! Do not leave a core …
Yearbooks can be purchased on Local Level Events! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/41088
Jackets – Student Council is still spreading the love to the City! Find your name on one of the hearts around the 1st and 2nd floor of the Main Building and bring it to Mrs. Carberry, room 202 (not during class), by February 25th for a Valentine’s treat!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There will be a mandatory JV Cheer tryout meeting Tuesday February 10th at 5:30pm in the learning center.
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 …
Students – There will be a mandatory meeting for the district literary rally on Wednesday (Feb. 11th) in S205 at 7:45am or 4:00pm. You will be given permission slips and more information about the rally at that time.
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! 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 …
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 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 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.
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 …
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.
There is a mandatory Drama Club meeting TODAY, Tuesday, January 20th during EIP. Our next Youth and Government debate will be THIS WEDNESDAY, January 21 at 7:40 am in the Learning Center! Looking forward to a great semester of YAG!
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
Byrd Girls soccer has their game against Shreve TONIGHT, Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 pm at Lee Hedges stadium. We need everybody out there!
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 …
Byrd Girls soccer has their game against Shreve Wednesday, January 7, 6:00 pm at Lee Hedges stadium. We need everybody out there!
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.
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 …
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 …
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. …
All Youth and Government members need to pick up their club T-shirt from S306 BEFORE leaving for Christmas break.
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!
A representative from the US Marine Corps will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on Wednesday, December 10.
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 …
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.
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 …
Come celebrate Christmas with Choir at our Concert on Thursday, December 11th at 6:00pm in the auditorium.
Student Council will still have a work day December 9th. Please make every effort to attend if possible.
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 next week.
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.
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 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.
If you ordered sprit wear from Girls soccer it can be picked up this Wednesday, December 3rd from 4-5:30 in the learning center.
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: 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 …
Girls soccer Loyola Tournament schedule 11/21 – Byrd vs Zachary @Byrd 7:40 11/22-Byrd vs Hannan 9 am @ Loyola sports complex 3 pm Byrd’s University 3 pm @ Cargill
If you missed yearbook picture day, make-ups will be today and you should have gotten a hall pass.
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 …
There will be a Junior class meeting TODAY, November 18th during EIP to discuss Ring Ceremony and how to purchase a class ring through Jostens.
Today’s Mock Trial meeting is mandatory. If you cannot be there, you need to see Mr. Smith before you leave today.
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.
Student Council will be hosting a blood drive next Friday, November 21st, in the Learning Center from 8:30 to 3:00 P.M. Students who are 16 can donate with a permission slip which are available in the folder outside of room 202. Students who are 17 or 18 only need a photo ID to donate. Please check with your teacher if …
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 …
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 …
Youth and Government- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our debates for this semester will be Wednesday, 11/12. All meetings will begin promptly at 7:45 AM in the Learning Center.
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 …
The 24th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 99 Christopher Square. Square has given Byrd’s defensive line solid depth this season. Tonight, Christopher and the Yellow Jackets take on Captain Shreve in the 48th annual “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
The 23rd Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 95 Ricardo Ware. Ware has provided quality depth to Byrd’s defensive front this season. Tonight, Ricardo and the Yellow Jackets take on Captain Shreve in the 48th annual “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
The 22nd Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive lineman No. 57 Zadarrion Richardson. Richardson has provided quality depth to Byrd’s defensive front this season. On Thursday, Zadarrion and the Yellow Jackets take on Captain Shreve in the “Backyard Brawl.” #StingEm
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.
A representative from Centenary College will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on Thursday, November 13.
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.
KByrd – Halloween Edition You can also access the episode through our KByrd Youtube Channel.
Make plans to attend the Byrd vs Shreve PTSA Tailgate on Thursday, November 6 from 4-7 pm. Get your tickets for $10 for Students/Teachers and $15 for Parents/Alumni/Other. Your ticket includes Gumbo, Bread, Dessert, Drink, and Entertainment.
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
The 20th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon tight end No. 84 Duncan Rowe. Used primarily as a blocker, Rowe is part of a Byrd offense that has rushed for over 300 yards in seven straight games. On Friday, Duncan and the Yellow Jackets face the Airline Vikings in north Bossier City. #StingEm
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 …
Art Club will not accept applications after Friday, October 31st. Your application must be turned in and the fee paid by Friday.
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 …
The 19th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive back No. 83 Christopher Hunter. Hunter has provided quality depth to the secondary of Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense. On Friday, Christopher and the Yellow Jackets will try to tame the Benton Tigers. #StingEm
The 18th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive tackle No. 77 Ja’vion Johnson. An integral part of the Purple Swarm Defense, Johnson has 14 tackles, a half a sack and a fumble recovery on the season. On Friday, Ja’vion and the Yellow Jackets will try to tame the Benton Tigers. #StingEm
The 17th Raising Cane’s Senior Spotlight of 2025 shines brightly upon defensive end No. 75 Jamyi Lee. Lee is in the rotation of linemen on Byrd’s Purple Swarm Defense. On Friday, Jamyi and the Yellow Jackets will try to tame the Benton Tigers. #StingEm
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 …
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.
Youth and Government members who plan to attend the YMCA Youth Legislature Conference in Baton Rouge 12/4/-12/6, please sign up by paying the $300 registration fee on Payschools and picking up an information packet from Mrs. Speyrer in S306. The registration fee must be paid by Tuesday 10/28 unless you have arranged otherwise with Mrs. Speyrer.
School pictures are this week and will be as follows: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st: Freshmen and Seniors WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd: Sophomores and Juniors