Congratulations to Dr.
@cadebrumley
on his appointment as the newest State Superintendent of Education! He has long been an advocate for the children of northwest Louisiana and we wish him great success as he works to support students and teachers across our state.
#wearecaddo
She did it!
@YDMSSpartans
teacher Kathryn Ferguson is the 2019 Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year! We are proud to have her representing our district on the state stage and showcasing what it means to be Caddo. You rock!
@La_Believes
@DreamTeachersLA
#WeAreCaddo
#Spartan
Congratulations to Captain Shreve High School Principal Ginger Gustavson who was announced today as the 2020 Louisiana Association of School Executives Regional Principal of the Year!
#wearecaddo
#BIGdreamsstarthere
We are proud to announce the selection of Robert Middleton as the next principal of
@caddomagnet
. Middleton currently serves an AP at Huntington HS. This comes after the announcement of retirement of current principal Ilgenfritz. Please help us welcome him!
#WeAreCaddo
Our community continues to support Caddo in big ways! Yesterday, Sam's Town donated 100 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to our district to support our grab-and-go breakfast and lunch program. Thank you Sam's Town!
#wearecaddo
#BIGdreamsstarthere
With so many points of pride announced today by the Louisiana Department of Education, Caddo now ranks as the highest performing large school system in Louisiana and first in the region for growth. Thank you for being a part of our BIG dreams!
#wearecaddo
#BIGdreamsstarthere
3/4 Caddo is pleased to welcome Maria Edwards as the Principal of Youree Drive Middle School.
Maria Edwards currently serves as an assistant principal at Captain Shreve High School and has more than 20 years working in education! Congratulations Mrs. Edwards!
#wearecaddo
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Dr. Gerald Dawkins. Dr. Dawkins served as Superintendent of Caddo Schools from 2008 to 2013. He came to Caddo following seven years as Superintendent of Saginaw School District in Saginaw, Michigan.
A veteran educator of 27 years, Sheila Holden-Lester is the newest principal at Claiborne Elementary!
Holden-Lester is currently the instructional coordinator at Claiborne where she has worked hand-in-hand with teachers, staff and families as a key admin member.
#WeAreCaddo
Incredibly proud of our very own Kate Ferguson who is among the amazing educators recognized in this photo. We can't wait to celebrate her on July 27 in Baton Rouge!
#wearecaddo
The 2019 State Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists were honored at the Old State Capitol. Thanks to each educator who made the time to join us for this incredible event!
#ThankATeacher
#LAED
Congratulations to Luka Mikaberidze for earning the title of STATE student of the year for all of Louisiana! Luka competed against several other amazing students but his academics and charm wow'd the judges at every level. Please help us congratulate him on this huge accolade!
Leisa Woolfolk has more than 40 years working in Caddo and now serves as the Chief Human Resource Officer where she will recruit, retain and evaluate all personnel to ensure the best staff members are employed to support Caddo’s students.
Congratulations Leisa Woolfolk!
Thank you to all who exercised their right to vote! We are grateful to our community for making the decision to support updates to heating and air conditioning, upgrading our aging bus fleet and improving safety and security in our schools.
#wearecaddo
#geauxvote
We’ve known for a while that our Superintendent is pretty great but thrilled to see others think so too!
@caddosupttlg
was invited to present at the National Title I conference on our innovative STEM program.
#wearecaddo
Today we celebrated the leadership of Marco French, Principal of Queensborough Elementary School. He is now Caddo’s Elementary Principal of the Year!
#wearecaddo
Congrats to Caddo Schools Principal of the Year, Marco French, & Teacher of the Year, Carrie Loridans on being announced State Semifinalists by
@La_Believes
.
These educators are making exceptional gains with Caddo students.
#WeAreCaddo
#YourBigDreamsStartHere
Today, Caddo Schools welcomed back Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, to our corner of the state. Dr. Brumley met some extraordinary students and staff as he walked the halls of a few campuses with Dr. Goree and staff.
Congratulations to
@CSHSGators
Jordan Jones. Jones was recognized as a Gold Medalist & recipient of the American Voices Award from
@artandwriting
. Jones and her teacher, Maureen Barclay, were invited to attend the ceremony at Carnegie Hall.
#wearecaddo
#anothernationaltitle
Congratulations to the 12 members of the Caddo Parish School Board who were sworn in today as part of a special ceremony. Thank you for your service to our students and our community!
#wearecaddo
Congratulations to our teachers, staff, and students for your work to increase results! Caddo is one of only two districts in the state to grow in every category measured and the district leads the region in growth.
#wearecaddo
It’s official! Caddo Middle Magnet’s Ashini Modi is
@La_Believes
Middle School Student of the Year! Ashini wowed the judges with her charisma and accomplishments. We are so proud of you, Ashini!
#wearecaddo
#caddostudentsrock
The United States Senate Youth Program announced that James Stratton of C.E. Byrd High will represent Louisiana during the 61st annual USSYP Washington Week! James was selected from among the state’s top student leaders and will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
#wearecaddo
One of Caddo's own has been crowned the NWLA Regional Spelling Bee Champion! Kyrsten Thompson is an eighth grader at Herndon Magnet School. She won in round 18 by spelling "newtonian." Kyrsten will now compete in the nationally televised Scripps National Spelling Bee on July 8!
Former principal of Walnut Hill, Julia Smith O’Neal is taking her talents to elementary and K-8 schools across Caddo Parish as an Executive Director of School Performance. Smith O’Neal has 24 years of experience in education with 22 of those years in Caddo Parish.
#WeAreCaddo
Caddo is proud to resume our meal service beginning March 30. On Monday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., families can visit 18 sites across the district to receive 8 meals for the week. This allows our district to continue to provide meals while limiting contact.
Patrick Greer is Caddo's new COO following 27 years of experience in strategic management & school leadership.
Congratulations Patrick Greer!
#WeAreCaddo
Read more of his story here:
Congratulations to Magnet High on officially being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their new Green Ribbon status. School and district leaders accepted the award today in Washington D.C.
#WeAreCaddo
#EDGRSCeremony
Emily Stanford knows what sets a good educator apart from a life-changing one. In her role as Director of Certified Personnel, Stanford is responsible for ensuring the district has the highest quality educators in each Caddo classroom. Congratulations Emily Stanford!
#WeAreCaddo
Today, LSUS celebrated two phenomenal teachers who are proud LSUS graduates. The university took the opportunity to honor Caddo's Kate Ferguson, the 2019 Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year, as well as
@2019LATOY
. They are amazing teachers, even better people.
#wearecaddo
Due to hazardous roadway conditions coupled with below freezing temperatures, Caddo schools and sites will remain closed Wednesday. The district will continue to monitor and assess weather conditions before making any further determinations.
#wearecaddo
#schoolclosings
We've heard your feedback and made adjustments to ensure we are meeting your needs. Starting Tuesday we will now feed students at 23 sites! We've also modified service hours to 7-11 a.m. daily with both breakfast and lunch pickup at one time. Learn more: .
We cannot wait to welcome back our students and staff for the first day of school on Monday! Use the hashtags
#wearecaddo
and
#Caddobts
to be featured on our social media pages throughout the day!
Caddo Parish is now the home to not one but TWO regional winners of Student of the Year! Sunjay Letchuman of Caddo Parish Magnet High and Ashini Modi of Caddo Middle Magnet are now finalists in the Louisiana Student of the Year competition. Congrats, Sunjay & Ashini!
#wearecaddo
Congratulations to our own Superintendent
@caddosupttlg
for being selected for the latest cohort of The
#BroadAcademy
. There are such incredible leaders in this year's group and we are excited to say one of them is from Caddo.
#wearecaddo
We are pleased to announce a State Semifinalist in the Principal of the Year competition. Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Principal of Huntington High School! Please wish him well as he advances to compete with other incredible principals across the state.
#WeAreCaddo
All Caddo schools and sites will be closed on Monday as winter weather moves into our area beginning today. Virtual instruction will not be provided, instead, we ask you to instead take time to safely enjoy the snowfall and prepare for the district to reopen on Tuesday.
Caddo is proud to be the recipient of of over $2 million through the Redesign II grant. We are excited to build opportunities for students and continue collaborating with amazing educators across the state.
#wearecaddo
#changinglives
BESE approves $15 million in federal funds to support implementation of local school system improvement plans to address persistently low-performing schools.
#laed
#lalege
Caddo is mourning the loss of District 3 Board Member Lloyd Thompson. Mr. Thompson passed away this afternoon after a recent illness. He was a fierce advocate for his community and the students he served. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Caddo Schools has some amazing counselors and this year, Destiny Jamison at Walnut Hill is being recognized by the state! Congratulations on being the Middle School Counselor of the Year by the Louisiana School Counseling Association.
#WeAreCaddo
This evening’s Board meeting featured a performance from Green Oaks’ N.EX.T. Generation Band, 4 National PTA Schools of Excellence, and our Louisiana finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
#wearecaddo
#bestyearyet
Caddo is excited to celebrate the Division I State Championship Quiz Bowl Team from
@CEByrdHigh
! Congratulations on your state victory! We can’t wait to cheer you on at nationals!
#wearecaddo
#caddostudentsrock
Winter Break is officially here! All Caddo schools and sites will be closed Feb. 19-21. Enjoy your time off and we will see you back on Thursday!
#wearecaddo
#winterbreak
In
@LouisianaSupe
’s 8 years, he spent a great deal of time in Caddo working hand-in-hand with our leaders on strategies to improve school performance & provide choice opportunities for families. Thank you for your service and commitment to Caddo. We wish you all the best!
More students than ever are being recognized as National Merit Scholars in Caddo Schools. We are so proud of their academic success and excited for the bright futures ahead of them. Enjoy this video of them all sharing a fun fact!
#WeAreCaddo
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congrats to our overall State Principal of the Year winner! In a year with many challenges, French has shown he has what it takes to be an effective, leader. We couldn’t be more proud of him.
#WeAreCaddo
#MarcosMoment
#LAPOTY
Woodlawn Leadership Academy knows how to party! The community, including Shreveport Mayor Perkins came to celebrate the double-digit gains in school performance scores! Congratulations to the entire castle for this academic achievement!
Congratulations to our Caddo Schools 2021 Teachers of the Year!
Shyla Johnson is a first grade teacher at Turner Elementary/Middle, band teacher Lea Jones at Herndon Magnet and French teacher Carrie Loridans at Captain Shreve High!
#BigDreamsStartHere
#WeAreCaddo
It is with much excitement to announce the Caddo Schools 2021-2022 Elementary Principal of the Year! Kasie Mainiero is principal of University Elementary. Please help us congratulate her on this accomplishment!
#WeAreCaddo
#SheIsCaddo
Please help us congratulate Dr. Felecia Gipson as the new principal of Eden Gardens Fundamental Magnet Elementary. She follows the leadership of now-retired Sydney Allen. Congratulations on this new role, Principal Gipson! We are rooting for your success!
#WeAreCaddo
We are still beaming with excitement at the announcement of our district teachers of the year! We are honoring them for their dedication, professionalism. passion and so much more!
Thank you, educators for representing Caddo Schools so well!
James Kennedy is Caddo's new Director of Classified Personnel. An educator with Caddo since 1995, Kennedy will now oversee the recruitment, retention and evaluation of all support staff members. You can read more about Kennedy here:
#WEARECADDO
Buses are rolling and our Superintendent
@caddosupttlg
started the morning early at Captain Shreve to interview with media about the First Day of School! Happy first day! We can’t wait to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year!
#wearecaddo
#caddobts
Congrats to Dr. Matthew Mitchell of Huntington High on being named the Secondary Principal of the Year! He has broken records in the school’s grad rate, students receiving college credits before graduation, ACT performance& students earning industry-based credentials.
#WeAreCaddo
We had a great board meeting today featuring our Volunteer of the Year, new personnel, Teen Court participants, and our national champion Herndon Highsteppers!
#WeAreCaddo
#CaddoStudentsRock
Congratulations to senior Robert Lawrence of Byrd High School for being selected to represent the state in the latest cohort of the United States Senate Youth Program.
Lawrence was selected from the states top student leaders and will also receive a $10,000 scholarship!
Principals will contact families today asking them to complete an survey on different instructional models. Families will be able to select the best model for them including virtual. Please complete the survey by Aug. 1.
#wearecaddo
#caddostrongstart
#BIGdreamsstarthere
Congratulations to our very own Pittre Walker on earning the Sandra Neese Lifetime Achievement award! Walker has worked in the district for close to 25 years helping children and their families.
Grad rates for homeless students during the last four years has increased by 30%.
It is a pleasure to announce Tracy Carthon as the Principal of Southern Hills Elementary. Ms. Carthon’s experience shows her to be a versatile and caring leader who is excited to begin the next chapter in Southern Hills’ story. Please help congratulate Tracy Carthon!
#WeAreCaddo
Happy birthday to Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree! In his nearly 6 years with Caddo Schools, Dr. Goree has led the district to all-time high graduate rates, improved performance in ACT and AP assessments and increased access to early childhood education.
#wearecaddo
#happybirthday
Atkins Elementary was named a
#LAComeback
Campus by
@La_Believes
for achieving high performance in reading and math. State Superintendent of Education,
@cadebrumley
visited Atkins to congratulate students and staff on earning this prestigious honor.
#wearecaddo
We were so excited to kick off the football season with our inaugural Jamboree Media Luncheon! Thank you to all of our schools who participated as well as our media partners, DA James Stewart and Board Members for being in attendance!
#wearecaddo
#football2019
#fridaynightlights
Thank you to Donna Curtis with Shreveport Green for meeting with our Superintendent’s Advisory Council regarding litter and ways our schools can help.
#wearecaddo
The highlight of our day came from spending our morning with these incredible students. Each of the students pictured were selected to represent their campus on
@caddosupttlg
's Student Advisory Council. The future is in great hands!
#wearecaddo
#caddostudentsrock
Robert Silvie has been selected as the next leader of Captain Shreve High School. Mr. Silvie has dedicated his career to educating the students of Caddo Schools from a teacher to a principal.
Please help us congratulate and welcome Mr. Silvie as the next leader of the swamp!
The Caddo Parish School Board voted Tuesday to provide teachers and staff members across the district with a $1,000 back-to-school, one-time supplement in September as a thank you for a successful start to the school year. Read more:
Congratulations to Herndon Magnet School Principal Tom Thomas! Caddo's Middle School Principal of the Year has been named as a semifinalist in the Louisiana Principal of the Year competition! We are excited to cheer him on as he advances to the next round.
#wearecaddo
It’s official! Caddo Parish Magnet High School was just named as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence — again! Congratulations, Mustangs!
#wearecaddo
#blueribbon
We are almost ready to welcome back students in the classroom. But first, teachers are being the students as they learn new skills and sharpen up on district programs thanks to our Teacher Technology team.
This month we recognize our 12-member Board of Directors. We thank them for setting policy, a budget and so much more but most importantly, they do this thankless work with our student's best interest first. Thank you Caddo Parish School Board for stepping up to the challenge!
Wow what a night! At tonight's Board meeting, we recognized our State Students of the Year with Resolutions from
@SenatorPeacock
, State Middle School Teacher of the Year Kathryn Ferguson, Presidential Award honoree and STEM ambassador representing
@CaddoScience
.
#wearecaddo