YDMS Arrival & Departure Info
School Hours
First Bell 7:55 AM (tardy bell: 8:00 AM)
Dismissal 3:25 PM
Earliest Arrival is 7:40 AM. (No student should arrive at school before this time.)
Latest Departure is 3:45 PM. (All students should be picked up by this time.
Bus riders will be dropped off in the front circle area of the school. This area is reserved for buses between 7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Cars are not permitted in this area during these times.
Car riders should be dropped off in the north parking lot by the Carroll St. entrance between 7:40 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. and students should walk to the front of the school to enter the building. The Carroll Street entrances are reserved for faculty and staff. Car riders should be picked up between 3:25 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Students should exit and enter cars by the “Drop off Zone” signs only.
Walkers can enter and exit the campus through the front doors of the school.
Go to www.caddoschools.org and click on find my bus stop. Your bus number, time of pickup and time of drop off will be provided.
Water Bottles: All water fountains have been converted to water bottle refill stations. Students need to bring a water bottle each day. Reusable drink containers are allowed provided that they have a lid. No glass bottles allowed.
If you would like to sign your student up for COVID testing this school year, please visit https://lsu-covidsafe-prod-web.azurewebsites.net/register/participant-splash
Click the link below to view the school supply list.
https://www.youreedrive.com/o/ydmapm/page/school-supply-list
Welcome Back || Important Dates
Welcome aboard new Spartans! The Spartan Camp Cruise will be your voyage into the new school year! Your new adventure awaits.
Check in begins promptly at 3 PM. Activities will starts at 3:30 PM.
This event is brought to you by YDMS Student Council!
https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/21013
This school year, Caddo will continue to offer newly hired certified educators a $1,000 signing bonus! Interested educators can meet with a recruiter in person this Wednesday, July 13, from 9am to 11am OR 1pm to 3pm.
Bring your resume and a friend to 3908 Joplin Avenue to the Wanda Gunn Professional Development Center.
You can also register for a call if you cant be there in person by clicking here: https://rebrand.ly/RR2022
For more information, please email teachcaddo@caddoschools.org
Caddo Schools recognizes this day as one of recognition, restoration and celebration! We hope you celebrate this day that represents freedom. #WeAreCaddo
Which summer programs are your children enrolled in? There's hundreds offered in Caddo Parish alone. For a list, follow this link to ensure your children's summer success! http://ow.ly/a3ab50JoInN #WeAreCaddo #SummerSuccess
Renewed!
A handful of Caddo teachers were selected to attend the International Society for Tech in Education (ISTE) conference! Congrats to this talented group who will join our Teacher Technology Dept. We cant wait to see what new knowledge you'll bring to your classrooms! #WeAreCaddo
THIS WEEK: Caddo Schools will host its Spring Job Fair and Certification Info Expo. We are looking for:
Teachers
Child Nutrition Staff
Classroom Aides
Bus Drivers
Secretaries
...to name a few open positions. Tell a friend that Caddo Schools is hiring THIS Thursday!
Time is winding down to submit applications for the Caddo Teaching Academy! If you are interested in earning a teaching certification, let us know! Email Teachcaddo@caddoschools.org or visit https://hr.caddoschools.org/caddo-teaching-academy/ for more info. #BIGDreamsStartHere
While we salute all our teachers who have answered their calling in the classroom, we recognize that nearly 70% of K-12 educators across the U.S. are women. On this International Women's Day, we send a special thanks to all the women who make Caddo Schools run. We couldn't do it without you! #WeAreCaddo #InternationalWomensDay
Caddo Teaching Academy is looking for those final candidates to complete the latest cohort. If you have a passion for children and want to serve your community, we want to meet you! Send an email: teachcaddo@caddoschools.org or visit Caddoschools.org/careers #BIGDreamsStartHere
