Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet

North Caddo Magnet High School's Open House is this Saturday, February 8th from 2-4 PM! Explore our 4-Day Week/Block Schedule, meet our faculty, and discover opportunities in Medical Careers, Teaching, Business, Automotive, Culinary Arts, and Welding. Enjoy performances by our Spirit Group and refreshments at Titan Brew House! #OpenHouse #Education #CareerTech #Shreveport

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🏀 DRESS DOWN DAY TOMORROW! 🏀 Don't forget to buy your dress down day! Tomorrow, Friday, January 31st, it's Dress Down Day for $5 to benefit our Girls Basketball team. Important Reminders: NO CASH will be accepted! Pay online at www.youreedrive.com (click on Local Level). Follow the Caddo Parish Dress Code (no hoodies, crocs, or jean rips above the knee).

Get ready 8th Graders! The College & Career Fair is TOMORROW! Dress for success (professional attire, following CPSB dress code) or wear your school uniform. Let's explore your future! #SpartanstodayLeaderstomorrow

Good afternoon, students, parents, and stakeholders. We have received notification of one case of pertussis (whooping cough) in a student who attends Youree Drive Middle AP Magnet School. Please see the information below that we have received. Thank you.

📢 Dress Down Day - Support Girls Basketball! 🏀💙 Join us on Friday, January 31 for a Dress Down Day! For just $5, you can dress down and help support our Girls Basketball team! 🚫💵No cash will be accepted – visit www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level to pay. 📌 Dress Code Reminders: ✅ Caddo Parish dress code must be followed. 🚫 No hoodies or Crocs 🚫 No rips or holes in jeans above the knee 🚫 No tights or leggings Let’s show our Spartan spirit and support our team! 🏀💛🖤

The YDMS track team is currently looking for new athletes to join our award-winning team!🥇🏃🏾🏃🏽‍♀️ 🗓️: Tryouts - Boys and Girls - 1/28 ⏰: 4-5:30 pm 📍: Lee Hedges Stadium Students need to wear running clothes and running shoes. Students will meet in gym immediately after school and will ride bus over to Lee Hedges Stadium. There will be a $40 fee for ALL athletes who make the team. If you require a sponsorship, please let Coach Grace know. All students MUST complete a permission slip online on www.registermyathlete.com before the day of tryouts. Physical is not required for tryouts.

Gator Games Success! Huge congratulations to our amazing Gator Games participants! 8th graders Alexandra Waltz and Dean Maina placed 4th overall and earned Honorable Mention! 6th graders Shining Qiao and Michaia Crutchfield both brought home individual awards! We are proud of all participants for their hard work and dedication! A special thanks to Ms. Howard for her invaluable assistance and to Ms. Jordan (our student teacher from last year) for coming out to cheer on our 6th graders. We appreciate your support! #GatorGames #Teamwork #AcademicExcellence #ProudTeachers #SpartanstodayLeaderstomorrow

We are incredibly proud of all our Spartans who participated in the Regional Social Studies Fair today. You all presented outstanding projects that showcased your knowledge and passion for social studies. Congratulations to our winners!🏆 Individual Winners: 1st Place - Economics: Sally Herndon 2nd Place - Political Science: Susan Funderburk Group Project Winners: 1st Place - Anthropology: Kristine Blake & Kinleigh Pate 1st Place - History: Colin & Jimmy McClenahan 1st Place - Sociology: Catherine Silberbauer & Brianna Crawford 3rd Place - Sociology: Madelyn Hope & Zamaya Jackson Congratulations to all our winners, and a big thank you to all the students who participated. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! Special congratulations to those advancing to the State Social Studies Fair! We wish you the best of luck as you continue to shine. #SpartanstodayLeaderstomorrow#SpartansShine #SocialStudiesFair

Congratulations to our Incredible Science Fair Winners! 🏆 We are blown away by the amazing scientific minds at our school! Our Science Fair was a resounding success, showcasing incredible projects and a passion for learning. A huge congratulations to our top winners: 1st Place: Catherine Silberbauer - "Cool Beans" 2nd Place: Robert Comerford - "How Salty" 3rd Place: Aston Edwards - "Does mass affect electrical output in fruit?" Honorable Mention: Sa'Brena Carmack - "Which liquid works best for evaporative cooling?" Keep up the fantastic work, young scientists! The future of science is bright! #ScienceFair #STEM #YoungScientists #ProudEducators

🎉👏 Congratulations to Shondolyn Truman on completing the Caddo Aspiring Leaders Program! 🌟💼 #SpartanProud #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow

🎉 Honors Assemblies for 2nd Nine Weeks 👏 Friday, January 24, 2025 6th grade – AB Honor Roll (3.0 or higher/No C’s) – 9:00 a.m. 📚👏 7th grade – AB Honor Roll (3.0 or higher/NO C’s) – 9:30 a.m. 📖🌟 8th grade – AB Honor Roll (3.0 or higher/No C’s) – 10:00 a.m. 🏅👍 6th/7th/8th – Straight A’s (Principal’s List) – 10:30 a.m. 🤩👨‍🎓 Lunch with Principal at 1:30 p.m. (cafeteria, students only). 🍗 🥤 #Honors #AcademicExcellence #YDMS #Awards #SpartanProud #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow

🌟 Youree Drive Middle School Student Council Shines at LASC Conference! 🌟 This weekend, the YDMS Student Council proudly represented the Spartans at the Louisiana Association of Student Councils (LASC) conference! Our students attended inspiring sessions and workshops, learning valuable skills to become stronger leaders for our school community. Our Spartans showcased their creativity, leadership, and hard work, earning several honors: 🏆 8th grader William Prim won 1st place in photography with a stunning photo capturing the essence of leadership. 🏅 STUCO President Kelsey Samuel placed 3rd in oratory, delivering a powerful speech on what it means to lead. ✍️ 8th grader Makaylen Gardner wrote an incredible essay on the qualities of effective leadership. 🎨 8th grader Kylee Lloyd created a beautifully hand-painted poster representing this year’s theme, “Lights on Leadership.” We’re also thrilled to announce that YDMS, recognized as a Gold Star Member of LASC for our charitable contributions, high engagement, and community involvement, has been awarded a scholarship for one STUCO member to attend the LASC Summer Workshop in 2025 at Northwestern State University! 💡 Students! Are you ready to make a difference on campus and in your community? Think about applying for Student Council next year and join the team that fosters school spirit, unity, and leadership. Let’s continue the Spartan legacy of excellence! #YDMS #SpartanLeaders #LASCConference #StudentCouncil #Leadership

“Last night, our YDMS Student Council arrived in Sulphur, LA, excited to represent the Spartans at LASC - Louisiana State Student Council Conference! We enjoyed an incredible first night connecting with student leaders from across the state and diving into this year’s theme, Lights on Leadership. We’re looking forward to all the learning and growth ahead this weekend! 💡✨ #LightsOnLeadership #LASC #YDMS #SpartanPride”

Youree Drive Student Council Presents Valentine's Grams Spread some Valentine's cheer with a delicious bag of goodies! 🎉 Here's how it works: We have color-coded bags for every message: 💜 Secret Admirer: Let someone know you admire them anonymously. 💖 Crushing Hard on You: Show your crush how much you care. 💛 Hey Friend: Send a sweet treat to your best bud. ❤️‍🔥 In a Relationship: Celebrate your love with a special gift. 🧡 Favorite Teacher/Staff Member: Show your appreciation for your favorite teacher/staff member. Order yours today! Student Council will be covering the online fees! Each goodie bag will be $4.00. Sales start Monday, January 27th, and end Tuesday, February 11th at 4:30. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE 8th PERIOD TEACHER OF THE PERSON YOU ARE SENDING ONE TO BEFORE ORDERING! 🙂 Order online at youreedrive.com through local level events. Grams will be delivered during 8th period on Thursday, February 13th. Don't miss out on this fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day at Youree Drive!

Attention 8th Graders! 📣 Want to see what C.E. Byrd High School is all about? Come experience the Byrd difference with a personalized tour of our campus! Complete this application and you'll be guided through our amazing facilities, meet our incredible teachers, and learn about all the exciting opportunities that await you at Byrd. This is also your chance to turn in your magnet applications! Have questions? Reach out to us at C.E. Byrd High School.

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Attention 8th Grade Students! If you do not currently have the LEAP 2025 or Pre-ACT scores necessary to apply to a magnet high school, Captain Shreve High School is offering IOWA Testing for you! Each test costs $25 and is scheduled to be completed at CSHS on February 1st. Please see the details linked HERE (www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/31099) on Local Level Events. YDMS is not offering IOWA Testing on our campus. Good luck, Spartans

Even though Christmas has passed, we wanted to share the joy of our Drive Middle School Christmas Door Decorating Contest! 🎄 Enjoy these festive photos on this chilly January day. A huge thank you to our Beta Club for organizing this fun event for our teachers! 👏 And a special thanks to all the teachers who spread holiday cheer with their creative door decorations. Congratulations to our winners! 1st Place: Ms. Pace 2nd Place: Mrs. Teriot 3rd Place: Ms. Lopez We hope these pictures bring a smile to your face! 😊 #Youreedrivemiddleschool #ChristmasSpirit #TeacherAppreciation

🖤💛Spartans stay warm and safe! 🖤💛 All Caddo Parish schools and district sites will be closed on Friday, January 10, due to the latest weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and consultation with Caddo Parish emergency response agencies. Current forecasts indicate that the winter weather has the potential to create hazardous road conditions, expected to persist overnight and into Friday morning. The district continues to encourage stakeholders to stay informed by following local weather updates and checking media outlets for the latest information on this week’s winter weather.