🧪🔬 Big thanks to Brittany Willis from Power+Play Interactive Science for bringing her engaging science lessons to Mrs. Gyce's class! Our YDMS Spartans are learning by doing and having a blast in the process. #STEMeducation #YDMS #SpartanPride
Great news, everyone! 🎉
We've got an extension! Thanks to some awesome negotiation, you now have until Sunday, 11:59 PM to order your carnival shirt. Don't miss out on this chance to show your school spirit!
Hey Youree Drive Spartans!
The 2024-2025 YDMS Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Capture all the amazing moments from this year, from pep rallies to classroom shenanigans.
Order yours today and get ready to relive the memories!
How to order:
1. Scan the QR code in the picture or go to www.buytheyearbook.com
2. Enter our School ID Code: 723816.
3. Place your order!
Yearbooks will be available for pickup at the end of the year.
Limited quantities available, so don't wait! ⏰
#YDMSYearbook #SpartanPride #MemoriesMade
P.S. Share this post with your friends so they can snag their copy too!
More pictures from our Back to School Dance on Sept 20th! It was a glowing success! 💃🕺 Thanks again to DJ 3Feet for keeping the energy high all night. 🎶 #Let'sGlowCrazy #BackToSchoolDance
Our Youree Drive Spartan softball team dominated the field last night with a 10-2 victory over the Fair Park Indians! Way to go, Spartans!
Join us tonight at 5:30 at Captain Shreve High School for an exciting softball matchup between the Youree Drive Middle School Lady Spartans and Fair Park. Our talented young athletes are ready to take the field and showcase their skills.
Let's fill the stands and create an unforgettable atmosphere! Tickets are available on Local Level. Don't miss this opportunity to support your local team.
Youree Drive Middle School will host its annual Spartans Do Good Carnival! A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
2:30pm - 4:30pm.
There will be inflatables, games, food, prizes, and more!
How can I participate?
Option 1: $30
Includes carnival shirt and wristband (unlimited access to games & inflatables, except gaming truck); free dress with carnival shirt on day of event). Must be purchased by 10-4. Shirt is considered a uniform shirt and may be worn throughout the year.
Option 2: $20
Includes wristband (unlimited access to games & inflatables, except gaming truck).
Gaming Truck is excluded from shirt/wristband. It is 5 tickets to participate.
Single Tickets are sold in denominations of $5, $10 and $20 (to be used for food and gaming truck. Tickets can also be used for activities if student did not purchase shirt or wristband).
All options can be found on www.youreedrive.com under Local Level.
No refunds. Students must not have broken the behavior contract and paid all fines/fees in order to attend.
Reminder: 8th Grade Louisiana Tour
Time is running out! The first payment and paperwork for the 8th grade Louisiana tour are due by Monday, September 30,2024.
Spots are limited , so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Please make sure to turn in all required materials on time.
What a fantastic night of softball! Our YDMS Spartans Lady Softball team came out on top with a decisive 13-2 victory over Broadmoor Middle School. Their hard work and dedication are paying off. #SpartanStrong
📣 📣 Attention YDMS 8th graders!!! 📣 📣
Next week, September 30th - October 2nd, all 8th grade students will be participate in a district-wide Pre-ACT test. Your prompt attendance is imperative!
Why the Pre-ACT? An Informative Guide - https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/pdfs/PreACT-Toolkit-WhyTake.pdf
Youree Drive Middle School Lady Spartan Softball Team is taking on Broadmoor tonight at 5:30 PM at Captain Shreve High School! 🥎 Come out and show your support for our talented young athletes.
Tickets can be purchased at local level. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Lady Spartans! #LadySpartans #Softball #YoureeDriveMiddleSchool
Back to School Dance Announcement
🎉 We are thrilled that so many Spartans want to participate in school activities! As with all fun events, a great deal of planning and preparation happens behind the scenes. 📝 That's why we have a "cut-off time" to ensure everything is ready for these activities. ⏰
We advertised this dance on all of our social media accounts 📲 and website, posted announcements on Canvas, and included it in Ms. Edwards’s weekly JCampus messages. 📢 Plus, Ms. Edwards reminded everyone of the deadline every day in morning announcements! 🎙️ Students not participating in dance tomorrow should be in regular uniform attire.
If your Spartans couldn’t join us this time, we can’t wait to see them at our next fun school activity!
🎉 Huge congratulations to our **YDMS Teacher of the Year**, Patrick McDade! 🍎 Whether he's teaching ELA 📚, leading the chess club ♟️, or sponsoring the BETA club 🏅, he does it all with excellence and dedication! 🌟 Thank you for everything you do! 🙌 #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #ThankYouPatrick #SpartanProud
🎉 Congratulations to our **Support Person of the Year**, Keisha McCarthy! 🌟 Your smile 😁 brightens all of our faces every day, and your hard work 💼 never goes unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌💖 #SupportPersonOfTheYear #Grateful #ThankYouMcCarthy #CaddoSchools #SpartanProud
SPIRIT STORE CLOSES WEDNESDAY, September 18th!
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on link for online spirit store or here is direct link ydms2024.itemorder.com).
This is PTSA’s last online store for the year.
There are shirts, sweatshirts and beanies available in a variety of colors.
A Bittersweet Farewell
Today, we say goodbye to our beloved Mrs. Harper, who has been an integral part of the Youree Drive family for the past 13 years. As she embarks on a new chapter at North Caddo High School to pursue her dream of becoming a counselor, we're filled with both sadness and excitement for her.
Mrs. Harper has dedicated countless hours to guiding and supporting our students, helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. She will be greatly missed.
We wish Mrs. Harper all the best in her new role and know that she will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. #onceaspartanalwaysaspartan #YoureeDrive
#FarewellMrsHarper #NewBeginnings
YDMS will participate in district-wide Pre-ACT testing with our 8th graders. The Pre-ACT and Pre-ACT activities will take place September 30th-October 2nd.
Why the Pre-ACT? An Informative Guide
Girls Basketball Tryouts
This Saturday, Sept. 14
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Important Reminder for 8th Grade Parents!
If you missed our Louisiana Tour meeting, no worries! You can pick up information packets from Ms. Saulsbury or Ms. Theriot.
But hurry! Spots are limited to only 50 students. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Congratulations to our STUCO members!
Thank you to everyone who applied! We were blown away by the incredible interest and talent in our student body. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications and specific requirements for the role, we couldn't select everyone.
Leadership is an important skill that everyone should strive to develop. We look forward to seeing more students step up and get involved in making our school a better place.
