
🎄✨ What an incredible evening at Youree Drive Middle School! Our students in the Band, Choir, and Orchestra truly shined in their Christmas performance! 🌟 Their hard work, talent, and festive spirit filled the air with joy, creating unforgettable memories for all who attended. Huge thanks to our amazing teachers, students, and families for making this event so special! 🎶🎅 #YoureeDriveMS #ChristmasPerformance #BandChoirOrchestra #CommunitySpirit #MusicMagic
#spartantstodayleaderstomorrow #Spartanproud











TWO HOURS LEFT TO GET YOUR DANCE TICKETS FOR $15.00
Winter Formal Dance: Sneaker Snow Ball! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
Date: THIS FRIDAY, December 6th Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (students must go home and return at 5:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $15 (www.youreedrive.com under "Local Level")
Dress Code: Sunday Best + Fancy Sneakers (optional) (No jeans or shorts!) This isn't your average school dance! We'll have delicious concessions for sale, and every participant gets a special treat! Also, instant photos will be available for purchase for $5 cash at the dance.


Attention Girls' Soccer Players and Parents!⚽ Today's practice is ON and will last until 5pm. The Parent Meeting will occur directly after in Room 504. If you cannot attend the parent meeting please reach out to Ms. Salinas for info about uniforms.


Attention Boys' Soccer Players and Parents!⚽
Today's practice is CANCELED due to weather.
Practice will RESUME on Monday after school.
Additionally, the Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday following practice.
Girls' Soccer: Thursday's practice is TBD. We will provide an update as soon as possible.
Stay safe and we'll see you soon!


📣 LAST CALL 📣
❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Get your tickets for this Friday's Winter Formal Dance: Sneaker Snow Ball! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️
Calling all YDMS students! Mark your calendars for THIS FRIDAY, December 6th for a night of winter fun at the YDMS Winter Formal: The Sneaker Snow Ball!
Here's what you need to know:
Date: THIS FRIDAY, December 6th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15 (Get them before 4:00 PM tomorrow at youreedrive.com under "Local Level")
Dress Code: Sunday Best + Fancy Sneakers (optional) (No jeans or shorts!)
This isn't your average school dance! We'll have delicious concessions for sale, and every participant gets a special treat!
Don't miss out on the fun! Get your tickets today and join us for the Sneaker Snow Ball! ❄️


Baby, it’s cold outside! 🥶 Time to warm up! 🔥
YDMS Spartan Sweatshirt Sale 💪 benefiting PBIS!
$22 for sizes up to XL 💸
$25 for 2XL & 3XL 💸
Deadline to order is Wednesday, December 18th 📅
Delivery will be by January 10th. 📆
This is a custom order and extras will not be ordered. ❌
Order yours today at www.youreedrive.com (click on Local Level).


Hey Spartans!
Want to help your child cherish the amazing memories of this year at YDMS? Don't miss out on the 2024 YDMS Yearbook! It's filled with photos, stories, and moments that capture the school spirit and your child's journey.
Here's why you should order NOW:
* Save Money! ---- The price increases in January.
* Limited Time Only! --- Secure your copy before it's too late.
*The Perfect Keepsake! --- This yearbook will be a treasured memory for years to come.
It's easy to order!
Head over to www.buytheyearbook.com and use code: 723816


Let's Brighten a Child's Holiday! 🎁🎄
Youree Drive Middle School is teaming up with Roy's Kids to spread joy this holiday season!
Ready to make a difference? Send a new, unwrapped toy with your child or drop it off at the front office by December 16th. The homeroom that brings in the most toys will win a delicious breakfast sandwich party! The grade level that collects the most toys will earn a free dress day!
Let's show our community spirit and bring smiles to kids in need!
#YoureeDriveMiddle #ToyDrive #RoysKids #HolidayCheer #GiveBack


Remember the good old days of secret clubs and underground societies? 📚 Well, our teachers brought that vibe to school with Underground Spirit Week! Can you decode their daily themes?
#undergroundspiritweek #Spartans









Spartans, we did it! We’ve raised over 1,000 pounds of food for the 4-H sponsored food drive! All donations have been given to our local Northwest Louisiana food bank. We’re incredibly proud of our Spartan community! 💪❤️ #SpartanPride #4H #FoodDrive #CommunityService #NorthwestLouisiana










As we enter the holiday break, now is a great time to apply for a magnet seat for the 2025-2026 school year! Applications are accepted at https://magnetapplication.com/. This website also includes helpful information about magnet schools, the testing process, and more.


Did you miss the deadline for 8th grade shirt? Good news! We've opened it back up and you have until Sunday at 11:59 to still purchase. This is a preorder and no extras will not be ordered.
Head over to www.youreedrive.com (click Local Level) to order yours.


Congratulations to our talented young artists! 🎉
Trinity Johnson, Presley Biggs, Zoey Spilker, Makaela Nelson, and Presley Hamil have won 2nd place in the Christmas in Roseland's Cards to the Community art competition! 🎨
Head over to the American Rose Center this holiday season to admire their beautiful artwork, enjoy the stunning lights, and vote for their card to help them win the $150 People's Choice Award.
Let's show our support for these amazing young artists!
#ChristmasInRoseland #CommunityArt #SupportLocalTalent #Spartanstodayleaderstomorrow








📢**Calling all 8th graders! LAST DAY to grab your year-end commemorative shirt! **📢
These shirts are a fantastic way to celebrate your final year of middle school! Your names will be printed on the back, making them even more special. Don't forget, families can purchase one too!
Head over to www.youreedrive.com (Local Level) to order yours before the deadline: TODAY, Friday, November 22nd! ⏰ No extra shirts will be ordered, so don't miss out! #8thGrade #ClassOf2025 #MiddleSchoolMemories #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow


🎉 Dress Down Day Alert! 🏈
📅 This Friday, 11/22
💲 $5.00
Benefiting YDMS Football!
🎟️ Purchase online: www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/36934
NO CASH ACCEPTED!
📝 Dress Code Guidelines:
✔ Must adhere to Caddo Parish Schools’ dress code.
❌ No hoodies, leggings, tights, or Crocs.
✔ Shorts must be no more than 4 inches above the knee.
❌ No rips or tears above the knee.
Support our team and enjoy a comfy Friday! 🏆💚


Mark Your Calendars! ❄️ YDMS Winter Formal: Sneaker Snow Ball!
The Student Council is thrilled to present this year's WINTER FORMAL: The Sneaker Snow Ball! Here's the scoop:
Date: Friday, December 6th
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tickets: $15 (available until December 5th at 4:00 PM)
Get Your Tickets: Head to youreedrive.com and click "Local Level"
This isn't your average school dance! Delicious concessions will be on sale. Each participant will receive a special treat! Dress code: Sunday Best + Fancy Sneakers (optional) (Jeans and shorts are not permitted.)


You're Invited to YDMS Community Night!
Join us TONIGHT from 5:30-7 PM to celebrate our students' hard work and creativity.
We'll be showcasing incredible Social Studies Fair projects, so come on down and see what our young scholars have learned!
#YDMS #CommunityNight #SocialStudiesFair


📣 FOOD DRIVE WINNERS 🥳
🍳 Breakfast on Friday: Homeroom Mrs. Howard 6th Grade🏆 with 571 items donated!
🎉 Free Dress Day on Thursday: 8th Grade 🥇 with an incredible 947 items donated!
👏 Thank you to everyone who participated to help families in our community! ❤️
Free Dress Day follows Caddo Parish Guidelines.


8th grade has thrown down the gauntlet! They pulled ahead in our canned food drive with a sneaky after school delivery! 6th and 7th grade where you at? #sigma #ydmsfooddrive



It's Championship Time! Get ready for an epic football showdown between Youree Drive and Walnut Hill! Join us at BTW Stadium on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 PM. Let's pack the stadium and cheer on our team to victory!
https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35131
#ChampionshipWednesday #GoSpartans #MiddleSchoolFootball
