News & Announcements
Seventeen Caddo students earn National Merit Semifinalist honor
Caddo Parish Public Schools has been a consistent regional leader in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This school year, 17 students have earned the title as semifinalist including 13 from Caddo Parish Magnet High, three from C.E. Byrd High, and one student from...
Caddo staff and subs to earn up to $2,500 in additional funds
The Caddo Parish School Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve up to $2,500 per district employee as a thank you for their work during this difficult school year. The Caddo Hero Incentive Plan is estimated to cost $15.5 million and will be funded primarily...
Caddo announces 2021-2022 Principals of the Year
Caddo Parish’s 2021-2022 Principals of the Year have each left an indelible mark on the schools they serve. On Wednesday, Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent of Caddo Schools, surprised Kasie Mainiero and Dr. Matthew Mitchell as this year’s district winners. Mainiero,...
Southwood Director of Bands honored with Robert Wilhite Award of Excellence
Lennard Holden is celebrating 15 years as the Director of Bands at Southwood High School with a new honor. In October, he was awarded the Robert Wilhite Award of Excellence by the Louisiana Music Educators Association. Holden is the first to receive this award which...
Career Center instructor Gary Weese earns $50,000 teaching award
Caddo Career & Technology Center instructor Gary Weese has been announced as the $50,000 recipient of the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. Weese has been an automotive technology teacher with CCTC for 22 years and an ASE...
Caddo announces updated COVID guidance to safely kick off school year
With Caddo Schools preparing to greet students for the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 23, plans are underway to ensure the safety of students, families and staff while prioritizing in-person instruction five days a week. The plan, called Caddo Strong Start 2.0, was...
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Upcoming Events
March 18: Professional Development Day (no students)
March 21-25: Spring Break (schools/sites closed)
April 5: Caddo Parish School Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
April 19: Caddo Parish School Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
Transportation Focus
With more than 23,000 students transported on Caddo’s buses every day, our Transportation Department works to provide the highest quality performance to support our families.
Health and Safety Focus
Caddo is committed to providing the safest environment for our teachers and staff through rigorous cleanliness standards and a thorough protocol for addressing exposure to the virus.
Early Childhood Focus
Teacher Focus
Featured Video
Upcoming Events
March 18: Professional Development Day (no students)
March 21-25: Spring Break (schools/sites closed)
April 5: Caddo Parish School Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
April 19: Caddo Parish School Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
Transportation Focus
With more than 23,000 students transported on Caddo’s buses every day, our Transportation Department works to provide the highest quality performance to support our families.
Health and Safety Focus
Caddo is committed to providing the safest environment for our teachers and staff through rigorous cleanliness standards and a thorough protocol for addressing exposure to the virus.
Early Childhood Focus
Teacher Focus
News & Announcements
Seventeen Caddo students earn National Merit Semifinalist honor
Caddo Parish Public Schools has been a consistent regional leader in the National Merit Scholarship Program. This school year, 17 students have earned the title as semifinalist including 13 from Caddo Parish Magnet High, three from C.E. Byrd High, and one student from...
Caddo staff and subs to earn up to $2,500 in additional funds
The Caddo Parish School Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve up to $2,500 per district employee as a thank you for their work during this difficult school year. The Caddo Hero Incentive Plan is estimated to cost $15.5 million and will be funded primarily...
Caddo announces 2021-2022 Principals of the Year
Caddo Parish’s 2021-2022 Principals of the Year have each left an indelible mark on the schools they serve. On Wednesday, Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent of Caddo Schools, surprised Kasie Mainiero and Dr. Matthew Mitchell as this year’s district winners. Mainiero,...
Southwood Director of Bands honored with Robert Wilhite Award of Excellence
Lennard Holden is celebrating 15 years as the Director of Bands at Southwood High School with a new honor. In October, he was awarded the Robert Wilhite Award of Excellence by the Louisiana Music Educators Association. Holden is the first to receive this award which...
Career Center instructor Gary Weese earns $50,000 teaching award
Caddo Career & Technology Center instructor Gary Weese has been announced as the $50,000 recipient of the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. Weese has been an automotive technology teacher with CCTC for 22 years and an ASE...
Caddo announces updated COVID guidance to safely kick off school year
With Caddo Schools preparing to greet students for the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 23, plans are underway to ensure the safety of students, families and staff while prioritizing in-person instruction five days a week. The plan, called Caddo Strong Start 2.0, was...
Career Center instructor Gary Weese earns $50,000 teaching award
Caddo Career & Technology Center instructor Gary Weese has been announced as the $50,000 recipient of the 2021 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. Weese has been an automotive technology teacher with CCTC for 22 years and an ASE...
Caddo announces updated COVID guidance to safely kick off school year
With Caddo Schools preparing to greet students for the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 23, plans are underway to ensure the safety of students, families and staff while prioritizing in-person instruction five days a week. The plan, called Caddo Strong Start 2.0, was...
Queensborough Elementary leader named State Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education announced the 2022 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year at the 15th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala, held virtually the evening of Friday, July 16. Marco French of Queensborough Elementary School in Caddo Parish...
Caddo leaders begin service in new roles
Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree has selected Dr. Marvin Rainey, Beverly Cole, Mary Nash-Wood and Charnae McDonald to lead as an Executive Director of School Performance, Executive Director of Federal Programs, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Director of...
Caddo student commits to Call Me MISTER program at Northwestern
Christian Holmes, a 2021 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, was honored during a signing day program for future educators. Holmes committed to participate in the Call Me MISTER program at Northwestern State University, an initiative to recruit African...
Sen. Fields visits Shreve Island to highlight mandatory kindergarten
Sen. Cleo Fields joined Dr. T. Lamar Goree, Superintendent of Caddo Schools, as well as members of the Caddo Parish School Board and the local delegation of legislators in celebrating the signing of mandatory kindergarten into law. Louisiana joins 19 other states...
P-EBT card assistance available
The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program was created in Spring 2020 to provide funds for families to buy food while schools were closed due to COVID-19. More P-EBT funds are being issued for the 2020-21 school year and will be available this summer...
Caddo schools serve as summer food service sites
Meeting the need of providing essential, nutritious meals to children across our parish, Caddo Schools is proud to provide access to 36 schools which will serve as feeding sites at various times throughout the summer. Summer sites are listed below along with operating...
Caddo seeks input on “Big Dreams Start Here” strategic plan
On Tuesday, the district presented its draft strategic plan to the Caddo Parish School Board for review. The plan, called “Big Dreams Start Here,” defines the district’s priorities over the next three years and was developed over an 18-month period using feedback from...
Caddo Board Appoints Interim District 7 Representative
Following the application of three community members, the Caddo Parish School Board on Tuesday voted to appoint Darrin Dixon to serve District 7 as interim Board Member until an election is held this fall. In the Board’s...