A major investment in Caddo employees!
This afternoon, Superintendent Burton presented a proposed 2026-2027 budget to the Caddo Parish School Board that includes a 6 percent across-the-board pay raise for all employees.
If approved, the raise would take effect July 1 and provide a lasting salary increase for employees across every position in the district.
This recommendation is the result of months of work to develop a proposal that is both meaningful for employees and sustainable for the district.
Every day, Caddo employees teach, support, transport, feed, encourage and care for students. This proposal reflects a continued commitment to investing in the people who make student success possible.
The Board will consider the proposal as part of the 26-27 budget process.
This afternoon, Superintendent Burton presented a proposed 2026-2027 budget to the Caddo Parish School Board that includes a 6 percent across-the-board pay raise for all employees.
If approved, the raise would take effect July 1 and provide a lasting salary increase for employees across every position in the district.
This recommendation is the result of months of work to develop a proposal that is both meaningful for employees and sustainable for the district.
Every day, Caddo employees teach, support, transport, feed, encourage and care for students. This proposal reflects a continued commitment to investing in the people who make student success possible.
The Board will consider the proposal as part of the 26-27 budget process.
A new school year is bringing a new, easier way to pay school fees!
For the 2026-2027 school year, Caddo Schools is launching SchoolCash Online, the district’s new payment platform for school-related fees. SchoolCash Online will replace PaySchools Central and will become the main way families make school payments.
Beginning tomorrow, June 1, parents and guardians will start receiving auto-subscribe emails with instructions to get started. Be sure to check your email and follow the steps so your account is ready to go.
With SchoolCash Online, families will be able to view fees, make payments, receive reminders and keep school payments organized, all in one convenient and secure place.
Check your inbox, follow the instructions and get ready for a simpler way to pay for the 2026-2027 school year!
For the 2026-2027 school year, Caddo Schools is launching SchoolCash Online, the district’s new payment platform for school-related fees. SchoolCash Online will replace PaySchools Central and will become the main way families make school payments.
Beginning tomorrow, June 1, parents and guardians will start receiving auto-subscribe emails with instructions to get started. Be sure to check your email and follow the steps so your account is ready to go.
With SchoolCash Online, families will be able to view fees, make payments, receive reminders and keep school payments organized, all in one convenient and secure place.
Check your inbox, follow the instructions and get ready for a simpler way to pay for the 2026-2027 school year!
TODAY’S THE DAY! Ready to drive the future and make a difference?
Caddo Schools is hiring bus drivers and attendants, and our Transportation Job Fair kicks off today at 10 a.m.!
Join us to learn more about rewarding opportunities to support students and schools.
📅 Today, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Wanda Gunn PD Center, 3908 Joplin Street
Start your next chapter with Caddo Schools! Learn more at caddoschools.org.
Caddo Schools is hiring bus drivers and attendants, and our Transportation Job Fair kicks off today at 10 a.m.!
Join us to learn more about rewarding opportunities to support students and schools.
📅 Today, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Wanda Gunn PD Center, 3908 Joplin Street
Start your next chapter with Caddo Schools! Learn more at caddoschools.org.
REMINDER: Ready to drive the future and make a difference?
Caddo Schools is NOW HIRING bus drivers and attendants, and we want to meet you at our Transportation Job Fair on May 28!
Join us to learn more about rewarding opportunities to support students and schools every day.
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Wanda Gunn PD Center, 3908 Joplin Street
Start your next chapter with Caddo Schools! Learn more at caddoschools.org.
Caddo Schools is NOW HIRING bus drivers and attendants, and we want to meet you at our Transportation Job Fair on May 28!
Join us to learn more about rewarding opportunities to support students and schools every day.
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Wanda Gunn PD Center, 3908 Joplin Street
Start your next chapter with Caddo Schools! Learn more at caddoschools.org.
Congratulations to C.E. Byrd High School's Monica Speyrer! This morning, she was named a 2027 Louisiana Teacher of the Year Finalist by the Louisiana Department of Education and Dream Teachers!
Today, Caddo Parish Public Schools joins our nation in pausing to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
As a district proud to serve a military-affiliated community, with Barksdale Air Force Base right here in our region, we know the meaning of service and sacrifice is deeply personal for many of our students, employees, families, and neighbors. Caddo Schools remembers and honors their sacrifice.
Ready to drive the future and make a difference?
Caddo Schools is NOW HIRING bus drivers and attendants, and we want to meet you at our Transportation Job Fair on May 28!
Join us to learn more about rewarding opportunities to support students and schools every day.
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Wanda Gunn PD Center, 3908 Joplin Street
Start your next chapter with Caddo Schools! Learn more at caddoschools.org.
Southern Hills Elementary will welcome a familiar leader as its next principal!
Risa Loveance has been named incoming principal of Southern Hills, where she has served as instructional coordinator and previously as interim assistant principal. Her experience supporting teachers, leading instructional collaboration, strengthening student supports, and building positive school culture will serve the Southern Hills community well in this next chapter.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Loveance into this role and look forward to her leadership.
We also extend our appreciation to Tracy Carthon for her service as principal of Southern Hills and wish her the best in retirement.
Risa Loveance has been named incoming principal of Southern Hills, where she has served as instructional coordinator and previously as interim assistant principal. Her experience supporting teachers, leading instructional collaboration, strengthening student supports, and building positive school culture will serve the Southern Hills community well in this next chapter.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Loveance into this role and look forward to her leadership.
We also extend our appreciation to Tracy Carthon for her service as principal of Southern Hills and wish her the best in retirement.
Creswell Elementary will welcome an experienced Caddo educator as its next principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Terika Williams-Walker has been named incoming principal of Creswell, bringing a strong background in instructional leadership, curriculum development, teacher support, student intervention, and school operations.
Mrs. Williams-Walker has served as instructional coordinator at Creswell since 2017, working closely with teachers and staff to strengthen classroom instruction, analyze student data, support professional development, and create systems that help students succeed. Her career also includes experience as a teacher and math interventionist, and she has been recognized as a Teacher of the Year during her service in Caddo.
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Williams-Walker into this role and look forward to her continued leadership and service to the Creswell Elementary community.
Please join us in congratulating Terika Williams-Walker!
Mrs. Williams-Walker has served as instructional coordinator at Creswell since 2017, working closely with teachers and staff to strengthen classroom instruction, analyze student data, support professional development, and create systems that help students succeed. Her career also includes experience as a teacher and math interventionist, and she has been recognized as a Teacher of the Year during her service in Caddo.
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Williams-Walker into this role and look forward to her continued leadership and service to the Creswell Elementary community.
Please join us in congratulating Terika Williams-Walker!
Bethune/Oak Park Elementary will welcome a highly accomplished school leader for the 2026-2027 school year. Cortney McCall has been named the school’s next principal, bringing a strong record of instructional leadership, school improvement, teacher development, student intervention, and community engagement.
Mr. McCall is a two-time, back-to-back Principal of the Year winner, earning the honor in both 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. His leadership has centered on setting clear, data-driven goals for student achievement, creating meaningful professional development for teachers, strengthening academic supports for students, and increasing family and community participation.
We are excited to welcome Mr. McCall to Caddo and look forward to the leadership, energy, and focus he will bring to the Bethune/Oak Park community.
Please join us in congratulating Cortney McCall!
Mr. McCall is a two-time, back-to-back Principal of the Year winner, earning the honor in both 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. His leadership has centered on setting clear, data-driven goals for student achievement, creating meaningful professional development for teachers, strengthening academic supports for students, and increasing family and community participation.
We are excited to welcome Mr. McCall to Caddo and look forward to the leadership, energy, and focus he will bring to the Bethune/Oak Park community.
Please join us in congratulating Cortney McCall!
The moment is almost here! Next week, we will celebrate more than 2,000 graduates as the Caddo's Class of 2026 walks across the stage.
All commencement ceremonies will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center and will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel for family, friends, and community members who are unable to attend in person.
We cannot wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduates and their families!
All commencement ceremonies will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center and will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel for family, friends, and community members who are unable to attend in person.
We cannot wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduates and their families!
Historic. Inspiring. Unprecedented.
Before receiving their high school diplomas next week, members of Caddo’s Class of 2026 have already earned 106 associate degrees through our partnership with SUSLA.
Congratulations to these outstanding students and the schools, families, and partners who helped make this milestone possible!
Before receiving their high school diplomas next week, members of Caddo’s Class of 2026 have already earned 106 associate degrees through our partnership with SUSLA.
Congratulations to these outstanding students and the schools, families, and partners who helped make this milestone possible!
Today is the day! Caddo Parish Public Schools is hosting our districtwide Job Fair from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today at the Southwood High School Gymnasium.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated people ready to make a difference for students across Caddo. Opportunities are available in teaching, support, operations, and more.
Join us today and take the next step toward a career rooted in excellence, service, and impact.
We can’t wait to meet you!
We are looking for passionate, dedicated people ready to make a difference for students across Caddo. Opportunities are available in teaching, support, operations, and more.
Join us today and take the next step toward a career rooted in excellence, service, and impact.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Please join us in welcoming Courtney Thomas as the next principal of Shreve Island Elementary School!
Thomas currently serves as assistant principal of instruction and discipline at University Elementary School and brings strong experience in instructional leadership, teacher support, data-driven decision-making, student behavior systems and school operations.
She will follow Principal Sandra Mack, who is retiring after years of dedicated service to Shreve Island and Caddo Schools.
We are excited to welcome Courtney Thomas to the Shreve Island family!
Thomas currently serves as assistant principal of instruction and discipline at University Elementary School and brings strong experience in instructional leadership, teacher support, data-driven decision-making, student behavior systems and school operations.
She will follow Principal Sandra Mack, who is retiring after years of dedicated service to Shreve Island and Caddo Schools.
We are excited to welcome Courtney Thomas to the Shreve Island family!
This week, we had the opportunity to celebrate an incredible group of graduating seniors who are taking the next step toward becoming educators.
At our Future Educators Signing Day, these students made their commitment official as they prepare to enter college and pursue careers in teaching. Their passion, dedication, and desire to serve others represent the very best of Caddo Schools.
We are proud of each of them and look forward to the day we welcome them back home to Caddo as teachers, leaders, and role models for the next generation.
At our Future Educators Signing Day, these students made their commitment official as they prepare to enter college and pursue careers in teaching. Their passion, dedication, and desire to serve others represent the very best of Caddo Schools.
We are proud of each of them and look forward to the day we welcome them back home to Caddo as teachers, leaders, and role models for the next generation.
Today, we were proud to stand alongside the City of Shreveport, the Greater Shreveport Chamber, and our business community to launch the 2026 Summer Works Youth Internship Program.
Summer Works will connect our high school students to paid, real-world work experiences, while also allowing them to earn academic credit and build the skills that matter most for their future.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment across our city and parish to invest in the next generation. Through this collaboration, students will gain exposure to career pathways right here in Caddo Parish, while employers play an active role in developing our future workforce.
We are grateful to our partners who are helping make this vision a reality and opening doors of opportunity for our students.
Together, we are preparing students not just for graduation, but for what comes next.
Summer Works will connect our high school students to paid, real-world work experiences, while also allowing them to earn academic credit and build the skills that matter most for their future.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment across our city and parish to invest in the next generation. Through this collaboration, students will gain exposure to career pathways right here in Caddo Parish, while employers play an active role in developing our future workforce.
We are grateful to our partners who are helping make this vision a reality and opening doors of opportunity for our students.
Together, we are preparing students not just for graduation, but for what comes next.
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we are proud to celebrate the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military-connected students and families across Caddo.
Our military children navigate unique challenges with courage and adaptability, and they bring leadership, perspective, and a deep sense of service into our classrooms each day. Their experiences enrich our schools and strengthen our entire district community.
We are grateful for the families who serve our nation and entrust us with their children’s education. Through strong partnerships and continued support, we remain committed to ensuring every military-connected student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Thank you to our military families for the impact you make in our schools and beyond.
Our military children navigate unique challenges with courage and adaptability, and they bring leadership, perspective, and a deep sense of service into our classrooms each day. Their experiences enrich our schools and strengthen our entire district community.
We are grateful for the families who serve our nation and entrust us with their children’s education. Through strong partnerships and continued support, we remain committed to ensuring every military-connected student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Thank you to our military families for the impact you make in our schools and beyond.
Today, we had the honor of celebrating our outstanding students at the JROTC Awards Luncheon held at the American Legion.
We are incredibly proud of each of our cadets who were recognized for their leadership, discipline, academic achievement, and commitment to service. These students represent the very best of Caddo Schools, demonstrating what it means to lead with integrity and purpose both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you to our JROTC instructors, families, and community partners for your continued support in shaping the next generation of leaders.
Congratulations to all of our cadets on this well-deserved recognition.
We are incredibly proud of each of our cadets who were recognized for their leadership, discipline, academic achievement, and commitment to service. These students represent the very best of Caddo Schools, demonstrating what it means to lead with integrity and purpose both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you to our JROTC instructors, families, and community partners for your continued support in shaping the next generation of leaders.
Congratulations to all of our cadets on this well-deserved recognition.
Today, we are proud to celebrate Shannon Wall, principal of Northwood High School, on being named a Louisiana Principal of the Year Semifinalist!
Mr. Wall’s leadership has been defined by a deep commitment to students and creating a strong school culture built on Falcon pride. As a longtime advocate for Northwood, he has worked to elevate expectations, support teachers, and ensure every student feels seen and valued.
His ability to lead with purpose while building meaningful relationships across his school community is what truly sets him apart.
Congratulations, Mr. Wall, on this well-deserved recognition!
Mr. Wall’s leadership has been defined by a deep commitment to students and creating a strong school culture built on Falcon pride. As a longtime advocate for Northwood, he has worked to elevate expectations, support teachers, and ensure every student feels seen and valued.
His ability to lead with purpose while building meaningful relationships across his school community is what truly sets him apart.
Congratulations, Mr. Wall, on this well-deserved recognition!
Join us in congratulating Monica Speyrer, a teacher at C.E. Byrd High School, on being named a Louisiana Teacher of the Year Semifinalist!
Mrs. Speyrer exemplifies excellence in the classroom through her dedication to student learning, her ability to inspire, and her commitment to high expectations for every student she serves.
She stands out not only for her impact on student achievement, but also for the way she builds relationships, supports her colleagues, and contributes to a culture of excellence at The City.
Congratulations, Mrs. Speyrer, on this outstanding accomplishment! We are proud to celebrate you and the difference you make every day!
