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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Mitchell will serve as the district's Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. The position works directly to support our schools in ensuring they have the tools for each student to achieve success in their K-12 secondary careers by ensuring the highest-quality teaching and learning is taking place with a focus on career pathways and access to rigorous programs. Over the last five years, Dr. Mitchell has served as the Principal of Huntington High School where he led the school to sizable gains in school performance along with recognition on the state stage for efforts in dual enrollment. Congratulations to Dr. Mitchell on his new role with the district! #WeAreCaddo

Join the team at Ridgewood Middle! Apply today and you'll be eligible for district and state stipends and a sign-on bonus! Send resumes and letters of interest to Gregory O’Quinn at gkoquinn@caddoschools.org! #WeAreCaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

The Caddo Parish School Board welcomes back Darrin Dixon to represent District 7. Dixon will serve as an interim Board Member until the March 23rd election. Dixon said he is glad to get back to work collaborating with Board Members, staff and other stakeholders. #wearecaddo

The Caddo Parish School Board will host a special session at 3:30 p.m. to interview the District 7 candidates and select the interim representative. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo

The Caddo Parish School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved using higher-than-expected sales tax revenues to fund a $1,000 stipend for employees. The stipend is a token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff. Additionally, the district is actively hiring teachers and support staff for the 2023-2024 school year. New teachers will be eligible for the Board and $2,000 state-approved one-time supplements but also a $1,000 new hire stipend. Interested individuals can view available jobs by visiting www.caddoschools.org!

We appreciate the United Way of Northwest Louisiana and our community partners for their support of teachers and students in Caddo Parish with Fill the Bus! Starting this weekend, you can visit participating Walmart Supercenters to purchase school supplies! Your donations will provide students with the tools they'll need to succeed in the classroom! #WeAreCaddo #TheyAreCaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #FillTheBus2023

The Caddo Parish School Board holds its regular meeting on the third Tuesday of every month and will meet at 5:30 p.m. on July 18. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #WeAreCaddo

Join TEAM CADDO and make a tremendous difference at Westwood Elementary! Send resumes and letters of interest to Lynn Gardner at lgardner08@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

The Caddo Parish School Board will meet in a special session to declare the District 7 seat vacant and to establish the process for filling the vacancy. The public is invited to watch Wednesday's meeting LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel.

Werner Park Elementary is looking for a dynamic Pre-K teacher. New teachers are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus and additional incentives. Send resumes and letters of interest to Raquel Fuggins at ryfuggins@caddoschools.org! #BIGdreamsstarthere #wearecaddo

We are excited to announce Jessica Rambo-Franklin will be serving as the next principal of North Highlands Elementary! Mrs. Rambo-Franklin most recently served as Assistant Principal of Oak Park Elementary, where she worked closely with the Principal to enhance instruction and high-quality teaching and learning. From 2017 to 2020, she served as Oak Park’s Master Teacher and developed school plans designed to address individual student needs while implementing Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) processes and best practices. A graduate of Louisiana State University-Shreveport and Louisiana College, Mrs. Rambo-Franklin began her career at Atkins Elementary in 2008 before moving to DeSoto Parish where she served as a teacher for 7 years at Mansfield Elementary/Middle. Please join us in welcoming her to North Highlands!

Consider starting a new career path with Caddo Schools! Apply today to join the team at Green Oaks High. Send resumes and letters of interest to Steven Grant at scgrant@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

The Caddo Parish School Board recognized several outstanding achievements during Tuesday's meeting. Our Emerging Leaders and Principal Intern participants were acknowledged for successfully completing the program. We also celebrated our U.S. Presidential Scholar, U.S. Presidential Distinguished Teacher Scholar, Louisiana Teacher of the Year Finalist and JAG National Title Competitor.

BIG dreams start here in Caddo Parish and we want people with a passion for helping our students reach their full potential to join the team at Fair Park Middle! Send resumes and letters of interest to Felicia O'Neal at foneal@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Please join us in welcoming the new Principals of Midway Elementary Professional Development School and Caddo Middle Career and Technology School! LaShonda Diouf has been selected as the Principal of Midway! For the past two years, Ms. Diouf has served as a Lead Content Teacher for the district where she has collaborated with principals of Title I schools to guide instruction. Beginning her career in Caddo in 2004, Ms. Diouf was named Creswell Elementary’s Teacher of the Year in 2011 before becoming the school’s Reading Interventionist in 2012. Her resume also includes four years as a Master Teacher helping educators to develop lesson plans aligned with student needs and hone their teaching skills. Joshua Sims has been selected as the Principal of CMCTS! He has served as an Assistant Principal for the past two years at Huntington High School and at North Caddo Elementary/Middle School for two years prior to that. In his time in school administration, he has intently worked to support collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and students and has worked together with stakeholders to support individual student learning goals. With experience in K-12 and higher education, Mr. Sims began his career in Caddo in 2013 as a math teacher.

The June 20th Caddo Parish School Board meeting has been rescheduled and will be held at 4:30 p.m. on June 27th. The public is invited to watch LIVE on the Caddo Parish Public Schools YouTube channel. #wearecaddo

If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of young people in our community APPLY TODAY for a new opportunity at Turner Elementary/Middle! Send resumes and letters of interest to Dr. Darrell Webb at dwebb@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere

Our Caddo STARS (Students Teaching Academics and Responsibility through Sports) program is underway and it's giving high school students with an interest in becoming a teacher and a coach, strategies to excel in those career fields. The students will put those skills into practice by coaching elementary students at a summer camp and will continue that mentorship throughout the school year. #BIGdreamsstarthere #wearecaddo #theyarecaddo

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Thank you to KTBS for sharing the story of one of our teachers who has been a shining light for hundreds of kindergarten students at Eden Gardens. Rick Rowe caught up with Lana Gilliam who retired after nearly 50 years with Caddo Schools! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere #sheiscaddo https://www.ktbs.com/news/rick-rowe/lana-gilliam-calls-it-a-career-after-teaching-kindergarten-for-almost-50-years/article_434c871a-f62a-11ed-a377-2743203011ab.html

NOW HIRING at North Caddo Magnet! Send resumes and letters of interest to Annie Cherry at ahcherry@caddoschools.org! #wearecaddo #BIGdreamsstarthere