Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet

TOMORROW is the big day — our 8th Grade Ceremony is almost here! We’re so excited to celebrate our amazing students and all they’ve accomplished. Please remember: - Students should arrive at the church by 9:00 AM - The program starts promptly at 9:30 AM - Each student has 3 tickets (if you didn’t get them today, they’ll be available at the church tomorrow) - No balloons are allowed - Students must follow dress code for this special event Let’s make it a memorable morning for our 8th grade class!

Don't forget! It's time to round up those library books and bring them back. 📚 "Remember to return your library books, even if you don't have your backpacks!" Let's get them checked in!

✨ 8th Grade Celebration is TOMORROW, Monday, May 12th! ✨ Get ready, Class of 2025! Important reminders for students: 👕 Dress: Wear "8th Conquered" shirt OR Youree Drive t-shirt with CPSB approved non-uniform bottoms. Otherwise, full uniform is required. 🚫 No slides or crocs. 🎟️ Tickets: Students receive ceremony tickets tomorrow at school. ✅ "No Go" List: Updated - please check on canvas! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Extra copies of our 2024–2025 yearbooks are now available—grab yours while they last! Head to www.youreedrive.com (Local Level) to order your copy today! Prices: • 2024–2025 Yearbook – $75 • 2023–2024 Yearbook – $40 • 2022–2023 Yearbook – $20 • 2021–2022 Yearbook – $10 • 2020–2021 Yearbook – None • 2019–2020 Yearbook – $10 Don’t miss out on owning a piece of Spartan history – it’s “One Super Spartan Year” you’ll never forget! #SpartanPride #YearbookSale #SchoolMemories #2024to2025Yearbook #ExtraExtra

Youree Drive Middle School Lady Spartans Volleyball Tryouts! Are you ready to join the team? Open tryouts for the Lady Spartans Volleyball team are happening soon! Tryout Dates & Times: • Monday, May 12 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM • Tuesday, May 13 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM • Location: YDMS Gym Tryouts are MANDATORY and open to all current and incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Questions? Contact: Coach Linzy Woods (346) 814-5365 woodsnlinzy@gmail.com Assistant Coach Angela Martinez (318) 780-1051 Let’s go Lady Spartans!

Huge shoutout to our amazing Battle of the Books team who battled it out at Art Break yesterday! We're so incredibly proud of all your hard work and dedication. Fingers crossed as we eagerly await to hear what place you earned! 🤞📚🎉 #BattleOfTheBooks #ArtBreak #ProudCoaches #ReadingRocks

😂🎸🕺 Our principal, Ms. Edwards, is so awesome, she probably invented air guitar and moonwalking before they were cool! 😎 Happy Principal Appreciation Day to the best one out there! Sparta would not be the same without you!🎉🥳

Get ready to show your school spirit this week! 🎉 YDMS Student Council is thrilled to present Spirit Week, happening from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 at no cost to students! Here's the lineup of fun themes for each day: Monday: Maniac Monday 🤪 Tuesday: Twin Day Tuesday👯 Wednesday: Anything But A Water Bottle Wednesday 🤔 (Get creative!) Thursday: Twisted Thursday 😵‍💫 Friday: Farmer Friday 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾 If you are not participating with the daily theme, you must wear your school uniform. All outfits must follow the Caddo Parish Dress Code!

Last call for 8th Grade Conquered shirts! 📣 The deadline has been extended until TODAY! This is your final opportunity to grab a Class of 2024-2025 shirt from Youree Drive Middle School for just $15. Don't miss out!

8th Grade Parents: All 8th grade students were given a letter today stating their eligibility for the 8th grade celebration (May 12) and ceremony (May 13). If they were eligible, they also received their invitation. There is still time to fix most issues listed.

Get ready to show your school spirit! 🎉 YDMS Student Council is thrilled to present Spirit Week, happening from April 28th to May 2nd, 2025 at no cost to students! Here's the lineup of fun themes for each day: Monday: Maniac Monday 🤪 Tuesday: Twin Day Tuesday👯 Wednesday: Anything But A Water Bottle Wednesday 🤔 (Get creative!) Thursday: Twisted Thursday 😵‍💫 Friday: Farmer Friday 🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾 Don't forget, all outfits must follow the Caddo Parish Dress Code! Let's make this Spirit Week the best one yet! Show us your school spirit! #YDMS #SpiritWeek #SchoolSpirit #StudentCouncil #CaddoSchools

🎉 Get ready to be AMAZED! 🎉 The YDMS Spring Talent Showcase is coming, and it's going to be EPIC! 🤩 Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 1st, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the YDMS Auditorium. You won't want to miss this incredible night of talent! 🎤💃🕺 Tickets are just $10, and they're available on Local Level. Grab yours before they're gone! 🏃‍♀️💨 Ready to snag your tickets? 🎟️ Head over to www.youreedrive.com and click on the Local Level link to buy yours! Let's pack the house and show some love for our talented performers! ❤️ #YDMS #TalentShow #BetaClub #SupportTheArts

Congratulations to our newly elected student council officers for the 2025-2026 school year! Co - Presidents - Madisyn Hooper and Landon Jackson Vice President - Kaden Williams Secretary - McKinley Harris Parliamentarian - Sally Herndon

🚨 Last Call for 8th Grade Celebration Shirts! 🚨 Today is the LAST DAY to order your student's 8th Grade Celebration shirt for $15. Remember, shirts let students wear non-uniform bottoms on the big day, Monday, May 12th! Don't miss out - NO extra shirts will be ordered. Get yours NOW at www.youreedrive.com (Local Level).

8th Grade Celebration Shirts are available for $15.00! 8th Grade Celebration is Monday, May 12th. This is a fun day for our students to enjoy their last day at Youree Drive. If a shirt is purchased, students will be allowed to wear non-uniform bottoms on that day. Deadline to purchase is Tuesday, April 22nd. Students will be given shirts before celebration. EXTRA SHIRTS WILL NOT BE ORDERED. Head to www.youreedrive.com and access our Local Level to get yours today!

Spartans—your voice matters! Student Council elections open Wednesday, April 16, and every student at Youree Drive has the power to vote! Our Student Council represents the student body. They speak up for what YOU want and need, and they work hard to make YDMS the best it can be. From planning school events, dances, and fundraisers to leading new ideas and projects—Student Council does it all. Now it’s your turn to choose the leaders who will represent you. Voting ends Friday, April 18. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference! #YDMSVotes #SpartanStrong #StudentVoice

Unbelievable performance from our YDMS track stars! Both the boys' and girls' teams dominated the City Meet, taking home the overall FIRST PLACE title! 🥇 We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our track athletes for their commitment and effort. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches!#Spartanproud #track

8th Grade Celebration Shirts are available! 8th Grade Celebration is Monday, May 12th. This is a fun day for our students to enjoy their last day at Youree Drive. If a shirt is purchased, students will be allowed to wear non-uniform bottoms on that day. Deadline to purchase is Tuesday, April 22nd. Students will be given shirts before celebration. EXTRA SHIRTS WILL NOT BE ORDERED. Head to Youreedrive.com and access our local level to get yours today!

The Caddo Parish School System Security Department (Division of Mental Health, Wellness, and Safe Schools) sponsored several poster contests over the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to our winners from Youree Drive. Mental Health Awareness Poster Winners: Jada Davis won 2nd place for 6th grade Melvin Day won 2nd place for 7th grade Lauryn Jones won 1st place for 8th grade Character Education Poster Winners: Sha’Coreya Sample won 1st place for 6th grade Karmyn Clarkson won 2nd place for 6th grade Mia Ashford won 1st place for 7th grade and is the grand prize winner overall for Character Education Kylee Lloyd won 1st place for 8th grade Internet Safety Education Poster Winners: Gabby Martinez won 2nd place for 6th grade Laycee Roebuck won 1st place for 7th grade Kimora Jackson won 2nd place for 8th grade Red Ribbon Drug Education Poster Winners: Molly Tucker won 2nd place for 6th grade Sophia Sjouwke won 1st place for 7th grade Lyric Stewart won 1st place for 8th grade National Diversity Poster Winners: Sophie Humpal won 1st place for 7th grade Mikalah Murray won 2nd place for 8th grade Bullying Prevention Poster Winners: Journey Dyer won 2nd place for 6th grade Rayleigh Erlinger won 1st place for 7th grade Sa’Brena Carpenter won 1st place for 8th grade Suicide Prevention Poster Winners: Kynleigh Wheeler won 1st place for 6th grade Trinity Johnson won 2nd place for 7th grade Internet Safety Education Poster Winners: Gabby Martinez won 2nd place for 6th grade Laycee Roebuck won 1st place for 7th grade Kimora Jackson won 2nd place for 8th grade Red Ribbon Drug Education Poster Winners: Molly Tucker won 2nd place for 6th grade Sophia Sjouwke won 1st place for 7th grade Lyric Stewart won 1st place for 8th grade National Diversity Poster Winners: Sophie Humpal won 1st place for 7th grade Mikalah Murray won 2nd place for 8th grade Bullying Prevention Poster Winners: Journey Dyer won 2nd place for 6th grade Rayleigh Erlinger won 1st place for 7th grade Sa’Brena Carpenter won 1st place for 8th grade Suicide Prevention Poster Winners: Kynleigh Wheeler won 1st place for 6th grade Trinity Johnson won 2nd place for 7th grade