YDMS P.E. Uniforms are on sale!
$12 tops
$12 bottoms (have drawstring)
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level.
*PE uniforms are required and apart of the PE grade.
🚨 Reminder: T-shirt orders end Monday, October 12th! 🚨
If you want the $30 Option 1 package—which includes a carnival t-shirt, unlimited games & inflatables, and the ability to dress down on carnival day—you MUST be ordered by October 12th by noon!
👕 T-shirt orders will NOT be accepted after this date.
Head to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level to get your t-shirt package before time runs out!
A portion of all proceeds benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
🎡 Get Ready for the Spartans Do Good Carnival! 🎡
Youree Drive Middle School is excited to host our annual Spartans Do Good Carnival on October 29, 2026, from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM! Come enjoy inflatables, games, food, prizes, and lots of fun—all while supporting a great cause! A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Here are your admission options:
🎟️ Option 1 ($30): Includes an official carnival t-shirt, unlimited access to games & inflatables, and the ability to dress down on carnival day! Plus, the official t-shirt can be worn as an approved uniform shirt afterwards! (Must be purchased by October 12th by NOON).
🎟️ Option 2 ($20): Includes a wristband for unlimited access to games & inflatables. (Must be purchased by October 27th; price increases to $25 after this date).
🎟️ Single Tickets: Sold in $5, $10, and $20 denominations for food or individual activities.
📲 How to purchase: Visit www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level.
Note: Students must have no behavior contract violations and all fines/fees paid to attend. No refunds.
Today is the ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to put down your deposit for the 8th Grade Louisiana Tour!
Right now, we are still far away from our requirement of 20 students.
Here’s the catch: If we don't hit 20 students TODAY, the trip will have to be canceled. ❌
We don't want our 8th graders to miss out on this incredible memory with their friends!
Need more information or want to sign up?
- Go to youreedrive.com
- Click on "8th Grade Louisiana Tour" for full trip information and to secure your deposit today!
Tag or send this to other 8th grade parents so we can make this trip happen! 🙌
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Please use the link below to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher(s) for Thursday, October 1st from 4:00pm-7:30pm.
👉 www.youreedrive.com/o/ydmapm/page/parent-conferences
🗓 Important Schedule Notes:
• Thursday, Oct 1st: Full day of school for students
• Friday, Oct 2nd: No school for students
We look forward to connecting with you! 🍎✏️
Please join us in giving a huge shoutout to our YDMS Support Person of the Year, Hope Bryant! 🎉👏
Behind every smooth school day, every welcoming smile, and every student success story is someone like Mrs. Bryant. Her dedication, hard work, and kind heart keep our entire school community running seamlessly. She is the glue that holds us together, and we are endlessly grateful for everything she does.
Thank you, Mrs. Bryant, for your unwavering commitment and for making our school a brighter place every single day.
Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to the YDMS Teacher of the Year, Kiedeja Jackson! 🏆🍎
Ms. Jackson consistently goes above and beyond to inspire, challenge, and support her students every single day. Thank you, Ms. Jackson, for shaping the minds of tomorrow and pouring your heart into your classroom. We are so lucky to have you!
🎉 GET READY FOR THE SPARTANS DO GOOD CARNIVAL! 🎉
Join Youree Drive Middle School for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, games, and giving back! A portion of all proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 🎈🎪
📅 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
🎟️ TICKET & PACKAGE OPTIONS
👕 OPTION 1: The Ultimate Spartan Package — $30 (Best Value!)
Custom Spartans Do Good carnival shirt
Wristband for UNLIMITED access to all games & inflatables
Permission to dress down on carnival day (wearing your new shirt!)
‼️ DEADLINE: Must purchase by October 12th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)!
🎟️ OPTION 2: Unlimited Fun Wristband — $20 Early Bird
Wristband for UNLIMITED access to all games & inflatables
‼️ EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Purchase by October 27th to secure the $20 rate! (Price increases to $25 after this date).
🍿 SINGLE TICKETS
Single tickets are sold in denominations of $5, $10, and $20. Tickets are for food and games!
💻 HOW TO PURCHASE:
Head over to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level to buy your packages and tickets online!
⚠️ IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must adhere to the behavior contract and settle all fines/fees to attend.
No refunds.
Let’s come together, have fun, and support a great cause! See you there, Spartans! 🖤💛 #SpartanPride #DoGoodCarnival #StJude #YoureeDriveMiddle
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students for their dedication, hard work, and leadership:
👏 Sy'Ryian Barnes
👏 Gavin Harris
👏 Cooper Kneubuhl
👏 Colin McClenahan
👏 Alex Shine
👏 Kinsley Stokes
👏 Levi Sumrall
👏 Reilynn Vazquez
👏 Yousef Zeidan
#StudentOfTheYear #AcademicExcellence #StudentLeaders #ProudSchool #CaddoSchools
🚌 8th Grade Louisiana Tour Update!
If you weren't able to make it to the informational meeting, you can catch up on everything you missed right on the Youree Drive website!
👉 How to find the trip details: Go to youreedrive.com, click on Menu, and find it under Students.
Please reach out if you have any questions after reviewing the page. We are so excited for this trip! ⚜️
#YoureeDrive #8thGrade #LouisianaTour #SchoolTrip
🍧 Kona Ice is coming to Youree Drive Tuesday! 🎉
Order online, and your student will receive an Express Pass to skip the cash line! ⚡️
⏰ Online ordering closes Monday night at midnight!
Order here:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K114X88010817
