🎉 YDMS Student Council Presents 🎉
"Get Your Game Face On" Back to School Dance!
🗓 Date: Friday, September 26th
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: YDMS Gymnasium
Kick off the school year with energy and excitement at our first dance of the year! Come dressed in your favorite sports attire and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with music, friends, and concessions.
🎟 Tickets: $10
Includes a Dress Down Day where you can wear your favorite team gear!
Tickets available for purchase on Local Level.
🚗 Transportation Note:
If you need to leave at 3:30, no worries! You can still enjoy the dance for an hour before catching your ride home.
🍿 Concessions Available – Cash Only
Let’s get our game face on and make this a dance to remember!
"Get Your Game Face On" Back to School Dance!
🗓 Date: Friday, September 26th
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: YDMS Gymnasium
Kick off the school year with energy and excitement at our first dance of the year! Come dressed in your favorite sports attire and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with music, friends, and concessions.
🎟 Tickets: $10
Includes a Dress Down Day where you can wear your favorite team gear!
Tickets available for purchase on Local Level.
🚗 Transportation Note:
If you need to leave at 3:30, no worries! You can still enjoy the dance for an hour before catching your ride home.
🍿 Concessions Available – Cash Only
Let’s get our game face on and make this a dance to remember!
YDMS 8th Graders, Get Ready for the Pre-ACT! 🖤💛
Our 8th graders will be participating in the district-wide Pre-ACT testing on our campus on September 22nd and 23rd.
The Pre-ACT is a fantastic way for students to get early exposure to the ACT and help prepare them for high school. It provides valuable insights into their academic strengths and areas for growth.
To learn more about the benefits of the Pre-ACT, check out this informative guide: https://shorturl.at/cWneJ
And for a head start, your student can take a practice test here: https://shorturl.at/rFw1u
We're excited to support our students as they take this important step! 🖤💛
Our 8th graders will be participating in the district-wide Pre-ACT testing on our campus on September 22nd and 23rd.
The Pre-ACT is a fantastic way for students to get early exposure to the ACT and help prepare them for high school. It provides valuable insights into their academic strengths and areas for growth.
To learn more about the benefits of the Pre-ACT, check out this informative guide: https://shorturl.at/cWneJ
And for a head start, your student can take a practice test here: https://shorturl.at/rFw1u
We're excited to support our students as they take this important step! 🖤💛
Did you know you can support our school just by doing your regular grocery shopping? 🛒
When you link your Kroger card to the Youree Drive Middle School PTSA through the Kroger Community Rewards program, a portion of your purchases comes right back to our students and teachers. It's a simple, free way to make a big impact!
Signing up is easy on your Kroger app. Just follow these steps:
Go to the Kroger App
Click the menu (three horizontal lines) in the right corner
Click "Rewards"
Click "Community Rewards"
Select Youree Drive Middle School PTSA
Every little bit helps! Please share this post with friends and family.
#YDMS #Kroger #CommunityRewards #SupportEducation #YoureeDrive
When you link your Kroger card to the Youree Drive Middle School PTSA through the Kroger Community Rewards program, a portion of your purchases comes right back to our students and teachers. It's a simple, free way to make a big impact!
Signing up is easy on your Kroger app. Just follow these steps:
Go to the Kroger App
Click the menu (three horizontal lines) in the right corner
Click "Rewards"
Click "Community Rewards"
Select Youree Drive Middle School PTSA
Every little bit helps! Please share this post with friends and family.
#YDMS #Kroger #CommunityRewards #SupportEducation #YoureeDrive
Preserve your memories of the 2025-2026 school year! 📸 Purchase your YDMS yearbook today at a special rate of just $55!
This exclusive price won't last long—be sure to secure your copy by October 31, 2025, to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
How to purchase:
- Go to www.youreedrive.com
- Click on Local Level
Don't miss out on capturing this school year!
#YDMSYearbook #SchoolMemories #YoureeDrive
This exclusive price won't last long—be sure to secure your copy by October 31, 2025, to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
How to purchase:
- Go to www.youreedrive.com
- Click on Local Level
Don't miss out on capturing this school year!
#YDMSYearbook #SchoolMemories #YoureeDrive
Calling all Spartans fans!
🥎 It's softball season, and our Lady Spartan team is ready to hit the field. We've got a great schedule of games ahead of us, and we'd love to see you in the stands to cheer on the team.🥎
All tickets will be sold through Local Level. Check out our full schedule in the graphic and mark your calendars! Every cheer from the stands makes a difference.
Go Spartans!
#YDMSSoftball #LadySpartans #SupportOurTeam#WELOVEITHERE
🥎 It's softball season, and our Lady Spartan team is ready to hit the field. We've got a great schedule of games ahead of us, and we'd love to see you in the stands to cheer on the team.🥎
All tickets will be sold through Local Level. Check out our full schedule in the graphic and mark your calendars! Every cheer from the stands makes a difference.
Go Spartans!
#YDMSSoftball #LadySpartans #SupportOurTeam#WELOVEITHERE
A Message from CE Byrd High School
📢 Attention 8th Grade Families! 📢
Get ready to be part of the BUZZ at CE Byrd High School! We're hosting several events for you to learn all about what Byrd has to offer.
Fall Open House: Sunday, September 21st, 2-4 PM (optional athletics and spirit groups meet-and-greet at 1:30 PM)
Academics & Arts Showcase: Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30-7 PM
Personalized Tours: Thursday, January 22nd, 5-7 PM (come-and-go)
Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you there! #CEByrd #OpenHouse #ClassOf2029 #GoJackets
📢 Attention 8th Grade Families! 📢
Get ready to be part of the BUZZ at CE Byrd High School! We're hosting several events for you to learn all about what Byrd has to offer.
Fall Open House: Sunday, September 21st, 2-4 PM (optional athletics and spirit groups meet-and-greet at 1:30 PM)
Academics & Arts Showcase: Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30-7 PM
Personalized Tours: Thursday, January 22nd, 5-7 PM (come-and-go)
Mark your calendars! We can't wait to see you there! #CEByrd #OpenHouse #ClassOf2029 #GoJackets
📢 Important Reminder for All Spartans Families! 📢
Just a friendly reminder that the $40 school fee and all beginning-of-the-year paperwork are due by September 30, 2025.
Please ensure these are submitted on time. You can pay fees conveniently through PaySchools Central. Let's make sure everything is in order for a great school year!
#YDMS #SchoolFees #Deadlines #PaySchoolsCentral #SpartanFamilies #Weloveithere
Just a friendly reminder that the $40 school fee and all beginning-of-the-year paperwork are due by September 30, 2025.
Please ensure these are submitted on time. You can pay fees conveniently through PaySchools Central. Let's make sure everything is in order for a great school year!
#YDMS #SchoolFees #Deadlines #PaySchoolsCentral #SpartanFamilies #Weloveithere
🎉 YDMS Student Council Presents 🎉
"Get Your Game Face On" Back to School Dance!
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 26th
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: YDMS Gymnasium
Kick off the school year with energy and excitement at our first dance of the year! Come dressed in your favorite sports attire and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with music, friends, and concessions.
🎟 Tickets: $10
Includes a Dress Down Day where you can wear your favorite team gear!
Tickets available for purchase on Local Level.
🚗 Transportation Note:
If you need to leave at 3:30, no worries! You can still enjoy the dance for an hour before catching your ride home.
🍿 Concessions Available – Cash Only
Let’s get our game face on and make this a dance to remember!
"Get Your Game Face On" Back to School Dance!
🗓 Date: Thursday, September 26th
🕝 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: YDMS Gymnasium
Kick off the school year with energy and excitement at our first dance of the year! Come dressed in your favorite sports attire and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with music, friends, and concessions.
🎟 Tickets: $10
Includes a Dress Down Day where you can wear your favorite team gear!
Tickets available for purchase on Local Level.
🚗 Transportation Note:
If you need to leave at 3:30, no worries! You can still enjoy the dance for an hour before catching your ride home.
🍿 Concessions Available – Cash Only
Let’s get our game face on and make this a dance to remember!
What a great scrimmage for our YDMS volleyball teams this week! They played their hearts out and truly showed the spirit of a Spartan. We're so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see how they develop throughout the season. Make sure to check them out on the court! #YDMS #Volleyball #SpartanPride #weloveithere
🗓️ Parent Meetings with Administration are coming up for 7th & 8th Grade.
This is a great opportunity to connect and get updates.
7th Grade Parent Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Parent Meeting:
📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Note: We'll also be discussing the exciting Louisiana Tour for 8th graders!
Your participation is greatly appreciated. See you there! 🏫 #SchoolCommunity #ParentInvolvement
This is a great opportunity to connect and get updates.
7th Grade Parent Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Parent Meeting:
📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025
⏰ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Note: We'll also be discussing the exciting Louisiana Tour for 8th graders!
Your participation is greatly appreciated. See you there! 🏫 #SchoolCommunity #ParentInvolvement
🏈📣 Today’s the day, Spartans! Our YDMS Football Jamboree kicks off tonight! Come out and show your support for our team as they hit the field. 💛💙
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased at youreedrive.com
→ click Local Level to grab yours now!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Spartans! 💪🔥
#YDMS #SpartanProud
📢 Calling all future Grandmasters and casual players! ♟️
Are you interested in learning the ropes of chess, or do you already know how to play and just want to enjoy some friendly competition? Then you've found your new home!
Join the YDMS Chess Club! We're kicking off the year with an informational meeting where you can learn all about what we have planned.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, September 3rd
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: The Auditorium
Important: Parents, please plan to pick up your child promptly at 4:00 PM.
To help us get to know your interests, please fill out our quick survey! Just scan the QR code below to access it. We can't wait to see you there! 👑
#YDMSChessClub #AfterSchoolFun #ChessLife #JoinUs
Are you interested in learning the ropes of chess, or do you already know how to play and just want to enjoy some friendly competition? Then you've found your new home!
Join the YDMS Chess Club! We're kicking off the year with an informational meeting where you can learn all about what we have planned.
🗓️ When: Wednesday, September 3rd
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: The Auditorium
Important: Parents, please plan to pick up your child promptly at 4:00 PM.
To help us get to know your interests, please fill out our quick survey! Just scan the QR code below to access it. We can't wait to see you there! 👑
#YDMSChessClub #AfterSchoolFun #ChessLife #JoinUs
Just a friendly reminder! The deadline to order your spirit wear is fast approaching.
Don't forget to place your order by Tuesday, September 2nd.
Shop now at www.youreedrive.com (click the "Local Level" link) and have your gear delivered by the end of September. Show your pride!
Don't forget to place your order by Tuesday, September 2nd.
Shop now at www.youreedrive.com (click the "Local Level" link) and have your gear delivered by the end of September. Show your pride!
Introducing your 2025-2026 YDMS Spartans Softball Team! 🥎
Congratulations to these amazing athletes. We can't wait to watch you play and cheer you on this season. It's going to be a great year!
#GoSpartans #YDMSSoftball #SpartanPride #NewTeam
Congratulations to these amazing athletes. We can't wait to watch you play and cheer you on this season. It's going to be a great year!
#GoSpartans #YDMSSoftball #SpartanPride #NewTeam
Back to School Night Tomorrow!
We can't wait to see you tomorrow night, August 28th, at 5:30 PM for our Back to School Night! Your student should have brought home an invitation today with their first-hour teacher and room number on it.
You will report to your child's first-hour classroom to receive their schedule. This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers and get a feel for your student's daily routine.
The PTSA will also be in the cafeteria selling spirit wear. 👕 This event is for parents only.
See you there!
#BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #SchoolSpirit #WELOVEITHERE
We can't wait to see you tomorrow night, August 28th, at 5:30 PM for our Back to School Night! Your student should have brought home an invitation today with their first-hour teacher and room number on it.
You will report to your child's first-hour classroom to receive their schedule. This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers and get a feel for your student's daily routine.
The PTSA will also be in the cafeteria selling spirit wear. 👕 This event is for parents only.
See you there!
#BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #SchoolSpirit #WELOVEITHERE
There's been a date change for tryouts! 🥎
Softball tryouts are now on Wednesday, August 27, from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM.
Don't forget to sign up with Coach K and bring your glove, athletic clothes, and water.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Softball tryouts are now on Wednesday, August 27, from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM.
Don't forget to sign up with Coach K and bring your glove, athletic clothes, and water.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
REMINDER: DEADLINE IS TODAY (Sunday)
YDMS P.E. Uniforms are on sale!
$12 tops
$12 bottoms (have drawstring)
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, Aug. 24th. Delivery will be after Labor Day..
*PE uniforms are required and apart of the PE grade.
YDMS P.E. Uniforms are on sale!
$12 tops
$12 bottoms (have drawstring)
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, Aug. 24th. Delivery will be after Labor Day..
*PE uniforms are required and apart of the PE grade.
Calling all trivia masters and future Quiz Bowl stars! ⭐
Join us for the Trivia Club Interest Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, from 3:30-4:00 PM.
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test with friendly competitions, prepare for the middle school Quiz Bowl, and even create your own trivia sets!
The club has a cap of 20 students, so come to the meeting to learn more. Future meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.
#TriviaClub #QuizBowl #VSpartans #TriviaNight
YDMS P.E. Uniforms are on sale!
$12 tops
$12 bottoms (have drawstring)
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. Deadline is this Sunday. Delivery will be after Labor Day..
*PE uniforms are required and apart of the PE grade.
$12 tops
$12 bottoms (have drawstring)
Go to www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level. Deadline is this Sunday. Delivery will be after Labor Day..
*PE uniforms are required and apart of the PE grade.
Congratulations to our Spartans who made the 25-26 football team! 🏈👏 Hard work pays off! We are so proud of you and can't wait to cheer you on this season! LET'S GO SPARTANS! 💪 #SpartanPride #HighSchoolFootball #GoSpartans
