Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet

📢 Shop the final YDMS Spirit Wear collection of the school year. We have full-zip jackets, long & short sleeve shirts, and cozy sweatshirts, all in multiple colors.

Shop online before the store closes on Saturday, November 20th. Items arrive December 13th.

👉 Shop here: www.youreedrive.com (click Local Level)

#YDMS #Spartans #SpiritWear

🎯 Congratulations to our 2026–27 Youree Drive Archery Team! We’re proud of all the Spartans who made the team and can’t wait to see you in action! 🖤💛 📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting 📅 Thursday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. 📍 YDMS Cafeteria Questions? Email Mrs. Parrish at kdparrish@caddoschools.org. Go Spartans! 🎯

💛🖤 Spartans Do Good! 🖤💛 We’re still looking back on all the fun we had at our Spartans Do Good Carnival on October 29! 🎡🎟️ We couldn’t have asked for better weather or a better afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and Spartan spirit! Most importantly, our Spartans came together for a great cause and raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! ❤️ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped plan, organize, volunteer, and make this event possible! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing students, staff, families, and community! It’s always a great day when our Spartans come together to have fun and make a difference! 💛🖤 #SpartansDoGood #SpartanProud #YDMS #StJude

📞 Our Number Has Changed! 📞 Attention Spartan families! Youree Drive Middle School has a new phone number! ☎️ New Number: 318-364-3070 Please update your contacts and use this number when calling the school. 💛🖤 Thank you for helping us spread the word! Go Spartans!

📞 Spartans, update your contacts! 🖤💛 Youree Drive Middle School’s phone number is now 318-364-3070. Our previous number, 318-868-5324, is no longer our school number. Please save our new number and help us spread the word!

🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts are Wednesday, Spartans! 📅 Wednesday, Nov. 4 ⏰ 3:30–4:45 PM 📣 Open to all grades! 🚗 Your ride must be there at 4:50 PM. Good luck, Spartans! 🖤💛

🎯 ARCHERY FINAL TRYOUTS ARE HERE! 🎯

Ready to take your shot? Don’t miss your last chance to try out for the YDMS Archery Team!

📅 Schedule:
• 8th Grade: Wednesday, November 4th
• 6th & 7th Grade: Thursday, November 5th

⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: YDMS Cafeteria

Hit your goals—one arrow at a time! 🏹

📩 **Questions?** Contact Mrs. Parrish at kdparrish@caddoschools.org

#YDMSArchery #ArcheryTryouts

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from YDMS! 🖤💛 Our Spartans really showed off their creativity today! From spooky to silly, we saw some AMAZING costumes throughout the halls of Youree Drive! 🎃🕸️ We even had a few trick-or-treaters making their way around campus, spreading Halloween fun along the way! 🍬🍭 We loved seeing all the creativity, school spirit, and smiles today! There’s never a dull moment at YDMS! Happy Halloween from your Spartan family! 💛🖤🎃 #SpartanProud #YDMSSpartans #HappyHalloween

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN DRESS DOWN DAY! 👻🎃 Get ready, Spartans! 💛🖤 This Friday, October 30th, students can dress down for just $5.00! All proceeds will benefit our Lady Spartans Basketball Team! 🏀 Students may wear regular clothes or Halloween costumes! 🎃 🚫 Costume Reminders: * No masks * No items resembling weapons * No revealing costumes * All clothing must follow CPSB dress code guidelines. 💻 How to Purchase: Visit www.youreedrive.com and click on Local Level to purchase your dress down pass! 🚨 NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED! All purchases must be made online. Let’s have some Halloween fun while supporting our Lady Spartans! 💛🖤🏀 #SpartanProud #HalloweenDressDown #GoSpartans

🎡🎟️ LAST CHANCE, SPARTANS! 🎟️🎡 The Spartans Do Good Carnival is almost here, and TODAY is the LAST DAY to preorder punch cards and wristbands! 🎉 ⏰ Preorders close TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT! 🎟️ Punch Cards: Can be used for food and carnival games! 🎢 Wristbands: Can be used for carnival games and inflatables! 📅 Carnival Day: Thursday, October 29th! 🕝 Time: 2:30–4:30 PM 🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students should check the NO-GO LIST posted in Canvas to make sure they are eligible to attend the carnival. The list is subject to change, and students may be removed from it at any time. Be sure to check regularly! Don’t wait until it’s too late! Get your punch cards and wristbands ordered so you’re ready for a day full of fun, games, food, and Spartan spirit! 🎪🎉 💛🖤 DO GOOD. HAVE FUN. BE SPARTAN PROUD! 🖤💛

👻🎃 LAST DAY TO ORDER BOO GRAMS! 🎃👻 The Young Ladies of Youree are spreading a little spooky sweetness this Halloween! 💜🧡 Want to surprise a friend, classmate, or favorite teacher with a special Halloween treat? Don’t miss out! 🍬 $5 per Boo Gram – Packed with assorted candy and Halloween goodies! 💻 Order on Local Level Events! 📝 Be sure to include: 👻 Who it’s going TO (including their 8th period) 🎃 Who it’s FROM (unless you’d like to remain anonymous!) 🚨 ORDER DEADLINE: TODAY, OCTOBER 25TH! 🎁 Boo Grams will be delivered Friday, October 30th! Don’t miss your chance to make someone’s Halloween a little sweeter! 🍭👻 💛🖤 Happy Halloween, Spartans! 🖤💛

🎃🍬 Looking for some family fun this Halloween season? 🍬🎃 Our friends at Galilee Baptist Church are inviting families to join them for their Family Fun Day & Trunk or Treat! 🎉 📅 Saturday, October 31st ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 E. Edward & Leslie Jones Family Life Center 1500 Pierre Avenue, Shreveport, LA 🍭 Candy & Treats 🎯 Games & Prizes 🎲 Bingo, Cakewalk & More! 🎃 Costumes Welcome! (Non-demonic costumes, please.) Bring the family, invite a friend, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, games, and sweet treats! 💛🖤 Spartan families, check out this fun community event!

🏈🖤💛 FINAL SCORE: SPARTANS 22 – BULLDOGS 6! 💛🖤🏈 The Spartans BLACKED OUT the Bulldogs tonight! 🖤🔥 What a night to be a Youree Drive Spartan! 🏈 Our football team showed up and showed out on the field! 💃 Our Spartan Dance Line put on an AMAZING halftime performance! 📣 Our cheerleaders and pep squad kept the energy high and the Spartan spirit going all night! 🥁 Our Spartan Band kept the crowd pumped up with great music and plenty of Spartan spirit! 🎶 From the field to the sidelines to the stands, our Spartans showed what BLACK AND GOLD pride is all about! THERE’S NOTHING LIKE BEING A YOUREE DRIVE SPARTAN! 🖤💛 #SpartanPride #BlackAndGold #YoureeDriveMiddle #SpartansDoItBest

👻🎃 BOO GRAMS ARE HERE! 🎃👻 The Young Ladies of Youree are spreading some SPOOKY SWEETNESS this Halloween! 🧡💜 Want to surprise a friend, classmate, or favorite teacher with a little Halloween treat? Send them a BOO GRAM! 🍬🍭 🎃 Only $5! Each Boo Gram is packed with assorted candies and Halloween goodies! 🛒 Purchase by going to youree drive.com and clicking on Local Level Events! 📝 When ordering, be sure to include: 👻 Who the Boo Gram is going TO (including their 8th period class) 🧡 Who it’s FROM! ⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: October 25th! 🍬 BOO GRAMS WILL BE DELIVERED: Friday, October 30th! Students AND faculty can join in on the fun! Let’s fill the halls of Youree Drive with sweet surprises and Halloween cheer! 🖤💛 #YoureeDriveMiddle #SpartanPride #BooGrams #YoungLadiesOfYouree #SpookySweetness

⚽🖤💛 CALLING ALL FUTURE SPARTAN SOCCER STARS! 💛🖤⚽

Are you ready to hit the field and show off your skills? YDMS Soccer Tryouts are right around the corner! 🏆

⚽ BOYS TRYOUTS
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

⚽ GIRLS TRYOUTS
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

👟 WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Athletic clothes
✅ Athletic shoes
✅ Water bottle

📋 IMPORTANT: ALL students planning to try out MUST complete the Google Form!

🔗 Tryout Registration Form: https://forms.gle/VhZc98KKbBRm96LB6

Come ready to work hard, have fun, and show us what you’ve got! We can’t wait to see our future Spartan soccer players in action! ⚽🔥

#SpartanPride #YDMSSoccer #SpartansOnTheField #BlackAndGold

📸💛🖤 SMILE, SPARTANS! 🖤💛📸 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, is Make-Up Yearbook Picture Day at Youree Drive Middle School! 📅 When: Thursday, October 15 ⏰ Time: During students’ PE classes If you missed the original picture day, this is your chance to make sure your smile makes it into the yearbook! 📸✨ Come ready to smile and look your best! 😁 #SpartanPride #YDMS #YearbookPictureDay #SmileSpartans

📱🖤💛 Spartan families, digital report cards will be available Thursday, Oct. 15! Log in to the JCampus Student app and look under Documents to view your student’s report card. 📄 Paper report cards will no longer be printed. Need to get started? Download JCampus Student from the App Store or Google Play, select Caddo Parish, and follow the instructions in the graphic below. Your existing Student Progress Center login will work!

☘️ **Calling all Youree Drive Spartans!** ☘️

Interested in learning new skills, making friends, and having a blast? Join us for our next Youree Drive Middle School 4-H Meeting!

We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month to learn new things and start on a path toward great opportunities!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026

⏰ 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Room 602 (Mr. Hubbard’s Room)

📩 Planning to attend? Please email Mr. Hubbard at ahubbard1@caddoschools.org so he can send you the registration information!

See you there! 🍀

#YoureeDrive #SpartanPride #4H #CaddoSchools #YouthLeadership

🏀 LADY SPARTANS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS! 🏀

Ready to continue the championship culture? Show us what you've got!

Tryouts for the Youree Drive Lady Spartans Girls Basketball team are right around the corner.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

⏰ Time: After school until 4:30 PM

👟 What to Bring: Basketball shoes, athletic shirt, and athletic shorts

Lace up and get ready to work! Bring your A-game! 💪🔥

#LadySpartans #YoureeDrive #SpartanBasketball #ChampionshipCulture #CaddoSchools #GirlsBasketball