Good news! 🥳 The homeroom teacher lists are POSTED at the front of the school! 🏫 Make sure to check them out before Tuesday, August 12th. This list will show you your student's first-hour teacher.
Here's the plan for the first day of school:
6th Graders: Please report to the gym! 🤸♀️ Your teacher will meet you there and take you to your new classroom.
7th & 8th Graders: You can go directly to your homeroom. You'll get your complete schedule there. 🧑🏫
Don't worry about getting lost! We'll have awesome student helpers 🙋♂️🙋♀️ all day to guide you to your classes.
Parent Notes Limit: Parents may submit up to three (3) parent notes per semester to excuse absences due to illness.
Maximum Excused Days: A total of three (3) days per semester may be excused with parent notes. 1st semester 8/17-12/17. 2nd semester 1/6-5/21
Submission Deadline: Parent notes must be submitted within three (3) days of the student's return to school.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to promote strong attendance and academic achievement.
Lock in a year of amazing memories at the special early bird price of just $45! This deal won't be around forever, so don't wait to secure your copy of the "Scroll" yearbook. Deadline is August 15th.
Ready to order?
Website: www.buytheyearbook.com
School ID: 723816
#YDMS #Yearbook #OnSaleNow #EarlyBird #MiddleSchoolMemories #SchoolSpirit #Classof2026 #BuyTheYearbook
Hey Spartans! Don’t forget to swing by and pick up your spirit store items:
📅 Monday, August 11th
🕒 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, August 12th
🕘 9:00 AM – Noon
PLUS ➡️ On Monday, PTSA will have a limited quantity of additional spirit items available for purchase — grab them while they last! 🛍️💛🖤
Let’s get ready to show off that Spartan spirit! 💪 #SpartanPride #SpiritStorePickup #YoureeDrive
You are invited to a parent meeting to discuss the upcoming school year.
Date: Monday, August 11th
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: YDMS Auditorium
We look forward to seeing you there!
Spartan Camp is coming up on Monday, August 11th from 4–6 PM and we can’t wait to meet our incoming 6th graders! Registration required at www.youreedrive.com.🎉
✅ Meet our teachers
✅ Tour the campus
✅ Get hyped for an amazing school year!
❤️ You’re going to LOVE it here!
🕓 Doors open at 3:30 PM
👕 T-shirt deadline has passed (July 17), but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered if you registered late!
📍 Parents: Please park in the side lot and check your student in before heading out. This event is just for our new Spartans!
Let’s go, Class of 2032! 💥 #SpartanCamp2025 #FutureSpartans #YoureeDrive #MiddleSchoolReady
Parents and Students of Youree Drive Middle School, it's time to get ready for 2025-2026! 📚 To help you plan your shopping efficiently, here is our comprehensive Uniform Policy.
Please refer to the graphic below for a clear visual guide to all approved tops , bottoms (specifically khaki and navy colors for pants, shorts, and skirts), and outerwear options. Our policy is designed to create a focused and respectful atmosphere for all students.
Please pay special attention to these important points:
- School IDs are mandatory and must be worn at all times.
- When selecting outerwear, remember it must be a solid color and absolutely NO hoods are allowed.
- For footwear, please note that Crocs and are NOT permitted.
- And a quick check for skirts, skorts, and shorts – they should be no shorter than 4 inches from the top of the knee.
- Please remember that any non-YDMS logos on tops or outerwear cannot be larger than two inches.
Thank you for helping us ensure all Spartans are dressed appropriately and ready to learn. We're looking forward to a fantastic year! #YDMSFamily #YoureeDrive #UniformGuide #ReadyToLearn
Hi everyone! I'm a proud graduate and former athlete from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and I grew up right here in the Shreveport/Bossier area. I'll be teaching 7th grade ELA this year, and I'm looking forward to a great year!
We're so excited to welcome our Spartans back for another amazing school year!
To help you prepare, we've put together the official 2025-2026 school supply list.
You can find the full list in the image below, and it's also available on our school's website for easy access. https://www.youreedrive.com/o/ydmapm/article/1149738
Here are a few important things to remember as you gather your supplies:
- Teachers may request additional supplies specific to their content area throughout the year.
- Elective teachers will share their supply lists during the first week of school.
- Backpacks must be clear or mesh. Rolling backpacks are not permitted.
- Please ensure your earbuds/headphones are wired (no Beats, Airpods, or similar wireless devices are allowed).
We can't wait to see you all soon!
Welcome to Sparta, Ms. McCarthy!
Hello, I'm Keisha McCarthy. I graduated from Wiley College and have been in Caddo Parish for 13 years, with the last four specifically at YDMS. I'm excited to continue in my role as a Mild/Moderate teacher. Looking forward to a great year—Go Spartans!
With 15 years in education, I'm a passionate teacher who has spent the last five years in Caddo Parish. I graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a degree in English Education and a minor in Spanish. I've previously taught at Turner Elementary/Middle School and Huntington High School, with a focus on English Language Learner (ELL) students, and I'm dedicated to helping students succeed.
All water fountains have water bottle refill stations. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle each day. Reusable drink containers are allowed provided that they have a lid. No glass bottles allowed.
Pro Tip: Write your child’s name on bottoms of bottle.
Hi everyone! I'm Joshua Frazier, and I'm excited to start this new journey at Youree Drive Middle School. I'll be teaching 7th Grade Science and just graduated from LSU-Shreveport this past December. Looking forward to a great school year—let's go Spartans!
Electronic Devices Policy for the 25-26 School Year
All electronic devices should be turned off and stowed away in backpacks prior to entry at the front doors into campus for the instructional day. Devices are not considered “stowed away” in students’ pockets, hands, purses, or visible locations. If the electronic device is visible outside of the backpack, it will be confiscated. Students may use electronic devices at the end of the instructional day after dismissal at 3:25 p.m.
Full policy can be found in our students handbook at www.youreedrive.com.
I'm thrilled to be joining the Youree Drive Middle School family this year as a Physical Education teacher and an assistant football and tennis coach. I graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Kinesiology and Education. I'm really looking forward to getting to know the students, faculty, and staff, and contributing to our school's strong athletic and academic culture.
We're organizing the YDMS uniform closet and need donations of uniform shirts, pants, shirts, jackets and sweatshirts. Simply drop off your clean and w
For the 2025-2026 school year:
🎒Backpacks must be clear or mesh (see-through!)
🎧 Electronic devices, like AirPods, Beats, headphones, wireless earbuds, or gaming devices are not allowed on campus.
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Hello, I'm Mr. Rhodes. I'm currently in my third year, teaching 6th and 7th grade math. My approach is all about empowering students to take charge of their learning, ensuring they build a strong mathematical foundation for their future academic endeavors.
