Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet

Time to capture those memories! 🎉 The 2024-2025 Youree Drive Yearbooks are on sale for $65, but they're going fast! Pre-orders end March 26th. Order yours at: www.buytheyearbook.com with code 723816. PLUS! Want to personalize your yearbook? Yearbook ads are 50% OFF now through March 23rd!

📢 Join Us for the Youree Drive Middle School Open House! 🎉 YDMS: We Love It Here! 💛🖤 Come see why our students love being part of the YDMS family! Join us for our Open House on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at 6008 Youree Drive. Meet our amazing students and staff, tour the campus, and learn all about what makes YDMS special! We can’t wait to welcome you! 📍 Save the date & spread the word! #YDMS #OpenHouse #WeLoveItHere #SpartansTodayLeadersTomorrow

The Spartan Travel Club is in full effect! We hit the ground running on Tuesday with visits to amazing sites in Washington D.C.! The Students visited The Arlington Cemetery and were honored to hear the 21 Gun Salute Tribute and saw the landing in the distance of Air Force One! Many more adventures await us -The Smithsonian, African-American History Museum and The Library of Congress and more!

🌟 Congratulations to our Science Fair Regional Participants! 🌟 A huge shoutout to Rajvi Yandapalli, Hope DuPont, Elias Allums, and Tayden Johnson for their outstanding efforts at the Science Fair Regionals! 🎉 Special congratulations to our SECOND PLACE WINNERS, Tayden Johnson, whose Solar Oven Project has qualified for State! 🌞🔥 We are so proud of all their hard work and dedication. Way to go! 👏 #ScienceFair #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudMoment

Our 8th grade Louisiana tour has reached its final chapter! Today's highlights included exploring St. Joseph Plantation, a flavorful history lesson at Spuddy's over lunch, and a captivating tour of Avery Island. A special thank you to Ms. Saulsbury, Mrs. Theriot, Ms. Salinas, and Mr. Hunter for their amazing leadership and for making this trip an unforgettable experience! #YoureeDriveMiddleSchool #LouisianaTrip #Spuddys #AveryIsland

Our 8th grade Louisiana tour is in full swing and today was incredible! We set sail on the mighty Mississippi with a cruise on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, walked the hallowed grounds of the Battle of Chalmette, and gained a deeper understanding of history at the National WWII Museum. A guided tour of New Orleans revealed the city's rich past, and we capped off the night with dinner and games at Dave & Buster's. A truly unforgettable day! Stay tuned for more updates from our historical journey tomorrow! #YoreeDriveMiddleSchool #LouisianaTrip #HistoryExplorers #NewOrleansAdventures #MakingMemories

Curriculum transfer applications are now available . Please complete this online application. https://forms.gle/gVeRrAfVmeEEZSVXA Deadline to complete your application is March 28, 2025. *Current students on curriculum transfer do not need to reapply. 

What an inspiring day on our Louisiana Tour 2025! We kicked things off with a tour of the State Capitol, where we were fortunate enough to have Senator Caleb Kleinpeter take time out of his busy schedule to speak with our students. He gave them an inside look at what it's like to be a senator and the process of passing a bill. It was a fantastic learning experience! We then enjoyed a delicious lunch and explored the historic Old State Capitol. #morepicturesonfacebook #LouisianaAdventure #Louisianatour #spartanstodayleaderstomorrow #CivicEngagement #SenatorKleinpeter

📢 YOUREE DRIVE DROP-OFF & PICK-UP REMINDER 🚗📍 Spartans, please be mindful of our community while dropping off and picking up students! ✅ Be kind and courteous to our neighbors. 🚫 Do NOT drop off, pick up, or park at businesses along Carroll Street. 📖 Follow the arrival and dismissal procedures outlined in the YDMS Student Handbook, available in both our planner and on our website. Thank you for helping us keep drop-off and pick-up safe and smooth for everyone! #YDMS #SpartanPride #SafeDropOff #CommunityRespect

🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! 🏀 Come cheer on the Youree Drive Lady Spartans as they take on North Caddo! 📅 TONIGHT 📍 Northwood High School 🕕 6:00 PM 🎟️ $10 Entry Tickets can be purchased on North Caddo Elementary Middle School's Local Level. Let's pack the stands and support our Lady Spartans! Go Team! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/37491

🎤 YDMS Talent Show Auditions Information 🎭 Talent Show Date: Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 - 7:30 PM Audition Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 3:30 - 6:30 PM in the auditorium The Audition Google form must be completed by March 31st Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 30th, 3:30 - 6:30 PM (Mandatory for all performers) 🌟 Rules & Regulations: Open to a variety of acts: singing, dancing, skits, magic, comedy, juggling, and more! Acts must be under 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Performers must be YDMS students; one adult accompanist allowed if needed. Only one act per student. All lyrics must be fully appropriate; clean versions of explicit songs are not allowed. Acts must be fully prepared with memorized content and completed choreography. Music accompaniments can be live or recorded; bring your audio file to auditions. Costumes must be described on the audition form, but not purchased yet. 10-12 acts will be selected, with announcements on April 4th. A $25 entry fee applies to selected acts. 📋 Procedures: Audition Packets can be picked up in the front office or in Mr. McDade’s classroom (802). Each participant must fill out the "Contract, Contact, and Permission Form." One participant per act must fill out the "Act Information Form." Attach printed lyrics to the "Act Information Form." All forms and lyrics must be stapled together and submitted at auditions. No audition without a signed contract! 🎉 Judging & Prizes: Judges are unaffiliated with YDMS students. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Prepare to dazzle and shine at the YDMS Talent Show! 🌟✨

Fat Tuesday was a blast at YDMS! We celebrated with a fantastic Mardi Gras dress-up day, and our students truly showed off their creative spirit with incredible purple, green, and gold outfits. It was a perfect way to enjoy the holiday! 🎉 #MardiGras2024 #SchoolSpirit #YDMS

🎉 TODAY'S THE LAST DAY! 🎉 Don't miss out on Mardi Gras Dress Down Day tomorrow, brought to you by the YDMS Chess Club! 👑 Get your $5 payment in on Local Level NOW! Visit youreedrivemiddleschool.com and click on the Local Level link to pay. 🎭 Remember a few important things: 💰 NO CASH accepted - payment is only through Local Level. 👗 All outfits must follow the Caddo Parish Dress Code (no hoodies, crocs, jean rips above the knee, shorts must be 4 inches above the knee, no leggings or tights). Let's see your best purple, green, and gold tomorrow! 💜💚💛 #MardiGras #FreeDressDay #YDMSChessClub #LastChance

🥳PTSA MESSAGE🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is March 31st - April 4th, and PTSA needs your help! DRINKS: Donate sodas or water. If you can bring one or two cases of an item that is fine! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49ABA929A6FB6-55451072-teacher GIFT CARDS: Donate a $10-20 gift card. We do a drawing for staff prizes daily. DONATING FUNDS:  We will do the shopping for you! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/register/34147/69986 SERVE DURING LUNCH: We need a few helpers that week to serve lunch to our staff. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C49ABA929A6FB6-55450849-youree All donations can be dropped off in the office until March 28th. We thank you SO much for your help.

🗓 Join us for the YDMS Spring Chess Tournament! 📍 Date: Saturday, March 22 📍 Location: YDMS auxiliary gym (enter through the back doors from the side parking lot near the tennis courts) 💵 Pre-registration Fee: $10 on youreedrive.com (Local Level tab) 💵 Day-of Registration Fee: $15 (payable via Local Level or cash) ♟ Divisions: Junior Division: K-6th grade (15-minute clock) Senior Division: 7th-12th grade (10-minute clock) 📋 Sign Up: Participants, volunteers, and moderators can register using this Google form: https://forms.gle/EPXq7iXrX2J88J5K6 📧 Contact: For more details, reach out to Mr. McDade at pwmcdade@caddoschools.org 🎉 We look forward to seeing you for an exciting day of chess!

What an inspiring Black History program we had today! Our choir's performance was absolutely breathtaking, and a huge thank you to Judge Brittany Bass-Arvie for her powerful words. #BlackHistoryMonth #Community #Inspiration #spartans

🏀 PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! 🏀 Come cheer on your Spartan Boys Basketball Team as they take on North Caddo! It's going to be an epic battle! Tickets are $10.00 (no cash accepted). Purchase your tickets on Local Level! Visit youreedrivemiddleschool.com and click on the Local Level link. Let's pack the stands and show our team some love! See you there! #Spartans #Basketball #Playoffs #YDMS

⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ⏰ Don't miss your chance to snag the YDMS Scroll (yearbook) at the current price! The price INCREASES on March 1st! Capture all the 2024-2025 Spartan memories. Order your yearbook TODAY at www.buytheyearbook.com using School ID Code: 723816. #YDMS #Yearbook #SpartanMemories #DontMissOut

🎉 Get ready to Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎉 Next Tuesday, March 4th, it's Mardi Gras Free Dress Day, brought to you by our awesome YDMS Chess Club! 👑 For just $5 on Local Level, you can ditch the uniforms and show off your Mardi Gras spirit! 💜💚💛 Wear your BEST purple, green, and gold outfit, and the most spirited student will win a parade bag full of Mardi Gras throws! 🥳 Remember, masks are allowed for morning pictures only, then they need to stay tucked safely in your backpack. 🎒 A few important things: 💰 NO CASH accepted - payment is only through Local Level. 👗 All outfits must follow the Caddo Parish Dress Code (no hoodies, crocs, jean rips above the knee, shorts must be 4 inches above the knee, no leggings or tights). Let's make it a Mardi Gras to remember! Visit youreedrivemiddleschool.com and click on the Local Level link to pay. 🎭 #MardiGras #FreeDressDay #YDMSChessClub #SchoolSpirit #LocalLevel #Louisiana

We're getting closer to our Louisiana adventure! Don't forget the MANDATORY meeting for all tour participants (those who have paid) this Tuesday, February 25th at 5:30 p. We can't wait to see you there and finalize our plans!