Bossier Parish Schools

🦅🎉 Big congrats to the Elm Grove Quiz Bowl Team! 🎉🦅 These amazing students competed in the annual Quiz Bowl Tournament at Caddo Magnet High School in Shreveport. Both teams qualified for the elimination round, ranking 7th and 16th out of 26 teams! 🌟 Final rankings will be released later this week. We are so proud of you all! Way to #wintheday!💪📚 Team Members: Oden Cobb Eason Davis Jaytee Hennigan Phenix Marrero Bradley Moore Aiden Steen-Flemings William Walsh EGMS is the only school in Bossier Parish to sponsor a Quiz Bowl Team, and we are extra proud of these students. Congratulations again! #BossierSchools #powerofbossierschools #wintheday

Bossier Elementary School is proudly partnering with Grambling State University to bring the esteemed Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role models) program to their students. This initiative is dedicated to increasing the diversity of teachers by inspiring 5th-grade male students from varied backgrounds to pursue careers in education. Special Congratulations to Bossier Elementary's first seven Junior MiSTER members! 🌟 These young leaders are taking the first steps toward becoming effective role models and future educators. We are proud to support them on this incredible journey and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in our community and beyond. Join us in celebrating this milestone and congratulating these young men on this achievement. Together, we can make a difference! 🎉 #CallMeMiSTER #BossierElementary #GramblingStateUniversity #DiversityInEducation #FutureEducators #BossierSchools #wintheday #BossierSchools

Calling all high school seniors! Applications are now being accepted for the Tiffany Strong Foundation scholarship program. The deadline to apply is March 30. https://bit.ly/3EmWnku

Catch the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools HERE 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS3E10 🐦 First graders throughout Bossier Parish are getting back to nature by spending time in the great outdoors and learning about the flora and fauna native to our neck of the woods. Come along for a nature hike! 🏅 Butler Educational Complex is awarded a designation by the Louisiana Department of Education that is a first for the district. 🌟 And his unofficial job title is "the Doer of All Things Technology," but his most important work extends far beyond the job. Meet Jason Kunath, our latest Gold Star award winner. 🔔 Stay updated with the latest news and inspiring stories from Bossier Schools by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button so you never miss an episode. Now, let's go On the Record with Bossier Schools!

BOSSIER SCHOOLS: An overturned dump truck on Highway 71 has traffic blocked and buses that must travel south of Pecan Valley cannot get through. Traffic is being diverted, so please expect a delay in your child's normal arrival time home.

📢 Attention Parents! Are you concerned about your child's speech, learning, behavior, or development? 🤔 Does your child fall between 2-5 years of age? 📚 Bossier Parish Schools can help! ✨ 📞 Call the Evaluation Center at 318-549-6119 to learn more about available support services. Every child deserves the best start—let's work together! 💙

Join us as we showcase the incredible creativity of our young artists Join us for the Elementary Art Show and Opening Reception. 📅 Date: Thursday, February 6th ⏰ Time: 4:30-6:00 pm From colorful paintings to imaginative sculptures, every piece tells a story and reflects our amazing students' hard work and talent. Bring your friends and family to celebrate art, creativity, and the joy of self-expression! Light refreshments will be provided. Join us!

Congratulations to Plain Dealing High School for being recognized as Bossier Schools Campus of the Month for January. The hard-working staff does an excellent job of making sure the campus is a warm and welcoming place for students, parents, and community members alike. Thank you, and way to #wintheday! #BossierSchools #DifferenceMakers

We are thrilled to announce that Cheryl Corkran, beloved retired Greenacres band director, will be the first inductee into the District VIII Band Directors Association Hall of Fame! Corkran has been a cornerstone of the music community for decades, influencing Greenacres and Airline band students, as well as countless directors and musicians across northwest Louisiana. Join us in celebrating this achievement at the official presentation during the District VIII BDA High School Honor Band Concert. The event will be held at Benton High School on Saturday, February 1, starting at 11:00am. Following the concert, there will be a reception at approximately 12:30pm for family, friends, colleagues, and former students to honor Ms. Corkran's career and legacy. Let's come together to celebrate her remarkable contributions and the lasting impact she has made on music education. 📅 Mark your calendars and be a part of this special occasion! 🎶 #BossierSchools #powerofbossierschools #wintheday

The Haughton High School JROTC air rifle team excelled in the Air Force JROTC National Postal competition recently. The Bucs in Blue earned a first place ranking, qualifying them to compete in the AFJROTC National Championships in February in Anniston, Alabama. Varsity team members Wally Cassel finished an amazing 1st place with Chris Fick earning 6th, Layla Briggs 21st and Emily Wood 23rd among all 502 competitors nation-wide. They will face the very best marksmen from the top 18 Air Force JROTC teams. Other members of the Bucs in Blue team who qualified to compete in Alabama are Erin Rigsby and Ethan Evans. #BossierSchools #wintheday #powerofbossierschools

We are thrilled to present the winners of Bossier Schools Purple Up T-Shirt Design Contest! The annual competition, sponsored by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce encourages students to showcase their talents as they promote the Month of the Military Child. You can show your support when you purchase your own t-shirt and more here https://bit.ly/purpleup2025. #purpleup! #purpleupday2025 #BossierSchools #Monthofthemilitarychild

UPDATE: 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025 We at Bossier Schools want to provide an update regarding the suspect being sought by police in Bossier City. He is still at-large and a heavy police presence is surrounding Airline, Apollo, Greenacres and Plantation Park. We will dismiss at normal time and police will be patrolling neighborhoods to ensure students arrive home safely. We do encourage parents whose children walk home from school to pick them up if at all possible. They are asked to arrive prior to school dismissal and come inside the school. They will need to show an ID. All after school activities are cancelled. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

BOSSIER SCHOOLS: Airline, Apollo, Greenacres and Plantation Park are currently on restricted movement and law enforcement is on the scene due to a report of a suspect being in the area. For the safety of your child and others, please do not call or attempt to go to the school. We will not open our doors, answer our phones or dismiss students until law enforcement advises us that it is safe to do so. We will contact you again when we have more information to share.

Catch the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools here https://bit.ly/OTRS3E9, and you'll be 'bowled over' by some very accomplished athletes. We also celebrate remarkable achievements by our outstanding students and staff, including national recognition for Superintendent Jason Rowland. Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button so you don't miss a single episode! Now, let's go on the record!

🎉 Celebrating Louisiana School Board Member Recognition Month 🎉 January marks Louisiana School Board Member Recognition Month, a special time dedicated to expressing our gratitude to the 12 members of the Bossier Parish School Board. The Louisiana School Board Association Board of Directors and Bossier Schools are proud to honor their commitment and leadership. In today's challenging educational landscape, these dedicated individuals face unprecedented obstacles while navigating complex and controversial topics in K-12 education. Yet, their focus remains on the best interests of our students and employees. To our remarkable school board members, we say, "We see what all you do," and "Thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication." Your leadership is invaluable to the success and growth of our community. Join us in celebrating and appreciating these outstanding leaders. 🙌 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #BossierSchools #wintheday

We are thrilled to present the winners of Bossier Schools Purple Up T-Shirt Design Contest! The annual competition, sponsored by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce encourages students to showcase their talents as they promote the Month of the Military Child. You can show your support when you purchase your own t-shirt and more here https://bit.ly/purpleup2025.

Bossier Schools will be open as normal Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The latest forecast models from the National Weather Service do not show the wintry mix quite reaching our area other than a possible light dusting of dry snow. Yes, it will be cold, but our buses will be warm, schools will be nice and toasty, and hot meals will be served. We look forward to welcoming our students back Tuesday!

3 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2025 Bossier Schools will be CLOSED Friday, January 10, 2025 in anticipation of winter weather conditions that could cause hazardous driving conditions on elevated roads and bridges. With temperatures expected to climb over the weekend, Bossier Schools will resume normal operations on Monday, January 13. We appreciate your understanding. Stay warm and be safe!

3 p.m. UPDATE Wednesday, January 8 Good afternoon! After a briefing today with the National Weather Service and Bossier Parish emergency agencies, Bossier Schools will be open Thursday, January 9. However, the YEP program will be canceled and all extracurricular and after-school activities will be postponed until a later time. We will continue to carefully monitor the forecast and provide an update at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding school operations on Friday. Stay tuned for further information and remember, if you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get updates from the district in real time. Here’s how to find it: *Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app. *Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications *Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’

9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8 Good morning! Bossier Schools is on winter weather watch for the next two days, closely monitoring the forecast with the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and staying in close contact with the National Weather Service. We are meeting again today and will provide an update at 3 p.m. this afternoon regarding any adjustments to Thursday’s school schedule. If you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get the latest updates. Here’s how to find it: 1. Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app. 2. Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications. 3. Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’