Superintendent Update

It's hard to believe that we have less than a month of school left in this school year. We have so much to be proud of in Caldwell Parish. As you look through the newsletter, you'll see it's been a busy spring with activities and events taking place on all campuses. Spring testing is here, and now we are gearing up for end of year celebrations and graduations! Then we will be busy with our 3rd Summer Learning Camp and sports camps all summer long.

On April 20th, our school board made a big decision to restructure our elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. We understand that this a monumental change for our community, but we are confident that it will unify our community and allow us to provide specialized instruction for every child in our district. Whether you were for, against or indifferent to the change, we encourage you to join forces with us to make this shift everything we know it CAN be! Our students are definitely worth it!

As far as this year, I challenge you to dig deep and make these last few weeks count! Spring testing is in full swing, and we are looking forward to seeing how much our students have learned during this year. Once again, we thank you for all you do to put our students first. Hang in there and finish strong!

Nicki McCann, Superintendent

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Prepare for the end of the school year. After testing, have teachers check each Chromebook against inventory documents to be sure all are on site and there is no breakage. Case and chargers are also to be accounted for. Check that charger is the type that fits the device. CPHS teachers and school staff should begin ahead of time to remind students that their Chromebooks are to be returned including case and charger. Each should be checked for breakage/damage and that parts are all included.

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Our Special Olympics event was a huge success! Thanks to our coordinators, Coach Daniel Dalleo and Coach Rebbie Johnson , and all of the volunteers who made this such a fun day for our students and families. We also appreciate Caldwell Bank, Citizens Bank and Homeland Bank for donating materials, supplies, snocones and water as well as the Caldwell Parish Dixie Youth for allowing us to use their facilities. We also appreciate the CPHS Cafeteria Staff for providing the delicious lunch!

The Caldwell Parish High School Tennis Team competed in the Regional Tournament in Shreveport on April 16th-18th. The players who qualified for state are Brayden Martin, Lucas Moreland, Courtney Martinez, Baylor Russell, Will Springer, JaeKwon Gulley, Anna Kate Shaw, Macy Roberts, Peyton Nugent and Jon Paul Shaw.

Will Springer, JaeKwon Gulley, Anna Kate Shaw and Jon Paul Shaw all competed in the semi-final round at the Regional Tournament.

Also competing were Ben David, Ava Broussard, Alex Rose, Francine Flores, Jackson McClanahan, Lily Westbrooks, Kaylen Lawrence, RIley Shipp and Riley Barton.

The State Tournament is April 27-28 at ULM. Winners of Round 1 include Anna Kate Shaw (singles), Jon Paul Shaw (singles) and Will Springer and JaeKwon Gulley (doubles).

CPHS Golf Team: Hannah Meredith, Corban Garcia, Will Springer, Ashton Cruse and Reed Meredith

District

Congratulations to CPHS Ashton Cruse for his District qualifications to Regionals! Also competing at the District Tournament were Reed Meredith and Corban Garcia.

Regionals

Congratulations CPHS junior, Ashton Cruse, for placing 3rd on the field of 10 schools at Stonebridge in Shreveport, Louisiana.

State

Ashton will compete in the State Championship Tournament to be held at Cane Row Golf and Country Club in New Iberia, Louisiana May 1-2!

The Lady Spartans finished the year 17-16 and the #12 team in Division III Non-Select. The team hosted a 1st round home playoff game (won 10-6) and lost in the 2nd round to Jena.

The CPHS Baseball Team finished the season, ranked #__ in the state and won the first round of playoffs, defeating North Webster 8-3 and 6-5 in a double header. The Spartans are heading to Doyle High School for Round 2 on Friday, April 28th.

District Results

Girls Track-District Runner Up

Boys Track-3rd Place

Regional Results

Nivea Lowe-2nd in Long Jump, 2nd in Triple Jump

Amaris Minger-1st in 100m Hurdles

*Both girls qualified for State

Email: nmccann@caldwelledu.org
Website: www.caldwelledu.org
Location: 7112 U.S. 165, Columbia, LA, USA
Phone: 3186492689
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