Byrd Avenue Primary

Byrd Avenue would like to thank our wonderful teachers and staff for their hard work this year. Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be celebrated May 6th -9th, 2024. Parents may send any special goodies or treats for the teachers and staff. Each grade will have a selected day to send items. Preschool will be on Monday, May 6th. Kindergarten will be on Tuesday, May 7th. First Grade will be on Wednesday, May 8th. The office will provide treats for the teachers and staff on Thursday, May 9th.

To Our Amazing Principals & Assistant Principals

We invite the Bogalusa City Schools' community to attend the Pupil Progression Meeting on May 9, 2024.

Team Up to Clean Up! 🖤💛

"🌟 Join us for our Bogalusa City Schools Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo Today, April 12th, from 9 am -12 pm in the BCS Board Office Lawn! 🌈 Open to students, parents, staff, and the entire community, this event offers valuable resources and discussions to support mental well-being.

Due to the severe weather threat, BCS will be closed on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. School will resume on Thursday, April 11, 2024. If you haven't already, download the app! Download for Android https://bit.ly/44SjJqF Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3QAdhAe

"🌟 Join us for our Bogalusa City Schools Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo on Friday, April 12th, from 9 am -12 pm in the BCS Board Office Lawn! 🌈 Open to students, parents, staff, and the entire community, this event offers valuable resources and discussions to support mental well-being. Let's come together to prioritize self-care, resilience, and community support! 💬 #MentalHealthAwareness

“Countdown to April 8th: Solar Eclipse Experience Awaits!” ⏳🌞🌑 #SolarEclipse2024

"🌟 Join us for our Bogalusa City Schools Mental Health & Wellbeing Expo on Friday, April 12th from 9 am -12 pm! 🌈 Open to students, parents, staff, and the entire community, this event offers valuable resources and discussions to support mental well-being. Let's come together to prioritize self-care, resilience, and community support! 💬 #MentalHealthAwareness

“Countdown to April 8th: Solar Eclipse Experience Awaits!” ⏳🌞🌑 #SolarEclipse2024

BCS Discipline Committee, led by Ms. Phlesher Mingo, going over discipline policies to be approved by the school board and implemented for the 2024-2025 school year.

Thursday, March 7th we are celebrating the last day of Read Across America. Students may wear their pajamas to school.

Please remember that tomorrow is the 100th day of school. Students may dress as a senior citizen.

✨ Celebrating Black History Month! 🌟 Robert "Bob" Hicks (February 20, 1929 – April 13, 2010) was a prominent leader in Bogalusa, Louisiana, during the Civil Rights Movement, whose activism helped put an end to segregation and discriminatory practices in education, housing, employment, public accommodations, and healthcare. Best known for his leading role in founding the Bogalusa chapter of The Deacons for Defense and Justice, an armed African-American self-defense group, Hicks led daily protests on the streets of Jim Crow-era Bogalusa.

✨ Celebrating Black History Month! 🌟 A. Z. Young (October 31, 1921 – December 1, 1993) was an African-American civil rights and organized labor activist. In 1972, he became the first black to head a state agency in Louisiana. Young was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Young founded and directed the Bogalusa Voters League, which, on August 19, 1967, led a massive march from Bogalusa to Baton Rouge, a distance of ninety-five miles, and culminated in an emotional rally on the steps of the state capitol.

Student Progress Reports will go home with the students on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

✨ Celebrating Black History Month! 🌟 Throughout February, we're on a journey of discovery, celebration, and education as we honor the incredible legacy of African American leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. 🌍Let's come together to learn, share, and amplify the diverse voices that have shaped our history and continue to inspire us today! 📖 #BlackHistoryMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity 📚

🌟🎓 Celebrating National School Counseling Week! 📚 This week, we spotlight our amazing school counselors who make a significant impact every day. Join us in expressing gratitude to these incredible professionals who play a crucial role in shaping the future of our school community! 🖤💛🖤💛 #NSCW2024 #SchoolCounselorsRock #StudentSuccess 🌟🎉

BCS had an excellent professional development day on Friday. We also participating in National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease. We thank the Bailey Education Group, Edgear/JCampus, and all the schools for their incredible sessions.

Preschool students will attend the Mother Goose Parade at Goodyear Park on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.