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Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Caddo Parish high school receives national recognition
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Schools has announced that one of its high schools received national recognition from Project Lead the Way (PLTW). According to the news release, Captain Shreve High School has been named a 2024-25 PLTW Distinguished School for its commitment to student achievement. 'The district's largest school is among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to be recognized for its commitment to inspiring and engaging its students to unlock their potential through the PLTW program. Only four high schools statewide earned the recognition for the 2024-2025 school year.' Caddo Schools was seeking 'great people who love kids' during annual job fair Captain Shreve is part of a community comprising PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners nationwide. 'Being named a Project Lead The Way Distinguished School is an honor for Captain Shreve and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff,' said Captain Shreve Principal Bryant Sepulvado. 'This recognition affirms our commitment to preparing students not just for graduation, but for success in college, career and in life. Through PLTW, our students are building real-world skills in STEM and beyond. They learn to collaborate, think critically and solve complex problems. We're proud to be one of only four high schools in Louisiana to receive this distinction and even prouder of the life-changing opportunities we're creating for our Gators every day.' Caddo Parish Schools to close three schools The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in the PLTW programs. Caddo Public Schools said to be eligible for the designation, Captain Shreve had to meet multiple criteria during the 2023-24 school year. 'We are proud to honor Captain Shreve High School for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences through PLTW programs,' said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. 'This achievement celebrates their dedication to student achievement and their focus on empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in school and a wide range of post-secondary opportunities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Captain Shreve student arrested for allegedly bringing a handgun to school
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has placed a Captain Shreve student in custody after he allegedly brought a gun to school. According to Caddo Parish School District, a weapon was discovered on campus April 17, after a student reported the concern to a staff member. The staff member immediately contacted the School Resource Officer (SRO), and an investigation was initiated in collaboration with school administration and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. Caddo Parish School District said, "We are grateful for the student who came forward to report the concern and the rapid response by school staff and law enforcement." The 15-year-old student was quickly located without incident and taken into custody. According to the sheriff's office, when located officers discovered the handgun. The student was arrested and taken to detectives' office, where his legal guardian was present and read his Miranda rights. The student was transferred to Caddo Juvenile Detention Center, where he has been charged with two offenses: illegal possession of a firearm in a gun-free zone and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Caddo Parish School District said, "We remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff at Captain Shreve and across our district." More: Shreveport teen, 17, struck, injured by vehicle while waiting for school bus Tuesday morning Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Captain Shreve student arrested for allegedly bringing a handgun to school
