T. L. Rodes Elementary School
Everyday Everybody Learns Together
Out of Zone Transfer & Barksdale School of Choice Applications are now being accepted online beginning May 1.
Go to: BPSB website www.bossierschools.org or scan the QR code in the image.
Click on: Menu
Find "Student & Parents"
Click on "Student & Parent Resources"
Click on box: Out-of-Zone Transfers / BAFB School Choice
Complete application
Go to: BPSB website www.bossierschools.org or scan the QR code in the image.
Click on: Menu
Find "Student & Parents"
Click on "Student & Parent Resources"
Click on box: Out-of-Zone Transfers / BAFB School Choice
Complete application
Happy Principals Day to our two AMAZING Principals, Mrs. Cockrell & Mrs. Thomas! Thank you for your dedication to our students and staff! #RodesWranglers #GreatestPrincipalsOnEarth
Pizza with the PRINCIPALS!! Woo Hoo! We had lots of Wranglers who earned 'Pizza with the Principals'! Some cashed in Rodes Reward tickets and other Wranglers earned it through our Wrangler Ruckus Fundraiser! Way to Go Wranglers!! #GreatestSchoolOnEarth #RodesWranglers
New Episode Alert! In the latest episode of On the Record - student broadcasters are pulling out all the stops with an exclusive sit-down interview with Superintendent Rowland; we share important graduation details for the Class of 2026; and we surprise our April Gold Star - Colonel Tony Zucco. Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/OTRS4E16
Exciting News, Wrangler families! We have teamed up with EPI to bring you our '26-'27 School Supply Packs! Yes, that's right! School supply packs that are created just for Rodes & just for your student. Easy Peesy! Just order & you're done! It will be delivered right here to Rodes and be waiting for you at Back to School Night! Woo Hoo! You can either order online at www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks using our unique school code: ROD256 or by sending cash or check along with the order form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19UBYfdARhsUVdtuGYrIqGiezLO27eEkf/view?usp=sharing
En Espanol: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WVTb8BrsC43lv84SEHDTgIqiBSaUnT61/view?usp=sharing
Order Form Deadline {cash or check}: May 15, 2026
Online Deadline: June 14, 2026
Last week we had our fabulous Field Day for our Kindergarten & First Graders! Relays ... Mr. Spud ... the Fire Department and beautiful weather! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Haughton High School Red Jackets for their help with running our stations. Here are a few pictures of our Field Day!
More KINDERGARTEN pictures can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FoN993Xjoq--oqWLOYPGftxJQHuZlYzQ?usp=sharing
More 1st GRADE pictures can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XjKRd_8Pi2qmZPj0aP4l1nhAniQcDEcw?usp=sharing
More KINDERGARTEN pictures can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FoN993Xjoq--oqWLOYPGftxJQHuZlYzQ?usp=sharing
More 1st GRADE pictures can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XjKRd_8Pi2qmZPj0aP4l1nhAniQcDEcw?usp=sharing
Happy Secretaries Day to these three AMAZING ladies who keep Rodes running smoothly! We couldn't do it without them and we appreciate their hard work and dedication to our students, staff and families! THANK YOU!
Are you or someone you know interested in working at T.L. Rodes or for Bossier Schools? Come visit with us and many other schools and departments at the 2026 Job & Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 21st! Be sure and scan to get registered! We can't wait for you to join us in "Changing the Game, Shaping the Future". #BossierSchools #RodesWranglers **CHANGE OF VENUE**
‼️ Please note the NEW location of our District Job and Resource Fair! We will be at the Bossier Instructional Center - 2719 Airline Drive from 4 - 6 PM. on Tuesday, April 21. We will see you there!
Looking for a job with great benefits? Make plans to attend the Job & Resource Fair and come see what we have to offer. Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/BPSBJobFair2026 to sign up!
Howdy Kindergarten Parents! Just a reminder that Kindergarten Cap & Gown pictures are TOMORROW (4/16)! Your child will come home tomorrow with a yellow 1/2 sheet of paper with a QR code to scan. Scan it & register to be notified when your child's photos are ready to be viewed and ordered! #RodesWranglers
April is heating up, and so is the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools!
From rhythmic history lessons to honoring our military families, this episode is packed with heart and hustle. Here’s what’s happening:
Step into History: We’re hanging out with the Bossier Bearkat Steppers! Discover the rich history behind the art of stepping and the vital life lessons learned through the beat.
i3 Art Expo Finale: We’re wrapping up the incredible i3 Art Expo with a fun highlight video you won’t want to miss.
Purple Up!: April is the Month of the Military Child. Do you know why we wear purple? Tune in to find out how we’re honoring our resilient military-connected students.
A Heroic Honor: We’re sharing the moving story of this month’s Gold Star recipient and their incredible efforts. 🌟
Ready to dive in? Let’s go On the Record!
#bossierschools #ontherecordwithbossierschools #purpleupday #monthofthemilitarychild #BossierBearkats #GoldStar #i3ArtExpo
Get ready to see your favorite stories turned upside down! The Bossier Schools Talented Arts Program (TAP) is bringing magic to the stage with their upcoming production: Happily Never After, the brand new play written by TAP instructor Jeremy Ward. 🏰
This isn't your average storybook ending, so don't wait for a fairy godmother to find you a ticket—grab yours now!
👉 Tickets here: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/45002
Support our local stars and witness the magic firsthand. See you there! 🎬🍿
#BossierSchools #TAPTheatre #HappilyNever After
This isn't your average storybook ending, so don't wait for a fairy godmother to find you a ticket—grab yours now!
👉 Tickets here: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/45002
Support our local stars and witness the magic firsthand. See you there! 🎬🍿
#BossierSchools #TAPTheatre #HappilyNever After
Kindergarten & 1st Grade families: Our Field Day is this Friday, April 17th! Check out the posted pics for general information, the field day map & class t-shirt colors! Please familiarize yourself with the Field Day info! It covers A LOT of information that is beneficial to keep our Field Day running smoothly. Thank you!
T.L. Rodes has even MORE winners from the i3 Expo! This time in the Literacy category. Congratulations to these budding authors: Winnie Holloway, Iris Flippo, Winnie Purifoy and Theodore Logan! Woo Hoo! We are so proud of you! Check out the winners with their writings. #WranglersWrite #i3ExpoBossierParish
Today, Rodes celebrated the GREATEST LIBRARIAN on EARTH, Mrs. Brimer! She has made our library an inviting learning space full of books our Wranglers love. We appreciate her dedication to instilling a love of reading in our students! Thank you, Mrs. Brimer! {National School Librarian Day: April 4} #GreatestLibrarianOnEarth #RodesWranglers
Check out our Wrangler i3 Art Winners with their masterpieces! We are so proud of them! Way to Go Wranglers!
Wrangler Ruckus Update {4/2/26}: This is going to be one AMAZING Wrangler Ruckus! Check out our newest leaderboard! Woo Hoo! Thank you to our Wrangler families and friends who have supported our Ruckus! It's not too late to get your child signed up & collect donations to get in on all the fun. #WranglerRuckus
Just a reminder that all Bossier Parish Schools & Centers are closed April 3rd - 6th for Easter Break. We hope all of our Wrangler families have a wonderful Easter.
April 1st is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day & we are so thankful for the AMAZING Paras that we have at T.L. Rodes! They help support our students, faculty & staff each and every day. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all these wonderful ladies ... we love you from the bottom of our Wrangler hearts & couldn't do it with YOU! <3 #RodesWranglers #OurParasRock
Ms. Melvin & Ms. Reeves are excited to announce our March '26 P.E. C.H.A.M.P.s of the month!
Kindergarten: Josie Bridges, William Cranford, Jeremiah Fisher & Tripp Humphrey
First Grade: Romeo Del Agua, Elliot Freeman, Dixie McGuire & Zailey Morris
A CHAMP is:
C ~ Caring
H ~ Hardworking
A ~ Awesome Attitude
M ~ Motivated
P ~ Powerful
Congrats to these CHAMPS!
