T. L. Rodes Elementary School
Everyday Everybody Learns Together
Today we had the incredible privilege of celebrating two of our amazing faculty members as their journey into retirement begins! Mrs. Beth Thomas and Mrs. Kristi Walls have had a lasting impact at T.L. Rodes and we wish them all the best as their new chapter begins! Thank you for your dedication, love and commitment to our students. We wish you all the best! Happy Retirement! ❤️
More THANKS are in order for several of our Wrangler families, as well as several local businesses who donated to our Rodes Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you! #TeacherAppreciationWeek26 #GreatestSponsorsOnEarth
Ms. Melvin & Ms. Reeves are excited to announce our May '26 P.E. C.H.A.M.P.s of the month!
Kindergarten: Junior Gonzalez, Quantez Jones, Cody Rangel & Tiona Williams
First Grade: Breyden Brooks, Harper Helton, Grayson McWhiney & Winsley Purifoy
C ~ Caring
H ~ Hardworking
A ~ Awesome Attitude
M ~ Motivated
P ~ Powerful
Congrats to these CHAMPS
Howdy Wranglers! Thank you so much for your support of this year's TL Rodes Yearbook .... We are officially SOLD OUT! Please see the Yearbook Update {5/13/26} from Mrs. Brimer:
We are so excited for our Kindergarten Graduation tomorrow, Thursday, May 14th at Airline High School! Here are a few reminders to pass along to our Kindergarten families and their guests to ensure a smooth graduation ceremony! Thank you! #RodesWranglers #KIndergartenGraduation
Our 1st Graders are "Movin' On Up" to Platt Elementary next year and today they took a little trip up the street to check out their new school! Second Grade here they come! Thank you Platt Elementary for welcoming us! #OnceAWranglerAlwaysAWrangler #PlattTour
Catch the final episode of On the Record for the 2025-26 school year here: https://bit.ly/OTRS4E17
From senior walks to cap and gown pick-up, the Class of 2026 is soaking up every moment! 🎓 We’re following along as they gear up for the big day.
Plus, we’re going On the Record to discuss the upcoming May 16 vote on Amendment 3 and what a permanent teacher pay raise could mean for Bossier Parish. 🍎
Let's go On the Record with Bossier Schools!
Great News Wrangler Families! Bossier Schools is excited to announce that the Summer Meal Program is back again this summer! ALL children 18 years and younger are eligible. Haughton Middle School will be our Haughton pick up location this summer.
Please scan the QR code or fill out this form to get your child(ren) signed up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoWljzODNsOxaNWJskEg8P4zNu-lejZEQiwmAirAJgXVSldg/viewform
Please scan the QR code or fill out this form to get your child(ren) signed up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoWljzODNsOxaNWJskEg8P4zNu-lejZEQiwmAirAJgXVSldg/viewform
🎉🎉 We are shouting CONGRATULATIONS to two of our very own staff for graduating from Reach University! Ms. Dye and Mrs. Lowrie were honored this evening at the Bossier Parish School Board meeting for completing their degrees. Congrats ladies! We are so proud of you! 👩🎓❤👩🎓
Happy School Nurse's Day to our very own Mrs. Valerie! We appreciate you & the expertise you bring to Rodes. Thank You! ❤️💙❤
Do you have a little one interested in soccer? The Haughton High School Lady Bucs Soccer Team is hosting Lil' Bucs Soccer Camp for both girls & boys this summer! Check out the infographic for more information and to get signed up. #HaughtonHighLadyBucs #RodesWranglers
Ms. Melvin & Ms. Reeves are excited to announce our April '26 P.E. C.H.A.M.P.s of the month!
Kindergarten: Nabil Abdullatif, Rey Escobar, Sebastian Pace & Jaxleigh Watson
First Grade: Lukas Hickman, Dylan Ruiz, Robert Stewart & Wendy Vargas
A CHAMP is:
C ~ Caring
H ~ Hardworking
A ~ Awesome Attitude
M ~ Motivated
P ~ Powerful
Congrats to these CHAMPS!
Kindergarten: Nabil Abdullatif, Rey Escobar, Sebastian Pace & Jaxleigh Watson
First Grade: Lukas Hickman, Dylan Ruiz, Robert Stewart & Wendy Vargas
A CHAMP is:
C ~ Caring
H ~ Hardworking
A ~ Awesome Attitude
M ~ Motivated
P ~ Powerful
Congrats to these CHAMPS!
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**
