T. L. Rodes Elementary School
Everyday Everybody Learns Together
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**
‼️ 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
