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Iberville Parish Schools offering 4 options for school transportation to parents affected by Grosse Tete bridge closure
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - As the school year approaches with the Grosse Tete bridge still out of commission, six weeks after being hit by a barge, residents and officials gathered to discuss the plan. Parish president Chris Daigle says they estimate 60-100 kids will need to ride the ferry...
Iberville, Ascension parishes and Zachary School District teachers finalists for New Teacher of the Year
BATON ROUGE - Teachers from Iberville Parish, Ascension Parish and the Zachary Community School District are amongst the finalists for Louisiana's New Teacher of the Year. Ashlie Duplessis, an English teacher at Bluff Ridge Primary, Olivia Landry, a social studies teacher at MSA West Academy and Baxton Michel, a math teacher at Zachary High School, all finished as finalists for the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year award.
National EMS Academy to offer hybrid EMT course for students in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The National EMS Academy is composed of the Acadian Ambulance and South Louisiana Community College. The partnership was founded back in 2003 with the goal to help train and educate students to become EMTs, then paramedics. Students in Louisiana have a great opportunity in a...
Volunteers to stage in elementary schools to help with first-day jitters
BATON ROUGE - Whether you're a parent or a student, the first day at elementary school can be nerve-wracking. Volunteers in Public Schools are here to help ease some of those worries. For the first day of school, volunteers will be there to help with bus duty, carpooling, office help,...
Southern University Athletic Department Makes a Difference on Community Impact Day
On July 23, 2024, the Southern University Athletic Department exemplified its dedication to community service through its inaugural Community Impact Day. This initiative brought together members of our athletic staff who volunteered their time and efforts at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, leaving a lasting mark on our local community.
Teacher unions in EBR cancel planned sickout after superintendent decision
BATON ROUGE - Two teachers unions that were planning a sickout on the first day of school to protest Adam Smith's removal from the superintendent ballot have canceled those plans. The sickout was initially planned as a way to push for interim superintendent Adam Smith to be properly appointed to...
AP Schools names Barry Whittington Principal of Dutchtown High School
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of four new school administrators, including Dutchtown High Principal Barry Whittington. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome these new leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our schools. Their dedication to student success and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment will undoubtedly enhance our educational community,” said Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D.
Tanna McClure Named as Director of Advancement for Central School System
Former Central High School athletic standout Tanna McClure has been named Director of Advancement for the Central Community School System to improve the system’s fundraising and endowment efforts, according to Supt. Jason Fountain. Fountain said the district created the new position to improve its alumni relations, program fundraising and...
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