Social Studies Fair at Arnaudville

Beau Chene students Erica, Savannah, and Briana making Halloween Rice Krispy Treat

Beau Chene students McKenzie and Caroline making Crescent Mummy Dogs

Beau Chene students Paige and Abigail making edible Halloween Blood in Food

Third-grade students at Cankton Elementary made magnetic slime and observed its properties to wrap up a science unit on magnetic forces.

Kindergarten students at Cankton Elementary made spider web crafts. Students made webs after learning about how and why spiders make their webs.

After reading Officer Buckle and Gloria, Cankton Elementary second grade students were visited by the Opelousas Police Department K9 unit. The officer demonstrated how the highly skilled dogs are used to support law enforcement efforts.

East Elementary - hats off to a drug-free world.

East Elementary drug awareness week coloring contest on Monday

East Elementary drug awareness week bulletin board winners are 4th-grade teachers and interns.

left to right are Annetta P., Danielle B., Richlyn Zaunbrecher, Mayria L. not pictured Vanessa C.

As part of their celebration of Drug Awareness Week, East Elementary third and fourth-grade students visited with Eunice Chief of Police Randy Fontenot.

As part of their celebration of Drug Awareness Week, East Elementary third and fourth-grade students visited with City Judge Terry Hoychick.

EAST ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES DRUG AWARENESS WEEK WITH RED DAY

EAST ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES DRUG AWARENESS WEEK - COLORING CONTEST ON THURSDAY

New Jr Beta members from Eunice Junior High School were inducted during a ceremony on October, 23, 2018 and returning members were recognized for their continued academic excellence. Thank you to their sponsors: Mrs. Fran Lemelle, Ms. Claudette Castille, and Mrs. Lauren Brown.

Congratulations to each member who is a true example of the National Beta mission: to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. ~Let Us Lead by Serving Others

Eunice Junior High School celebrated Red Ribbon Week Wednesday with the slogan "I Can, You Can be drug-free". Students brought in donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to the Eunice Food Bank. Pictured below are students from Mrs. Lauren Brown's Keyboarding class, Mrs. Janice's class, Mrs. Janice, Mrs. Ardoin, Beta officers, Beta Sponsor- Mrs. Fran Lemelle and Assistant Principal- Casey Comeaux.

Haven T., a 3rd grade student at Glendale, dressed for Red Ribbon theme day, “Peace Out to Drugs.”

Glendale 3rd grade teachers had a lot of love and peace in their hearts today! Pictured are Mrs. Shelly Guillory, Mrs. Jennifer Fontenot, and Mrs. Tammy Stanford.

Wesley F. brought a caterpillar he found to school. He placed it in the container with leaves and a stick. It transformed into a cocoon, then hatched into a Monarch Butterfly. Wesley and his classmates charted the progress. The butterfly was released today.

Glendale students and staff were invited to dress up for “Red Ribbon Week”. Monday was “Peace Out To Drugs.” Pictured are 1st-grade student Garrett H. and Learning center teacher Mrs. Lynda Perrodin.

Jayla G. in Ms. Rebekah’s Kindergarten class using her PBIS incentive “hat pass.”

Glendale Kindergarten students went on a field trip to see the “Gone Wild Safari”. Students were able to see different animals and feed them.

Tuesday was “Lei Off Drugs” day at Glendale. Pictured are Mrs. Katie Richard – Pre-K teacher and Mrs. Tammy Stanford – 3rd-grade teacher.

Pre-K Leis off dugs!

Glendale teachers held a door decorating contest for Red Ribbon Week. Pictured is Mrs. Laura Francois and her 4th-grade class who won 1st place. They were awarded a certificate and will also be treated to a pizza party for the class. Congratulations!

~We are family & we all go to GCE~

Students hard at work on Smarty Ants

Mrs. Davis of Grand Coteau Elementary received a grant from WalMart. Her second-grade students enjoy their brand new furniture, which is especially useful for the new chrome books they are using. The whole class seems more spacious with the new furniture.

Mrs. Davis of Grand Coteau Elementary had town workers and volunteers come in to help set up her new classroom furniture. The old desks were replaced with tables. WOW!!!, what a difference they make!!!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST - Wow, these are amazing!

Pumpkin Contest Winners - Thanks to all who participated. All the pumpkins were outstanding!

What a great Fall Festival/Halloween Party. Fun was had by all! Thanks to the community for your support!

Kindergarteners at GPE learning math while Zearning!

Red Ribbon Week is off to a wonderful start at Highland! Monday's theme was: "Team Up Against Drugs!" Tuesday's theme was: "Drug-Free from Head to Toe" where everyone was able to dress with Crazy Hair and socks. We definitely had some wacky hair and funny socks!

Officer Dunn with the Eunice PD and his sidekick, Robin, came to visit with Highland for Red Ribbon Week... The students truly enjoyed having their questions answered and seeing Robin at work!

Pair Up Against Drugs... There were LOTS of twins spotted around Highland! Even a set of triplets and pink poodles were spotted!

Krotz Springs Elementary celebrated their first PBIS party by wearing camo and enjoying hanging out with their friends.

Lawtell Elementary Stem Fest

Dr. Shonda Brooks and her son shared their monthly Universal Yums with Ms. Green's 1st-grade class. Ms. Green was nominated as a phenomenal teacher for their giveaway last month. All treats came from Russia 🇷🇺. Some tasted great; some were not so great to their taste buds. These kids’ expressions were priceless!

Northeast Elementary
Keep the lights
Century 21 After school program

Opelousas Jr. High gave bus drivers a treat for Bus Safety Week.

The following students did a phenomenal job during the month of October with behavior, completing homework and above all else keeping their grade up. These students have earned the title of Mr. Raylon Narcisse’s October 2018 Students of the Month for the fifth and sixth grade. Keep up the good work STUDENTS. You’ve earned this! Mr. Narcisse is very proud of y’all. #ParkVistaProud #TigerPride

Pictured: Bottom row: Left to right: (5th graders: Khamorre G, Dillion J and (6th grade) Carman J. and Standing: Left to right: Salha A, Amaria M., Layla C, Jaylon S., and Lauren B.

Best Buds in Mrs. Meghan’s Class at Park Vista Elementary for Paint the Town Pink.

1st quarter Honor Roll students at Palmetto Elementary were treated to a special Honor Roll breakfast. We are an Eat, Move, Grow school so their breakfast consisted of yogurt, a multigrain bar, a fruit cup, and milk or juice.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the town of Palmetto for helping out with grass cutting while Mr. Darren recovers from shoulder surgery!

Plaisance Middle School’s 2018-2019 Homecoming Court and 8th Senior Football Player’s During Wednesday, October 24th Homecoming Coronation.

Plaisance 2018-2019 Homecoming Court Coronation: “A Night to Remember”

Plaisance 2018-2019 Homecoming Court Coronation: “A Night to Remember”

South Street Elementary 2nd graders in Ms. Curette's class learned about community helpers and invited community helpers to speak to the students.

4th-grade students in Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Thompson's class at South Street Elementary conducted research on hurricanes on the Chromebooks to prepare for their culminating writing task.

Learning Center students at Southwest Elementary showed growth for the first nine weeks. Mrs. Joy and Mrs. Ware rewarded them with certificates of improvement.

AR Student of the Week

Sunset Middle School’s PBIS winners for the week of October 15th.

Sunset Middle’s Bullying Prevention & Awareness Program included a poem from Voices of Creativity Poetry Club (students) Nigel P. and Kylee R.and guest speaker Trooper Gossen. Trooper Gossen made students aware of various issues, specifically focusing on the seriousness and laws associated with bullying.

Sunset Middle School held a candlelight Beta Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:00 p.m. Congratulations to our new Jr. Beta members!

Sunset Middle School celebrates their Panthers of the Month.

Krotz Springs Head Start
Parent Meeting and Fall Festival

At Krotz Springs Early Head Start Mrs. Jontell Henry's Class along with Mrs Hanna carving a pumpkin

KS Head Start celebrating Food Service Technician Appreciation Week

The children in Ms Martin and Ms Tanner's class are identifying parts of a tree.

Ms. Cane and Mrs. Johnson’s Early Head Start class explored pumpkins. They had the chance to see and feel the inside of a pumpkin. They also got the chance to color aprons with their parents and wear those aprons while painting their pumpkins the color of their choice.

The children at Lebeau Head Start/Early Head Start enjoyed Art Day and Birthday Party with their parents.

Lebeau Head Start celebrating Food Service Technician Appreciation Week & Bus Drivers Appreciation Week. Ms. Thomas & Ms. LaBrie were both honored for their hard work and dedication.

Enjoying the afternoon with the Leonville Firefighters

Port Barre Head Start/Early Head Start Fire Saftey

Recently, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities was gifted with a donation in First Lady Donna Edwards’ honor to support the arts in education.

To kick things off, First Lady Donna Edwards invited each region to a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion. Superintendent Jenkins had the privilege of being one of the guests.

Kelly Andrepont, Lana Duvall, and I (Math Instructional Specialists) presented two sessions (Informing Your Math Instruction via the Companion Document for Teachers & The Area Model for Division—A Hands-on Start) at the LATM/LSTA joint Math and Science Conference in Shreveport. The sessions were well-attended and well-received.