Sunday Scoop with the Supe
December 10, 2023
From the desk of the Superintendent
This past week, I got the opportunity to do quite a few things and recognize some of the outstanding work being done in our parish.
On Wednesday at our monthly principal meeting, I was able to share with our admins their school performance banners, on Thursday I got to be part of the Assistant Principal of the Year presentation at Gueydan High and on Friday I was able to surprise the winners of the Teacher and Principals of the Year for the parish for the 2024 year. While we have so many special things going on in the district, it is really fun when we get to hone in and celebrate a few of the accomplishments on a personal level. Congrats to all.
Last night I was able to be part of another successful run of the Mendoza Vermilion Parish Car Raffle for the 23-24 school year. While we were a little nervous about the date change, we were super excited with the end result which included our highest sales ever and a spectacular event that we were able to squeeze in just before the weather. A few sights and notes from the event are in the article below.
Thanks again for all that you do and thank you to all that supported our car raffle.
Your Partner in Education,
Superintendent Tommy Byler
VPSS Employees accept the check
Superintendent Tommy Byler and members of the VPSS staff were joined by school board members and Don and Danielle Mendoza to receive a check
for $173,110.25. These are the proceeds from sales made at schools and Saturday's event. All of this money goes directly to the schools for their individual needs and purchases.
Superintendent Thank You
School Performance Recap
Recently, the Louisiana Department of Education Released the 2022-2023 School Performance Scores. The release of school performance scores to parents provides transparency and insight into the effectiveness of the learning environment of Louisiana public schools.. This information empowers parents with a comprehensive view of their child's school, offering a valuable tool for making informed decisions about their education. By sharing performance scores, schools foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, encouraging parents to actively engage in their child's academic journey. This transparency not only strengthens the bond between educators and parents but also promotes a collective commitment to continuous improvement. The release of school performance scores serves as a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration, and shared responsibility, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of educational outcomes and the overall success of students.
💡Did You Know?
The Vermilion Parish School System ranks #1 in the Acadiana area and that we are the only A in the area! Vermilion also ranks #9 in the State of Louisiana
#1 Vermilion Parish School System - 91.1 A
# 2 Lafayette Parish - 87.3 B
# 3 Acadia Parish - 81.2 B
#4 St. Mary Parish - 80.8 B
#5 Iberia Parish - 80.3 B
#6 Evangeline Parish - 78.3 B
#7 St. Landry Parish - 73.1 C
#8 St. Martin Parish - 72.8 C
THREE Vermilion Parish High Schools Rank in Top 11 in the State of Louisiana for Traditional High Schools
Erath High School #4
Kaplan High School #5
North Vermilion High School #11
- Vermilion Parish, along with three schools improved an entire letter grade:
Vermilion Parish School District from a B to an A
Dozier Elementary from a B to an A
J.H. Williams Middle School from a D to a C
Herod Elementary from a D to a C
- 15 out of the 20 Vermilion Parish Schools GREW!
