Category: School News
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LSUS professor, students uncover original burial sites of two famous priests
Marty Loschen, field technician for the Spring Street Museum, observes LSUS student Gage Sloop using ground penetrating radar to determine if any of the burial plots in the Kelly family section of Oaklawn Cemetery had been previously exhumed. Ground disturbance indicated that two graves had been previously exhumed, and that in addition to the historical…
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BPCC students to compete at national Skillsusa competition in June
Ten Bossier Parish Community College students will be competing at the national SkillsUSA competition this summer after winning gold medals at the state level. BPCC won gold in five categories; silver in four categories; and bronze in three categories. In total, 17 students won awards in various categories. The 2024 SkillsUSA State Competition was held…
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Webster Parish Schools proposals on April 27 ballot: What voters need to know
The upcoming Municipal General Election on April 27, 2024, holds significant importance for Webster Parish schools, with three key propositions on the ballot. These proposals aim to renew millages and issue bonds crucial for supporting public education in the parish. Here’s a breakdown of the propositions: Parishwide School District Proposition (Millage Renewal): The Webster Parish…
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NLTCC Spring Market attracts community with shopping, food, and fun
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) welcomed the community to its Spring Market, a lively event organized by the Student Government Association (SGA) on Thursday, April 18. The market featured a diverse range of vendors offering various shopping opportunities. Additionally, food trucks were on-site, offering a delicious array of foods to satisfy visitors’ appetites. Kids…
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LSUS’s LaPIXEL Academy offers teens chance to create video game
Are you worried that your teenager is going to spend their entire summer playing their favorite video game console or computer game? Sign them up for the LaPIXEL Academy at LSUS, and they’ll use their gaming interest to develop creative and strategic skills in designing their own video game. The camp, which runs June 3-28,…
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Webster Parish Principals Participate in Rubric Training
Webster Parish principals engaged in intensive training yesterday as part of their preparation for the upcoming implementation of the Louisiana Educator Rubric. This training session, marked a significant step towards adopting a new evaluation system for the 2024-25 school year. Led by experienced facilitators, the training provided principals with a comprehensive overview of the Louisiana…
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Louisiana’s K-12 Accountability Engagement Survey
The Louisiana Department of Education is currently conducting a brief online survey to solicit feedback from the public on potential changes to the accountability system and how the state defines successful schools and school districts. The survey will be online through April 11, and BESE and the Department are urging participation across all sectors in…
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Glenbrook School rallies around student with weekly support days
Glenbrook School in Minden has united in support of 8th grader Dalton Harber, who is currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude. To boost his spirits, the school has organized “Dalton Harber Day” every Tuesday, with each grade taking turns bringing items for Dalton during his treatments. Last week, the 8th grade initiated the effort by…
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Louisiana Christian hosts National Science Olympiad state finals
Louisiana Christian University hosted the Louisiana Science Olympiad state finals on Saturday, April 13, with middle and high school students from 16 schools across the state competing for a chance to represent Louisiana at the national finals in May. More than 200 students competed in the event. This is the first time LCU has hosted the event.…
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Building Empires at Richardson
Students at E.S. Richardson Elementary School have been delving into the rich history of the Inca and Aztec empires, thanks to the innovative teaching methods of Mrs. Pulse’s class. In a recent Facebook post by the school, it was revealed that students have been fully immersed in exploring the intricacies of these ancient civilizations. Last…