Category: School News
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Celebrates Community College Week
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC), along with other colleges statewide, is gearing up to celebrate Community College Week from April 8th to April 12th. This event, organized by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), aims to highlight the pivotal role community colleges play in empowering individuals, enriching communities, and advancing the workforce.…
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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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NSU will host Golden Jubilee for Class of 1974
Northwestern State University will honor the Class of 1974 during the class’s Golden Jubilee celebration May 9-10. The program will include the presentation of 50-year diplomas, receptions and other events to honor the class and graduates from prevous years. Check-in will begin 8 a.m. Thursday, May 9 in the President’s Room of the Sylvan Friedman Student…
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NLTCC Student Government Association to host Spring Market
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is gearing up for a vibrant Spring Market, organized by the Student Government Association (SGA). The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, from 4 PM to 7:30 PM at 9500 Industrial Drive in Minden. Attendees can look forward to an array of shopping opportunities, food truck offerings,…
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College selects NISOD Excellence Award recipients
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD Excellence Awards. The 2024 honorees include Melanie Geoghagan, Practical Nursing Coordinator/Instructor, and Kontiki Smith, Patient Care Technician Coordinator and Practical Nursing Instructor. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to…
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BPCC ranked a “Top Ten” Military Friendly® School for the 2024-2025 school year
Bossier Parish Community College has been recognized as a Top Ten Military Friendly® School and Top Ten Military Friendly® Spouse School for the 2024-2025 school year. This designation places BPCC in the top ten category for all community colleges nationwide. BPCC’s Natchitoches and Sabine Valley campuses have also received a Military Friendly® designation in the gold category. This is the 14th consecutive year the College has received the…
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WPSB announces kindergarten registration for 2024-2025 school year
The Webster Parish School Board has announced kindergarten registration dates for the 2024-2025 school year. Registration for Minden schools and those at the south end of the parish will take place on Friday, April 19, between 10 AM and 1 PM. Schools located at the north side of the parish will register on Friday, April…
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Glenbrook School Adjusts Spring Break Dates to Accommodate District Literary Rally
In a move to better synchronize with the Webster Parish School’s calendar and provide students with an opportunity to excel in academic competitions, Glenbrook School has announced a change in its spring break dates. Originally slated for a different period, Glenbrook’s spring break has been rescheduled to take place from March 24 to March 29,…
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North Webster Jr High School secretary named WPSB’s Employee of the Month
At the April 1 meeting of the Webster Parish School Board, April Ingle was named Employee of the Month. Mrs. Ingle, a secretary at North Webster Jr High School, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the school community. While Mrs. Ingle was unable to attend the meeting, Kevin Thompson of Taylor and Sons presented…
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Glenbrook School to crown 2024 Apache Princess
Glenbrook School is gearing up to honor a longstanding tradition by crowning the 2024 Apache Princess. The event, scheduled for Saturday, April 6, will showcase the grace and poise of eleven contestants from the school. The contenders for this year’s prestigious title include Maggie Whitaker, Amelia Lott, Valeria Avila, Adriana Vandenoord, Hadley Haynes, Kynzie Smith,…