Category: School News
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WPSB reviews tax rates, approves salary schedules
The Webster Parish School Board (WPSB) convened for its regular monthly meeting on August 5 at Harper Pathways to Excellence, coinciding with the first official day back for teachers in the 2024-25 school year. Board members Margaret Edems of District 1 and Linda Kinsey of District 7 were absent. All agenda items were approved unanimously,…
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Webster Parish teachers gather for start of new school year
All public school teachers in Webster Parish convened at Minden High School on August 5 for a general session to commence the 2024-25 school year. The session featured a presentation by Superintendent Johnny Rowland, who expressed gratitude for the teachers’ impact on students’ lives. “I appreciate you all and how much you mean to the…
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Back to School Bash draws crowd for supplies and fun
The 16th Annual Back to School Bash was a resounding success on August 4, attracting large crowds at Webster Jr. High School in Minden and the CAC Building in Springhill. Parents and students gathered to collect school supplies and register for the upcoming school year. The Superintendent Johnny Rowland was on hand to observe the…
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BPCC’s Division of Business and Information Technology to host family day
Bossier Parish Community College’s Division of Business and Information Technology (BIT) is thrilled to announce BIT Family Day, set for Saturday, August 10, from 10am until 1pm on BPCC’s Bossier Campus, located at 6220 East Texas Street. This event is designed to enhance community engagement and celebrate the start of a new academic year. A…
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BPCC to hold on-campus, virtual registration August 14-15
Bossier Parish Community College invites prospective and returning students to its on-campus registration for the Fall 2024 semester. This event will take place on August 14 from 9am to 6pm at all campuses – Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many. During this event, students will have the opportunity to: BPCC will also host a virtual registration session on August 15 from 10am to 2pm. …
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Phenix distributes school supplies in 90-minute drive
Tamerion Phenix hosted his annual school supply drive distribution on July 30, with parents and students quickly collecting all the donated supplies in less than 90 minutes. “The school drive concluded extremely fast. We were able to give away 26 small backpacks, 17 larger bags, and 27 Ziploc bags and small crates with school supplies,”…
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Webster Parish Schools and Glenbrook School seeking substitute teachers
Webster Parish Schools and Glenbrook School are actively recruiting substitute teachers for the upcoming academic year. Webster Parish Schools are offering daily pay rates of $100 for applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent, $125 for those with a bachelor’s degree, and $150 for candidates with an educational degree. Interested individuals can fill out…
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NWLTC extends hours for registration and financial aid assistance
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NWLTC) is offering extended hours at its campuses to assist students with registration and financial aid applications. The special hours also accommodates those who need extra time or assistance to complete their application process. Minden Campus: Mansfield Campus: Shreveport Campus: NWLTC encourages prospective and returning students to take advantage of…
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Phenix supply drive distribution date changed
Tamerion Phenix is conducting his second annual School Supply Drive, accepting donations until July 30. The supplies will also be distributed on July 30, a date change made due to unforeseen circumstances. Phenix aims to prepare 25-50 backpacks filled with school supplies and is welcoming donations of school supplies, backpacks, and cash. “It would be…
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Webster Parish School Board welcomes 37 new teachers with breakfast
The Webster Parish School Board held a New Teacher Breakfast on July 29 at Harper Pathways to Excellence to welcome 37 new teachers to the parish. Members of the administration, district staff, the Greater Minden Chamber, and sponsor Bonvenu Bank attended to greet the new educators, provide breakfast, and show appreciation for those teaching Webster…