Natchitoches Parish School Board

Important Announcement: School Closure 🚨 Due to winter weather conditions in the forecast, all Natchitoches Parish School Board schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We want to remind everyone that schools are also closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This decision was made after careful collaboration with the National Weather Service and local partners to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. By announcing this closure early, we hope to give families time to plan and prepare. We will continue to monitor conditions and keep you updated regarding school operations for Wednesday, January 22. We hope everyone enjoys the snow day and stays warm! ❄️☃️ #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SnowDay2025

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is thrilled to announce Antavious Roberson as the new official principal of Natchitoches Magnet School!🎉 After an exceptional performance as interim principal during the Fall semester, Mr. Roberson has demonstrated remarkable leadership, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. We're excited to see what the future holds for Natchitoches Magnet under Mr. Roberson's official leadership! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan

All NPSB schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🇺🇸 Classes will resume as normally scheduled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #MLKDay

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Lela Harvey, the dedicated representative for District 5, in honor of School Board Member Appreciation Month! ✨ Ms. Harvey’s unwavering commitment and passion for serving our schools and community make a meaningful impact every single day. Thank you, Ms. Harvey, for your incredible dedication to District 5 and Natchitoches Parish! ❤️ #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

Today we shine the spotlight on Dorothy McGaskey, NPSB's representative for District 3, for School Board Member Appreciation Month!✨ Ms. McGaskey is a committed and passionate member of the NPSB, and her efforts make a difference every day. Thank you, Ms. McGaskey, for your dedication to Natchitoches Parish! 👏 #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

Today for School Board Member Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating Tan’Keia Palmer, NPSB's representative for District 2!🌟 Ms. Palmer is a dedicated member of the NPSB and her hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Ms. Palmer, for your contributions to Natchitoches Parish! 👏 #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

WEATHER UPDATE 🚨 After consulting with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and the National Weather Service, we want to inform Natchitoches Parish families that ALL schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, as scheduled. This includes NJH, where the heating issue has been fully resolved. While we are aware of the approaching winter weather and precipitation, forecasts indicate temperatures will remain above freezing over the next 24 hours. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. If heavy rain causes any rural roads to become impassable, we encourage families to communicate this with their child’s school. These absences will be excused, as they have been in the past. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone in class tomorrow! #NPBS #TogetherWeCan #WeatherUpdate

Today for School Board Member Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating Russell Danzy, the Vice President of our School Board and representative for District 10! Thank you, Mr. Danzy, for your commitment to excellence and service to make a lasting impact. Join us in showing appreciation for Mr. Danzy’s incredible contributions to Natchitoches Parish! 📚 #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

January is School Board Member Appreciation Month, and today we’re honoring Billy Benefield Jr., the dedicated President of our School Board and representative for District 4!🌟 Thank you, Mr. Benefield, for your unwavering dedication and for being an advocate for our students, staff, and families. Your hard work and passion do not go unnoticed. Join us in thanking Mr. Benefield for his incredible service to our parish! 📚 #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth

As a reminder, all Natchitoches Parish students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th, while staff return for a Professional Development Day on Monday, January 6th. We hope all NPSB students and staff have had a wonderful break and our ready to return and learn!📚✏️

Happy Holidays from NPSB! We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a joyful, relaxing, and safe holiday season 🎁🎄✨ All Natchitoches Parish schools will be out for Christmas break Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3. Teachers and staff return for Professional Development Day on Monday, January 6, and students return on Tuesday, January 7📚 #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Mr. Dale Skinner, former NPSB superintendent. Mr. Skinner dedicated over 51 years of his life to the field of education. His journey was nothing short of remarkable—spanning decades as a coach and principal at Natchitoches Central High School before serving as superintendent for the final six years of his career. He was an inspirational leader who showed unwavering commitment to education in Natchitoches Parish. We extend our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. Our community is forever grateful for his tireless service, and he will always be remembered as a pillar of strength and inspiration for Natchitoches Parish. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan

Did you know today is National App Day?📲 It's the perfect time to explore the NPSB app, your go-to resource for staying informed about everything happening in our schools. You can even receive real-time notifications for important school alerts and reminders🔔 Download today!

All Natchitoches Parish school staff and students will be out this Friday, December 6, in celebration of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival weekend🌟🎅🏽🎄 We hope you enjoy the festive weekend filled with holiday spirit, and we encourage everyone to stay safe while making wonderful memories with family and friends! Schools will resume on Monday, December 9. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan

Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Natchitoches Magnet School is searching for its next dynamic leader! 🏫 We are now accepting applications for the Principal position at this exceptional school. If you're a passionate and qualified educator ready to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss your chance to lead and inspire at Natchitoches Magnet School! Apply today at https://www.npsb.la/page/job-openings Deadline to Apply: December 16, 2024 at 4PM #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #LeadershipOpportunity

LDOE has released the School Performance Scores for the 2023-2024 school year and we are thrilled to announce that Natchitoches Parish schools have outstanding scores!🌟 For the first time ever, our district has no "D" or "F" ranked schools, and we also have more "A" schools than ever before, with an increase from just two in 2020 to now six in 2024👏 Thank you to the Natchitoches Parish students, teachers, staff and community for the hard work and dedication that you put into our schools each and every day. To see the full SPS Data for NPSB, please visit https://www.npsb.la/article/1884916. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #SPS

As a reminder, all Natchitoches Parish School Board Schools and Offices will be closed tomorrow, November 5th, for election day. All schools and offices will reopen on Wednesday, November 6th.

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Armetrice Williams 🌟 We are thrilled to announce Armetrice Williams, Principal of Weaver Elementary School, as the Natchitoches Parish School Board Principal of the Year! 🏆 Known for her passion and dedication, Armetrice says: "I love my staff and students deeply. They are the heart of everything I do." 💙 Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi shared his appreciation, saying: "We are incredibly proud of the consistent growth Weaver Elementary has achieved under Ms. Williams' leadership. Her commitment to her school community is unmatched." Thank you, Ms. Williams, for making a lasting impact on students and teachers alike! Your leadership and love inspire us all. #PrincipalOfTheYear #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Grant Eloi 🎉 We are proud to celebrate Dr. Grant Eloi on being named District 7 Superintendent of the Year! 🏆 Your dedication to excellence, innovation, and student success continues to inspire the entire community. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to making a difference in the lives of students, educators, and families across the district! Here’s to even more achievements ahead! 👏 #Congratulations #TogetherWeCan #NPSB #SuperintendentOfTheYear

🎉 Celebrating NPSB District Employees of the Year! 🎉 We are excited to announce and honor our incredible 2023-2024 NPSB District Employees of the Year! These outstanding individuals have demonstrated unwavering dedication, passion, and leadership in their fields. 🏅 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Rebecca Keller 🏅 Middle School Teacher of the Year: Gabrielle Danos (Not Pictured) 🏅 High School Teacher of the Year: Elannia Casson 🏅 New Teacher of the Year: Erin Smith 🏅 Outstanding School Support Personnel of the Year: Leigh Lofton 🏅 Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year: Vanessa Birdwell 🏅 School Health Care Provider of the Year: Laurin Grevemberg Thank you all for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students, teachers, and families. Your commitment and hard work are what make NPSB truly exceptional! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP