Natchitoches Parish School Board

We had a FUN Friday here at NPSB!! A huge shoutout to our incredible child nutrition team for treating the central office staff to an amazing crawfish boil! 🦞🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and delicious cooking made for an unforgettable day. We are so grateful for everything you do and for bringing everyone together with such a fantastic meal! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Shoutout to all of our amazing volunteers for stepping into the role of a teacher as they substituted for our Teacher Appreciation Week giveaway winners! The students were elated to show these NPSB leaders everything they've learned this school year. We hope our teachers enjoyed their day off and treated themselves to a day of relaxation! Here at NPSB, our teachers make the difference and we are beyond thankful for the hard work and dedication they give each and every day! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #TeacherAppreciation2024

We have been closely monitoring today's heavy rainfall. As of now, all NPSB schools and offices will remain open tomorrow, Friday, May 17, 2024. We understand that some areas will experience heavy flooding and impassable road conditions. If you cannot bring your child to school or their bus cannot pick them up due to your road being impassable, please contact your child's school. All absences related to flooded roads will be excused. We will continue to monitor the effects from today's weather and will update families as needed. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Your voice matters, and we're listening! 🗣️ Join us for TWO crucial town hall meetings on Tuesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 23rd as we dive into important discussions about the progress we have made as a school district! The schools listed below are just the locations of the meetings. Each meeting is free and open to anyone in Natchitoches Parish who wishes to attend. This is YOUR opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns with the school board. Let's work together to shape a brighter future for our community! See you there! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Lakeview Jr./Senior High School has officially hired Lawrence Seawood as the new Head Football Coach for the Gators for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year! To read more, please visit https://www.npsb.la/article/1603876. Congratulations Coach!! We can't wait to see what all the Gators accomplish this season! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #GoGators

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team!! 🔍 Check out some of the job positions we currently have open in our schools. If interested, apply today at https://www.npsb.la/page/job-openings. For all career inquiries, please email us at recruiting@npsb.la. We can't wait to hear from you and welcome you to the NPSB family!! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #TeachNatchitochesThursday

Are you a high school student looking for an internship this summer? Look no further! We're thrilled to announce three paid summer internships in Electrical, Carpentry, and IT fields. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience by working with our maintenance and technology departments! 👨‍🎓 Open to students eager to learn and grow. 💪 Get ready for some real-world labor work, because we believe in learning by doing! 🚀 Dive into projects that challenge and inspire you, setting the stage for your post-graduation journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in fields you're passionate about. Apply now and embark on an unforgettable internship experience! If interested, apply today at https://forms.office.com/r/UdxZuWQbxV. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that Natchitoches Junior High-Frankie Ray Jackson School has made significant progress in student achievement! Thanks to the hard work and dedication of their students, teachers, and staff, NJH moved from a "D" ranking to a "C" ranking in student progress data! This achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and the potential we see in every student. Let's keep pushing forward and reaching for even greater heights together! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Teacher Appreciation Week Day Off Giveaway Winner Announcement! Congratulations to all of our winners! Please check your district email to choose your day off and substitute! In addition to the day-off winners, we have drawn 10 consolation prize winners. Please check our Facebook page to see the list of consolation prize winners and stop by the NPSB Technology Center to claim your prize!

What could be better than giving a teacher a well-earned day off? How about giving 6 teachers a well-earned day off? Instead of just one winner a total of 6 will be randomly drawn from all those teachers who liked, commented on, or shared our previous giveaway post or this one. The winners will be drawn 1 through 6 and will have their pick in order of these 6 prizes. Monday May 13th OR Friday May 17th Off, Substitute – Superintendent Dr. Grant Eloi Thursday, May 9th Off, Substitute – District 6 Board Member, Reba Phelps Friday, May 10th Off, Substitute – District 7 Board Member, Chad Fredieu Friday, May 17th Off, Substitute – Director of Special Education, Danna Lacaze Friday, May 17th Off, Substitute – Director of Academic Operations, Felicia Pinkney Tuesday, May 14th Off, Substitute – Director of Federal Programs, Sarah Rachal The winner will be announced at noon on Wednesday May 8th! Like, Comment, and Share to be entered for your chance to win!

Join Natchitoches Parish Schools for an informational and fun-filled community engagement event! Wednesday May 8th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the MLK Recreation Center!

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway Alert! ✨🍎 We know our teachers have been working tirelessly to shape our future leaders, and it's time for a well-deserved break! To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we're thrilled to announce a special giveaway just for teachers! 🎉 Grand Prize: A day off! Yes, you read that right. Imagine a day where you can kick back and relax while your class is in excellent hands. How? Our superintendent will step in to substitute your class for the day, ensuring a smooth and productive day while you take some well-deserved time for yourself. Head over to our Facebook to learn how you can enter! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #TeacherAppreciation2024

Today we are proud to celebrate our cafeteria staff for National School Lunch Hero Day!! Thank you for nourishing the minds and bodies of our students here in Natchitoches Parish Schools. Our schools would not be complete with each and every one of you! Who's your favorite school lunch hero?? #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #SchoolLunchHeroDay

The LSU School of Education honored Lutrill and Pearl Payne of Natchitoches yesterday by naming the college after them. With many moments of reflection, faculty, family, and friends of the Payne family spoke on the many trials and hardships they faced trying to pursue higher education. Lutrill and Pearl were the first African Americans to attend LSU. Lutrill graduated from Southern University and then sued to attend LSU for graduate school, winning and earning his master’s degree. Pearl received her master's from LSU and was a teacher for 37 years. Thank you LSU for honoring these Natchitoches trailblazers and their legacy of paving the way for African American educators!! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

NPSB Public School Choice is now available for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year! Louisiana allows students to transfer to traditional public schools outside and within their district via open enrollment policies. With Public School Choice, families in Natchitoches Parish Schools are empowered to make school choices that are most likely to enable their child to succeed. To access the School Choice application today, please visit https://bit.ly/44uR7Vc. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #PublicSchoolChoice

Check out some of our available job listings below! 🔍🔍 If interested, please apply at https://www.npsb.la/page/job-openings. If you are interested in a career with Natchitoches Parish Schools that isn't currently listed, please email us your resume at recruiting@npsb.la and someone from our team will reach out to you with more information! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #TeachNatchitoches

Congratulations to Zoe Demery at NSU Middle Lab School for being a talented rising artist! Her artwork titled "Through My Window" won first place in the seventh grade category of the Louisiana Week Inaugural Growing Artists Contest. Her piece was created with colored pencil and acrylic. Zoe received a $25 cash prize and her artwork as been featured on the Ag in the Classroom website. Way to go Zoey!! Thank you for spreading awareness about the importance of agriculture! To see all contest winners, please visit https://aitcla.org/louisiana-ag-week/art-contest. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

The end of the 2023-2024 school year will be here before we know it!! Are you ready for summer? Check out our dining menus for the month of May below! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

The Natchitoches Central High School Fishing Team is reeling in victories one tournament at a time!! Lance Shirley and Hunter Rachal finished the year ranked 5th in the North Louisiana High School Bass Fishing League and are now qualified to fish the league's state championship on May 18th and May 19th. They have also qualified to compete in the National Finals located on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina in June. Way to go Chiefs! Keep casting those nets and reeling in wins!! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Natchitoches Parish Schools is proud to celebrate National School Principal's Day!! Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders who shape the future every single day – our Principals. Thank you for your tireless commitment, unwavering support, and boundless enthusiasm for education. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of our schools!! Let us know in the comments why your school principal is the best! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP