Natchitoches Parish School Board

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 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

🌟 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

We’re thrilled to announce that Natchitoches Parish Schools now offers real-time bus tracking for parents! You can now keep tabs on your child’s school bus right from your phone or computer. Our new bus tracking system allows you to see live updates of your child's bus at any time! 🚌 Stay informed and ensure peace of mind by tracking your child’s bus journey with ease. To locate your child's bus today, visit our website at https://www.npsb.la/page/bus-tracking or download our mobile app today at https://www.npsb.la/article/679767. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #FindMyBus

We celebrated our incredible team here at Natchitoches Parish Schools with an "I Heart NPSB" Day today! 💙🩵 Thank you to every teacher, administrator, support staff member, and beyond for your hard work, enthusiasm, and the positive impact you have on our school community. You’re the heart and soul of what makes our district awesome, and we couldn’t do it without you! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #IHeartNPSB

Let's continue celebrating Attendance Awareness Month with another fun fact! Did you know that chronic absenteeism starts as early as Kindergarten, which can negatively impact a child's reading level? Poor attendance can influence whether or not children read proficiently by the third grade or are held back. Always remember that attendance matters, and every day counts! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #AttendanceMatters

September is Attendance Awareness Month! ✏️🍎 Did you know that attendance is important for more than just attainment and success in the classroom? It is proven that regular attendance can facilitate positive peer relationships, which has a direct impact on a student's mental health! Remember, in Natchitoches Parish Schools, every day counts! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters

NPSB is proud to announce that enrollment for public Pre-K programs in Natchitoches Parish Schools is now open year-round! Parents can now complete the application at the school their child is zoned for or at 310A Royal Street. For a full list of documents needed to apply, please visit www.318ttn.com. Apply now and ensure your child gets a head start on their educational journey!! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Happy Labor Day!! All NPSB schools and offices will be closed today. All students and staff will return to the classroom tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3rd. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

This week's board meeting was extra special with the addition of some incredible guests! Their presence brought valuable perspectives and inspired our board members to continue to work towards enhancing our educational programs and community initiatives. Thank you to NSU President Genovese, State Representative Gabe Firment, and LSBA Executive Director Janet Pope, for taking time out of your busy schedules to speak to our board. We would also like to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing community sponsors for helping us to make our Back to School Expo a success! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

The Natchitoches Parish School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Antavious Roberson as the new interim principal of Natchitoches Magnet School, effective Monday, August 19, 2024. To read the full release please visit https://www.npsb.la/article/1712345. We are so excited to see where Mr. Roberson takes Natchitoches Magnet this school year! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

That's a wrap on the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year!! We had a FANTASTIC day kicking off a new year of learning and adventures with friends old and new! We will see everyone back in the classroom tomorrow morning. Let's make this year the best one yet! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #NPSBBacktoSchool2024

Class is officially back in session!! 📓🎒 We welcomed our students back on campuses bright and early this morning. Many of our schools kicked things off by going over standard classroom procedures with their students. The first day of school has just started, so stay tuned for more smiling faces!! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #NPSBBacktoSchool2024

Tomorrow is the first day of school for students and we want to remind parents of a few policy changes in our District Handbook for this year! We have updated our policies on cell phones, vaping, fighting, attendance, and more. Please make sure to read our District Handbook with your student before tomorrow's start date! To find more information on our policy updates, please visit https://5il.co/2rukt. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #NPSBBacktoSchool2024

T-minus 5 days until the 2024-2025 school year!! 🍎✏️ The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 7th. Parents, please make sure your child is registered by Monday, August 5th. This ensures we have the most current information for your child for important notifications regarding grades, bus routes, emergencies, and more. To ensure your student has been completely registered, please make sure to click "submit" when you are finished updating your information. Don't forget to check out our Back-to-School website for more important information at https://www.npsb.la/page/back-to-school-2024-2025. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Bus routes are now available for the 2024-2025 school year! We are also proud to announce that we will have bus tracking available in September for parents to easily see where their child's bus is at any given moment. We will let all parents know when this application is live. Check out our updated routes to ensure a smooth ride into the start of the back-to-school season! Find your child's bus route by school at https://bit.ly/3Wu0GQy. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP

Looking to earn up to $20,000? 🔍🔍 Learn more about our relocation stipends when you apply to teach at a Natchitoches Parish School! To view our current openings and apply today, visit https://www.npsb.la/page/job-openings. To read more about our relocation stipends, please visit https://5il.co/2lom6. #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #TeachNatchitochesThursday

Today is the day we declare war on truancy and chronic absenteeism! Did you know that nearly 500 students a day miss school in Natchitoches Parish? Over 46% of our students are truant, meaning they have 5 or more absences. This is not a child problem. This is an adult problem. We held a press conference this morning to announce the NPSB District Truancy Policy for the 2024-2025 school year and introduce our team that will be leading the fight against truancy. Thank you to all of the community leaders who attended today and to our Parish partners for joining our fight. To learn more about today's conference and to read NPSB Superintendent Dr. Eloi's letter to the community, please visit https://www.npsb.la/article/1695293. Attendance matters now more than ever, and it starts on Wednesday, August 7th! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP #NPSBWarOnTruancy

Tune in at 10 am for the live-stream of our press conference where Dr. Eloi will declare a War on Truancy! #NPSB #TogetherWeCan #PPoP