Louisiana A+ Schools

We are thrilled to celebrate South Highlands Elementary Magnet, one of the very first Louisiana A+ Schools! 🌟 Not only have they pioneered arts integration in our state, but they have also been recognized as one of our Model Schools for arts integration. Their commitment to combining arts with academics has created an enriching environment that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

We are so proud of the incredible educators, students, and community members at South Highlands Elementary Magnet for their dedication and hard work in making this possible. Here's to the continued success of arts integration and the bright futures it creates for our students! 🎨📚✨


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Congratulations graduates!

Exciting things coming soon…!🤩🎉

🌟Anticipated to launch in the 2024-2025 school year, the St. Martin Parish Schools 🚀 STEAM Magnet Academies, located in the historic and beautiful St. Martinville zone, will feature unique, engaging, and innovative 🎨 STEAM curriculum and enrichment opportunities for students. Applications are now OPEN for all eligible M-to-M transfer students in Cecilia, Parks, and Teche zones. 📝 Learn more and apply NOW at www.stmartinmagnet.org.

Happy 21st Birthday to our student worker Zach! We are so thankful for all that you do for LAA+ Schools.

Reminder! Tomorrow is our Virtual Open House for Potential Fellows! Please click the link in the comments to register.

Zoom Link will be sent upon registration!

Consider supporting Louisiana A+ Schools by following and sharing our page!

Join us for the next Aioli Dinner Supper Club! Enjoy a unique food and wine experience benefitting the
arts in education programs of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts and Louisiana A+ Schools, a
program of the LSU College of Human Sciences and Education. Tickets and sponsorships available by visiting aiolidinner.com or following the link in the comments!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Hosted by:
Wally & Andrea McMakin
Richard & Lori Pellerin

Cuisine by: Chef Jay Ducote

Live Cajun Music by Grammy Award Winner: Jimmy
Breaux and the Jimmy Breaux Trio

Special thanks to our sponsors: Boes Iron Works, West
Carroll Health Systems, Friends of George Rodrigue

Shout out to Lake Charles Charter Academy for always giving their all for students. Including families and community in school functions, makes all the difference. It takes a village!

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Check out our new buddies over at Community LSU! Making the best out of every thing LSU and Baton Rouge has to offer. Go tigers!! 💜💛

🎨✨What a great day to be a duck!! 🦆, Jacques Rodrigue, son of renowned artist George Rodrigue, visited The Dufrocq School today! Students delved into the mysteries of why the Blue Dog is blue, while Jacques shared stories about what it was like growing up with such a famous dad, and gave touching insights into George’s enduring legacy. A truly inspiring day of art and storytelling! 📘🐶

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Don’t miss out on Jacques Rodrigue! Tonight in Lafayette at the Hilliard Art Museum! 💙🐶

We’re looking for educators and artists to join our Louisiana A+ Schools network! Join us for our Virtual Open House session to find out more about our organization!

Link to register: https://forms.gle/VNBdNiobgJG8AJ7A6

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT EDUCATION AND THE ARTS? LOUISIANA A+ SCHOOLS IS LOOKING FOR TALENTED ARTISTS AND DEDICATED EDUCATORS LIKE YOU TO TRANSFORM CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE!

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This is how it’s done! 👏👏👏 Huge shoutout to Lake Charles Charter Academy for creating such a powerful tribute to Black history. Through a captivating living museum, students showcased the invaluable contributions of African Americans, honoring their resilience and cultural richness. Thank you for the powerful reminder about the significance of celebrating our diverse human history. Here’s to continued learning, appreciation, and empowerment!

Consider supporting Louisiana A+ Schools by attending this incredible event!

Get your tickets now!

Check out Mooringsport Elementary School’s new mural, created by Shreveport artist, Ka'Davien Baylor! 🤩 🎨🖼️

Louisiana A+ Schools Director of Operations and Community Relations, Mary Nunnery-williams, marched alongside McKinley Senior High in EBR Schools annual school and community Mardi Gras parade today! Student dancers, musicians, and performers showed their love for Mardi Gras as they celebrated their way through the community. 🎉🎵🥁💃🏽🪅💜💛💚
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What a great day working with the LSU Integrative Community Studies Program! Inspired by famous street artists Keith Haring, Banksy Art, and New Orlean’s own, Brandan Bmike Odums, students explored how graffiti and street art can be used as a way to express one’s self identity and beliefs. Street art is also often influenced by things the artist loves the most, as well allows for contribution and commentary to the overall voice of a community, Thanks again to Willie Louviere for letting us “work” with your wonderful students! This was so much fun!
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Discover the Essence of Blue Dog: Hilliard Art Museum Welcomes ‘Sitting with George Rodrigue’ Exhibition from January 27 - George Rodrigue Studios The Hilliard Art Museum on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is thrilled to announce the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, ‘Sitting with George Rodrigue,’ on January 27, 2024. Showcasing the exceptional works of one of Louisiana’s most celebrated artists, this ...

❗️Attention❗️ST. MARTIN PARISH IS HIRING❗️
‼️Music teachers needed‼️

Would you like to gain valuable teaching experience and earn a great salary? A new teacher's starting salary is $45,305, plus a $1000 signing bonus!

The new St. Martin Magnet School is looking for TWO full-time elementary Music teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. St Martin Magnet School is currently being designed to open in the fall as a STEAM Academy. They’re in need of one Music teacher at the Early Learning Center focusing on PK-1st grade students, and the other at the elementary campus for students in grades 2-5.

Applicants need their Bachelor’s degree and can get Ancillary Certification to teach by presenting a portfolio of work.

During the summer of 2024, professional development training for working at a STEAM Academy will be provided.

Visit St. Martin Parish School District’s website at https://www.saintmartinschools.org, and click on “Employment Oppurtunities” to learn more!

Applicants and newly graduating teachers can also contact Cissy Whipp, [email protected], for more information. Cissy has been assisting St. Martin Parish in building arts integrated STEAM lessons and will also serve as the new teacher consultant for St. Martin Magnet School. Additionally, Cissy will be leading and contributing to the team designing the arts training with Louisiana A+ Schools this summer.

Online Employment Application | Open Positions

❗️Attention❗️ST. MARTIN PARISH IS HIRING❗️
‼️Visual Arts teachers needed‼️

Would you like to gain valuable teaching experience and earn a great salary? A new teacher's starting salary is $45,305, plus a $1000 signing bonus!

The new St. Martin Magnet School is looking for TWO full-time elementary Visual Arts teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. St Martin Magnet School is currently being designed to open in the fall as a STEAM Academy. They’re in need of one Visual Art teacher at the Early Learning Center focusing on PK-1st grade students, and the other at the elementary campus for students in grades 2-5.

Applicants need their Bachelor’s degree and can get Ancillary Certification to teach by presenting a portfolio of work.

During the summer of 2024, professional development training for working at a STEAM Academy will be provided.

Visit St. Martin Parish School District’s website at https://www.saintmartinschools.org, and click on “Employment Oppurtunities” to learn more!

Applicants and newly graduating teachers can also contact Cissy Whipp, [email protected], for more information. Cissy has been assisting St. Martin Parish in building arts integrated STEAM lessons and will also serve as the new teacher consultant for St. Martin Magnet School. Additionally, Cissy will be leading and contributing to the team designing the arts training with Louisiana A+ Schools this summer.

Online Employment Application | Open Positions

❗️Attention❗️ST. MARTIN PARISH IS HIRING❗️
‼️Dance/Creative Movement/Drama teachers needed‼️

Would you like to gain valuable teaching experience and earn a great salary? A new teacher's starting salary is $45,305, plus a $1000 signing bonus!

The new St. Martin Magnet School is looking for TWO full-time elementary Dance/Creative Movement/Drama teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. St Martin Magnet School is currently being designed to open in the fall as a STEAM Academy. They’re in need of one Dance/Creative Movement/Drama teacher at the Early Learning Center focusing on PK-1st grade students, and the other at the elementary campus for students in grades 2-5.

Applicants need their Bachelor’s degree and can get Ancillary Certification to teach by presenting a portfolio of work.

During the summer of 2024, professional development training for working at a STEAM Academy will be provided.

Visit St. Martin Parish School District’s website: https://www.saintmartinschools.org/ to learn more,
or follow this quick link to the Dance application forms:
http://tinyurl.com/5y578hf6

Applicants and newly graduating teachers can also contact Cissy Whipp, [email protected], for more information. Cissy has been assisting St. Martin Parish in building arts integrated STEAM lessons and will also serve as the new teacher consultant for St. Martin Magnet School. Additionally, Cissy will be leading and contributing to the team designing the arts training with Louisiana A+ Schools this summer.

Online Employment Application | Open Positions