St. Mary Parish Schools

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the birth of a Nation and the blessings of liberty!

All St. Mary Parish Schools and District Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5, 2024.

Jump Start Summer Success! Our dedicated students completed the EMR class with hands-on skills training and job shadowing experiences, earning their Emergency Medical Responder credentials and up to a $350 stipend. Well done!

ELA Secondary Specialist Announced

Please note: You still cannot carry within 1,000 feet of school property or school busses.

⚠️𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰⚠️
Sʜᴇʀɪғғ Gᴀʀʏ Dʀɪsᴋᴇʟʟ ᴀᴅᴠɪsᴇs ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪᴄ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇᴡ ᴄᴏɴᴄᴇᴀʟᴇᴅ ᴄᴀʀʀʏ ʟᴀᴡ ɢᴏᴇs ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴇғғᴇᴄᴛ ᴏɴ Jᴜʟʏ 4, 2024.
Tʜɪs ɢʀᴀᴘʜɪᴄ ɪs ᴅᴇsɪɢɴᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʜᴏᴘᴇғᴜʟʟʏ ᴀɴsᴡᴇʀ sᴏᴍᴇ ʙᴀsɪᴄ "ғʀᴇǫᴜᴇɴᴛʟʏ ᴀsᴋᴇᴅ ǫᴜᴇsᴛɪᴏɴs" ᴄᴏɴᴄᴇʀɴɪɴɢ ʜᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀᴡ ᴀᴘᴘʟɪᴇs.

Join us for the Substitute Cafeteria Technicians' Workshop on July 17, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM at St. Mary Parish Alternative School, 131 Clausen Road, Centerville, LA.

Starting pay is $10/hour.

Apply now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our team!

🍎Exciting opportunity! We are hiring for the position of Supervisor of Secondary Education. Apply by July 11, 2024 at noon.

For more details and to submit your application, visit www.stmaryk12.net/apply.

After 42 years, Dr. Katherine Drexler, Coordinator of Secondary Special Services, has retired. She has dedicated herself as an advocate for all children of St. Mary Parish, but especially our children of special needs. She will be greatly missed!
Happy Retirement, Dr. Drexler!!
Dr. Drexler (center) is seen below with a few of her coworkers at the special services office.

Chief Academic Officer Announced

St. Mary Parish Public Schools extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Robbie Gouaux, our dedicated Accountability Coordinator, as she retires after 33 years of distinguished service. We wish her the best in her future endeavors and express our gratitude for her unwavering commitment to the education and well-being of our children and school community.

Happy Retirement, Ms. Gouaux! 🎉🎉

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR W. P. FOSTER and WYANDOTTE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA MANAGERS. Applications now due July 5, 2024. www.stmaryk12.net/apply

Join Our Team: School Cafeteria Manager

We're on the lookout for two dedicated School Cafeteria Managers to join our team, one at Foster Elementary and one at Wyandotte Elementary. If you have a passion for nutrition and a knack for management, we want you!

Apply Now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply
Deadline:June 28, 2024

Step into a role where you can truly serve our community's youth!

📢 Job Opportunity Alert!

W. P. Foster Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the position of Dean of Students.

If you have a heart for education and leadership, this is your chance to make a difference!

🗓️ Deadline to apply:July 10, 2024
🌐 Apply now:http://www.stmaryk12.net/apply

B. Edward Boudreaux Assistant Principal Named

Mr. Krieg Triggs, Patterson High School Assistant Principal

🌟As we approach the celebration of Independence Day, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all students, families, and community members.

✨May your 4th of July be filled with joy, reflection, and safe festivities. Please remember to celebrate responsibly and take care of one another during the holiday.

🇺🇸All SMP schools and offices will be closed July 4-5, 2024, in observance of Independence Day as declared by Gov. Landry. Schools and offices will reopen Monday, July 8, 2024.

📢 Job Opportunity: McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison.

This role is pivotal in supporting families and children experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have access to educational opportunities.

Apply now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply and be a part of our mission to make a difference!

Application Deadline: July 12, 2024

📢 Join Our Team!

St. Mary Parish Schools is seeking a dedicated professional for the role of Coordinator of Special Services - Secondary.

If you have a passion for educational leadership and special education, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications:
- Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
- Certification in two or more areas of Special Education and/or Mild/Moderate
- Certification as a Parish or School Supervisor of Instruction or Educational Leader
- Proven experience in group facilitation, planning, problem-solving, coaching, and leadership activities
- Special Education experience is preferred

Apply Now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply and take the first step towards making a significant impact in our community.

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: July 8, 2024

‼️The deadline to apply is Friday, June 28, 2024.‼️

www.stmaryk12.net/apply

🔨We’re Hiring: Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Are you skilled at keeping things running smoothly? We are looking for an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to ensure our facilities are in top condition.

Apply Now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply
Deadline: June 28, 2024

Take the lead in maintaining excellence in our schools!

‼️Don’t let this opportunity pass by‼️

Deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 28, 2024.

www.stmaryk12.net/apply

We're Hiring: Clerical II - Maintenance

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for the position of Clerical II - Maintenance. This is a 12-month position where you can play a key role in supporting our maintenance operations.

Apply Now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply

Deadline: June 28, 2024

📢 Attention Parents and Guardians! 🍎

SMPSB is excited to share our new Uniform Guidelines Graphics for the 2024-2025 school year! 🎒✨

We've designed three easy-to-follow visuals to address the most common uniform queries for each school level:
- Elementary School🖍️
- Middle School📚
- High School🎓

These graphics are a handy, quick reference to ensure your child is dressed for success! 🌟

Please note, while these visuals cover the basics, they don't contain every single detail. For a comprehensive understanding of the uniform policy, be sure to check the full guidelines.

For full details, please see the district’s dress code policy JCDB (https://www.stmaryk12.net/cms/lib/LA01907349/Centricity/domain/772/forethought/StMaryCAPS.htm).

PDFs for each document can be found here:https://www.stmaryk12.net/cms/lib/LA01907349/Centricity/Domain/4/Uniform%20Guidelines%202024%20all%20levels%20updated%206_25_24.pdf

‼️Did you know you can pay school fees online⁉️

🔹Use SchoolCash Online to pay for school items and fees🔹

St. Mary Parish Public Schools uses SchoolCash Online for all school items and activity fees. SchoolCash Online helps our school district in many ways: parents can manage all school fees and items for their students in one location and have the convenience of a secure online payment platform, and the schools improve safety and reduce risk by minimizing cash and check payments at our schools.

🔹Benefits to parents and schools🔹
You will help increase efficiency and security at your school by making payments directly into your school's bank account. This limits the number of people entering the school, reduces risk of lost payments, and allows teachers and office staff to focus on helping students and not counting cash. In addition, you are automatically informed about school activities!

🔹How to register🔹
Registering takes less than two minutes! Registration instructions can be found at www.stmaryk12.net/schoolcash

Parents who have created an account and attached a student to their profile receive an automated notification when any item becomes available for their child. This will help reduce the amount of overdue and forgotten payments and make payments easy to track.

🔹Already have an account?🔹
Log in. https://stmaryk12.schoolcashonline.com/

🔹Need help?🔹
The Parent Help Desk for SchoolCash Online contains an FAQ and troubleshooting information: https://helpdesk.supportschoolcashonline.com/en/support/home

Don’t forget about this great opportunity!

Join Our Team: School Cafeteria Manager

We're on the lookout for two dedicated School Cafeteria Managers to join our team, one at Foster Elementary and one at Wyandotte Elementary. If you have a passion for nutrition and a knack for management, we want you!

Apply Now at www.stmaryk12.net/apply
Deadline:June 28, 2024

Step into a role where you can truly serve our community's youth!

Our high school teachers completed intensive ACT training this morning. They are now equipped with new strategies and tools to support their students in raising not only ACT scores, but also building stronger foundational learning in all content areas!

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These Mighty Lions were recognized by the school board last week for being Red Ribbon Art Contest winners!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A significant increase in Facebook shares regarding the NIL (Name Image Likeness) Club for high school teams has been noticed in our state over the past 48 hours. Student-athletes are being encouraged to download the app and share the request to raise $200 for their NIL efforts. We advise parents and students to exercise caution when sending money and sharing personally identifiable information to unverified sources. A legitimate group should not ask for money in this way from children.
These “clubs” are not associated with and do not represent our schools or school teams. Also note that the state of Louisiana does not endorse these types of activities for high school students.

📚 JOB OPPORTUNITY Specialist - Secondary ELA

SMP is excited to announce an opening for a Specialist in Secondary English Language Arts (ELA). This 11-month position offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational landscape across our schools.

Application Deadline: July 2, 2024

Be a part of our district's vision for excellence in education. Apply today at: www.stmaryk12.net/apply

📢 Join Our Team!

Wyandotte Elementary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become our next Dean of Students. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of our students and the community.

Application Deadline: July 2, 2024

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at: www.stmaryk12.net/apply

👀 I spy… Ms. Alexis Rack, BE Boudreaux Middle Principal! ❤️ Great job, Ms. Rack!

Congratulations to this year's SPED Fellow Cohorts! The learning in SPED Fellow Academy covers a broad swath of topics such as strategic budgeting, stakeholder engagement, laws and policies, leveraging data, leadership development including managing teams and sustaining change. This year’s cohort consisted of 22 novice special education leaders representing 18 different school systems across Louisiana.

All schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 21, 2024. Let’s take this time to reflect on our history and celebrate freedom and equality.

Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 24. Have a safe and thoughtful holiday!

🩺AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC) OF A SUMMER🩻

The AHEC of a Summer program is an exciting opportunity for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who are interested in pursuing a healthcare career to explore different career alternatives in medicine by volunteering at local hospitals.

During the 15-day period in June, students rotated through various hospital departments and job shadowed healthcare professionals and practitioners. Students were afforded the opportunity to obtain direct knowledge regarding a myriad of healthcare disciplines, gain CPR training and practice with vital statistics, attend interactive workshops, and participate in field study.

The students earned 80 volunteer hours through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

The students who participated in this year’s 2024 AHEC program are (listed alphabetically by last name):

Bianca Barthelemy
Morgan Camouche
Zaley Corsey
Dechyla Davis
Cheyenne Drummond
Porter Hanagriff
Vivien Kenney
Brooklyn Stelly
Allexus Terrebone
Desarsye Wagner
Ava Washington
Kendrall White

Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers and father-figures!