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Magnet Programs Application Period Open Until April 29
The window to apply for magnet programs within the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) is open until April 29. All applications, transfer requests, and any other required documents must be...
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Helen Cox Cheerleaders Bring Home a National Championship
Disney World certainly was a magical place recently for the Helen Cox High School Cheerleaders. The Lady Cougars were named one of the top squads in the nation at the UCA National High School...
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International Baccalaureate Program Orientation Meeting Set for February 24
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) is inviting parents of 8th and 9th grade students to learn more about the district’s International Baccalaureate Program. An orientation meeting will...
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Off-Broadway Production Provides Living History Lesson at Harris Elementary
History and art converged to give students at Harris Elementary an unforgettable lesson on the Tuskegee Airmen. Two actors from Black Angels Over Tuskegee performed an excerpt from this Off-Broadway...
View ArticleJPPSS Parent Conferences are Monday, February 22
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) will hold parent conferences on Monday, February 22. Please contact your specific school for more detailed information.Click here for contact...
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Eleven JPPSS Students Named National Merit Finalists
Eleven Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) students have been named 2016 National Merit Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are now eligible to receive a...
View ArticleAll JPPSS Schools Are Open Today, Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The Jefferson Parish Public School System will be open today, Tuesday, February 23, 2016. All schools will begin at their regularly scheduled times. District officials will continue to monitor the...
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American Health Lawyers Association Beautifies Riverdale High School Based...
The school based health center at Riverdale High School received some care of its own recently thanks to the generosity of lawyers from around the nation. The American Health Lawyers Association chose...
View ArticleHarris Middle Students Hold Lip Sync Battle to Raise Funds for the Arts
Lip sync battles have taken prime time and late night television by storm. The students at Harris Middle recently held a lip sync battle of their own to help raise money for an arts workshop. Watch...
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“Because of Them, We Can!” Collins Montessori Celebrates Black History Month
Judge Lionel R. Collins Montessori celebrated Black History Month with an evening program themed: Because of Them, We Can! The evening was hosted by music teacher Danielle Clay, along with supporting...
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Washington Montessori Celebrates Success for Black History Month
Even if some of the younger students at Washington Montessori didn’t quite grasp the wisdom he was imparting, Judge Dennis Bagneris understood the importance of his message. “I feel like a lot of the...
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JPPSS Language Immersion Programs Open House Events Set for March 9, 10 and 17
Click to enlarge. The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) has announced Open House dates for its Language Immersion Programs. Representatives from the district’s magnet and academic programs...
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Information Sessions on Pre-Kindergarten Registration to be Held on March 7...
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) will hold two parent information sessions on the pre-kindergarten registration process for the 2016-2017 school year. The meetings will be held on...
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JPPSS Pre-K Application Period Opens March 15-April 21, 2016
Online applications for JPPSS Pre-K for the 2016-2017 school year will be accepted between March 15, 2016 and 11:59 p.m., April 21, 2016, from any computer with access to the internet. The website...
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Four Riverdale High Students Named Finalists in Rodrigue Foundation Art Contest
This piece by Riverdale High School’s Nathan Vogel was one of four from RHS named a finalist in the George Rodrigue Foundataion of the Arts art contest The Riverdale High School art department is...
View ArticleGrammys Select Thomas Jefferson Student to Document Week with the Stars
It was an experience this Thomas Jefferson High School senior will never forget. Anthony Richard, Jr. was one of two students in the nation selected to document the Grammys as part of the 2016 Grammy...
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Videos, Photos Now Available for JPPSS “A” Breakfast of Champions
Over 1,600 students were honored at the Jefferson Parish Public School System’s annual Superintendent’s “A” Breakfast of Champions. The events recognize outstanding academic accomplishments for...
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East Jefferson High Students, Faculty Hold Food Drive for Flood Victims
East Jefferson juniors Lindsey Bollat and Hailee Doran pack up food for the flood victims. The East Jefferson High School family recently came together to help their neighbors. East Jefferson High...
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UNO Athletes Inspire Green Park Elementary Students to Read
Members of the University of New Orleans women’s basketball team visited Green Park Elementary recently to speak with students about the importance of academics. Reading, in particular, was cited by...
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Grand Isle School Students Encounter Nature with Bird Banding Lesson
Seventy-five Grand Isle School students participated in a Bird Banding demonstration conducted by National Audubon Society personnel and volunteers recently. It was a great morning with students...
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