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JDSO supports FES End of School Bash

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Sheriff Ivy Woods, along with the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office DARE and School Resource Officers (SROs), were there to lend a hand at Fenton Elementary School’s (FES) recent Fun Day Bash. Students enjoyed a fun jump, games and pizza and played video games in DARE truck’s built-in custom gaming system. Woods is pictured (far right, back row) with DARE Officers Gale Richard (far right, middle row) and Mika Miguez (center) and SRO’s Brock Hymel (far left, back row) and Tiffany Bertrand (second from left, back row), with some of the FES students during the Fun Day.

Zigler Foundation funds grant

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Zigler Foundation funds grant

Thanks to a Zigler Foundation Mini Art Grant, James Ward Elementary kindergarten teacher Christine Baccigalopi was able to purchase painting supplies that students used to create Mother’s Day gifts. Pictured with their creations are Hope Uys and Bently Chiasson.

I always wave at school bus drivers

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Ialways wave to school bus drivers as they pass whether I’m driving or walking along. School bus driving was almost a family business. My Mom, two sisters, three aunts and two brothers at times drove a school bus. It seemed to be a real pleasure for my Mom. She and her cadre of drivers, Ms. Jeannette, Ms. Bertha, Ms. Mattie, had a great deal of latitude with the bosses. They would drop off their loads at school and rotate visits to each others homes for a day of house cleaning or just sistership sometimes using a bus for transport home and back to pick up the kids in the afternoon.

Mermentau Elementary lists honor roll students

Mermentau Elementary recently announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the for the fourth nine weeks. The following students were included in that list. Principal’s List First grade - Molly Lavauve and Cassie Vincent. Second grade - Mollie Frey, Bentley Guidry, Jordan Wirtz and Morgan Wirtz. Third grade - Ava Guinn, Grant Harrell, Ethan Leblanc, Addalyn Prejean and Dominic Vincent. Fourth grade - Eleanor Credeur, Carter Istre and Elizabeth Wirtz.

VFC attends state convention

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The Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community (LFVC) held its 88th Annual Convention May 14-16 in Lafayette. The theme of this year’s convention was LVFC Roundup: Education and Innovation.

The purpose of this convention was to share ideas to work with individuals, families, educators, and public officials to strengthen and improve quality of life in families and communities through education.

Seniors gain interview experience

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Emily Lavergne is on a mission to ensure her students are prepared for life post-graduation. Lavergne, an English teacher at Hathaway High School, recently partnered with EnLink Midstream to host a mock interview day, giving high school seniors a glimpse of the job application process.

Students were required to prepare a resume and research EnLink prior to meeting with EnLink employees.

Council recognizes Dennis, Caraways

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During the May meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings, the Knight of the Month and Family of the Month for April 2019 were recognized.

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JHS Mini Jazzer Camp set for May 28-31

Young dance enthusiasts have an upcoming opportunity to learn some moves from older experienced dancers during the Jennings High School (JHS) Jazzer Mini Dance Camp. Registration will be held from

Final days as LAHS seniors

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The end of high school has come and gone for the Senior Class of 2019 at Lake Arthur High School (LAHS) . The graduates have already received their diplomas and