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September 13, 2023 - Staff Development (Student Holiday)
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![2023-24 PIE Partners. The full list of partners is in the text post with this image.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724878952/apsborg/dk8m2nwnpzgo5x2tikxg/unnamed16.png","width":2048}])
Ascension Public Schools is proud to announce the success of its Partners in Education (PIE) program, which aims to foster collaboration between local businesses and educational institutions. During the 2023-24 school year, 28 businesses supported all 32 schools and programs. Those businesses were recognized during the Aug. 22nd Ascension Chamber Business Expo luncheon, where one Small Business Partner and one Large Business of the Year were named. The names of the businesses are as follows:
![Bridget Lemoine, Ed.D. Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724788556/apsborg/lesxs6ftfghf7wvobh0v/08-20-24BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of Bridget Lemoine, Ed.D. as the new assistant principal of Gonzales Middle School.
![Career College & Expo Tuesday September 17, 2024 Lamar Dixon Rev Center 6 PM - 8 PM Students and Parents are invited.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724708970/apsborg/lepnuesr4cvr5w69y1ko/ExpoInviteBanner2.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools will hold its annual district-wide high school career and college expo on Sept. 17, 2024, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Students and parents from all Ascension Parish public and private schools in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend.
![Ascension's Krystal Swain Wins Louisiana’s Aerospace Education Member of the Year Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1724443655/apsborg/u8cmtdluhlu9gzcpvqh7/unnamed52.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools teacher Krystal Swain won the prestigious Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aerospace Education Member of the Year Award for the state of Louisiana. She was also named a finalist for the National Aerospace Education Member of the Year.
![Central Primary Assistant Principal Rebecca Stewart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1722611149/apsborg/y4r4l8yttwxk5355o4gs/07-23-24BoardMeeting-11.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of six new school administrators: Central Primary School Assistant Principal Rebecca Stewart, Dutchtown High School Assistant Principal Kabir Miller, East Ascension High School Assistant Principal Dawn Johnson, Lowery Elementary School Assistant Principal Jaleathia Henry, and Prairieville Primary Assistant Principals Jacie Dunbar and Hailey Guidry Roberts.
![Prairieville High Mascot Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1722358178/apsborg/uhz0vgdljr4vfgw7y8z7/BlueHeronHurricane.jpg","width":2200}])
The Prairieville High School Hurricanes will have a new gameday character when it opens this fall. The new character logo featuring a Great Blue Heron was developed by the school's leadership following feedback from the community and incoming students.
![Jeff Parent Chief Operations Director of Ascension Public Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1722007090/apsborg/u0l4wydqddbknikkmfo7/unnamed48.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of Jeff Parent as the Chief Operations Director.
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![Headshot of Dr. Edith Walker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1688670089/apsborg/y5nqdxyhkppktfm5gzq3/DrWalkerCutOut.png","width":2200}])
Dr. Edith M. Walker
As we close out August, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our incredible students, dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and hardworking staff for making the start of this year a great success. Your enthusiasm and commitment have set a positive tone for the months ahead, and I am confident we are on track for a fantastic year.