![A. Denise Graves Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747678785/apsborg/spuwzqriaxuaosrixmqf/DeniseGraves2016thumb2.jpg","width":2200}])
- 2024-2025
- News
- Retiree
Ascension Public Schools proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Assistant Superintendent A. Denise Graves, a trailblazing educator and leader who has served the district with steadfast dedication for over 44 years.
![Krystal Swain receives award naming her 2025 Louisiana Wing Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year by the Civil Air Patrol]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747171028/apsborg/brsc0mq1fxwzmbu4zn9n/da625b4d-a812-3330-3b60-078f6c85eec8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747171028/apsborg/brsc0mq1fxwzmbu4zn9n/da625b4d-a812-3330-3b60-078f6c85eec8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747171028/apsborg/brsc0mq1fxwzmbu4zn9n/da625b4d-a812-3330-3b60-078f6c85eec8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747171028/apsborg/brsc0mq1fxwzmbu4zn9n/da625b4d-a812-3330-3b60-078f6c85eec8.jpg","width":1080}])
- 2024-2025
- Dutchtown Middle
- News
Ascension Public Schools proudly announces that Krystal Swain, an educator at Dutchtown Middle School, has been named the 2025 Louisiana Wing Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)—a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional dedication to aerospace and STEM education. Swain has also earned the rank of Captain in the Civil Air Patrol.
![Ascension Public Schools nurse Dena Pinnell accepts her recognition certificate from Superintendent Dr. Edith M. Walker for being named the 2025 Louisiana School Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana School Nurse Organization]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746714670/apsborg/tizcwyle6namen5fex0a/04-15-25BoardMeeting-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Ascension Public Schools nurse Dena Pinnell has been named the 2025 Louisiana School Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana School Nurse Organization (LSNO). This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to school nursing and her unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of students.
![Darby Lambert Chief Administrative Director Headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744834381/apsborg/abfamk2mei9qwwj7qtbp/04-15-25BoardMeetingDarby-1.jpg","width":2200}])
- 2024-2025
- New Hires
- News
- Technology
Ascension Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Darby Lambert as Chief Administrative Director. With over two decades of dedicated service to the district and an extensive background in information technology and leadership, Lambert brings a wealth of experience, institutional knowledge, and strategic vision to this new role.
![ProStart students hold up their first place winnings.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743798538/apsborg/zjoltlr54kscdltttdgx/unnamed58.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743798538/apsborg/zjoltlr54kscdltttdgx/unnamed58.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743798538/apsborg/zjoltlr54kscdltttdgx/unnamed58.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743798538/apsborg/zjoltlr54kscdltttdgx/unnamed58.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743798538/apsborg/zjoltlr54kscdltttdgx/unnamed58.jpg","width":1505}])
- 2024-2025
- District Awards
- Dutchtown High
- News
- Prairieville High
- St. Amant High
Ascension Public Schools is thrilled to recognize our ProStart students for "taking home the cake" at this year’s Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational, hosted by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, the Ascension Parish ProStart team secured first place in the BRG Culinary Competition.