The St. Mary Parish School Board has selected a new superintendent to replace Mr. Leonard Armato, who has announced a retirement date of June 30, 2019.

In executive session on Thursday evening, February 28, the board interviewed four applicants for the position. Following those interviews, the board voted publicly, choosing Dr. Teresa Bagwell to be the next superintendent.

Dr. Bagwell is currently serving as assistant superintendent of St. Mary Parish Public Schools and has 37 years of experience in the field of education. She is slated to assume her new position effective April 1, 2019. 

The St. Mary Parish School Board approved the following proclamation at its regular meeting on February 14, 2019:

• National School Breakfast Week (March 11-15, 2019): Presented by Ms. Claire Guarisco

As part of its regular meeting on Thursday, February 14, 2019, the St. Mary Parish School Board recognized and congratulated the following individuals:

• Student of the Month: Marlee LaCoste, 5th Grade (Bayou Vista Elementary School)
• Student of the Month: Nathalie Falu Lebron, 8th Grade (Centerville Junior High School)
• Student of the Month: Matison LeBlanc, 12th Grade (Morgan City High School)

• Employee of the Month: Ms. Celeste Pipes, 3rd Grade ELA Teacher (Bayou Vista Elementary School)
• Employee of the Month: Ms. Sadie Clinton, Special Education Teacher (Centerville Junior High School)
• Employee of the Month: Mr. Cory Williams, JROTC Instructor (Morgan City High School)

Congratulations to these outstanding St. Mary Parish students and employees.

Congratulations to Gabrielle Marcel (PHS) for her winning submission to the Red Ribbon Week Slogan Contest.  Gabrielle will be recognized and rewarded at the April 11^th school board meeting.  Her winning slogan is “Life is a JOURNEY!  Travel DRUG FREE!  Be Drug-Free!”

The annual Red Ribbon Drawing Contest is now officially open.  Please carefully read the attached contest rules and begin sending in submissions.  The deadline to submit artwork is Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

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The St. Mary Parish Student Art Show, which targets students who are creative and love to sketch, paint, or sculpt, is a wonderful opportunity to share visual art talents with people across St. Mary Parish as well as individuals visiting the district for the Mardi Gras season. Artwork will remain on display for public viewing throughout the month of March at the Artists Guild Unlimited of Morgan City.

Winners will be chosen and honored at an Awards Reception to be held at the close of the show.

All St. Mary students (public and non-public) are invited to enter artwork. Students may pick up an entry form with additional details in the front office of any district school.

The St. Mary Parish School Board is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent of Schools.  Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit application packages by February 6, 2019.

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The St. Mary Parish School Board approved the following proclamations at its regular meeting on January 10, 2019:

• National African American Month (February 2019): Presented by Dr. Teresa Bagwell
• National School Counseling Week (February 4-8, 2019): Presented by Dr. Buffy Fegenbush
• Louisiana Literacy Week (February 18-22, 2019): Presented by Ms. Niki Fryou

As part of its regular meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2019, the St. Mary Parish School Board recognized and congratulated the following individuals:

• Student of the Month: Csaige Edwards, 5th Grade (Raintree Elementary School)
• Student of the Month: Parker Brocato, 4th Grade (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)
• Student of the Month: Anyrie Weber, 8th Grade (B. E. Boudreaux Middle School)

• Employee of the Month: Ms. Felicia Jolivette, Special Education Paraprofessional (Raintree Elementary School)
• Employee of the Month: Ms. Monica Leonard, Special Education Teacher (Hattie A. Watts Elementary School)
• Employee of the Month: Mr. Kentrell Lewis, Guidance Counselor( B. E. Boudreaux Middle School)

Congratulations to these outstanding St. Mary Parish students and employees.

Ms. Tammy J. Drexler, St. Mary Parish Chairperson for the Louisiana Student of the Year Awards Program, has released the winners of this year's competition. The Students of the Year Award Program is designed to recognize outstanding elementary, middle/junior, and high school students.  This program is an excellent opportunity to recognize students from each parish who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership ability, and citizenship.  

Congratulations to the following students:

• 5th Grade; Madison Izaguirre (Berwick Elementary School)
• 8th Grade; A'Nyrie Weber (B. E. Boudreaux Middle School)
• 12th Grade: Matison LeBlanc (Morgan City High School)

The Students of the Year Award Program is sponsored by the Louisiana State Superintendent through the State Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Parish winners will participate in the regional competition to be hosted in St. Mary Parish (5th grade), Jefferson Parish (8th grade), and Plaquemines Parish (12th grade) during the month of February.

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Ms. Gidget Everitt, the district's At-Risk Interventionist, has announced the opening of the Red Ribbon Week Slogan Contest on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  The St. Mary Parish Red Ribbon Committee will be accepting Red Ribbon Week Slogan submissions for the 2019 – 2020 Red Ribbon Week Campaign from students in grades 7 through 12 until Friday, February 1, 2019.  

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