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District elementary schools will begin scheduling appointments for the registration of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

Parents must call the school to arrange for a registration appointment. No drop-in registrations will be accepted. 

Because of the limited availability of seats, appointments for Round 1 registration of Pre-Kindergarten students will be scheduled only from March 1 through March 26.

• Pre-K students will not be registered without all required documentation.
• Registration does not guarantee acceptance into the Pre-K program. 

Parents or adult guardians must supply the following documents to complete registration: 

• Birth certificate (must be four years old on or before September 30, 2021)
• Immunization record
• Social security card
• Proof of residency (current utility bill)
• Proof of income (pre-kindergarten students only). Acceptable income documentation includes:
  • Two current consecutive check stubs for EACH PARENT or CAREGIVER IN THE HOUSEHOLD
  • SNAP/Food Stamps documentation that includes child’s name and valid effective dates

For more information:

View the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration flyer (includes school phone numbers):

• MS Word format
• PDF format

View the video prepared by the St. Mary Parish Ready Start Network Committee for additional information about the Pre-Kindergarten program. 

From Dr. Bagwell:

Schools in St. Mary Parish will be closed on Friday, Feb. 19, as weather-related conditions continue to impact utility services in various areas of the parish. 

District and school administrators will report to their school or office locations to assess buildings and monitor conditions. Information regarding schedule changes to make up instructional minutes will be drafted and communicated to schools in the coming weeks. 

Students will return to class on Monday, Feb. 22. 

From Ms. Gidget Everitt:

The Red Ribbon committee is looking for a SLOGAN to head up this year’s Red Ribbon drawing contest and campaign. The winner will receive $100 and the deadline to turn in slogans is Friday, February 12, 2021. The contest is open to students in grades 4 though 12. 

View contest guidelines and submission rules. 

From Ms. Drexler, Program Chairperson:

Congratulations to the St. Mary Parish Students of the Year:

• Fifth Grade: Briar Gorman (Wyandotte Elementary School)
• Eighth Grade: Mallory Menard (Berwick Jr. High School)  
• Twelfth Grade: Abby Williams (Berwick Sr. High School)

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.  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 a virtual regional competition to be hosted in St. James Parish (5th grade), Jefferson Parish (8th grade), and Plaquemines Parish (12th grade) during the month of February.

View press release with additional participants. 

St. Mary Parish has released the names of the district teachers and principal who have been selected as 2021-2022 St. Mary Parish Teachers and Principal of the Year. These educators will compete for regional and state recognition this spring. 

Congratulations to the following educators:

• Elementary Teacher of the Year: Charmaine St. Germain (W. P. Foster Elementary School)
• Junior High Teacher of the Year: Lani McElroy (Berwick Junior High School)
• High School Teacher of the Year: Ann Breaux (Patterson High School)
• Principal of the Year: Shantell Toups (J.S. Aucoin Elementary School)

Additional new items can be found on the District News Archive page.