The newly approved 2021-2022 calendars have been posted.
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM ALIO Training (Red Room)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Child Nutrition Dry and Canned Good Bid Opening (AV Room)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Frozen Bids AV Room (9:00-10:30)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mentor Training Work Session (AV Room)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mentor Training Work Session (COC Computer Lab)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Paper and Cleaning Bid Opening (AV Room)
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bailey Group Training for Principals (COC Evans Medine Meeting Room)
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Preschool Testing (MOC Conference Room)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mentor Training Work Session (AV Room)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Mentor Training Work Session (COC Computer Lab)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Child Nutrition Small Equipment Bid Opening (AV Room)
KATC-TV requested stories about interesting and unique events happening in classrooms, and St. Mary Parish Schools responded.
Links to all Cool Schools Videos
Recently hightlighed schools include:
More to come!
From Ms. Tammy Drexler:
The results of the 2021 St. Mary Parish Art Show have been released, and the winning entries are available for viewing in our art gallery: Departments | Fine Arts | St. Mary Parish Art Show Winners 2021
Congratulations to the division winners:
Thank you to all the participating art teachers and to the chairperson and co-chairpersons: George Blanchard, April Leonard, and Heather Meyer.
The Louisiana Department of Education's 2022 Teacher and Principal of the Year Semifinalists list includes a St. Mary Parish Principal.
Congratulations to Ms. Shantell Toups, principal of J. S. Aucoin Elementary School, who will now move forward into the final selection round. She and the other 47 semifinalists for the Teacher and Principal of the Year awards will be honored at the 15th Annual Excellent Educators Awards Gala held virtually on July 16, 2021.
School systems from across the state submitted nominations for this honor, which is intended to recognize the impact of great teachers and school leaders on student success.
From Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education: “Our teachers and leaders have been doing hero's work over the past year to educate during the pandemic and a historically active hurricane season. Congratulations to these 48 semifinalists. Our state is in a better place today because of their service to children and families.”
Summer Adventure Camps (June 7 - 22, 2021) will be offered free-of-charge to Pre-K through 5th graders. Students will participate in fun and engaging art, PE, reading/social studies, and math/science activities. This exciting adventure will take place on elementary school campuses in St. Mary Parish.
Daily sessions will begin at 7:30 AM and end at 12:00 PM. Students will be served breakfast and lunch daily. Bus transportation will be provided.
School principals will be sharing application information with students at their schools. Responses must be submitted before April 9, 2021.
Students are expected to work to their fullest potential and behave in such a way that they will learn and not interfere with the learning of their classmates. In addition, student attendance will be carefully monitored to ensure each child receives maximum benefits from this program. Students can be dropped from the program and replaced with other students from the school's waiting list.
From Mr. Stadalis:
The St. Mary Parish School Board approved the official School Calendar for 2021-22 at its regular session on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
The calendar can be found in two places on this website:
Additional new items can be found on the District News Archive page.
Student: "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited for what could go right." -Tony Robins
Staff: "Before you leave the house, you need to make up your mind that you're going to stay positive and enjoy the day no matter what comes your way. You have to decide ahead of time." -Joel Osteen
It has been over a year since COVID-19 made its first appearance in our area. In response to the virus, we have adapted to new daily routines to help stay safe and healthy: keep your distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands. A few months ago, several vaccines became available, and the scammers of the world saw an opportunity. Because of these quick-thinking scammers, our new daily routines should also include keeping a watchful eye on our bank accounts and personal information and making smart decision when it comes to sharing personal information.
“Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of significant world events. The COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding rapid digital acceleration brought about by stay-at-home orders is a global event unrivaled in the online age,” said Shai Cohen, senior vice president of Global Fraud Solutions at TransUnion.
According to Colleen Tressler, the scammers’ newest attempt to swindle your personal information involves sending phony vaccine surveys. Ms. Tressler is with the FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education and in her article, she states that these opportunistic scammers are sending emails and text messages with links to surveys. These surveys appear to be legitimate, but it is all an elaborate ruse to steal your personal data. Her advice to avoid being scammed is simple:
In the same way that we are vigilant in protecting our health, we must also be vigilant in protecting our financial and personal information. Just like viruses, scammers are out there looking for a weak spot to capitalize on – inoculate yourself against these scammers by keeping your information private.
See past postings at the SMP CyberSAFE archives page.
St. Mary Parish Schools
474 Hwy. 317
Centerville, LA 70522
337-836-9661
337-836-5461
St. Mary Parish Schools is committed to continuing its tradition of academic excellence and an unwavering dedication in providing all students with an exceptional education that opens opportunities and service beyond graduation.