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Schools and Offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are now accepting slogan submissions for the 2026 Red Ribbon Week Campaign!
Mark your calendars! Regular School Board Meetings are moving to the first Thursday of each month.
Zailey Corsey, 11th grader at Patterson High School.
For more details, check out our monthly Talented Program Artist spotlight.
St. Mary Parish School Board will be soliciting applications for future employment of certified teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Agenda (amended)
Discipline Committee Meeting
◆ 3:00 PM
The meetings will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Agenda will be posted when available.
Report cards will be sent home Thursday, January 8, 2026.
🎄Christmas Break: Dec. 22 - Jan. 2
Teachers Return: Jan. 5, 2026
Students Return: Jan. 6, 2026
🎄District Offices Closed: Dec. 24 - 26; Dec. 31 - Jan. 2
Report Cards: Jan. 8, 2026
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Come support our students on December 12 & 13, 2025, at 7:00PM.
Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 7:00pm
🎟️Purchase Tickets (SchoolCash)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 7:00pm
🎟️Purchase Tickets (SchoolCash)
Don't be a Scrooge or your past may haunt you!
Ariathna Vazquez, 5th grader at LaGrange Elementary School.
The Louisiana Department of Education released district and School Performance Scores (SPS) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Special Education Committee Meeting
◆ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Discipline and Policy Committee Meeting
◆ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
◆ Proposed Policies
The meetings will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Agendas will be posted when available.
Announcing the annual St. Mary Parish School Board Christmas Card contest! This Christmas Card contest is a tradition that was initiated several years ago to recognize the artistic talent within our school system. Our parish school board would like to once again extend season's greetings to other parishes across our state with a Christmas card designed by one of our very own students!
🦃All schools and offices will be closed November 24-28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Want to become a substitute teacher? Attend our upcoming workshops.
A special meeting of the school board is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Agenda (revised*)
*Revised to correct a typographical error in Agenda Item No. 3, where the number 42 was inadvertently omitted from the Louisiana Revised Statue citation. It now reads La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1).
Students will receive progress reports on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
- progress report
Brynne Colley, 12th grader at West St. Mary High School
Explore multiple opportunities to join our dedicated school district team — from education and support services to maintenance and clerical. Apply now and be part of something meaningful!
Click each for more details:
⭐School Psychologist
⭐School Social Worker
⭐Educational Diagnostician
⭐HVAC Technician
⭐Maintenance Technician
⭐Clerical II - Special Education (Medicaid)
This is a great opportunity to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and join the SMP team as a bus driver.
Please register by November 7, 2025, by calling or emailing Ms. Burke (337) 836-9661.
Life is a canvas, paint it with dreams. BE DRUG FREE!
Red Ribbon Week will be observed October 27-31, 2025.
The Mission Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event.
🎃October 26, 2025, from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
🎃200 Stable Rd., Patterson
The Section 16 Land and Building Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
Into the Woods auditions are just around the corner!
We're looking for talented students to join the cast of our production of Into the Woods!
- Live Auditions: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Book a Time: Email rbennett@stmaryk12.net to secure your slot!
- Video Submissions: Due Monday, October 27, 2025
What does it mean to be a responsible, respectful, and safe digital citizen?
Healthy Habits from CommonSenseMedia.org
All are invited to attend the National Night Out events hosted by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.
⭐Monday, Oct. 20 - West St. Mary Civic Center
⭐Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Bayou Vista Civic Center
Congratulations to our talented SMP students for being selected.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Students do not report to school on this day.
Report cards will be sent home Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
We are currently accepting parent/guardian applications for membership on the Special Education Advisory Council.
Applications are due by 4 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Schools will be closed in observance of Fall Break on October 6-7, 2025.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician 5 to join our team to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our school facilities.
"Encourage kids and their families to reflect on their media habits and build digital citizenship skills with this collection of resources."
Visit the Common Sense Education website for full details and resources.
Introducing our 2025-2026 SMP Drama Club Season!
Important dates:
- A Christmas Carol Audition (grades 3-12) Deadline: Sept. 25, 2025
- Beauty and the Beast Jr. Audition (grades 3-8) Deadline: Sept. 25, 2025
- Into the Woods (grades 8-12) Deadline: Oct. 26, 2025
For information packets regarding auditions and performances, please contact Roland Bennett at rbennett@stmaryk12.net.
The SPED Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15th at 4:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
There will be a Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Contact your child's school to order your Red Ribbon Spirit Shirt!
Students will receive progress reports on Monday, September 8, 2025.
- progress report
📣 Attention Local Businesses & Organizations!
St. Mary Parish Schools invites you to be part of our College & Career Fair on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Berwick Civic Center.
This is your chance to:
✅ Connect with 700+ high school seniors
✅ Showcase your career opportunities and pathways
✅ Inspire the next generation of workers & leaders
✅ Network with other institutions and organizations
In observance of Labor Day, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Thank you for making our public auction a success!
There will be a Policy Committee meeting on August 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
We are holding an online public auction August 18-22, 2025.
Want to become a substitute teacher? Attend our upcoming workshops.
There will be a Policy Committee meeting on August 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., to be held prior to the regular board meeting.
The deadline to order has been extended.
High School Jamboree - August 29 at MCHS
Junior High Jamboree - September 6 at BJHS
🗓️ Extended Deadline: August 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM
There will be a Maintenance District I Committee meeting on August 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., to be held prior to the regular board meeting.
The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
The Budget Workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Stephanie Gautreaux as the Assistant Principal of Berwick Junior High School.
Mrs. Gautreaux brings a strong professional background and proven leadership to her new role. She began her educational career in 1997 as an English and Science teacher in Lafourche Parish.
Please be advised that the School Board Member Workshop originally scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. has been postponed to Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. due to anticipated weather conditions.
The rescheduled workshop will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Complex Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Ingrid Cummings as PreK/Interventions Specialist.
Mrs. Cummings brings extensive knowledge and a strong track record of supporting instructional growth and student development.
The Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, located at 474 Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
The Policy Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex, located at 474 Highway 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
We are proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Dwyla Jones as the new English Language Arts (ELA) Secondary Specialist.
Mrs. Jones brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student-centered learning to the position. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University, Shreveport, and began her career in 2006 as an elementary teacher at M. E. Norman Elementary.
Get ready for an action-packed day of gridiron excitement!
We're now seeking community sponsors to help make this event a success. Great exposure, great cause – support your local teams today!
The School Board Member Workshop will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
The Substitute Cafeteria Training will be held at the COC on July 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Alicia Morris as Human Resource Manager.
Mrs. Morris brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and is a certified public notary.
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Sarah Olivier as Dean of Students at LaGrange Elementary.
Mrs. Olivier holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Louisiana Lafayette and is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership. She has had an extensive career in education, having taught middle and high school English Language Arts (ELA), served as a District Literacy Coach, and worked as an Elementary Master Teacher. In this role, she supported a school-wide literacy initiative focused on the science of reading. Her most recent position was as the Secondary ELA Specialist for St. Mary Parish Public Schools.
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kendra Thomas as the new Assistant Principal at Raintree Elementary School.
Mrs. Thomas has been a dedicated member of St. Mary Parish for 22 years. Over the course of her career, she has served as an elementary teacher, librarian, and most recently, as the Dean of Students at LaGrange Elementary. Mrs. Thomas holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has completed her +30 to become a Reading Specialist at Nicholls State University.
Regular Meeting of the SMP School Board is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine meeting room at the COC at 5:30 PM.
It’s that time of year again! Soccer registration is now open for the Fall 2025 recreational soccer league (Ages 3-15). Registration will be open May 4th until July 20th.
Register your child online. Full details can be found on the St. Mary Heat Facebook page.
Please note this is a "Community Event" hosted by an independent organization and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by St. Mary Parish Public Schools. SMPPS is sharing this information solely for informational purposes and is not responsible for the operations, policies, or activities of the club.
Join us for summer PD designed to inspire, connect, and equip you for the year ahead! Don’t miss this chance to grow your skills and have some fun along the way!
Want to become a substitute teacher? Attend one of these upcoming workshops.
Looking for Your Summer School Bus Route?
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Christina Harrison as Federal Program Liaison.
All schools and offices will be closed on June 19, 2025, and July 4, 2025.
Legal State Holiday Proclamations issued by the Executive Department of the Office of the Governor:
◆ Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth Day
◆ Friday, July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
In observance of Memorial Day, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Complex.
The agenda will be posted when available.
Report cards will be sent home Friday, May 23, 2025.
100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish will be holding their STEM Summer Camp June 2 - July 3, 2025.
Contacts: LaShawn Druilhet 337-578-4847 or J Ina 337-578-8336
St. Mary Parish Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William Regard as the new Director of Maintenance. He will be replacing Mr. Brad Wiese, who recently announced his upcoming retirement.
Thank you school nurses for all that you do!
Maintenance District I - 5/6/25 at 4:00 PM
Maintenance District II - 5/6/25 at 5:30 PM
Maintenance District III - 5/7/25 at 4:00 PM
All meetings will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
Class has been postponed. Updated information will be shared at a later date.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, is the final school day for seniors.
SUN Bucks provides a one-time $120 benefit to help families buy groceries for each eligible school-aged child during summer break.
Regular Meeting of the SMP School Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine meeting room at the COC at 5:30 PM.
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The St. Mary Parish Public Schools Red Ribbon Committee is excited to congratulate the Red Ribbon Art Contest Winners. Their artwork will be featured in the 2025-2026 Red Ribbon Calendar.
Our Daughters: Empowering Young Women
📌Hattie Watts Elementary Gym
📅 May 3, 2025
✏️ Register at www.ourdaughters.org
Contact: LaGenia Bradford at 985-518-9485
Position: Director of Maintenance
Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Starting Salary is based on a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree: $78,640
• Master's Degree: $81,040
Note: Final salary will be determined based on verified years of relevant experience as per the district's step pay schedule. ALL verified years of experience will be used to determine the final starting salary.
Students will receive progress reports on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
- progress report
Regular Meeting of the SMP School Board is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine meeting room at the COC at 5:30 PM.
Morgan City Rotary & St. Mary Parish Schools presents the 31st annual New Generation Program.
Join us on April 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM at MCHS (Ogden Stansbury Multi-Purpose Building).
Get a head start on your future this summer with St. Mary Parish Schools! Whether you're ready to learn a trade or gain real-world work experience, the Fast Forward Summer Programs have something for you!
Do you or someone you know babysit in their home?
Children and Nutrition, Inc. is looking for babysitters that qualify for reimbursement in the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary, and Vermilion.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine meeting room at the COC at 5:30 PM.
When available, the agenda will be posted here: Agenda
Mark your calendars for our annual Job Hiring Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Centerville High School.
🔷Turn your bachelor's degree into a career as a certified teacher!
🔷Meet with school representatives on site!
🔷Learn about alternative certification options!
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine meeting room at the COC at 4:30 PM.
We are seeking local businesses to participate in an upcoming JOB FAIR.
Are you looking for exceptional talent to join your team? Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Job Fair 2025 at Centerville HS Gym! Meet motivated graduating seniors and skilled community members ready to contribute to your company's success.
DIFFERNTiated WORLD PERFORMING ARTS CAMP presents
Henri & Genevieve: A Creole Hansel & Gretel Tale
West St. Mary High School Cafetorium
Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6 PM
Available during the 2025-2026 School Year
🚑 Seniors, interested in healthcare? This hands-on course prepares you for a career as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the NHA certification exam, recognized by 96% of employers.
📅 Deadline: Friday, March 21st
📍 Request the course here: https://forms.office.com/r/EFdTcqqiKF
🚀✨ NASA Astro Camp® is Coming to St. Mary Parish This Summer! ✨🚀
Calling all young explorers and future astronauts! 🌍🛰️ Join us for NASA Astro Camp®, where students will dive into exciting STEM-based, hands-on activities inspired by real NASA missions!
Bayou Vista Community Center Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 12, 2025
🐰School aged children with accommodations: 10 AM - 12 PM
🐰Ages 0 - 12: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
🩸Blood Drive at 12 PM
The St. Mary Parish Gifted and Talented Program presents 2025 Arts Jam!
April 7, 2025 - Grades 1-8 at 5:00 PM
April 8, 2025 - Grades 9-12 at 5:00 PM
Registration is full. Participating students will be contacted by email next week.
Report cards will be sent home Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Elementary and middle schools ONLY will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, March 21, 2025. Students will not have school that day.
All high school students will attend school as normal. Parents wishing to meet with teachers may schedule meetings with teachers during their planning periods.