Two students from Bossier Schools will represent their community as finalists in the Louisiana Department of Education 2024-25 Student of the Year (SOTY) competition. Kylie Small is one of eight high schoolers and Lily Kees is one of eight 8th graders selected for the honor. Both were chosen from the region comprised of 11 parishes. Kylie is a senior at …
Two Bossier Parish educators are hoping to shine a light on local schools by bringing home awards from the Louisiana Department of Education. Benton Intermediate School Principal Jennifer Burris was named a Principal of the Year Semifinalist and Michael Shelton, a first-year teacher at Rusheon Middle School, is a New Teacher of the Year Finalist. A product of Bossier Parish …
The Haughton High School Bucs in Blue marksmanship team is an example of how if you aim high, you hit high. The air rifle team has achieved new heights, having earned three first-place wins in Louisiana and a second-place finish in a Texas competition. They placed first in the Air Force Division and were State Champion Runner-Up Overall in the …
Rowland has been selected as a 2024-25 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). This award recognizes up to 25 district superintendents across the country with fewer than five years of experience who demonstrate dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core. Rowland will be recognized in July at the NSPRA 2025 National Seminar in …
Karla Horton has a very simple belief when it comes to her mission of feeding Bossier Parish students: No one can learn when they’re hangry. As supervisor of Bossier Schools’ Child Nutrition Department, she and her staff are responsible for pumping out nearly 3 million meals to keep students from being so hungry that they’re angry, ergo “hangry.” “Teaching students …
STARBASE Louisiana is working with Bossier Schools to build the next generation of innovators by presenting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a new way. Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE is a national STEM program in 90 locations throughout the U.S. It funded the same DoD banner as programs such as JROTC, STARBASE originally began life as a pilot …
Work is underway to breathe new life into a part of Benton’s history. Bossier Schools is currently rehabilitating and restoring the former Benton High Gym. Predating World War II, the gym opened in 1939 and has since seen thousands of students compete in it. When a new school was built in 1979, the gym transitioned to serve as a community …
Parkway High School’s senior, Kyleigh McVay’s creativity and talent have earned her the top spot in the annual Highland Jazz and Blues poster contest! Her colorful design not only wowed the judges but also won her a $500 cash prize. As a Talented Arts Program student, Studio Art student, and an i3 Art Expo participant, Kyleigh says, “I have done …
The back-to-school season is among us! This means that teachers, guardians, and students are all on the hunt for everything needed for a successful school year. Tips for Back-to-School Shopping As a child, the excitement I felt during back-to-school season was like no other. Years later, as an educator, I get those same feelings as a new school year approaches. …
When Jason Edwards took the reins as principal of Plain Dealing High School, it felt a little like home for him. The Doyline High School graduate may have spent many years at the Benton High School campus, but he grew up and graduated from a K-12 campus much like Plain Dealing, not too far away in Webster Parish. “Thrive with …
