When the first bell rings at 7:45 a.m. at Stockwell Elementary School, faculty and teachers await for faces to arrive in their classrooms. Lessons plans are written and supplies are laid out anxiously awaiting eager hands and minds to use them. One specific Stockwell Faculty member, Kim Howell, will always greet them with a smile, a hug and a lot …
Endangered Species Fair at Benton High School is One-of-a-Kind
Endangered species are getting some much needed love and attention from AP Environmental Science classes at Benton High School. Lead by their teacher, Kellie Harper, the ambitious students built an impressive array of displays featuring a variety of critically at-risk creatures to be presented for judging.
What is the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier?
A short ways east of Bossier City’s center lies the future of the area. The National Cyber Research Park (NCRP) is a physical monument to vision and dedication. The anchor tenant of the park, the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), serves as the catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce throughout northwest Louisiana.
Elm Grove Middle STEM Educator Named 2019 Louisiana Teacher of the Year
It has been an exciting year for Elm Grove Middle School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teacher Spencer Kiper. In late July, he was named the top educator in the state by the Louisiana Department of Education at the 12th annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards Gala in Baton Rouge. Kiper is excited to go on and represent …
5 Ways Parents Can Prepare for the School Year
Ready or not, here it comes! The first day of school is quickly approaching. Bossier Parish students will return to classrooms Wednesday, Aug. 8, and it’s sure to be another exciting year for the district. With the summer clock ticking down, it’s time to prepare for what’s to come – (very) early mornings and late (late) nights, piles of homework, …
New Bossier Parish Teachers Celebrate Upcoming School Year at Bossier Chamber Luncheon
With more than 22,200 students attending Bossier Schools, the school district is one of the fastest growing districts in Louisiana in enrollment and performance. That’s why it is so important to hire new teachers that can keep up with the demand. On Thursday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the BPCC gym, Bossier welcomed over 165 new teachers at a …
Bossier Parish Schools Dominate the World of Archery
Bossier Parish Schools has been in the spotlight since 2014 when Benton Elementary won the state’s first ever National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) world title. In 2015, Benton Elementary and Benton Middle both brought home world titles in their divisions. As if it couldn’t get any better, it does. Benton Elementary has held the state archery title every …
Bossier Education Excellence Fund (BEEF) Reaches $50 Million Mark
Education has always been a passion for Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, which led him to start a fund 30-plus years ago to provide secure funding for education in Bossier Parish. With more and more people moving to the Bossier area, Bossier Parish Schools are now among the fastest growing school districts in the state. With cutting edge technology in …
Bossier Schools’ First i3 Art Expo to Showcase Student Talent
Come explore the arts at Bossier Schools’ inaugural i3 Art Expo from May 3-5 at the Bossier Civic Center. Art comes in many forms and the i3 Art Expo will reflect that. It is all encompassing with subjects ranging from visual and literary art, vocal and musical performances, filmmaking and animation to hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and …
Georgette Price Works to Help Military Children Transition into Bossier Parish Schools
When military families move to Bossier, there is one woman who is their greatest resource. Georgette Price is the DoDEA Grants and Military Services Manager for Bossier Parish Schools. One aspect of her job is to make sure military kids have a smooth transition into the school system.