English version: Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) offers the opportunity to better integrate immigrants by teaching English and offering the HiSET classes. El crecimiento de esta región es lento pero constante y cada día son más las personas que hacen de Bossier City su hogar. Oportunidades de trabajo y educación son la clave para que gente de otros países encuentren …
Having some form of higher education has become the standard in many professions, and choosing the right school can be a challenge. Factors like accreditation, campus accessibility, and cost all play a role in determining which school to enroll in. Here in Bossier Parish, we are truly fortunate to have an outstanding community college that offers so much and at …
When local sports teams accomplish amazing feats, the recognition they receive can shine a light on coaching volunteers. Benton Middle School’s archery team won the 2019 NASP national championships and the Benton Elementary archery team earned the right to call themselves world champions in 2018. During this time, volunteer coach Autry Lowry, who helps coach both teams, has received some …
The school year may be winding down, but one of the highlights for three Bossier Parish students has been earning the title of “Student of the Year.” Each year, this award is given to an outstanding student in fifth, eighth and 12th grade. Students first compete at a school level, district wide, then at the state level. They are measured …
New Mexico, Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana—these are all the states that Parkway High sophomore Lauren Klofach-Shepan has lived and she’s only 16-years-old. Her father is Lt. Col Steve Shepan. He is a 2nd Maintenance Group Deputy Commander in the Air Force and has been in the service for 19 years so far. Lauren says being a military child can be …
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 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.
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.
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 …
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, …
