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 …
Three Bossier Parish Students named ‘Student of the Year’
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 …
Parkway High Sophomore shares experience as a military child
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 …
Bossier Parish Librarian, Kim Howell, is named School Librarian of the Year
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 …