Livingston Parish Public Schools

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

The Central Office Technology team has been busy getting student devices refreshed and ready for the upcoming school year! 💻✨

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make sure students have updated, reliable devices waiting for them when they return. We appreciate our tech team putting in the time and effort to get everything ready for a great start to the year!

06/15/2026

While summer is a time for students to recharge, our teachers, curriculum coordinators, and central office staff are hard at work preparing for a successful school year. Through planning, collaboration, and professional learning, they are strengthening instruction and building capacity to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students. We appreciate their dedication and commitment to excellence!

06/12/2026

Walker High Graduate Named National Merit Scholar

LIVINGSTON, La. – Walker High School 2026 Graduate Collin Sprouse has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholar, an elite honor bestowed this year on only 6,700 students across the nation.

Sprouse received word last fall that he had been named one of 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

“A much-earned congratulations goes out to Collin, his parents and his academic counseling team at Walker High School for staying the course for this award. This is quite an honor to be celebrated,” Superintendent Jody Purvis said.

Other accolades that Sprouse enjoyed his senior year include being named the Walker High School Student of the Year, an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, a member of WAFB’s Best of Class, captain of the Walker High Boys Soccer Team and finalist for the Louisiana Soccer Association’s 2026 Young Referee of the Year.

Sprouse said he aspires to study biology and nursing in college to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). He said he gained a passion for working in healthcare after founding KidCreations, a volunteer service organization that assembles and delivers activity bags to pediatric patients.

Sprouse graduated with a 4.2 GPA and a composite score of 35 on the ACT. He accumulated 58 college credit hours through Walker High School’s dual enrolment and AP courses, giving him a significant head start on his college studies.

The National Merit program is highly competitive, beginning with more than 1.3 million high school juniors nationwide. This year’s scholars must have taken the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, included the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

The field was narrowed to the top 1% from each state, resulting in approximately 16,000 semifinalists. From there, 15,000 finalists were chosen with less than half ultimately being named National Merit Scholar.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official had to submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provided information about the qualifying student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. The student had to maintain an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Program, including requirements for a student to be eligible for the program, visit www.nationalmerit.org

06/12/2026

Denham Springs Junior High School Recognized as a 2026 Model School

Principal Justin Wax to Present to 5,000 Educators at Conference

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – Denham Springs Junior High School has been named a 2026 Model School at the prestigious 2026 Model School Conference, which will be held in Orlando, Florida, June 28-July 1 at the Orland World Center.

The Center for Model Schools, which is sponsoring the conference, honors forward-thinking schools that drive transformation, inspire change and implement groundbreaking strategies to improve student outcomes. More than 5,000 nationwide educators are expected to participate in the conference’s presentations and discussions.

DSJH Principal Justin Wax will present “Becoming a Capacity Catalyst” to the large assembly as part of his school’s recognition.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Model School at MSC 2026,” said Wax. “&Our school demonstrates what we call three years of awesome, and that really says it all. We want to do everything with excellence for the sake of our students and community.”

DSJH is being showcased for its unwavering commitment to student success and innovation. The school fosters a culture of collaboration, ambitious instruction, and continuous improvement.

06/10/2026

📚 Getting Ready to Welcome Summer School Students! ☀️

This week, our Curriculum Department had the pleasure of hosting Summer School ELA Training for the dedicated teachers who will be supporting student learning in the weeks ahead. While many are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, these educators chose to spend part of their summer preparing to make a difference for our students.

We are incredibly grateful to the teachers who attended the training and to those who have offered their time and talents to teach summer school. Their commitment to student success is truly appreciated.

A special thank you to our Curriculum Department team for organizing and facilitating this important professional learning opportunity. Their hard work helps ensure that both teachers and students are set up for success.

Summer School begins Monday, June 15, and we are excited to welcome students back for a season of learning and growth!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

The Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program is pleased to announce the availability of free Grab-and-Go meal services for children this summer, helping ensure families have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session.

Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis through a convenient drive-thru service at designated distribution sites across the diocese.

Learn more here: https://diobr.org/news/diocese-of-baton-rouge-to-offer-free-grab-and-go-summer-meals-for-children

06/09/2026

It may be summer, but Central Office hasn't slowed down! Our Instructional Technology team has been doing anything but sitting still!

Throughout June, this dedicated group planned and delivered a series of engaging, innovative professional learning opportunities designed to help teachers level up their instructional practices and technology skills. From AI prompting and NotebookLM to virtual field trips, microlearning strategies, lesson pacing, coding with Canva and Gemini, and interactive classroom technology training, our team provided meaningful learning experiences that teachers can immediately bring back to their classrooms.

Behind every professional development session are hours of planning, designing resources, coordinating logistics, learning new tools, and supporting educators. Their commitment ensures that our teachers are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to create engaging learning experiences for students.

Thank you to our Instructional Technology Department for spending your summer investing in the success of our teachers and students. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in classrooms across the district every day.

A special shoutout goes to the teachers and staff members who invested part of their summer in professional growth by attending these sessions. Your willingness to learn new strategies, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen your instructional practices demonstrates a commitment to excellence that directly benefits our students. Thank you for dedicating your time to sharpening your skills, collaborating with colleagues, and embracing opportunities to grow as educators.

If you weren't able to join us in June, there's still time to level up your learning! Be sure to check the Professional Development Calendar for July sessions and take advantage of the exciting opportunities still available. We look forward to learning with you!

🎮 Level Up Your Tech Game? Mission accomplished.

06/08/2026

📚 Student Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is almost here!

Online registration opens May 25 at www.lpsb.org.

Registration is required for:
✅ New students to Livingston Parish Public Schools
✅ Students returning from another school district
✅ Accepted Pre-K students for the 2026-2027 school year

Returning students currently enrolled will receive an email on July 7 to complete their required forms.

Visit www.lpsb.org for registration information, required documents, and enrollment instructions. For assistance, please contact your child's school.