Christian Thomas Jenkins of Gonzales, has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship by the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society

For years schools were a place where children came to learn by sitting in individual seats in classrooms and receiving instruction from a teacher. Children who understood the lesson would be ready to move on to the next, but what would happen to that child who did not understand the lesson or could not pick up a concept? For some of those students, it could be a long school year filled with anxiety and even disappointment.

Several BASF employees volunteered to serve as judges at Galvez Middle School’s annual science fair on Wednesday,
January 11. Employees listened to presentations from members of the Galvez Middle School Science Club. Science experiments ranged from Mentos candy and soda explosions to evaluating the Stroop effect versus reading ability.

Tonight is the final night to see the Dutchtown drama students perform 'Alice in Wonderland.'

The Ascension Parish School Board has made an announcement regarding ucoming LEAP 21 Tests for any student planning to enter an Ascension Public School.

River Parishes Community College will become a Cisco Networking Academy that offers classes leading to Cisco certifications.

The 4th Annual Title l Parent Expo is scheduled for January 20, at the Gonzales Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Again this year, our Title I schools along with our community partners are supporting this activity by being there, providing information to parents, providing door prizes, and serving Jambalaya.  Transportation will be provided for West Ascension parents.

A letter to parish residents from the Superintendent of the Ascension Parish School Board, Patrice Pujol.

The Ascension Parish School Board opens Sorrento Primary tonight at 6 p.m. with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The following is information for all non-public and home schooling students.

This notice is to advise parents of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education's policy regarding the transfer of non-public and home schooling students to the public school system.

“Every child successful in an ever-changing world” is not what the Ascension Parish School Board practices.

Congressman Bill Cassidy R–Baton Rouge announced that he is sponsoring the 2011 Congressional Art Contest for students in Louisiana’s Sixth District.

Lowery Intermediate School in Donaldsonville received the Teacher Advancement Program Ambassador Award, and a $5,000 financial prize last month.

InfiniEDGE Software of Prairieville will be honored as one of the top 100 fastest growing tiger businesses during the LSU 100 Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 8 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.

The Ascension Parish School Board accepted a low bid from JP Morgan Chase Bank that will allow the board to participate in a federal subsidy program allowing the banking giant to purchase $10 million in Qualified School Construction Bonds.

The Ascension Idol semi-final competition under the auspices of the non-profit Ascension Fund will kick off March 24 at Dutchtown High School.

On Tuesday, March 29, from 9 a.m.-noon., Galvez Primary will have registration for kindergarten.

Ascension Parish School Board members voted at the regular meeting Tuesday to accept the winning proposal from three banks expected to bid on buying $10 million in revenue bonds that have been approved by the State Bond Commission.