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Reply filed in school redistricting case

By Michael Tortorich

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 08:58 PM CDT

A reply has been filed in the ongoing court battle between the Ascension Parish School Board and a local parent.

Schools’ project list detailed

By Michael Tortorich

Thu Jul 02, 2009, 08:31 PM CDT

DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a special meeting Monday, July 6 to determine the final list of school improvements to be funded by about $100 million from a proposed four-year millage extension.

Special meeting set for proposed school improvements

By Michael Tortorich

Tue Jun 30, 2009, 06:12 PM CDT

The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a special meeting Monday, July 6 to determine the final list of school improvements to be funded by about $100 million from a proposed four-year millage extension.

Prairieville student places in national poetry contest

By Michael Tortorich

Mon Jun 29, 2009, 07:16 PM CDT

PRAIRIEVILLE – This year’s annual Beta Club National Convention held June 13-16 in Orlando, Fla. featured competitors from Ascension Parish. One of the students competing, Paula Gomez of Prairieville, placed third in the national poetry competition.

RPCC student teaches seniors computers

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 08:40 AM CDT

Todd Borne, a student at River Parishes Community College in Sorrento, was awarded a Carter Academic-Service Entrepreneur grant through the Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Partnership Foundation and the Louisiana Campus Compact for his proposal to teach computer skills to senior citizens.

Volunteer Ascension, Ascension Schools partner with WBRZ’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ project

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 26, 2009, 04:57 AM CDT

Volunteer Ascension’s 12th Annual School Tools Program and the Ascension Parish School Board are partnering with WBRZ’s “Stuff the Bus” project to collect school supplies for children in need.

RPCC honors foundation board members

By Staff reports

Thu Jun 25, 2009, 11:18 AM CDT

SORRENTO – As River Parishes Community College celebrates its 10th anniversary with special events throughout the year, the college is also honoring members of the RPCC Foundation, and especially those who have served the school since its inception.

School Board approves bond election

By Michael Tortorich

Wed Jun 24, 2009, 11:23 AM CDT

DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish School Board approved a resolution Tuesday calling for an October special election to extend an existing parish-wide millage for four years to renovate and rebuild some the district's oldest school buildings.

Diocesan high schools to receive AEDs

By Staff reports

Tue Jun 23, 2009, 02:25 PM CDT

Earlier this year the Diocesan School Board approved plans to allow placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in diocesan high schools.

School Board to mull $100 million bond election

By Michael Tortorich

Mon Jun 22, 2009, 11:59 AM CDT

DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday night to consider calling an election this fall for a $100 million bond issue.

New assistant principals named, school approved for sign

By Michael Tortorich

Wed Jun 17, 2009, 01:54 PM CDT

The Ascension Parish School Board appointed three new assistant principals to their posts Tuesday night. The board also approved a new digital roadside sign for Donaldsonville High School.

Ascension schools awarded higher bond rating

By Staff reports

Tue Jun 16, 2009, 03:56 PM CDT

DONALDSONVILLE – Bond rating company Standard & Poor’s announced it is raising the Ascension Parish school district’s rating one notch, to AA- from A+, allowing the district to save money by refinancing some of its general obligation bonds at lower interest rates.

Hampton Hotels to award tuition funds

By Staff reports

Mon Jun 15, 2009, 12:01 PM CDT

Hampton Hotels will award funds for college-bound students’ tuition through its “Cash for Colleges” contest.

Group opposes school redistricting plan, circulates fliers

By Michael Tortorich

Fri Jun 12, 2009, 07:52 PM CDT

A group of Ascension Parish parents took to the streets this week to pass out hundreds of fliers opposing the parish school board’s redistricting plan.

Host families needed for international exchange students

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 05, 2009, 09:23 AM CDT

In an effort to raise cultural awareness and understanding in Ascension Parish the STS Foundation would like to invite families to host an international exchange student this August.

Ascension Parish students chosen to participate in ‘AHEC of a Summer’ program

By Staff reports

Fri Jun 05, 2009, 06:17 AM CDT

Interviews for the 2009 “AHEC of a Summer” program have been conducted.

Teachers ‘toy’ with science in classroom

By Michael Tortorich

Thu Jun 04, 2009, 05:30 PM CDT

GEISMAR – If adults can have fun with science, young students can, too.

Williams named Donaldsonville athletic director, football coach

By Michael Tortorich

Tue Jun 02, 2009, 10:47 PM CDT

DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish School Board approved Tuesday the hiring of Terence Williams as the new athletic director and head football coach for Donaldsonville High School.

Local group embarks on educational tour of Costa Rica

By Staff reports

Tue Jun 02, 2009, 02:53 PM CDT

Students and parents from East Ascension High and Dutchtown High embarked on an EF Educational Tour to Costa Rica during the week of April 10-18.

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Rotary club awards scholarship

By Wade McIntyre

Mon Jun 01, 2009, 03:00 PM CDT

Rotary Club of Gonzales President-elect Morrie Bishop presented a check to club scholarship winner and East Ascension High School graduate Debra Odo during the May 19 meeting.