Whitney receives military dependent scholarship

The Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) announced that Robert L. Whitney III of Sorrento, has been selected by their Scholarship Committee to receive a $750 scholarship as a military dependent.

Gator turns Colonel

Nicholls State University freshman Cydney Walters, a graduate of St. Amant High School, cheered with campers and fellow Nicholls cheerleaders during the “show off” portion of Cheerleader Camp in Stopher Gymnasium June 30.

Birdhouses, coolers for for sale to benefit Ascension children

Grandparents of Christ is an organization that focuses on grandparents adopting children in need of backpacks and school logo sweat shirts.

Dutchtown High named webcast hub for National Secondary School Athletic Healthcare conference

The National Secondary School Athletic Healthcare Conference announced that Dutchtown High School will be the webcast central hub for Louisiana and the 2010 NSSAHC.

Ascension Parish softball players earn academic all-state honors

Ascension Parish softball players not only enjoyed success on the field, but in the classroom as well.

Dutchtown FCA headed for Texas camp

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Dutchtown High School is sponsoring a trip to College Station, Texas for the school’s athletes.

Gonzales Middle teacher arrested for terrorizing

Gonzales Detectives arrested a Gonzales Middle School sixth-grade Social Studies teacher Friday on a felony charge of terrorizing, Det. Sgt. Steven Nethken said.

Patriotic assembly honors soldiers and students

In a patriotic assembly on Monday in Carver’s gym, Chief Cayne Barras presented the school with a plaque expressing appreciation for the students generosity throughout the deployment.

Prairieville restaurant shows appreciation for area teachers

After a stressful week of work, Ascension Parish teachers enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Gio’s Mezza Luna restaurant in Prairieville on Friday.

Students prepare for LEAP testing in way that’s fun

Students at G.W. Carver Primary school enjoyed a day off from their normal routine school day Friday.

Students prepare for LEAP testing in way that’s fun

Students at G.W. Carver Primary school enjoyed a day off from their normal routine school day Friday.

She's the Super

Patrice Pujol becomes first female superintendent of Ascension Parish Schools

Ex-school secretary arrested

Ascension Parish authorities booked a former school secretary after an investigation into the theft of about $10,000 in school funds, officials confirmed.

River Parish Community College enrollment soars

BATON ROUGE – As enrollment continues to rise in Louisiana’s community and technical colleges, spring enrollment at River Parish Community College in Sorrento showed the third highest increase of the state’s 16 colleges.

Ascension Parish Schools closed Friday due to weather

Ascension Parish Schools will close Friday due to expected winter weather conditions, according to system spokesperson Johnnie Balfantz.

EATEL awards Ascension Parish teachers $5,000 in grants

EATEL recently held a ceremony honoring 10 Ascension Parish educators with $500 grants to support innovative teaching programs that are designed to enrich the classroom experience.

Ascension Parish Schools superintendent search begins

DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish School Board Tuesday night moved forward with the process of finding a new superintendent to take over for Donald Songy, who announced his retirement last month.

Students, parents learn drug dangers at Galvez Middle

A crowd of parents, students and teachers learned of the consequences of drugs, including prescription medication abuse.

Community groups, LSU bring back science fair

BATON ROUGE – LSU officials announced Thursday that the Region VII and Louisiana state science and engineering fairs have been rescheduled on the LSU campus as originally planned.

Gonzales students help Haiti

Gavin Ahearne, a fifth grade student at Gonzales Primary, sold snacks and trinkets during recess Wednesday for the Haiti relief effort.

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