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![The District Playbook: Episode 12]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772637633/jpschoolsorg/tltxxjyktcrw93svk0nn/DPBEp12.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772637633/jpschoolsorg/tltxxjyktcrw93svk0nn/DPBEp12.png","width":380}])
Featuring Branagh Cohen, Head Coach of Riverdale’s Wrestling Team & State Champion Layla Higgins.
![The District Playbook Podcast: Episode 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772129368/jpschoolsorg/ollu12gq7jzfvbu69l0p/DPBEp11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772129368/jpschoolsorg/ollu12gq7jzfvbu69l0p/DPBEp11.png","width":380}])
Episode 11 of The District Playbook is out, featuring: Patrick F. Taylor Wrestling State Champion, Debraun Norris, Head Coach, Chuck Stall, and Assistant Coach, Nick Langley.
![Congratulations to Arivan Subramanian, finalist for the 2026 Louisiana Students of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772054226/jpschoolsorg/keixm7lxikrkkvg9anfh/MSSOYFinalist2025-26Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772054226/jpschoolsorg/keixm7lxikrkkvg9anfh/MSSOYFinalist2025-26Newsroom.png","width":380}])
The Louisiana Department of Education today named its 24 finalists for the 2026 Louisiana Students of the Year competition. The honorees include one 5th, 8th, and 12th grader from each of the state’s eight BESE regions. Finalists will convene this spring for an awards ceremony in Baton Rouge and the announcement of the Louisiana Students of the Year winners from each grade.
![Pre-K4 Registration Now Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771862984/jpschoolsorg/ugj0y9jzy2sywkyigeok/Prek4Registration2026-27Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771862984/jpschoolsorg/ugj0y9jzy2sywkyigeok/Prek4Registration2026-27Newsroom.png","width":380}])
Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 school year. The application portal will close on March 6.
![The District Playbook: Episode 10 up on YouTube!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770821361/jpschoolsorg/sefcvngzjngyalk7uvsh/DPBEp10.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770821361/jpschoolsorg/sefcvngzjngyalk7uvsh/DPBEp10.png","width":380}])
Episode 10 of The District Playbook is out, featuring Thomas Jefferson Academy Girls Soccer Assistant Coach.
![Jefferson Virtual High School Application Opens Feb. 23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770304171/jpschoolsorg/vsbabow1cxwlvf7spjp3/JVHSApplications26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770304171/jpschoolsorg/vsbabow1cxwlvf7spjp3/JVHSApplications26-27.png","width":380}])
Open Enrollment for JVHS 2026-2027 school year: February 23- April 23, 2026. For more information, please visit jpschools.org/virtualhighschool
![Magnet Program Admissions Open March 2-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770304355/jpschoolsorg/blw3sfdxhrumjjbwlswh/MagnetApplications26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770304355/jpschoolsorg/blw3sfdxhrumjjbwlswh/MagnetApplications26-27.png","width":380}])
The 2026-2027 magnet school application window will open at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 2 and will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026.
![9th Grade Choice Application Window Opens Feb. 23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770304261/jpschoolsorg/tyqzuafo6a8ygkxwr6hx/9thGradechoiceApplications26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770304261/jpschoolsorg/tyqzuafo6a8ygkxwr6hx/9thGradechoiceApplications26-27.png","width":380}])
The application window for 9th Grade Choice is February 23 through March 27. Visit jpschools.org/9thgradechoice for more information and/or to apply.
![Haynes Academy Student, Marilyn Voitier, named Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770305964/jpschoolsorg/kfobl4aoydxupq4kxwxl/LAGatoradePlayeroftheYear2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770305964/jpschoolsorg/kfobl4aoydxupq4kxwxl/LAGatoradePlayeroftheYear2026.png","width":380}])
Marilyn Voitier has been named Gatorade Louisiana Player of the Year!! 🏐