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It’s game time! We are dropping Episode 2 of the District Playbook because. We’re kicking things off with Bonnabel Bruins Football vs. Riverdale Rebels Football , two teams, one championship, this Friday at Yenni!

Congratulationsto Stella Worley Middle School Middle eighth grade ELA teacher Sarah Watkins! She was surprised with the 2024-25 Louisiana Milken Educator Awards and a $25,000 check during a schoolwide celebration with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. 

The 2024–25 academic year marks the inaugural launch of the CLEP Top 50 High School Achievement Awards, celebrating schools that expand opportunities for students to earn college credit and achieve their educational goals. 

Presidential Scholar is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students

The U.S. Department of Education announced the 61st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing Vaishnavi Kumbala of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies (Metairie) as one of the nation’s most exceptional high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Kickoff from Joe Yenni Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m., with coverage on CCS beginning at 6:50.

Positive and productive school cultures help students achieve. We continuously work towards improved outcomes for our JP Schools students. 

We're proud to recognize three Thomas Jefferson Academy Seniors selected as Questbridge National College Match Finalists

It’s game time! The District Playbook, JP Schools’ all-new sports podcast, is officially here. We’re kicking things off with one of the biggest rivalries in the district: West Jefferson vs. John Ehret. 

Kickoff from Joe Yenni Stadium is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. 

Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies recognized as one of eight schools honored as 2025 Louisiana Blue Ribbon School. 

Visit jpschools.org/councils for the full list of members.

For the first time in ten years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns as part of the band's National Concert Tour, performing a free 3 PM concert on October 12, 2025 at the East Jefferson High School Auditorium.

JP Schools is proud to announce three of our schools rank among the top 10 high schools in Louisiana!

JP Schools is proud to announce three of our middle schools rank among the top 10 in Louisiana!

JP Schools is proud to announce four of our elementary schools rank among the top 20 in Louisiana!

We are proud to launch a new partnership with the University of Utah to help grow the pipeline of certified teachers serving students with low-incidence disabilities.

Jefferson Parish Schools Show Steady Growth in 2024-25 LEAP Assessment Scores

Back to school is right around the corner, take a momemark your calendars!

Because principal leadership is key to student success, the National Association of Elementary School Principals recognizes accomplished elementary and middle-level principals from across the nation and abroad as a part of its annual National Distinguished Principal (NDP) program.

Jefferson Parish Schools today announced its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Only clear, see-through tote bags, backpacks, or any similar articles are permitted.

The updated uniform policy provides a clear and measurable standard for skirt length to ensure consistency, fairness, ease of enforcement across the student body.

ESL Coach applications are open now!

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? JP Schools is now hiring for a variety of positions that support and uplift our students, from classrooms to specialized services.

As a Literacy Mentor, you will provide ongoing support for new teachers with 3 or less years of service in schools with high teacher turnover and/or high numbers of teachers new to the field and teachers implementing Leading and Learning (L&L) innovations.

JP Schools is excited to announce the Summer Learning Resources webpage is available for families. Visit https://www.jpschools.org/summerlearning for more information.

We’re excited to share that all Superintendent Council recaps can be viewed at jpschools.org/councils.

We’re beyond excited to congratulate Bhavvya Singh Devra from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies for winning a brand new car!

Jefferson Parish Schools is proud to recognize Shan Foster, a graduate of Bonnabel Memorial High School, on his selection to the New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Jefferson Parish Schools proudly celebrates the achievements of Bonnabel Memorial High School alumna Temeka Johnson, who will be inducted into the New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame.

To the remarkable graduates from all 12 of our high schools. Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone! 

Jefferson Parish Schools proudly congratulates Neal Pramod Tandon, a senior at Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, on being named the 2025 Louisiana High School Student of the Year. 

Perfection Achieved! Please join us in congratulating our JP students.

Jefferson Parish is celebrating its Bicentennial in 2025, and they are inviting the community to join them in a year-long celebration to recognize their 200-year history!

Jefferson Virtual High School (JVHS) offers online instruction through an advanced online curriculum. JVHS is an ideal program for self-motivated students who excel in online instruction. 

The students of JP Schools will celebrate along the parade routes during Carnival season. 

Congratulations to all of the Jefferson Parish Schools musicians who were selected to the various Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Ensembles! 

This year, our district grew by 3.8 points, moving from a 71.2 C rating to a 75 B rating—only the second time in our history that we’ve achieved a B.

JP Schools is proud to announce four of our elementary schools rank among the top 10 in Louisiana!

We are excited to announce a new attendance incentive for seniors, fully sponsored by community partner Premier Automotive!

JP Schools in-house productions air on our local access COX cable channel 8 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 (select Jefferson Parish TV, then JP Schools TV) twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

As we continuously work towards improved outcomes for our kids, we are excited to launch district-wide school culture surveys beginning in fall 2024. 

Woodmere School is named Campus of the Month at the October 2, 2024 School Board Meeting.

Harold Keller Elementary School is named School of the Month at the October 2, 2024 School Board Meeting.

Jefferson Parish Schools is looking to hire Stadium Security Screeners to work at Hoss Memtsas (West Jefferson) and/or Joseph Yenni (East Jefferson) stadiums.

We are excited to welcome our JP Schools athletics fans back into our stadiums this year. Please note the Stadium Safety Bag Policy.

JP Schools Families,

We are writing with important information regarding cell phone use in our schools. The Louisiana Legislature passed a law this spring that prohibits students from using electronic devices (cell phones) on school property during the school day.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 JP Schools graduating seniors to the Military Enlistment. The students joined one of the following: Army, Army Reserve, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Marines, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, National Guard, National Guard Reserve, Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Reserve. 

#1 - Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies

#2 - Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

#9 - Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies