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Our 7th grade ELA learners were fully immersed in Restart by Gordon Korman today! 📖 After some quiet independent reading, they explored the author’s reasons for presenting different points of view in a lively discussion. Big thanks to Ms. Davis, a veteran teacher our learners adore, for guiding such thoughtful learning experiences. 💛🖤

Nothing brings our Hawks together like great food! 🌮💛🖤 Walking tacos were a hit today! Thank you to our amazing Food Services staff for all you do to keep our learners happy and energized!

The stage is set. Playoffs start tomorrow and today, our head coach is officially named District 9-2A Coach of the Year!
Leadership celebrated.
Momentum unstoppable.
Hawk community, let’s show them what we’re made of in Avoyelles!

🦅 Parents & Community: We Need You! 🦅💛 Our goal is to provide a safe and focused learning environment for all of our learners. To make this possible, we are asking for your partnership and support. Please help us reinforce the district’s No Cell Phone Policy. Your conversations at home make a powerful impact on your child’s choices at school. We invite you to visit our classrooms, talk with your child about their day, and stay connected to their learning. Pray for and with your child before they leave for school each morning—your encouragement matters. Security Dads and Moms: We need you to stop by, be visible, and help us show our learners that their school community is united and supportive. The ONLY way we can WIN is with strong parental support. Our kids need you. St. Helena needs you. I’m personally inviting you—come meet with the principal, be present, and partner with us to ensure success for every learner. ✨ Don’t just talk about it… act on it! See you soon.

🍎✨ To Our Elite Teachers… We See You! ✨🍎 To our elite teachers: your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our learners do not go unnoticed. Every lesson you plan, every challenge you tackle, and every moment you pour into our classrooms is making a difference. Remember your why — academic achievement for our learners will take place because of your passion, persistence, and belief in their potential. Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you today and every day! 🦅💛

📚✨ ELA in Action! ✨📚 Our learners in ELA are actively using peer talk to deepen their understanding and strengthen their academic skills. Together, they are working to identify the correct repetitions in their answers, make meaningful annotations, and apply strong test-taking strategies. We love seeing our learners collaborate, think critically, and support one another as they build the skills they need to succeed!

🏈✨ Friday Night Lights… Go Hawks! ✨🏈 We’re heading into the 1st Round of the Playoffs, and our Hawks are ready to soar! 🦅💛 To ensure our learners can prepare and our community can show up strong, there will be an early dismissal at 1:00 PM on November 14. Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and show our Hawks that St. Helena stands behind them!

📐✨ Our Elite Learners Are Soaring in Geometry! ✨📐 Today, our elite learners were fully engaged in their geometry class—exploring shapes, angles, and real-world applications with focus and excitement! From hands-on problem-solving to collaborative conversations, they demonstrated critical thinking, teamwork, and academic excellence.

A few of our Pharmacy Club learners had an inspiring experience today at Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy!They toured the labs, connected with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors, and learned more about the exciting world of pharmacy.After completing their exit surveys, several learners shared that while some are still exploring their career paths, others left feeling even more inspired… expressing “more confidence that I can make it at Xavier and leave with a successful life” and excitement “about the idea of applying to Xavier.”The learners received multiple compliments regarding how well behaved they were.Thank you, XULA College of Pharmacy, for such a well-prepared and rewarding experience and a huge thank you to our learners for representing St. Helena with excellence!

🏆 2025 District 9-2A Champions! 🏆
The Hawks brought it home with a 34–24 victory over the Jaguars!
“WE REFUSED TO QUIT!!” 💪🏾
We are so proud of our team for their hard work and dedication. This win marks a milestone achievement in St. Helena football history!
Stay tuned for playoff information — the journey isn’t over!
#HawkNation #DistrictChamps #ProtectTheNest #NextStopPlayoffs

Unexpected site visits ✅ Proud to see our learner interns working with excellence at multiple internship sites.... focused, locked in, and thriving. All positive reports!! #StHelenaW.O.R.K.S. #WorkBasedLearning #FutureLeaders #CareerReady #InternLife

It wasn't just a meeting... it was moment. The atmosphere was filled with joy, reflection, and purpose. Each young lady received a rose from Ms. Whitney as a symbol of how she is seen... BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, AND WORTHY! Just like the rose, each learner was created with both care and intention. The hope is that the rose reminds them of who they are and they begin to recognize that same beauty within themselves and in one another. This year the Classy Ladies will continue to cultivate confidence and sisterhood one meaningful moment at a time.

First Annual Learner Summit at SHCCA! #StHelenaWINNING

Please join us for our District-wide Parent Night!!!

Today I visited the dual enrollment class. While there, they were engaged in a lesson on collecting Blood Specimens by Capillary (dermal) Puncture. I also decided to allow a learner to check my blood pressure. She followed proper procedure, ensured I was comfortable, and communicated each step clearly. It was a great opportunity for her to add to her hands-on experience.
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As we strive to improve our test scores, we are targeting three areas: improving the quality of instruction, ensuring mastery of content, and using data to drive instruction. As a result, Ms. Kyna Magana from the Louisiana Department of Education was here today supporting our very own ELA teacher, Ms. Colligan.
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The St. Helena Parish School District is hosting its third annual Literacy Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 19. This event will celebrate reading, creativity, and community engagement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFQV-yots00

PJ's Coffee will be open tonight before and during our Parent Meeting. Please stop by and purchase a beverage before you go to the auditorium for the meeting.