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There was an altercation on campus involving some of our learners. The situation was quickly controlled by our School Resource Officer who was at the scene. All parties involved have already been removed from campus and the local authorities have been notified. We commend the swift action of our SRO and the appropriate actions that were taken by school administrators. A thorough investigation is now underway.

🎯 Small Group Success in 2nd Grade!
Our 2nd grade learners in Ms. Gordon’s class are hard at work during small-group instruction! 💡📚
From targeted skill practice to focused support, our learners are growing stronger every day — one small group at a time. 💪🏽✨

#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #SHELC 💛

Our 1st grade learners in Ms. Stokes’ and Ms. Muse’s class are hard at work planning their narratives ✍🏽📘 and applying a variety of spelling strategies 🧠✨. Their focus, creativity, and growing writing skills are shining bright! 🌟

🍓🥭 Smoothie King Day is almost here! 🥤

Join us on Thursday, December 11th for a delicious treat with a purpose!

✨ Prices:
• SHCCA, SHATA & Community – 20oz Caribbean Way: $6
• SHELC – 12oz Caribbean Way: $4

💻 All payments must be made through SchoolCash Online.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to purchase:
https://sthlpk12.schoolcashonline.com

Don’t miss out—support our schools and enjoy a tasty smoothie! 💛
#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #SmoothieKingDay

🏗️✨ Our PreK learners in Mrs. Lee’s and Ms. Smith’s classes are diving into architecture!

Today, our young scholars explored how architects design and construct buildings. From new vocabulary to hands-on drawing and modeling, they are building big ideas—one lesson at a time!

We love seeing their curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning! 💛
#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #EarlyLearners #FutureArchitects

Welcome back from the break—we’re excited to jump into a strong week of learning! 💛

Our latest Family Newsletter is now available. Check it out for important updates, reminders, and highlights happening around our campus, including DIBELS testing, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected.

🔗 Read the Newsletter Here: https://secure.smore.com/n/yjqnr

Thank you for your continued support! Let’s make it a great week at SHELC! #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🎄 December 2025 at the ELC!

As we wrap up the semester, here’s a look at all our exciting events this month—DIBELS testing, Smoothie King Day, PBIS Pancakes & PJs, Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Day, and our Hawk Christmas Holiday Experience!

Let’s finish strong before heading into Christmas & New Year Break! ❄️✨

#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING

🎄✨ It’s Time for Our 12-Day Christmas Countdown at SHELC! ✨🎄
Get ready for 12 days of festive fun! Each day comes with a holiday theme to help us celebrate the season in style. 🎅🏽❄️

Check out the flyer below for all the dress-up days. We can’t wait to see our learners and staff show off their creativity and Christmas cheer!

#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #HolidayFun #SHELCChristmasCountdown

✨ Front Office Glow Up! ✨

We are excited to unveil our new addition to the front office space! From our powerful daily affirmation wall to the beautiful mural featuring our amazing learners, this space now reflects the joy, pride, and excellence of St. Helena Early Learning Center. 💛

Our scholars deserve the very best—and that’s exactly what we’ll continue to give them.

#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #StHelenaWINNING #RETHINKsthelena

We are maintaining excellence!

As we review our 2025 School Performance Scores, it is clear that our journey toward academic excellence is far from finished. We acknowledge the progress made, yet we also recognize that significant work remains ahead. This year marked the final year of the state’s previous accountability system, and we now move forward under a new, more rigorous framework that raises expectations for every learner and every school. From the first day of this school year, we set an ambitious goal to make substantial gains in teaching and learning. Our educators have embraced the challenge with commitment, and our learners continue to show resilience and determination. However, true improvement cannot happen in isolation. Our success depends on the shared efforts of families, community partners, and citizens across St. Helena Parish who believe in the potential of our young people. We cannot do this work alone. When schools and communities unite around the common mission of supporting our learners, powerful change occurs. We invite every member of our community to stand with us, to stay engaged, and to help create the conditions where academic success is possible for all. Together, we can ensure that the next chapter under this new accountability system reflects the strength, pride, and purpose of St. Helena Parish.

🍂 FALL FEST FUN! 🍁

Our learners had an amazing time at today’s Fall Fest! From hayrides and games to face painting and treats, the smiles said it all.

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and the SHCCA learners who volunteered and helped make this event a success. 💛

#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #StHelenaWINNING #RETHINKsthelena

St. Helena Parish School District is hosting its third annual Literacy Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the ELC. This event will celebrate reading, creativity, and community engagement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFQV-yots00

Join us for our District-wide Parent Night!

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Ride the Fan Bus to support our HAWKS!

🍁🧡 More Thanksgiving Lunch Moments at SHELC! 🧡🍁

Our Thanksgiving Parent Lunch was filled with smiles, family, good food, and grateful hearts! We loved seeing our learners share this special meal with their loved ones. These memories remind us why community matters so much.

Thank you to every parent, grandparent, guardian, and family member who joined us. Your presence made the day even more meaningful. 🦃✨

We are thankful for our amazing scholars, supportive families, and dedicated staff who helped make this event beautiful.

#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #ThankfulAtSHELC #HawkPride

🍁 More Thanksgiving Lunch Moments! 🦃

Our hearts (and plates!) were full today at the St. Helena Early Learning Center as families joined their learners for a warm and joyful Thanksgiving lunch. ❤️

We loved seeing the smiles, the turkey hats, and the precious memories made around the table. Thank you to every parent, grandparent, guardian, and family member who came out to celebrate with us—you made this day even more special!

We are grateful for our SHELC community every single day. 💛
#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes

🦃 A Heartfelt THANK YOU! 🧡

Today’s Thanksgiving Parent Lunch was absolutely amazing! Our learners and families enjoyed a delicious meal, special moments together, and plenty of smiles. From turkey hats to warm hugs, the love in the room could be felt everywhere!

We are so grateful to all of our families who joined us and made this day extra special. A huge shoutout to our staff for creating such a beautiful, festive experience for our little Hawks.

🍽️ Family.
🧡 Community.
🦃 Thanksgiving at SHELC.

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