This time last year, schools in Louisiana were closed due the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Helena Parish School District took several steps to ensure our students were able to continue their learning. Through Cares Act funding, we were able to purchase a laptop for every student to use at school in addition to necessary equipment to support eLearning. Moreover, we were... READ MORE >
Capital Area United Way's Community Conversation survey is NOW LIVE! The survey can be found here. The purpose of this survey is to hear from citizens in the Capital area about their hopes, dreams and aspirations for the community. We want to know how we can all work together and address the community's challenges as we continue to fight for the health, education,... READ MORE >
HAWK PARENTS,TODAY is Jr High-HS paperwork day for the 2021-2022 school year. ALL parents of student athletes currently in 5th-11th grade must be in attendance to complete LHSAA compliance forms or their sports.Times: 4PM-5PM GIRLS / 5:30PM-6:30PM BOYS“IF YOU HAVE BOTH COME TO EITHER TIMEPlace: Shcca Hawks College & Career Academy Location: Auditorium... READ MORE >
eLearning Model Changing after Spring Break in St. Helena Parish SchoolsThis time last year, schools in Louisiana were closed due the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Helena Parish School District took several steps to ensure our students were able to continue their learning. Thankfully, school systems received federal Cares Act funding to support their efforts to provide... READ MORE >
During its February meeting, the St. Helena Parish School Board adopted the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar. The major highlights of the calendar include: First Day of School for Students - August 2Homecoming - October 1Sixteen (16) Learning Institute Days for Educators throughout the year.Five Three-Day Spring Break Weekends in March and AprilLast Day of School... READ MORE >
The St. Helena Parish School District will conduct a mandatory, 30-hour training for individuals interested in becoming a School Bus Driver. Each individual will receive a certificate upon completion that will serve as proof of participation and will allow them to obtain the CDL endorsement needed to drive a school bus. WHEN Session 1 - Monday, March 1, 2021... READ MORE >
Send this out as a text:Please register if you plan on attending the Valentine’s Day Food Distribution Drive at SHATA this Friday at 1:00pm. We will serve 200 families!! Each family will receive the following:-15-pound box of fresh produce-$25 Shell Gift Card-Box of Valentines Day Chocolates-24 pack of bottled waters-Pack of 50 disposable face masks -Bottle of hand... READ MORE >
Monday, January 4, 2021 According to the most recent data from the Louisiana Department of Health, St. Helena Parish is at the highest risk level for COVID-19. As a result, the following plan will be implemented for our students as they return for the second semester of school beginning January 5, 2021. · We will stagger the return of our students for... READ MORE >
The St. Helena Parish School District considers the health and well-being of our students and staff to be of the upmost importance. As such, we have established policies and protocols to mitigate COVID-19 exposure while our employees and students are on campus. A potential massive outbreak was averted due to the deliberate actions of our school leaders and medical... READ MORE >
The St. Helena Parish School District considers the health and well-being of our students and staff to be of the upmost importance. As such, we have established policies and protocols to mitigate COVID-19 exposure while our employees and students are on campus. A potential massive outbreak was averted due to the deliberate actions of our school leaders and medical... READ MORE >
The St. Helena Parish School District considers the health and well-being of our students and staff to be of the upmost importance. With this in mind, we make the following announcement. We began our mass COVID-19 testing process with our district employees on Thursday, November 12th. One employee tested positive. The St. Helena Parish Office of Emergency... READ MORE >
The St. Helena Parish School District considers the health and well-being of our students and staff to be of the upmost importance. Through our partnership with Southeast Community Health Systems, we have established policies and protocols to mitigate COVID-19 exposure while our employees and students are on campus. Our measures are working, and we have not had to... READ MORE >
St. Helena Parish School District will dismiss all schools at 1:00pm this Wednesday, October 28th due to weather conditions associated with Hurricane Zeta. Unless stated otherwise, we will return to our normal operation on Thursday. Please remain safe during this time. READ MORE >
Due to the impending weather conditions associated with Hurricane Delta, St. Helena Parish School District will use the eLearning platform on Friday, October 9 for all students. Please make sure your child logs on at 8:00am and follow their class schedule throughout the day. Attendance will be recorded. Also, the Friday night football game against Lafayette... READ MORE >
Read about St. Helena’s initiatives to provide equitable resources to its students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the link below:https://www.meritalkslg.com/articles/k-12-schools-invest-cares-act-monies-to-enable-virtual-and-hybrid-learning-on-a-mass-scale/ READ MORE >
Southeast Community Health Systems School-Based Clinics now have COVID-19 rapid tests available for students in St. Helena Parish School District. In order to access this service, students MUST have a Consent Form on file. It is critical that all our students have access to medical professionals while at school. Please complete the required Consent Form made... READ MORE >
St. Helena Parish School District will conduct a virtual open house on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00pm. Details and login information will be shared by each school. We look forward to seeing everyone. READ MORE >
School is back in session Wednesday, September 16th. All students will report to school. eLearning students must log in at 8:00am!!! Remember to wear your mask and full uniform. READ MORE >
Due to imminent weather conditions from Hurricane Sally, all teachers and students will utilize the eLearning platform on Monday, September 14th. Classes will begin at 9:00am. The Office of Emergency Preparedness predicts wind gust up to 45mph by noon Monday. Tuesday will be our worst day with hurricane-force rain and wind in the region. Therefore, all schools... READ MORE >
“Black and Gold” Blended Model to Begin Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in St. Helena Parish We are excited to announce that St. Helena Parish School District will begin its “Black and Gold” Blended Model beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Please review the following information so you can properly prepare you student for their return. What will... READ MORE >
eLearning Continues this Friday, August 28thHurricane Laura has finally dissipated. We send our prayers to the families in the western part of our state and hope for a speedy recovery from the damages caused by the storm. Moving forward, all students and teachers will return to the eLearning platform this Friday, August 28th. The teachers recorded their lessons and... READ MORE >
Just when we thought COVID-19, murder hornets, and school closures weren't enough, the TWO hurricanes in the gulf decided to head our way. So, our eLearning classes are suspended Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. All our teachers will remain home and post recorded lessons, and assignments for the three days in Microsoft Teams. Since we don't know how much... READ MORE >
WE ARE GETTING READY FOR OUR STUDENTS' RETURN!We’re happy to announce that St. Helena Parish School District will be launching an innovative transportation solution, BusView, for our school buses which provides the following: GPS tracking for buses Student monitoring via Student RFID cards Provides parents real-time student transportation details ... READ MORE >
Parents,For the first time ever, we will begin the school year using an eLearning platform. Please make sure your student is up and ready to login to their classes by 9:00am each morning.Monday - only PreK, 3rd, and 7th graders reportTuesday - only Kindergarten, 4th, and 8th graders reportWednesday - only 1st, 5th, 9th, and 10th graders reportThursday - only 2nd,... READ MORE >
St. Helena Parish School DistrictRevised Re-Opening Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year Due to increased COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, and most importantly within St. Helena Parish, we will begin the school year with our eLearning platform. This means all students will work from home. While this may be inconvenient for a lot of families, we must consider the health... READ MORE >
Attention Parents: Due to increased COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, and most importantly within St. Helena Parish, we will begin the school year with our eLearning platform. This means all students will work from home. While this may be inconvenient for a lot of families, we must consider the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Please note the... READ MORE >
Great News!! The St. Helena Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) has arranged with Southeast Community Health Systems to provide mouth swab COVID-19 rapid tests for all our students beginning August 3rd. Results will be available within 15 minutes. Parents will need to sign a Treatment Consent Forms before students are tested. A very special THANK YOU... READ MORE >
2020-2021 Re-opening Plan for St. Helena Parish SchoolsPlanning for the 2020-2021 school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. Weekly planning meetings with various staff have been held since April, parent and teacher surveys were completed, data from the first week of Jumpstart 2020 program was collected, and a simulation of a school day was... READ MORE >
2020-2021 Re-opening Plan for St. Helena Parish School District Planning for the 2020-2021 school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. Weekly planning meetings have been held since April, parent and teacher surveys were completed, data from the Jumpstart 2020 program was collected, and a simulation of a school day was conducted.... READ MORE >
Microsoft Teams Tutorial for StudentsThe first day of Jumpstart 2020 is in the books! We want to thank all our parents, teachers, and students for participating and sharing their feedback. We had a GREAT start and each day will only get easier and easier.Please take a moment to review the video about the basic functions of Microsoft Teams! READ MORE >
JUMPSTART 2020 starts on Monday!!Check out this brief video about signing into Microsoft Teams for the first time then read the information below.Jumpstart 2020 Students will begin the 2020-2021 school year Monday, July 13th. This opportunity will give teachers and students time to adjust to the eLearning environment and begin preliminary instruction. It will... READ MORE >
St. Helena Parish School District will conduct a simulation exercise on Thursday, July 16th at 10:00am. The purpose of the simulation is to determine the practicality of the procedures created for students' return to school. The experience will allow us to identify overlooked steps and make necessary adjustments to the procedures. Any parents wishing to participate... READ MORE >
Teachers began their week-long professional development to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. They will be learning about delivering math instruction in a distance learning format, teaching science in a blended environment, ACT Prep, and a lot more! We're excited about the possibilities the new school year will bring...with health and safety in mind. READ MORE >
Parents, please share your preference regarding next year's plan for the Blended Learning Model in St. Helena Parish. This instructional model will be used in the event the state declares we are in PHASE II of the COVID-19 pandemic when the regular school year starts in August.Click HERE to take the survey. READ MORE >
Setting Goals and Expectations for eLearning for 2020-2021 We've been hard at work planning for the upcoming school year. Reopening our schools and businesses depend on how we adhere to CDC/state guidelines. This uncertainty has caused us to plan for various models of learning for our students. Each week, our Planning Team works to sort out the path forward.There... READ MORE >
Jumpstart 2020 – July 7 – 29, 2020 Professional Development (Week 1) – all teachers, teaching assistants, and related service providers will participate in PD on the use of Microsoft Teams and other instructional practices Tuesday, July 7 – Friday, July 10. All sessions begin at 9:00am. Classroom Instruction – Students will begin the 2020-2021 school year... READ MORE >
Studies show that studying for half an hour per day, per class, is to be expected and greatly improves test scores! READ MORE >