Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with great enthusiasm and a sense of renewed purpose that I welcome you all to the 2024-2025 school year in the St. Helena Parish School District. As we embark on this new academic journey, I am filled with pride and optimism for what lies ahead. Our district continues to be a beacon of excellence and a nurturing ground for our future leaders and innovators.

Over the summer, our dedicated staff has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming year. We have enhanced our facilities, integrated new technologies, and developed innovative curricula designed to provide our learners with a robust and enriching educational experience. Our goal is to ensure that every learner feels supported, challenged, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

We are excited to introduce several new initiatives this year that will further our commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. These include:

School Resource Officer at SHCCA: We are thrilled about the new SRO at the high school. This new position will add another layer of safety and protection for all our learners during the school day.

Return of Microsoft Teams: Recognizing the importance of attendance and multiple ways to connect our learners to instruction, we decided to fully integrate Microsoft Teams back into our classrooms.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Our SEL initiatives have been strengthened to better equip our learners with the skills necessary to navigate life’s challenges and build strong, positive relationships.

Community and Parent Engagement: We believe that education is a collaborative effort. This year, we will be increasing our efforts to involve parents and the community in our educational processes through regular meetings, workshops, and events.

As we start this new school year, I encourage each of you to embrace the opportunities that come your way. For our learners, this is a time to explore new subjects, develop new skills, and set new goals. For our teachers and staff, this is a chance to inspire and guide our learners with passion and dedication. And for our parents and guardians, your support and involvement are crucial to the success of our learners and our schools.

Together, we can make this school year a memorable and successful one. Let us all commit to working collaboratively, supporting one another, and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Welcome back to the St. Helena Parish School District. Here’s to a fantastic 2024-2025 school year!

Sincerely,

Kelli Joseph, Ed.D.