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West Feliciana football coach Robb Odom, Central basketball coach Brian Hargroder resign READ MORE >
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Area young people named champions at the 85th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show READ MORE >
Jackson Veterans Home combines Mardi Gras with Valentine's in special event on Feb. 14 READ MORE >
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West Feliciana head basketball coach Tyler Howsen on 'changing the culture' READ MORE >
Federal education official lauds STEM, innovation at West Feliciana High READ MORE >
Living with livestock: Feliciana students show farm efforts in annual show READ MORE >
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Bains Lower Elementary marks Grinchmas with crafts, games, Santa and more READ MORE >
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Superintendent, School Board honor Sheriff Daniel for Kids Christmas program, resources officers #wearewestfel READ MORE >
Annual Wilderness run benefits West Feliciana cross country #wearewestfel READ MORE >
West Feliciana High SADD Club president honored at Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council Christmas Luncheon #wearewestfel READ MORE >
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Bains Elementary School students use new bowling skills during trip to Baton Rouge alley READ MORE >
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WATCH: Saints owner Gayle Benson donates six schools' worth of coats to local children READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High students look into events that pushed America into war READ MORE >
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Reading Together: Programs pairs West Feliciana Middle students with Bains Elementary students READ MORE >
Tiger Stadium featured in student art at West Feliciana Middle School READ MORE >
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West Feliciana schools, students outperform state in accountability scores READ MORE >
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The West Feliciana Parish School Board’s Special Education Department has special education records and evaluation reports for students who have exited special education and have not received special education services for the past five years (13-14 school year). These records will be destroyed after thirty calendar days of this publication unless claimed by... READ MORE >
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Bains Elementary School fourth-graders win spirit stick READ MORE >
When we surprise outstanding educators with the #MilkenAward, we do it in front of the whole school. These students will remember the day Stephanie Whetstone was celebrated like a rock star for a long, long time.@bains_sch @la_believes @LouisianaSupe @wfpsb @westfelschools pic.twitter.com/dSKySd18qG— Milken Family Fdn (@Milken) January 24, 2019 READ MORE >
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Saints fall short to Broncos The West Feliciana Saints freshmen, junior varsity and varsity basketball teams made the short trek to Zachary on Jan. 15 to take on the Broncos in the “Havoc House.” The freshmen Saints fell short 40-27 in the opener. The junior varsity started fast and held off a late fourth-quarter Zachary rally to defeat the Broncos 36-34. In the... READ MORE >
West Feliciana Parish Schools recently recognized employees who have completed 10 and 20 years of service. Completing 20 years of service are Jennifer Bell, Susan Cox, Dianne Gilmore, Jodi Knight, Becky Posey, Christi Sykes and Jean Woodside. Completing 10 years of service are Tammi Barksdale, Silva Burrell, Lee Coleman, Finney Couhig, April Davis, Betty Freeman,... READ MORE >
As a part of teaching leadership, students at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville take an active role in serving others. Bains students take on a leadership role by checking out books and checking in returned books. READ MORE >
At Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, students do their part to get the school day started by leading announcements and raising the flag. Bains Lower Elementary School students Chloe Singleton, Brooklynn Triche, John Hazlip, Kav'ion Woodall and Madison Reed, lead the announcements and then raise the flag, with guidance from Alisha Hamilton. READ MORE >
Students chosen as Luminous Leaders at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville recently raised $2,000 for the local animal shelter through a project involving getting pictures with the Grinch. More than 400 photos were taken to raise money for the James L. "Bo" Bryant Animal Shelter of the West Feliciana Animal Humane Society. At Bains Elementary, two... READ MORE >
First Student, a bus transportation company, donated $5,000 to support STEM programs in West Feliciana Parish schools. "We look forward to our continued partnership and opportunities to support the school system in its efforts to provide innovative programs to West Feliciana students," said Will Love, senior location manager for First Student. READ MORE >
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West Feliciana Middle School students celebrated Christmas with their families and employees. Gregory Harris, Gregory Harris Jr and Brenda Walker celebrate Christmas at West Feliciana Middle. READ MORE >
Running around in circles may frustrate most people. Not West Feliciana High School's Kam Jackson. “Track is what I love,” Jackson said. “I played football my first two years in high school, but I saw my future in track and decided to focus on that.” Few can argue with the outcome. Jackson, a Baylor signee, will be among the top performers scheduled to compete... READ MORE >
West Feliciana Parish school bus drivers raised more than $600 to help ensure a merry Christmas for students in need. They also delivered fruit baskets to the elderly. Here, West Feliciana Middle School teacher Shellee Harvey accepts a check on behalf of the school's students from bus drivers Martha Duncan and Hilda Grant. READ MORE >
To ensure families had up-to-date information about school holiday schedules, West Feliciana Middle School students made call-outs to provide the information, while building their leadership skills. Here, Wyly Brown and Alysse Davis make call-outs on Dec. 19. READ MORE >
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish School Board voted Tuesday to call a May 4 election on a proposed $52.6 million bond issue to build a new elementary school and make major improvements at the high school. Consultants working with the board estimate that an additional property tax of 9.95 mills will be needed to repay the bonds for the first year... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School seniors Kam Jackson and Khiry Morrison committed to play college sports on National Signing Day. Jackson accepted a track scholarship to Baylor University, and Morrison accepted a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech. READ MORE >
Two college coaches who graduated from West Feliciana High School reunited with a former teacher recently at the U.S. Track and Field Association coaches clinic in Texas. West Feliciana cross-country coach Nick Smith got to catch up with alumni PrimMecha Coates, who coaches track at Grambling, and Miguel Pate, who is jumps coach at Alabama. READ MORE >
Bains Elementary School awarded game balls to four students recently to recognize their growth throughout the school year. The students honored were Dalton Carter, Braylen Cobb, Dakota Soignet and Ashton Williams. READ MORE >
The West Feliciana Saints defeated the Brighton Bengals, of Baton Rouge, 1-0 on Friday in a home nonconference match. READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School juniors Katelyn Jones and Mary Margaret Lindsey escaped hysteria during an escape-room-themed lesson on "The Crucible" in Sharon Ourso's English III class. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School students recently participated in a Bowling Olympics at All Star Lanes in Baton Rouge. READ MORE >
2018 — A year of firsts and thirds for sports in the Felicianas The 2018 year was ripe with excitement for sports teams in the Felicianas. There were plenty of firsts and some positive thirds along the way. The Slaughter Community Charter Knights baseball team, playing their third year of baseball, took their fans on a ride that saw them win their first... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary students are learning leadership and life skills thanks to the lessons learned through the Leader in Me Program. The school was named a Lighthouse School for achieving outstanding results in school and student outcomes by successfully implementing The Leader in Me Program, which teaches leadership and life skills that inspire young students... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School senior Emery Godke was recently recognized by Ochsner's Athletic Training program with a special presentation. Selected by the school coaching staff, Godke was recognized for his character, integrity and leadership skills as a student-athlete. He received two New Orleans Saints tickets for an upcoming game. Ochsner's Athletic Trainer... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School students are learning drilling techniques and other welding techniques as part of a welding course offered in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Community College in Jackson. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School teacher Ali McMillan made a presentation at the National Council of Social Studies in conjunction with the National Geographic Educator Certification program in Chicago. READ MORE >
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Red Stick Bowl has Feliciana flavor On Saturday, top high school football players from around the Baton Rouge metro area competed in Baton Rouge’s premier high school all-star game, the 17th annual Red Stick Bowl. Slaughter Charter Knights competing for the Patriots team included defensive back Da’Marco Goss and Damiquin Minor. Coach Devyn Baker, of Slaughter... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School freshmen Victoria Gunnels, Grace Felker and Brenton Thurman recently experimented with oxidation reactions in Dennis Dyer's physical science class. READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High School volleyball players Trelencia Johnson, An’Jalei Rogers Daelyn Weaver, Destiny Mitchell, Destiny Carter and Keyana Cummings were named to the All-District First Team. Johnson was named district player of the year. READ MORE >
The West Feliciana High swim team recently competed in the LHSAA State Swim Meet. Four team members achieved state qualifying times that allowed them to compete individually at the meet: Reagan Edwards, Cole Dietz, Kenan Cooper and William Ralph. Edwards placed sixth overall in the backstroke and 10th overall in the butterfly. She also set a West Feliciana record... READ MORE >
Bains Elementary School students celebrate Accelerated Reader success in Lindsay Gilliam's fifth grade class by receiving free Pizza Hut certificates. They include, from left, back row, Kenny Querns, Manning Hawkins, Carter Wesberry, Kendall Bailey and Lucas Del Solar; and front row, JaKayla Gwin, Anna Milton and Morgan Wheeler READ MORE >
Andrew Webb, Bains Lower Elementary custodian, and Taylor Adams, Bains Elementary teacher, were named December Employees of the Month in West Feliciana. The employees of the month is recognized for going above and beyond. READ MORE >
Bains Elementary School students Ryan Johnson, Myles Cloud, Ashton Williams, LaDanien Singleton and Ja'Vante Vessel recently enjoyed seeing their chicks hatching in Tammi Priddy's class. READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High School senior swimmer Reagan Edwards was selected to the LHSAA Academic All State Team. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Early Childhood Programs at Bains Lower Elementary School recently were recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education for providing high-quality instruction and care to the state's youngest learners. West Feliciana received the highest honor in this category by being placed on the Department of Education's Honor Roll. "Our educators in these... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary students visited the Louisiana War Veterans' Home in Jackson on Veterans Day. READ MORE >
From left, West Feliciana Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton and Bains fourth-grade students Keondre` Bibbins, Jermyrian Jackson, Mia McFarland, Mac Michaleson, Joshua Dorsey, Maxx Garrett, Cole Bohannon and Taylor Triche take a break before school and read the paper. READ MORE >
Students in Michele Grissett's first-grade class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville recently visited St. Francisville Country Manor to share their morning routine with the residents. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Bains Lower and West Feliciana mission statements, and the seven habits of highly-effective students. They then performed... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School Saints runner Kelly Goff recently signed a National Letter of Intent to run for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has earned a cross-country and track-and-field scholarship and will compete as a Ragin' Cajun next year. She is the daughter of Randy and Laurie Goff. READ MORE >
Louisiana Superintendent of the Year Hollis Milton was honored in Washington, D.C. gala held by the National Association of School Superintendents. “It is an honor to represent West Feliciana. We have a strong community and a great school system,” Milton said. READ MORE >
Liza Bryant and Linda Holmes recently met with Bains Lower Elementary's Lighthouse Team. The students had the opportunity discuss their individual responsibilities and goals for the year. READ MORE >
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Division I, District 3 First team Caroline Starns, St. Joseph’s Academy, Sr.; Hannah Lewis, Baton Rouge High, Sr.; Nia Kay, Central, Sr.; Neely Bourgoyne, Baton Rouge High, Sr.; Simone Moreau, St. Joseph’s, So.; Alayna Flotte, Zachary, Sr.; Ngan Tran, Baton Rouge High, Sr.; Ke’Ira Collier, McKinley, So.; Caroline Nunnery, Central, Jr.; Monet McDaniel, Zachary,... READ MORE >
Abby Cochran, the principal of West Feliciana High School, follows a needs-driven philosophy of life: Educators should meet the needs of children while simultaneously teaching them to be sensitive to the needs in their community. Cochran believes that outreach has a boomerang effect that makes both the giver and recipient stronger and tightens the bonds of the... READ MORE >
The LSU Agricultural Center’s Southeast Region hosted a Volunteer and Leadership Development Training at LSU for 4-H Club leaders and volunteers on Sept. 26. Volunteers from throughout the 16-parish region had the opportunity to participate in workshops to learn more about the program. Lacey Jewell, West Feliciana Middle School 4-H leader, and Paul Theriot, West... READ MORE >
When Deborah Sternberg, the former Starmount Life Insurance president, footed the $13,000 bill to establish a Baton Rouge affiliate of the national Young Entrepreneurs Academy, she did not know that as many as 25 Louisiana businesses could come out of the investment. Entrepreneurship—and betting on an idea—are hardly foreign concepts to Sternberg,... READ MORE >
Senior Evan Pinson registers to vote online as senior Landry Higgins, left, talks to students about the importance of voter turnout at West Feliciana High School. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School runners Landon Rourke and William Hazlip both finished in the top 10 among fifth- and sixth-grade runners in the St. Michael Warrior Run Nov. 3 in Baton Rouge. READ MORE >
Science teacher Justin Davenport recently organized a boat challenge for his physics students at West Feliciana High School. The event drew a crowd to the West Feliciana Sports Park, where teams of students created boats out of cardboard and tape and floated them across a pond. READ MORE >
Feliciana Masonic Lodge 31 of St. Francisville recently presented Honesty and Integrity Awards to four West Feliciana High School students: Devin Ferguson, Lawrence Gonzales, Emily St. Romain and Caroline Smith. WFHS assistant principal Karolyn Jones Taylor attended the awards ceremony. Dane Taylor is chaplain of Lodge 31. READ MORE >
In 2012, the National Research Council introduced a new set of student performance expectations in science. Through a collaborative, state-led process, a three-pronged set of Next Generation Science Standards has evolved. The three aspects of these standards are disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and "crosscutting" concepts that explore... READ MORE >
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Members of the West Feliciana High School Choir who performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before a New Orleans Pelicans game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans are, front row from left, Chelsea Ford, Samantha Ponzo and Julie DeJean; and second row, Jayla Burrell, Alyse Roche, Cassie Tucker, Robert E. Barrow and Grant Rome. READ MORE >
On Nov. 8, students at Bains Lower Elementary celebrated National STEM Day. Jeremy Swan from Entergy visited with the STEMgineers Club at Bains Lower to celebrate National STEM Day at Bains Lower. HE spoke with the students about Nuclear Entergy and reinforced the importance of the Engineering Design process while walking the students through a snap circuit project. READ MORE >
Keith Courville, executive director of the Association of Professional Educators of Louisiana, recently visited the STEM programs at Bains Lower Elementary School, the zSpace lab at West Feliciana Middle School, and West Feliciana High School, where he saw the video arcade built by senior Jack Hosford. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School principal Mark Lester recently presented West Feliciana High School game balls to Jordan Johnson and Skylar Spangler to reward them for meeting their reading goals. READ MORE >
Sophia Holland and Sharon Ourso are the leaders of the new Bass Masters Club for students from West Feliciana High School and West Feliciana Middle School. Participants in the club include, from left, Archer Pangburn, Michael Corlew, Gage Tate, Will D'Aquilla and Kaden Cowart. READ MORE >
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish School Board on Monday appointed Emma Uhle to serve as an interim board member representing District 4. The board also set a March 30 special primary election to fill the term of District 4 member Nancy "Beth" Tycer, who resigned Oct. 19 to take a job with East Louisiana State Mental Health System in Jackson. In... READ MORE >
The girls cross-country team from West Feliciana High School finished first among public school teams at the Menard Invitational in Natchitoches on Oct. 20. Placing sixth overall, it was the only public school team in the top 10, a news release said. From the left, Caroline Smith, Mary Elizabeth Barrow, Elizabeth Dieguez, Anna Rea, Samantha Ponzo, Destiny Mitchell... READ MORE >
Senior Night for the volleyball team at West Feliciana High School in St. Francisville celebrated the achievements of Destiny Carter, Keyana Cummings, Anna Grace Falgoust, Trelencia Johnson, Kennedy London, Honesty Mitchell and A'njalei Rogers. READ MORE >
Students in Samantha Williams' biology class at West Feliciana High School have been studying antibiotic-resistant bacteria through a case study of a sick child. Using what they have learned so far this semester, they were able to chart the evolution of antibiotic resistance when bacteria are constantly exposed to antibiotics, a news release said. Troy Falgout,... READ MORE >
Bains Elementary fourth-graders took a hands-on approach to learn about the early American colonists by building villages and forts during a recent assignment in Kimberly Matthews' class. Keondre Bibbins, Cole Bohannon, Buddy Floyd, Maxx Garrett, Jayden Johnson, Jason Landry, Taylor Triche and Kaylyn Whetstone show off Fort No. 2. READ MORE >
Sean Covey, who contributed to the second edition of Stephen R. Covey's book "The Leader in Me," recently spoke in Lafayette at a breakfast for Leader in Me schools. Among those at the breakfast were principal Andrea Mathis and Tonya Aaron of Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, where the book is a guiding text. READ MORE >
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Rather than trying to squelch the excitement of Halloween, teachers at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville channeled that energy and enthusiasm into creative lessons with Halloween themes. Teachers dressed as puns and wished their fourth graders a Punny Halloween. READ MORE >
Students in Holly Caffarel's first-grade class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville recently visited St. Francisville Country Manor to learn ways to show respect for elderly residents there. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Parish Schools officials recently visited Laura Glaser's class at West Feliciana High School for a Hot Dogs for Top Dogs event rewarding students for good behavior. Superintendent Hollis Milton highlighted the efforts of Laura Glaser, Lorraine Lawrence, Dianne Gilmore, Gasten Gabriel and Miklyn Herrin. "Their care and willingness to help our... READ MORE >
Students in Lacey Jewell's seventh-grade drama class at West Felliciana Middle School recently went to Bains Elementary and Bains Lower Elementary schools to participate in Read for the Record. The students read "Maybe Something Beautiful" by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell and performed the Bear Series by Nick Bland for the first and second grades and for... READ MORE >
Barry Erwin, executive director of the Council for a Better Louisiana, visited schools in West Feliciana to see the STEM program at Bains Lower and the zSpace virtual reality lab at West Feliciana Middle School. Both STEM programs are considered among the firsts in Louisiana. "Teaching STEM at Pre-K is not heard of in our state, and we are so pleased at what our... READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High students scored an overall 20.7 composite on the 2018 ACT Exam, the fifth-highest score in the district's history, said schools Superintendent Hollis Milton. West Feliciana ranked fifth overall in the state, despite the high school's students being ranked eighth as economically disadvantaged in the state, a news release said. READ MORE >
Behind the throng of teenagers who gather each morning in the commons area at West Feliciana High School is a wall decorated with a significant quotation. Though grand in size and placed centrally in the school, many students walk absently near it, finding it difficult to hear its message over the hum of their excited classmates. The words, attributed to education... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary School Resource Officer Carey O’Brien recently swore in school safety patrol officers. All safety patrol officers pledge to serve their fellow students by ensuring that safety rules are followed. School safety officers at Bains Lower Elementary include, from left, front row, Graycee Nettles, Emma Ross, Brooklyn Triche, Eli Guillory, Emma Kate... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary School students Emmerson Brouillette, Kaitlyn Gore, Delilah Gillis, Jayce Gibson and Dakota Gilmore recently helped raise the flag and lead the announcements. READ MORE >
Nov. 8 is National STEM Day, an opportunity to recognize and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education, and to emphasize the importance of these subjects in our schools. Encouraging kids to pursue their STEM interests early on not only helps them to develop important critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but helps build the foundation... READ MORE >
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Students in Lauren Liebkemann and Lashonda Bailey's class at West Feliciana Middle School have mastered the process of carving and painting perfect pumpkins for Halloween. Rooderick Williams, from left, Jeff Green and Jessie Lacombe get started on their Halloween pumpkins at West Feliciana Middle School. READ MORE >
Bains fourth-graders Harrison Warner and Kristin Marshall want to become soldiers. To encourage them, Maj. Tito Malik Jones, West Feliciana High Senior Naval Science instructor, brought in Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Lawrence Gonzales and Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Ivan Hernandez, of the high school Navy Junior ROTC Unit, to speak to the boys about the value of the... READ MORE >
The West Feliciana High Mock Trial team placed sixth in the Yale Mock Trial Bulldog Invitational in New Haven, Connecticut. Summer Knight won the best attorney award, and Marleigh Jaehnel and Mary Barrow won the best witness awards. From left, Daniel Field, Summer Knight, Reagan Edwards, Landry Higgins, Marleigh Jaehnel, Emily Leblanc, and Ellis Manieri, the West... READ MORE >
Students from West Feliciana Parish public schools were pleased to see the St. Francisville Democrat's news coverage of their recent activities, including a Bain Lower Elementary School field trip to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve and the donation of tents to Boy Scout Troop 61 by Healing Place Church. READ MORE >
Participants in the faculty talent show during the homecoming pep rally at West Feliciana High School included Amy Dreher, Sophia Holland, Sara Klein, Alana Lyons, Nicki Olinde, Sharon Ourso and Lauren Reap. Superintendent Hollis Milton, who also participated in the talent show, showed his appreciation to the faculty members with 'Thank you for your Hustle' coffee... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary School first-grade student Tommy Lastrapes recently received a West Feliciana High School game ball from Superintendent Hollis Milton for becoming the first student to reach 30 points in the Accelerated Reader Club. READ MORE >
Miles Lavaspere builds a robot in STEM class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville. READ MORE >
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West Feliciana Middle School seventh-graders studying history with April Davis have been using computers to analyze primary documents. Presley Cutrer, from left, Katherine Alberty, Mikalah Knight, Lillian Holmes and Allie Peters READ MORE >
Royal Butler and Jaden Collins tally their scores using an iPad app. The Bains Elementary gym was turned into a bowling alley and fifth-grade students bowled in the dark, with a strobe light and music. Students hit stikes and danced in between songs like 'Footloose.' READ MORE >
A 2-point conversion at the end of the game made the difference for West Feliciana Middle School in its 16-14 victory over Plaquemine. The conversion followed a 73-yard touchdown pass from Jontre Cummings to Delvin Whitaker that tied the game READ MORE >
West Feliciana Education Foundation Dodgeball Challenge a success “Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge” — Patches O’Houlihan in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Teams came from around the area in search of dodgeball glory on Oct. 6 at the fourth annual West Feliciana Dodgeball Challenge held at the West Feliciana Sports Park. The Dodgeball Challenge is a... READ MORE >
For many students at Bains Elementary School in St. Francisville, the first stop of the school day is at the library, where school librarian Kelli Hodges has recently added new furniture to make the space more appealing. Hodges also assigns library helpers to assist as students return books they have read and check out new treasures to discover. READ MORE >
ST. FRANCISVILLE — After hearing a preliminary assessment of Baines Elementary on Tuesday, Superintendent Hollis Milton told the West Feliciana School Board on Tuesday that the schools is "at the end of its life." His comment came in the wake of the preliminary assessment in which Lyn Kenley of Volkert Inc. highlighted structural, security and capacity... READ MORE >
WEST FELICIANA, La. (LOCAL 33) (FOX 44) - Over the years, STEM programs have become a huge part of schools as society advances and science becomes more prominent and over the past two years West Feliciana Parish Schools have incorporated STEM into the curriculum. Superintendent Hollis Milton is proud to say their STEM program is top notch and continues to grow.... READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High students, Ashleigh Godke, Grant Rome and Michael Corlew, under the leadership of teacher Max Hawkins, live-stream the Parish President Debate at First Baptist Church on Oct. 2. READ MORE >
Mid-season football review We are just past the midpoint of the regular season for high school football. Class 3A state champion West Feliciana (3-3) struggled early with 5A powers Zachary and Live Oak, 4A power Livonia and state champion University High. The Saints have put together two district wins where they have scored 40 points. “We had a tough predistrict... READ MORE >
West Feliciana High seniors Caylen DeLaney, Victoria Gunnels and Abby Benton recently swam in a Saturday Swim performance at Crawfish Aquatics. READ MORE >
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International blues star Lil' Jimmy Reed came back to West Feliciana to perform for the West Feliciana High band, at the St. Francisville Rotary Club, the Council on Aging and The Francis Restaurant on Sept. 25. Reed was born Leon Atkins in Hardwood and graduated from John Dawson High School. He moved to Baton Rouge as a teenager and joined the Army. After serving... READ MORE >
Leslie McClure, West Feliciana schools supervisor of data and technology, was elected Region II area director for the Louisiana Computer Using Educators organization. As Region II director, she will be responsible for facilitating an area conference for her region. She will keep the members in her area informed about the area conferences and encourage attendance... READ MORE >
Pamela Jones, left and Lashonda Franklin, standing on the right, conduct a pedestrian and bus safety session at the West Feliciana Parish Head Start Parent Orientation. Listening are from left, Kim Vessel and daughters Chelsey and Kelsey; Niesha Johnson and Sierra Berry READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School senior Jack Hosford built an arcade from materials he found around his home and shops in St. Francisville. Hosford is a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Baton Rouge and is considering a career in the technology or engineering field after college. READ MORE >
Dept. Shelton Scales recently took time with Xavier Barrow, a fourth-grader at Bains Elementary, to talk to him about his goal of becoming a police officer. Scales talked about the importance of keeping his dream, the important work of police officers and allowed him to learn about the cool tools in his police car. "I want to become a police officer because I... READ MORE >
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Bains Lower Elementary School students visited the War Veterans Home in Jackson to share stories, spend time together, and make arts and crafts. "This is about us giving back. We believe that one of our core values is to do good things for others. Our students receive a valuable experience and our war veterans who made many sacrifices get a precious experience,"... READ MORE >
Superintendent Hollis Milton gathers with West Feliciana Middle School students. He had an opportunity to teach a group of middle school students during the Read 2 Lead Class period. 'This was a great group of kids who were very attentive, inquisitive, and pure joy to teach,’ he said. From left are Olivia Dees, Damian Singleton, Kolton Braddock, J'Kerrian McKnight,... READ MORE >
At Bains Elementary School, students take on leadership roles as a part of the vision of Leader in Me. In all classes, two students are selected as Luminous Leaders of their classroom for this school year, a news release said. The Luminous Leaders have numerous leadership responsibilities in the classroom and around the school. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School students read announcements by using a digital format to communicate important daily announcements to fellow students. The program is led by WFMS teacher Lorrie Metrejean. WFMS is a LEAD school, which follows the concepts of Leader in Me. Students have numerous opportunities such as the daily announcements to practice and demonstrate... READ MORE >
A’ric Jackson spoke at West Feliciana High School on Aug. 13, through a collaborative effort by the West Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council, the West Feliciana Education Foundation and the West Feliciana Parish School Board. Jackson’s mission is to “T.I.E.” — teach, inspire and encourage all those who hear him and those who take the challenge of... READ MORE >
On Sept. 13, Paul Theriot, of West Feliciana High, received two honors at the annual Greater Baton Rouge Industrial Association Craft Workforce Banquet. Theriot received the honor of Champion Division I High School Craft Educator and the Award of Excellence. READ MORE >
West Feliciana High teacher Lynn Ellison was recognized as the Teacher of the Week and Michael Corlew, a ninth-grader at the school, honored as the Student of the Week by YurView at the WFHS vs. Live Oak football game. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School seventh-graders are able to take keyboarding for high school credit. Utilizing a program that provides each student with real-time data accuracy, speed and overall performance, students know exactly what they need to do to improve with each practice, a news release said. "Our students like the program as it is a modern way of learning... READ MORE >
Bains Lower students learn about force, motion and gravity in Natasha Haye's STEM class. The students learned these concepts by creating airplanes and helicopters out of classroom materials. READ MORE >
West Feliciana High crowned Camille Burns as 2018 homecoming queen. The court included Brianna Blanchard, Destiny Carter, Calandra Emery, Char'Laycia McCray, Kennedy London, Elizabeth McKinney, Burns, 2017 Queen Sierra Peters, 2018 First Maid Tyreona Jarrels, Macie Carruth and Parker Varnedoe. READ MORE >
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est Feliciana Middle School defeated Northwestern 6-2 in the season debut. Delvin Whitaker, defensive end, scored the only touchdown on a forced fumble. READ MORE >
Bains Lower kindergartners learned about 9/11 and how they can all be heroes by helping their fellow Americans everyday. READ MORE >
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After a summer of neglect, the garden beds at West Feliciana High School were full of weeds when the school year began. Students in Laura Glaser's class persevered in working to prepare the ground for fall and winter crops. READ MORE >
West Feliciana students Lilly Ray, Jack Hosford and Mary Barrow have been selected into the inaugural Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge. "We are one of only a handful of districts getting to participate in the first year of the program. The program will offer our students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with some of the brightest minds in... READ MORE >
Pat's Home Center donates $6,000 toward school uniforms for West Feliciana Parish students and families in need. From left, are Ricky Chapman; Jonathan Beckham, general manager of Pat's Home Center; Pat's owner Erin Vincent; West Feliciana Parish Superintendent Hollis Milton; Johnny Giammanchere, manager of the Pat's store in St. Francisville; and Rose Coats of... READ MORE >
Georgia Metz and Marley Kador help clean up after each group of students finishes breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Bains Elementary School. "We take pride in our school and cleaning up after ourselves is a responsibility," Georgia said. "We are leaders at our school. And leaders make sure that things get done," Marley said. READ MORE >
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West Feliciana High School's homecoming football game against University Lab High School of Baton Rouge will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 21. The maids of the homecoming court and their escorts are, front row from left, Macie Carruth, Kennedy London, Camille Burns, Tyreona Jarrels, Brianna Blanchard, Elizabeth McKinney, Parker Varnedoe, Destiny Carter, Char'Laycia... READ MORE >
Andrea "Monique" Mathis has been selected for the inclusion in the 2018 Trademark Women of Distinction, which recognizes top women in business. Mathis has been the principal of Bains Lower Elementary School for the past three years. During her tenure, she has led the school to the Lighthouse distinction for the Leader in Me program. The Leader in Me program... READ MORE >
Students at Bains Lower Elementary and Bains Elementary schools in St. Francisville recently led the morning announcements, letting their voices be heard by all their classmates. READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary speech therapist Grant Ollenburger changed a flat tire recently for a parent in the car pool line at the school."Mr. Ollenburger is an asset to Bains Lower. He is a good role model for our kids, and he always lends a helping hand, so I was not surprised to see him changing a tire," Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton said. READ MORE >
Through the technology of Skype, students at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville recently participated in a reading session with first lady Donna Edwards, wife of Gov. John Bel Edwards. Donna Edwards read the book "Bernice," by Patricia Reece, of Slidell, which deals with the negative effects of bullying. At one point, the governor and the... READ MORE >
Milton high marks on his most recent evaluation.The superintendent received an overall 3.54 mark out of 4.0 on nine goals: relationship with the board, community relationship, staff and personnel relationships, educational leadership, business and finance, personal qualities, maintain or increase graduation cohort rate, maintain or increase ACT scores, and personal... READ MORE >
The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition has chosen 10 students from West Feliciana High School in St. Francisville to participate in its program, which supports students in their quest to attend highly prestigious universities across the nation. The program is very rigorous and requires an intense focus on academics. READ MORE >
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Saints Reload for 2018 After knocking on the door of the Superdome in prior years, the 2017 West Feliciana Saints football team kicked the door down with a 14-1 finish and Class 3A state football championship in 2017. Now, head coach Robb Odom has the dubious task of replacing a senior class that had double-digit players accept college football scholarships... READ MORE >
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On Aug. 3, 30 new teachers took a tour of West Feliciana as a part of the school system’s new orientation. Some of the communities visited were Independence, the Bluffs, Elm Park, Wakefield, Hardwood and Solitude. “We love our community and wanted to provide a 90-minute tour to all our new teachers,” Superintendent Hollis Milton said. Beverly Grant, of human... READ MORE >
What does a football coach do after 25 years and it’s time to move on? Bill Parkerson literally moved down the road — Bains Road — past the middle school and high school, and just past the stadium where he coached the West Feliciana Saints football team for 25 years. Before he took his current position as the assistant principal at... READ MORE >
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On June 27, West Feliciana Parish Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton and West Feliciana High School teacher Jessica Walker were recognized by educators from across the state at the annual Dream Teachers Event. Milton is the 2018-19 state superintendent of the year, and Jessica Walker was a state semi-finalist for the 2019 state teacher of the year... READ MORE >
Two recent West Feliciana High School graduates have received scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year from Southern Arkansas University. Zachary Felps, of St. Francisville, is the recipient of a Blue and Gold Scholarship valued at $26,400 over four years, including $3,300 per semester. He is the son of Donna Gibbon. Dalton Coe, also of St.... READ MORE >
Bains and Bains Lower staffs presented at the National Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida, to educators from across the nation. “I could not be prouder of the hard work and dedication on behalf of students by our educators from Bains and Bains Lower. Presenting our best practices to a national audience exemplifies our commitment to being a leader on... READ MORE >
Aiming to adopt one polar bear family, Bains Elementary School students raised enough money through a schoolwide sale in March to adopt three families. Gifted Enrichment Team second- and third-graders sponsored the fundraiser for the World Wildlife Fund, making all the sale items, advertising with flyers and posters and acting as cashiers. In preparation for... READ MORE >
Bains Elementary School students placed fourth in Book Battle at the National Jr. Beta Convention in Savannah, Georgia. The fifth-grade Book Battle team included Terralyn Curtis, Rachael Gosserand and Addy Landry. Team members attributed their success to hard work, encouragement and synergizing. “We all became super readers and focused on the four books we... READ MORE >
West Feliciana Parish Head Start held its Mother's Day Brunch on May 4. Mothers in attendance were provided information on how to keep their children emotionally fit during the summer break by Mental Health Specialist Alexsis West. READ MORE >
Landry Higgins, a West Feliciana High School senior, has been selected as a member of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. She has maintained above a 4.0 GPA since freshman year. She has been on the tennis and mock trial teams throughout high school, is an officer of the Beta Club and representative for student government. Higgins has spent a... READ MORE >
At the May 15 West Feliciana School Board meeting, Superintendent Hollis Milton honored each board member for the hours put forth for professional learning and training: State School Nurse of the Year, Dana Wallis; and Becky Johnson, who led the district's AdvancED Re-Accreditation in April. West Feliciana teachers who received grants from the West Feliciana... READ MORE >
Even on the last week of school, Bains Elementary School students were reading, researching, reviewing BrainPop content and creating with Kidspiration in the hallways before school. READ MORE >
West Feliciana High School student athletes Destiny Carter, Daelyn Weaver and Tre’Lencia Johnson recently were invited to the The Legends Bayou Boot Camp. READ MORE >
Youth ages 6-13 learned baseball skills at the Gannon Achord Baseball summer camp May 29 through June 1 at the West Feliciana Sports Park. Coaches Gannon Achord, Josh LaBorde, Cary Myers and Peyton Finical, with the help of players Peyton LaMartiniere, Hunter Giroir and Nick Kent, led the young players through exercises and skill drills. READ MORE >
Grandparents of the West Feliciana Parish Early Head Start and Head Start attended the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. The mission of the organization is to improve the quality of life for Louisiana's Kinship Caregiver Subsidy Program and the children in their care. For program information, contact (225) 810-3555. READ MORE >
District 4-5A Jun 2, 2018 - 5:15 pm First team Pitchers: Emily Danehower, Central, Sr.; Lindsey Rizzo, Live Oak, Sr.; Ashley Lopez, Zachary, Sr. Catchers: Brett Leiva, Live Oak, Jr.; Raegan Willis, Central, Sr. Infielders: Breanna Corken, Live Oak, Sr.; Aubrey Rabalais, Live Oak, Sr.; Laynie Jones, Walker, Jr.; Kassy Guidry, Walker, Sr.; Kamrynn... READ MORE >
District 4-5A Jun 2, 2018 - 6:00 pm First team Pitchers: Dawson Albin, Denham Springss; Destin Dotson, Scotlandville; Brant Husser, Central; Bailey Simoneaux, Live Oak; Lane Thomas, Walker; Nathan Keller, Zachary. Catcher: Alex Milazzo, Zachary Infielders: Tyler Jackson, Zachary; Rhett Hebert, Zachary; Collier Cranford, Zachary; Cade Doughty,... READ MORE >
Bains Elementary fourth-grade student Ryan Johnson receives a football signed by LSU Tiger Head Coach Ed Orgeron for making tremendous strides this school year. READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle School eighth-grader Steven Harris earned a Merit Scholarship to the Southern University Band Camp. READ MORE >
The West Feliciana 2017 football team hit double figures for college signees on May 21 when senior offensive lineman Dalton Coe signed a national letter of intent to play football for the Mississippi College Choctaws. A signing ceremony was held at the school. Coe was a one-year starter for the Saints on both the offensive and defensive lines and also was a... READ MORE >
The Baton Rouge Advocate’s 33rd Star of Stars ceremony to honor high school athletes from across the Baton Rouge metro area was held May 21 at the Shaw Center for the Arts. Individual athletes and teams were selected as the best in their sports for the 2017-18 school year based on all-district, all-metro and all-state honors, performances at regional and state... READ MORE >
Isabella Bertucci, a fourth-grader at Bains Elementary, has been battling leukemia. Her classmates welcomed her back to class to celebrate her and her journey. The celebration featured gifts, including a pillow teacher Jill Thibodeaux and the class gave Isabella a pillow signed by classmates and a 2017 West Feliciana High School state championship football... READ MORE >
This week's Spotlight Classroom features Karen Brooks' first-grade class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville. The students were asked: I was most proud of myself when I ... SARAH WHITE: was accepted into the Gifted Program. KOI KLIESCH: showed my grandmother how to use a cellphone and making straight As. DERRICK CARTER: made As and Bs... READ MORE >
Bains Lower Elementary School students Kyndal Persons, Parker Airhart and C'Myriah Roach lead the Monday Morning Announcements to start the last week of school. READ MORE >
Jesse Landry, a West Feliciana high senior, recently testified in the Legislature on the positive impact of dual enrollment. Superintendent Hollis Milton said he received numerous texts about Landry's testimony about taking courses in high school for college credit. "Dual enrollment is an important opportunity for our students, so I am thankful for students... READ MORE >
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Bains Lower kindergartners set a WIG (Wildly Important Goal) that at least 75 percent of the students would know 23 or more sight words by May. William Kilcrease and Kinzee Richardson point out the kindergartners met that goal in April. READ MORE >
Superintendent Hollis Milton recognized Bains Lower Elementary School student Gracelyn Mets with the 2018 Superintendent's Award at the Bains Lower annual graduation ceremony. "The award goes to a student who demonstrates persistence which requires enthusiasm, energy and the will to achieve a goal. I have watched Gracelyn demonstrate these qualities on a... READ MORE >
If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? ASHTON SELDERS: Grits and eggs because breakfast food is my favorite. DANIELLE STOGNER: Pizza because I love pizza. MAKENDLY ANSELMI: Noodles because it tastes good. GANNON FORD: Salad because it is healthy. LINDSEY GRAHAM: Carrots because it is healthy for... READ MORE >
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From left are Terry Curtis, Terry Curtis Jr., Zanovia Curtis and baseball coach Gannon Achord gather at West Feliciana High as senior Terry Curtis Jr. signs a baseball scholarship with Louisiana College in Pineville on May 12. READ MORE >
The West Feliciana School system held graduation on Friday night at the WFHS Stadium. The Class of 2018 included 174 graduates that were a part of six state championships and earned over $18 million in scholarships, West Feliciana Schools Superintendent Hollis Milton said. READ MORE >
Bains Lower had a record number of students who achieved the 100 point Accelerated Reader Club, many who achieved well over 100 points. For their achievement, the students were rewarded with a limousine ride, a visit to Sonny's and McDonald's, and with an ice cream bar. They were recognized by Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp, East Baton... READ MORE >
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West Feliciana Parish school nurses serve every child in the school district as well as many staff members who call for assistance, said Superintendent Hollis Milton. Since August 2017, the school nurses have: Performed 3,766 screenings on students, including hearing, vision, immunization compliance and scoliosis Had 4,853 episodic encounters with... READ MORE >
West Feliciana Middle and High School students planted marsh grass in Pecan Island on April 12 through a partnership with The 300, a Louisiana coastal restoration group. Students from both schools have visited the Water Campus in Baton Rouge and will attend an international conference in May to hear about coastal restoration from experts from around the... READ MORE >
Shannon Thompson models trauma check-off procedures with mock patient Kerry Matthews, 11th grade, in her first responder course at West Feliciana High School. Shannon Thompson models trauma check-off procedures with mock patient Kerry Matthews, 11th grade, in her first responder course at West Feliciana High School. READ MORE >
This week's Spotlight Classroom features Johnette Covington's pre-kindergarten class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville. The students were asked: What was the best thing about Pre-K ... MACIE CANNON: The best thing was the writing center. ANDREW HOWARD: Playing in centers. JACOB CARTER: I liked to play in centers and outside. ... READ MORE >
The Bains Lower Leader in Me Lighthouse Team presents ‘Leaders Don't Litter’ to the St. Francisville Rotary. Back row, Superintendent Hollis Milton; from left, back row, Madelyn Ashley, Blaize Bradford, Hailey Washington, Sarah White and Mary Jane Turner; and front row, Dean Johnson, John Barrow and De'Caryous Dixon. The Bains Lower Leader in Me Lighthouse Team... READ MORE >
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Master Sgt. Mike Milton, Superintendent Hollis Milton, Sgt. 1st Class Charlie Turk and Lee High teacher Dean Caputo on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Provided photo West Feliciana Superintendent Hollis Milton and Lee High School teacher Dean Caputo were the first Baton Rouge area educators to participate in the Educator Civic Flight Program sponsored by... READ MORE >
Junior Landry Higgins and seniors Ruby Roberg and Fiona Tully organized and operated a voter registration program at West Feliciana High. Students heard guest speakers, including 2016 graduate Zoe Williamson, and had the opportunity to register online through their English and social studies classes. READ MORE >
This week's Spotlight Classroom features Joyce Roberts' pre-kindergarten class at Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville. The students were asked: If I were an insect, I would ... TRISTAN RABUN: Fly to the moon. SIDNEY BLACKWELL: Crawl on a log and dance. ELECTRA CARTER: Fly to the sky and sing. CARTER HAYWARD: Jump on the tallest... READ MORE >
The West Feliciana Parish Retired Teachers Association demonstrated their love, encouragement and support to the faculty and staff of Bains Elementary School on April 17 by hosting a luncheon in their honor, a news release said. Each year, the group selects a different school in the parish to recognize and serve during Teachers' Appreciation Week, and Bains... READ MORE >
The 4x400m relay is the last race of every high school track meet. When scores are tight, it is the opportunity to clinch a championship. Fans and supporters also know it is the last event and tend to not hold back when cheering the anchor leg home. At the District 6-3A meet on April 18, the Saints girls and boys had already picked up plenty of points to win... READ MORE >
Khiry Morrison, left, and Hayden Charlet achieved athletic accomplishments. Khiry received 11 football scholarship offers to Division 1 schools this year, and Hayden was selected to the 2018 LHSAA and Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association All State Baseball Team. READ MORE >
State Superintendent John White and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education honored West Feliciana Superintendent Hollis Milton as the 2018 State Superintendent of the Year on April 17 in Baton Rouge. READ MORE >
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Jessica Walker, West Feliciana High School math teacher, is a State Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist. Walker will be recognized as one of five semifinalists in the state in July in Baton Rouge at the 12th annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards celebration. Superintendent Hollis Milton will also be recognized as the 2018 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. READ MORE >
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment and why? HAYES BLACKARD: Becoming a better writer in my journal. MAGGIE BULLOCK: Painting beautiful pictures in art class. LAWRIE DIXON: Helping my Maw Maw at home. ELLA DUDLEY: Getting in the Hall of Fame three times because of my good behavior. CARTER HANNA: Reading and making it to the 100 point... READ MORE >
Emma Kate Temple, left, and Mallory Cutrer, of West Feliciana High, celebrate their selection to the 2017-2018 Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Freshman All-State Team. Cutrer was named to the Division III first team and Temple to the second team. READ MORE >
Mary Barrow is the Baton Rouge chapter winner for the Sons of the American Revolution Oration Competition. The event was held at the monthly meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution Thursday, April 5, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Country Club. Mary was awarded $500 and will compete in the state competition on April 21, 2018. READ MORE >
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Milton's Monday Message January 15, 2018 The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #BelieveTheHype ------------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ January 15 School... READ MORE >
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Congratulations to Saints Volleyball players Keyana Cummings, Daelyn Weaver, Rachel Ellison, Trelencia Johnson, and Destiny Carter for earning All-District Honors! Special congratulations goes to Trelencia for being named Defensive Player of the Year! #Believethehype READ MORE >
Milton's Monday Message December 11, 2017 My last game as a West Feliciana Saint was amazing. ~ WFHS Senior, Chad Tillery #BelieveTheHype ------------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS: School Board Meeting ~ December 19 Winter Break for Students ~ December 20-January 3 Staff Returns January 3rd Students Return January 4 ... READ MORE >
Milton's Monday Message December 4, 2017 I'm so happy for our young men and our coaching staff. You don't know the struggles it's been to get through this hump. We're going to enjoy the expereince. ~ Robb Odom #BelieveTheHype ------------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS: School Board Meeting ~ December 19 Reflecting on Last... READ MORE >
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Milton's Monday Message November 6, 2017 Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have for tomorrow? ~ Alan Stein #BelieveTheHype ------------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS: November 5th ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends (Please remember to set your clocks back by one hour.) Veteran's Day Program ~ November 10 at 9:00 AM... READ MORE >
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Milton's Monday Message October 23, 2017 Every time you smile at someone it's a gift to that person. ~ Mother Theresa ------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS: Homecoming ~ October 27 Veteran's Day Program ~ November 10 at 9:00 AM in the WFMS Gym School Board Meeting ~ November 28 Reflecting on Last Week The West Masonic Lodge... READ MORE >
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