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theadvocate.com
Crowley Millers hope stable of arms can carry load at Legion state tourney
Stocked with talent from a semifinalist Rayne High School baseball squad, the Crowley Millers are seeking to win their first American Legion state championship. The first step begins on Saturday at the Millers' home stadium when Crowley takes on Retif Oil out of New Orleans at 7 p.m. in the opening round of the double elimination tourney.
theadvocate.com
Editorial: LEAP scores show Lafayette, Vermilion schools on the right track
There's a reason they say slow and steady wins the race. For anyone tracking progress towards a goal, the true path to success comes from small steps that add up to something big. This week's LEAP scores show that Louisiana is making that sort of progress in achieving the goal...
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Elite Charter Academy pushes opening to 2027-28 school year
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Elite Charter Academy will not open its doors this fall as originally planned. The school’s founder says the delay is actually an opportunity to grow. Dr. Cathy Banks, CEO and Executive Director of Elite Charter Academy, says the decision to push the opening to...
KLFY.com
Vermilion Parish schools climb in Louisiana ranking following LEAP score gains
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Vermilion Parish School District has climbed to sixth in Louisiana in the latest statewide LEAP performance rankings, marking one of the district’s highest placements to date and continuing a trend of steady academic improvement. According to Vermilion Parish School Board Superintendent Tommy...
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7-in-Seven countdown top high school performers: St. Louis’ Will Flavin scores in soccer state championship
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The St. Louis Catholic Saints soccer program claimed its 14th state title last season, ending a nine-year championship drought with a win in the Division III state championship game. Will Flavin scored the lone goal of the match in the 34th minute, heading in a...
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Hackberry High student strives to make a difference
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High school brings lots of responsibilities — and it’s all up to the student to decide what path to take. One Hackberry student is going above and beyond — showering her community with support, all while continuing to grow as a person.
gueydantoday.com
Vermilion Parish School system rises to No. 6 in LEAP Assessments
District posts one of state’s strongest gains as schools demonstrate outstanding student achievement. The Vermilion Parish School System is celebrating exceptional academic progress following the release of the 2026 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) results. Districtwide, the percentage of students performing at the Mastery and Above level increased from 43% in 2025 to 46% in 2026, a three-point gain that propelled Vermilion Parish to 6th in the state of Louisiana among all school systems.
KPLC
Louisiana teachers to receive stipends funded by cuts to state education program
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7-in-Seven Top Single Game High School Performances: Barbe’s Jordin Griffin
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Barbe running back Jordin Griffin found the end zone six times and rushed for over 300 yards Nov. 7, leading the Buccaneers to a dominant 70-point victory over Sam Houston that clinched a playoff berth last season. “He’s a special player. He’s explosive. I mean,...
KPLC
Westlake High band’s D.C. parade plans canceled by heat, performs flash concert instead
thriveswla.com
Nonprofit Impact: Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
Since 1953, Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School (BNEDS) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional Christian education. Now spanning two thriving campuses serving students in Prek3 through 12th grade, BNEDS ignites a love of learning through high-quality, experiential programs and empowers students as one of only five private and independent schools in Louisiana that has earned an Advanced Placement Platinum designation.
Abbeville Meridional
Some Vermilion Parish School Board members being absent at meetings
If we missed half of our workdays, most of us would probably lose our jobs. The school board consists of nine members; however, several members consistently struggle to attend public meetings. The school board meets once a month to vote on key issues like finances, insurance, policies, and decisions about...
westcentralsbest.com
Dr. Jan Robichaux Named Dean of McNeese’s Burton College of Education
Dr. Jan Robichaux has been named dean of McNeese State University’s Burton College of Education, according to Dr. Michael Buckles, provost and vice president for academic affairs. The college includes the department of education professions and the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology. Robichaux received her doctorate in education theory,...
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Acadiana voters overwhelmingly approve school funding measures
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — It was a good day for several Acadiana school districts. Every local school funding measure on the June 27 ballot was passed overwhelmingly by voters. School District No. 7 of Evangeline and Acadia parishes saw a 6.19 mill tax renewal approved by a 75-25%...
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Sulphur High student recovering after basketball injury leads to kidney removal
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC)- Sulphur High School basketball player Hayden Brattain is known by his coach as a tough, competitive athlete — the kind of player who doesn’t stay down long after a hard fall. “He is the epitome of what we are trying to train our student-athletes to...
KLFY.com
Acadiana voters overwhelmingly approve school funding measures
Every local school funding measure on the June 27 ballot was passed overwhelmingly by voters. School District No. 7 of Evangeline and Acadia parishes saw a 6.19 mill tax renewal approved by a 75-25% margin. Acadia Parish saw two millage renewals, one of 15.28 mills and the other of 5.1...
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7-in-Seven Top High School Sports Moments: Sam Houston baseball wins back-to-back state titles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Sam Houston baseball won back-to-back state championships for the first time in school history May 16, shutting out the Dutchtown Griffins 4-0 in the deciding Game 3 of the Non-Select Division I championship series. The Broncos brought home state gold in 2025. Heading into the...
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7-in-Seven Top High School Sports Moments: Westlake baseball state title
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Westlake Rams baseball team did something they haven’t done in 30 years last season: bring home state gold. It was a battle between the top two seeds in the best-of-three series for the Non-Select Division III state championship. Standing in Westlake’s way was...