Bridgedale Elementary Receives I.B.O. Certification
Bridgedale Elementary School becomes the fourth school in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and the second elementary school in the state of Louisiana to be authorized as an International...
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Teacher-Student Bond Enhances Classroom Libraries for Two JPPSS Schools
The relationship between teacher and student led to thousands of books being added to the libraries of two schools in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Katy Graves is the current...
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Off-Broadway Production Provides Living History Lesson at Harris Elementary
History and art converged to give students at Harris Elementary an unforgettable lesson on the Tuskegee Airmen. Two actors from Black Angels Over Tuskegee performed an excerpt from this Off-Broadway...
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Dance Challenge Celebrates 10th Anniversary Tonight, April 13
WEATHER UPDATE: The Dance Challenge will take place as planned tonight, April 13, 2016, at 6 p.m. Martin Marino’s Dance Challenge has grown in participation and popularity over the past decade. One...
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Three JPPSS educators honored as 2016 American Petroleum Institute Teacher...
Each year, the American Petroleum Institute (API) Delta Chapter recognizes distinguished educators in the region’s schools. This year, API honored three educators in the Jefferson Parish Public School...
View ArticleAfter School Program Turning JPPSS Students into Young Rembrandts
Young Rembrandts is a national program that’s impacting local students here in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. A recognized leader in art education, this after school program is enhancing...
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JPPSS Announces Outstanding School Support Employees of the Year
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) named its Outstanding School Support Employees of the Year. The 2016-17 winners are Mildred Harris Elementary ESL paraprofessional Darlleny Santos,...
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Martin Marino’s 11th Annual Dance Challenge Takes the Stage April 5
More than 340 fifth grade students from 17 schools across the Jefferson Parish Public School System take to the dance floor April 5 for Martin Marino’s 11th Annual Dance Challenge. This free ballroom...
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See the Sights, Meet the Winners from 11th Annual Dance Challenge
Over 300 fifth grade students from 17 schools across the Jefferson Parish Public School System took part in Martin Marino’s 11th Annual Dance Challenge. This ballroom dance competition is the only...
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Teacher of the Year Banquet Honors Best in JPPSS
The Jefferson Parish Public School System recognized excellence in education during its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony Luncheon May 18 at The Four Columns in Harvey. The Teacher of the...
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JPPSS Expands Health Promotion Program to 16 More Elementary Schools
CATCH Global Foundation and the Jefferson Parish Public School System will expand implementation of a program that helps kids and parents learn to make healthier food choices and be more active in...
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Greenlawn Terrace Elementary, Harris Elementary Named Sept. 2017 JPPSS...
Mildred S. Harris Elementary Congratulations to the staff members at Greenlawn Terrace Elementary and Harris Elementary for being recognized as September 2017 JPPSS Campus of the Month. Greenlawn...
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Martin Marino’s 12th Annual Dance Challenge Takes Stage April 11
More than 340 fifth grade students from 18 schools across the Jefferson Parish Public School System take to the dance floor April 11 for Martin Marino’s 12th Annual Dance Challenge. This free ballroom...
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JPPSS Announces New Principal Appointments for 2018-19
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) today announced new school leader appointments for the 2018-2019 school year. “We are excited to have such a committed and talented group of leaders to...
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New JP Schools Leadership Pipeline Develops Future Principals
JPPSS Executive Director of Transformation Malekah Salim-Morgan leads a brief orientation with the mentor principals prior to the Operation: LEAD welcome reception. Jefferson Parish Public Schools has...
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