Congratulations to Coach Cedric Anderson from the East Feliciana STEAM Academy, our East Feliciana Public Schools March Employee of the Month!
Last week, 8th grade science students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy learned about the rock cycle through an escape room activity!
LEARNING LOUISIANA AT SES: As part of learning about state government, third grade students at Slaughter Elementary School visited the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. While there, they were able to meet with state representative Roy Daryl Adams, who shared with them about the legislative branch. Representative Adams also presented them with certificates recognizing them as honorary state representatives!
EXPLORING AGRICULTURE AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY: The Jackson Elementary School Cloverbuds and 4-H Club and the East Feliciana Middle School student body participated in a field trip to the Educational Ag Expo as part of Southern University Ag Center’s 82nd Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show. They got to explore agricultural stations, participate in demonstrations, and meet animals. This was a great way to bring their learning to life!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Kiyana Kelly from Southern University Ag Center donated hygiene kits to our middle school boys and girls basketball teams.
SHOWING SCHOOL PRIDE WITH PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION: Thank you to everyone who has signed up for and started using their EFHS School Pride debit card from Pelican State Credit Union. Representatives from Pelican State visited East Feliciana High School last week to provide the school with their first dividend check!
ON THE RIGHT WAVELENGTH AT EF STEAM: Sixth grade students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy have been conducting hands-on explorations of wavelengths during their science class!
BUILDING MATH KNOWLEDGE AT CES: Students at Clinton Elementary School have been constructing rectangular arrays with centimeter cubes to then use the side lengths to find the area of the rectangle
DIGGING LEARNING AT SES: The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development visited Mrs. Barnett’s 5th grade social studies class at Slaughter Elementary School to showcase archeological artifacts.
M"ART"I GRAS AT JES: Ms. Montgomery’s art students at Jackson Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a Mardi Gras float making contest. They made some creative and elaborate floats! Ms. Montgomery is pictured with the winners of the contest.
SPOTLIGHT ON HBCUs AT EFHS: As part of Black History Recognition Week, students and staff at East Feliciana High School wore attire from Historically Black Colleges and Universities!
MARDI GRAS MASKS AT CES: Clinton Elementary School students show off their Mardi Gras pictures that they created to celebrate carnival season.
MARDI GRAS 2025 - ROLLING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS: We hope you are having a safe and joyful Mardi Gras holiday! Check out these scenes from last week's Jackson Elementary School Mardi Gras parade!
MARDI GRAS 2025 - ROLLING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS: We hope you are having a safe and joyful Mardi Gras holiday! Check out these scenes from last week's Slaughter Elementary School Mardi Gras parade!
Students in all of our schools spent February learning about Black History in our community, our state, and our nation! The culmination of this learning at East Feliciana High School was a special celebration highlighting students’ research, art, and performance. Thank you to Rev. Derrick Todd Williams for serving as guest speaker!
WORDS OF INSPIRATION AT EF STEAM: Talented theatre students at East Feliciana STEAM Academy recited quotations from congresswoman Yvette Clarke, editor Susan L. Taylor, presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm, author James Baldwin, and athlete Michael Jordan to inspire and educate their classmates during Black History Month.
“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability come true for us.”
~Susan L. Taylor
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.
~Shirley Chisholm
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
~James Baldwin
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AT EFMS: To culminate their learning during Black History Month, students at East Feliciana Middle School hosted a special program for their families and the community. This student-led program highlighted the many contributions of African-Americans to the progress of East Feliciana Parish, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America.
DREAMING LIKE DR. KING AT SES: Second grade students in Mrs. Courtney ’s class at Slaughter Elementary School learned about the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and shared their own dreams for improving their school, their community, their nation, and their world.
CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF BLACK MUSIC AT JES: Jackson Elementary School students hosted their families and the community for a special program highlighting the history of Black music! Talented theatre students and each grade level shared educational and inspiring vignettes, and the program concluded with a whole group rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
🎭👑 Laissez les bon temps rouler! 👑🎭
Our Child Nutrition Program team served up Mini King Cakes for a sweet treat at lunch, just in time for Mardi Gras! 💜💛💚 A little taste of tradition to celebrate the season! 🎉 #MardiGrasMagic #MiniKingCakes #SweetCelebration
