Reminder: All East Feliciana Public Schools will be closed Friday, April 7 through Friday, April 14. All students and staff will return on Monday, April 17.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
The East Feliciana Public Schools graduation cap logo is on a pretty beach with "spring break" written in the sand. There is text that reads "Reminder: All East Feliciana Public Schools will be closed Friday, April 7 through Friday, April 14. All students and staff will return on Monday, April 17.
The East Feliciana High School Tigers baseball team's season is in full swing! Take some time to support your Tigers at one of their games - visit efschools.net/athletics for the schedule!
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A batter stands at the plate ready to hit the ball. The sky is cloudy and the field is in a forested area. His teammates are in the dugout in the background.
Congratulations to Ms. Brittany Jones from East Feliciana High School, our East Feliciana Public Schools April Employee of the Month!
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A person wearing an orange sweater is holding a plaque shaped like Louisiana and flowers. She stands in front of a light blue backdrop with a cartoon yellow apple and the East Feliciana Public Schools graduation cap logo. Text on the background reads "Congratulations to Ms. Brittany Jones from East Feliciana High School, our East Feliciana Public Schools April Employee of the Month!
Students at EFMS heard a presentation from Pete Jory with the organization I CARE to make them more aware of the dangers of vaping. After the presentation, students were able to ask questions to Mr. Jory. For support in empowering your child to be vape free, check out this parent toolkit: bit.ly/antivapetoolkit
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A group of five standing people are talking in front of a door and a projector screen.
The East Feliciana Public Schools Exceptional Student Services Department hosted their annual Transition Open House on March 28, 2023 at East Feliciana High School. Students, parents, and community members attended the event aimed at connecting families to self-advocacy, independent living, employment opportunities, and other supports. Agencies and providers talked one-on-one with parents and students seeking options to help students transition into careers and life after graduation. The goal of the Transition Open House was to make sure parents in East Feliciana Public Schools have every opportunity to be informed and advocate for their child and to empower students for self-advocacy. The ESS Department thanks all the providers and agencies that attended this event and helped our students be a step closer to transition! Participants included Baton Rouge Community College, Acadian Ambulance, Capital Area Developmental Disabilities, Families Helping Families, Educational Talent Search Program of Southern University and A&M College, Dixon Correction Institute, Upward Bound Program of Baton Rouge Community College and Southern University, Pelican State Credit Union, Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, and Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Two students in a gymnasium filled with people speak to a man who is standing at a table.
Two students speak to a woman wearing teal in a busy gymnasium.
Students and parents pass a table where a man smiles. There is a banner for Upward Bound.
Students at Slaughter Elementary practiced their social and emotional learning skills through a connection to literature. Students read real life scenarios related to impulse control and collaborated to determine steps to change the outcome.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Two students sitting criss cross apple sauce are talking. One holds a small green card.
Two students sitting criss cross apple sauce read a small green card.
Two students sitting criss cross apple sauce look at a small green card.
A poster reading "4 steps to impulse control" 1. Stop what you are doing/saying. 2. Think about what you are going to say or do. 3. Decide if it will make your situation/life better or worse. The poster continues: 4. Choose the behavior that will make your situation better.
As Women's History Month comes to a close, East Feliciana Public Schools celebrate and honor the contributions of women to our community, our state, and our nation! Explore these online learning resources: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/for-teachers/
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
On a Black background are the words "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH." The text is bronze and teal.
Last month, BRProud spotlighted Jackson Elementary School's continued efforts to improve student literacy through high-quality virtual interventions provided by trained college students. These tutors are trained by expert literacy teachers at the school.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Two students wearing headphones sit in front of Chromebooks. They are writing on whiteboards.
EFHS recently hosted their annual Junior Ring Ceremony for the Class of 2024. This event is a celebration of students' accomplishments in high school so far and marks a critical moment in the journey to graduation. Graduation rates at EFHS consistently exceed the state average.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Five smiling students in white and black holding up their ring hand.
A student speaks at a podium.
An adult speaks at a podium with a large inflatable ring in the backgroun.
A student wearing an EFHS cardigan speaks in front of a large inflatable ring as another student looks on.
Investigating Ecosystems at EF STEAM: Students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy researched various ecosystems. They developed presentations on their research findings and shared those presentations with their classmates.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Two smiling students stand in from of a Smart board with an ecosystem presentation.
Building Research Skills at JES: Earlier this month, Ms. Ammye Smith’s 4th grade students at Jackson Elementary School researched and presented reports on Black inventors as part of a co-curricular English language arts and science project.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A group of five students stand behind and in front of poster board presentations about Black inventors.
Students enrolled in Foundations of Education, a course on the EFHS pre-educator pathway, attended the Educators Rising Louisiana State Conference at the University of Louisiana Lafayette this month, where they learned teaching methods supporting student engagement.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Seven young people, mostly in shirts that say "There's power in teaching," are doing gestures while sitting in auditorium seats.
EFMS students enrolled in Intro to STEM Pathways and Careers hosted a Family STEM Night! Guests of all ages had the opportunity to conduct experiments and create products across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students successfully completing this course will earn high school credit. As part of our participation in the Reimagine School Systems initiative, East Feliciana Public Schools are building a comprehensive continuum of STEM learning across all grade levels.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A child pours water in a tub through a filter.
Three smiling children sitting at a table with STEM papers in front of them.
A group of people having a discussion. Some are at a table taking notes.
A group of people of all ages is sitting at a table working with different household items.
A group of people manipulate marshmallows and toothpicks.
Having a Bowl at JES: First grade students at Jackson Elementary School started their bowling unit in their health and physical education class last month.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A child focusing on a bowling lane holds a bowling ball.
A child holding a blue bowling ball approaches the bowling lane.
Last week, students from CES, JES, EFMS, and EFHS had the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics Louisiana - Capital Area track and field meet. Congratulations to these athletes for representing East Feliciana Public Schools with #HomegrownPride!
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A child wearing two blue ribbons has a gentle smile.
Five students in blue shirts are against a brick backdrop.
A chidl heaves a shot put as two adults watch.
A child wearing two red ribbons and an adult are smiling.
A smiling child points to the red ribbon on his shirt.
Two smiling children stand in front of a Special Olympics banner wearing gold shirts.
A Penny Weighed is a Penny Learned! Students at Clinton Elementary School used pennies and scales to compare the weight of various objects during their math class.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
Two children place pennies on a balance as they take notes about their findings.
First Harvest at EF STEAM: Students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy harvested and enjoyed the butter lettuce that they grew from seed in their aquaponics system. Next up: spinach!
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A student eats a piece of lettuce while sitting.
A student eating a piece of lettuce, holding it with two hands.
A student eats a piece of lettuce
A student holds up a bundle of lettuce.
Last month, students enrolled in Intro to Engineering at EFHS, an LSU pathways course, were able to tour the LSU College of Engineering's Patrick F. Taylor Hall and machine shop. Students were able to see hands-on labs connected to 11 disciplines of engineering.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A group of people, mostly students, stand in front of a building labeled "Patrick F. Taylor Hall."
Students Learn About Dog Safety at SES: Cloverbud and 4-H members at SES had a visit from Yogi, a Newfoundland therapy dog. They learned how to WAIT: watch for dog body language; ask for permission to pet; invite the dog to smell your hand; and touch lightly, do not pat the head.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A woman in a green shirt holds the leash of a very big dog that is lying down. An audience of children and adults in bleachers surrounds them.
Three children gently touch a very large dog,
The East Feliciana Parish School Board recently recognized Michelle Dennis Bell, Pre K teacher at Jackson Elementary School. The JES Pre K program earned an overall Fall 2022 performance rating of Excellent based on observations using CLASS, a nationally-recognized instrument.
almost 2 years ago, East Feliciana Public Schools
A person holding flowers is in front of a blue backdrop. There is text that reads “Congratulations to Michelle Dennis Bell, Pre K teacher at Jackson Elementary School! The JES Pre-K program earned an overall performance rating of Excellent for Fall 2022 based on CLASS instructional observations. Mrs. Bell's instructional scores exceeded the state average on every domain of CLASS, a nationally-recognized observation tool.” Below the text is the East Feliciana Public Schools graduation cap logo. Above, in gold text on a navy bar is the hashtag #HomegrownPride. Below in gold text on a navy bar is the text “Pre-K Instructional Program Rating of Excellent.”