Celebrating Black History Month at EFHS: The East Feliciana High School Student Government Association collaborated with teachers and students across campus to curate an evening of Black culture and experiences on Wednesday, March 1.
Congratulations to our team at Slaughter Elementary School - they are one of just five finalists nationwide for the prestigious NIET Founders Award! The winner will be announced later this month. Read more here: https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/pressrelease/Slaughter-Elementary-School-Named-a-Finalist-in-Prestigious-NIET-Founders-Award
Celebrating Academic Excellence at CES: Clinton Elementary School hosted a special
academic breakfast for students and parents on January 25 to celebrate students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the first semester of school.
We're proud to partner with the School Nutrition Association to observe National School Breakfast Week. Because of East Feliciana Public Schools' participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, all students can eat breakfast at school each school day at no cost to families.
It's game day for our Tigers! The EFHS boys' basketball team faces North Central in the Division IV Non-Select semifinals this afternoon at 3 PM at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. You can watch live at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lhsaa/gamf95b4f5472 or get updates at twitter.com/eastfelschools (Photo courtesy of CoachO GameDay GraphiX/Michael Odendahl)
Students at Slaughter Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day on Thursday, March 2. SES 5th graders demonstrated leadership and a love of literacy by reading to kindergarten students.
As part of our celebration of Black History Month in East Feliciana Public Schools, East Feliciana Middle School families were invited to attend a student-led Black History Month program which featured readings, presentations, and performances.
CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE: The East Feliciana High School boys' basketball team hosted the first annual East Feliciana Classic on Saturday, February 18 to close out their district championship-winning regular season. The Tigers defeated Southern Lab by a score of 61-35. The tournament was held in honor of Henry E. "Coach Hen" Taylor to celebrate his 30+ years of ongoing service to East Feliciana Parish. The team recognized Coach Hen with a special plaque and basketball at the event. The top-seeded Tigers have already defeated General Trass and Elton in tournament play at home and will travel to Lake Charles for the Division IV Non-Select semifinals against North Central on Tuesday at 3:00 PM.
On Friday, February 24, Jackson Elementary School invited families and the community to attend their annual Black History Month Program. Each grade level had an opportunity to share their learning about Black History through interactive presentations and performances.
Clinton Elementary School students celebrated the achievements of African Americans during the CES Black History Program through speeches, dances, performances, and a skit.
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SES KREWES: Slaughter Elementary School hosted a special Mardi Gras parade on Friday, February 17.
East Feliciana Public Schools #LoveTheBus! February is Love The Bus Month! In partnership with the American School Bus Council, we celebrate our transportation staff who are part of the nationwide efforts to safely transport more than 25 million children to and from school every day. Please take a moment to thank your favorite bus driver!
Celebrating Black History Month at EF STEAM: During their daily school-wide morning meeting, students at the East Feliciana STEAM Academy have been presenting to their classmates about prominent figures in Black History.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY AT EFEA: East Feliciana Enrichment Academy student R'yan Moore displays her presentation on Florence Griffith Joyner in observance of Black History Month.
East Feliciana Public Schools is committed to providing students with access to high-quality curriculum and engaging learning in all classrooms. Check out Jackson Elementary School student Jameson Hills working on an experiment from the Amplify science curriculum in Mrs. Coats' resource class with paraprofessional Ms. Freeman.
As part of their English language arts Guidebooks curriculum, students in East Feliciana Public Schools respond to texts they read with their own writing. Take a look inside our classrooms at Clinton Elementary School as students in Ms. Corey's 4th grade class and Ms. Matthews' 5th grade class respond to feedback about their writing!
EFMS Jr. Beta Club Explores Black History: On Friday, February 17, members of the East Feliciana Middle School Jr. Beta Club observed Black History Month by visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, MS.
CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTLIGHT: EFHS student Herman Batiste won the Division II Boys' High Jump and placed 6th in the Division II Boys' Long Jump at the 2023 LHSAA Indoor Track and Field State Meet. His high jump of 6' 8.25" was the highest in all divisions on Saturday and the Division II all-time meet record. Congratulations, Herman! (Photo courtesy of Michael Odendahl, CoachOGameDay GraphiX)
Check out these students participating in the Talented Art program at Slaughter Elementary School engaged in a virtual visual arts lesson! Providing individualized opportunities to students at all schools is a priority of East Feliciana Public Schools' strategic plan.
Recognizing Excellence at JES: On Friday, February 3, Jackson Elementary School hosted their first semester awards program. Pictured are some of the students recognized with the Principal's Award for earning all A's.