St. James Parish Schools

Due to the inclement weather, all meetings and Part 1 of Superintendent Interviews that were scheduled for this evening have been cancelled.

February is recognized is National Black History Month. Many are remembered for their accomplishments; not only nationally but locally. There are many people today who continue to motivate and inspire. In an effort to recognize those individuals, St. James Parish Schools will host a Black History Month contest entitled, “Celebrate, Motivate, Inspire.”

St. James Parish School Board received applications from nine (9) applicants for the position of Superintendent. Please click the link below to access the applications.

The St. James Parish School Board (SJPSB) is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its Superintendent of Schools. Located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and split by the Mississippi River, the SJPSB serves a diverse population of 3,400 students in 6 schools and 3 programs with 525 employees. It has an annual operating budget of approximately $56,000,000.

St. James Parish School System is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 District's Performance Letter Grade is a B. There was a 4 point increase in the District’s Performance Score from last year’s score.

St. James Parish Schools hosted Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana State Superintendent, along with other officials for its From Cradle to Career Education Day at the College and Career Center. Dr. Brumley and other guests had the opportunity to tour the C3

The St. James Parish Academic, Visual, and Performing Arts Magnet Program has open seats available for the 2022-2023 school year.

Congratulations to Sixth Ward Elementary School on receiving a National Distinction Award for their Capturing Kids Hearts program. Capturing Kids Hearts is a program that develops social and emotional learning of a school campus. It is a transformational, intentional, relational, and student-centered program. Sixth Ward Elementary School is 1 of 11 schools in the State of Louisiana with this national distinction. Way to go SWES Tigers!!

Louisiana received federal approval to issue P-EBT Benefits for the Summer of 2022.

St. James Parish School Board today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2022‐2023 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at NO CHARGE at ALL SCHOOL sites.

We have experienced issues with our district and school websites. However, St. James Parish Schools want you to know that “There’s an App for That”!!!!