St. James Parish Schools

Special Board Meeting CANCELLED

Posted on 01/24/2023

Due to the inclement weather, all meetings and Part 1 of Superintendent Interviews that were scheduled for this evening have been cancelled.   READ MORE... about Special Board Meeting CANCELLED

Celebrate, Motivate, Inspire: Black History 2023

Posted on 01/23/2023

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.”   READ MORE... about Celebrate, Motivate, Inspire: Black History 2023

SJPSB Announces Superintendent Applicants

Posted on 01/06/2023

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.   READ MORE... about SJPSB Announces Superintendent Applicants

SJPSB Announces Superintendent Job Opening

Posted on 11/22/2022

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.  READ MORE... about SJPSB Announces Superintendent Job Opening

District Performance Letter Grade Announced

Posted on 11/16/2022

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.  READ MORE... about District Performance Letter Grade Announced

Cradle to Career Day

Posted on 10/07/2022

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   READ MORE... about Cradle to Career Day

St. James Parish Magnet Program Seats Available

Posted on 08/18/2022

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

Sixth Ward Elementary Honored Nationally

Posted on 08/12/2022

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!!   READ MORE... about Sixth Ward Elementary Honored Nationally

P-EBT Benefits for Eligible Students

Posted on 07/27/2022

Louisiana received federal approval to issue P-EBT Benefits for the Summer of 2022.   READ MORE... about P-EBT Benefits for Eligible Students

FREE Breakfast and Lunch

Posted on 07/19/2022

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.  READ MORE... about FREE Breakfast and Lunch

School Info App

Posted on 02/09/2021

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”!!!!   READ MORE... about School Info App