Pelican Poll: Biden, Trump or ANYBODY ELSE

For many of us the choice on November 5 is a nauseating one, an incumbent president (Joe Biden) versus a pseudo-incumbent president (Donald Trump) with a smattering of less offensive menu items filling out the ballot (though we suspect they’d be found every bit as noxious if you pay any attention to them).  Louisiana is […]

AP Schools to hold Teacher Job Fair (April 10)

Limited Teaching Positions Available including for the New Prairieville High School Ascension Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 10, 2024, to fill positions for the 2024-25 school year. Experienced teachers wishing to secure coveted positions for next year including at the new Prairieville High School should attend as well as those […]

APSO scholarship applications due by April 1

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! Printable applications are available at: https://ascensionsheriff.com/lsa-scholarship/ https://ascensionsheriff.com/dawn-shivers-scholarship/ Sheriff Bobby Webre would like to make everyone aware of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program. This scholarship will provide assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriff’s Honorary Membership Program. Scholarships of a maximum of […]

CrossFit 3090 donates to AP Schools Child Nutrition program

Thanks to CrossFit 3090 for donating $1,000 to our Child Nutrition Program to assist student lunch accounts. Because of this generous donation, we cleared 143 negative accounts! Pictured are CrossFit 3090’s Brandon LeBlanc and Dr. Leuna Johnson, our Child Nutrition Supervisor. From CrossFit 3090: To go along with our “Superhero” theme for Friday Night Lights […]

Ascension Credit Union offering scholarships to high school seniors

$7,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS It’s that time of year again! Each year, we give one Senior at each of Ascension Parish’s High Schools (East Ascension High School, St. Amant High School, Dutchtown High, Donaldsonville High School, Early College Option – Ascension Parish Schools, ACHSA – Ascension Catholic Home & School Association, Ascension Christian Schools) a chance […]

Donaldsonville’s Wanda August among new Girl Scouts East Board of Directors

Pictured above: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Board of Directors present at the Annual Meeting (L to R): Wanda August, Dr. Rebecca Pennington, Betsy Stoner, Dr. Mari Ann Callais, Dr. Lyndia Jones, Brett Bonin, Dr. Kinesha Harris, Kati Morse LeBreton, Kathryn Collins, Adrienne Blanco, Chiméne Grant Saloy, Cynthia Hedge Morrell, Guy Recotta, Jr. and Jacquelyn Daniels. At […]

AP Schools/RPCC collaborate on Westbank Workforce Training Center

Ascension Public Schools recently celebrated the official opening of the Westbank Workforce Training Center at Donaldsonville High School, a collaboration with River Parishes Community College. This cutting-edge center marks a new era for the Donaldsonville community, offering adult education resources, workforce training, and early college opportunities. Located on-site, it provides access to RPCC’s Adult Education […]

Superintendent Walker announces April 27 construction bond tax renewal

Dear Ascension Public Schools Family, I hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest edition of our ASCEND magazine (https://resources.finalsite.net/…/ASCEND_Vol5_Ver3…), where you will find exciting updates, inspiring stories, and important information about our school community. Earlier this week, the Ascension Parish School Board voted to call a […]

Ascension Parish Council standing committee assignments

Recently elected by colleagues to chair Ascension’s Parish Council, Chase Melancon issued assignments to six standing committees.  Also comprised of the entire council, East Ascension Drainage Commission recently elected first term council member, Blaine Petite, to its chair with Michael Mason in the second seat. Finance Committee (includes all 11 members): Chairman-Michael Mason (second consecutive […]

Prevost Hospital Board sues to stop Council vote to remove five Board members

West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board, the body responsible for operation of Prevost Hospital for nearly six decades, is seeking an injunction to prevent Ascension Parish Council from removing five board members.  That Council vote is schedule for tonight pursuant to a resolution on the agenda, a document that seeks to appoint five new […]