Lafourche Parish School District

Nov. 19, 2025
Monthly Committee Meetings - 6 p.m.
1. Policy & Academic Committee Meeting
2. Business Committee Meeting
3. Land & Facilities Meeting

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Certified Teacher/Head Football Coach - Central Lafourche High School
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✨ Spotlight on Early Childhood Education in Lafourche ✨

Today we were honored to host a special visit to our Little Arrows Learning Academy at Chackbay Elementary School, one of the Lafourche Parish School District’s Early Childhood Microcenters.

This visit highlighted the shared commitment across state and local leaders to expand access to high-quality early childhood experiences for Lafourche’s youngest learners. Together, we continue to build strong foundations for lifelong success -- one child, one classroom, and one community at a time.

Pictured are Marcus Thomas, Director of Early Childhood Systems with the Office of the Governor; Sandy Holloway, BESE District 3 Board Member; Barry Carter, LDOE Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education; Jarod Martin, LPSD Superintendent; Jimi Encalade, LPSD Director of Federal Programs; and Semonne Holloway-Guidry, Director of Little Arrows Learning Academy.

Nov. 5, 2025
Monthly Board Meeting
6 p.m.
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School Secretary - Cut Off Elementary School
Mechanic Specialist (Plumbing) - Maintenance Department
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Dawn Breaux was named the Louisiana Educational Diagnostician of the Year at last week’s Louisiana Association of Educational Diagnosticians annual conference.

Educational Diagnosticians play a critical role in ensuring every student has the chance to succeed, and those who work alongside Dawn describe her as a dynamic, compassionate and deeply committed advocate for children and families. Her dedication, expertise, and passion for our students are truly exceptional, and we are so thankful to have her as an integral part of the Lafourche Parish School District team, ensuring that every child is seen, heard and supported.

A huge congratulations to Dawn on this well-deserved honor!

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🌟 Celebrating Our Aspiring Leaders 🌟

As National Principals Month draws to a close, we commend all of our campus leaders for accepting the challenge of school administration. Today we recognize three of our outstanding educators who are investing their time and energy to hone the skills, knowledge, and vision necessary to become our district's next generation of school administrators as participants in this year’s cohort of LDOE’s Aspiring Principals Fellowship.

Representing our district in this selective program are:
Bess Price - Assistant Principal at Central Lafourche High School
Rhea Westcovich - Elementary Curriculum Coach for South Larose Elementary and Cut Off Elementary
Candy Chiasson - Elementary Curriculum Coach for Bayou Blue Lower Elementary and Lockport Lower Elementary

These individuals are already incredible assets to our schools, and we are so proud of their commitment to growth and to leading our students and staff in the years ahead. The journey to becoming a school principal is challenging, and we commend them for taking this vital step. We are excited to see the impact they will make as future leaders of Lafourche Parish schools.

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National Principals Month: LauraMae Zeringue

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’ve been sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. For our final principal spotlight of the month, you’ll learn more about Ms. LauraMae Zeringue, principal of W.S. Lafargue Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Ms. Zeringue:

🐯 She’s been a principal for almost three months.
🐯 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the smiles on both the students’ and staff’s faces throughout the day. The excitement that both the students and staff feel when they see the students accomplish so much is so rewarding!
🐯 Her favorite subject was math because of the challenge of finding the answer.
🐯 Her favorite school lunch is fish and cheese.
🐯 Traveling to Europe and skydiving are on her bucket list.
🐯 Outside of work, she is a HUGE family person. Her godsons (Brent, Gerard, and Julius) and goddaughter (Rose) mean the world to her. They are always planning activities and events to do on the weekend, such as game nights, BBQ, or traveling. She also loves to run.
🐯 Fun Fact: Growing up, she was the child who cried to go to school. She also lived in Florida when she was younger, and she runs every morning at 4 a.m.

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School Psychologist - Pupil Appraisal Center (Thibodaux)
School Custodian - Larose-Cut Off Middle School
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National Principals Month: Latainia Young

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Latainia Young, principal of Thibodaux Middle School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Young:

🛡️ She’s been a principal for 4 ½ years.
🛡️ She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is having a positive impact on the lives of youth.
🛡️ Her favorite subject in school was math because she liked solving problems.
🛡️ Her favorite school lunch is gumbo.
🛡️ One item on her bucket list is to go on a month-long trip to various cities in the United States.
🛡️ Outside of work, she enjoys participating in community service events with her sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., singing in her church choir, and enjoying family time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
🛡️ Fun Fact: Her house is called “The Resort.”

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National Principals Month: Jarad Walker

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mr. Jarad Walker, principal of the Career Magnet Center.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mr. Walker:

🛠️ He’s been a principal for seven years.
🛠️ He says the most rewarding part of being a principal is being able to help a student discover their WHY, preparing them to be successful and career ready for either post-secondary or the workforce and then hearing their success stories.
🛠️ His favorite subject in school was art because he was able to be creative and free.
🛠️ His favorite school lunch is fish and cheese.
🛠️ A trip to Hawaii is on his bucket list.
🛠️ Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends, working out at the gym, and teaching RPM Spin class at PEAK Performance.
🛠️ Fun Fact: He enjoys waking up daily at 3:30 a.m. to go to the gym.

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National Principals Month: Becky Plaisance

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Becky Plaisance, principal of Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Plaisance:

🐈 She’s been a principal for 13 years.
🐈 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the growth that happens every day. She also loves supporting teachers and building a positive school culture where everyone feels supported and can succeed.
🐈 Her favorite subject in school was science. She liked the hands-on activities and exploring how things work.
🐈 Her favorite school lunch is baked chicken and parsley rice.
🐈 One item on her bucket list is to see the Northern Lights in Iceland or Norway.
🐈 Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping and traveling.
🐈 Fun Fact: She's explored historic castles in Germany and ziplined through Costa Rica's rainforest, reflecting her love for both culture and adventure.

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National Principals Month: Karen Osborne

To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Karen Osborne, principal of Raceland Middle School.

Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Osborne:

🐻 She’s been a principal for four years.
🐻 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is supporting and assisting teachers then seeing them and ultimately students succeed.
🐻 Her favorite subject in school was history. “I love a good story.”
🐻 Her favorite school lunch is gumbo and potato salad.
🐻 A trip to Africa is on her bucket list.
🐻 Outside of work, she enjoys shopping and reading.
🐻 Fun Fact: She loves to travel and is always in the mood to sing.

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