Back-to-School Information
Welcome!
FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL STAGGERED START
K-12
Thursday, August 8 K-12th grade students with last names that begin with A-K
Friday, August 9 K-12th grade students with last names that begin with L-Z
PK
Thursday, August 15 PK students with last names that begin with A-K
Friday, August 16 PK students with last names that begin with L-Z
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
On behalf of the St. Charles Parish School Board and Public School System, welcome to what will be an exciting and excellent 2024-2025 school year!
We hope you had a relaxing summer and are ready for the start of a new school year and all the opportunities it has to offer. If you are new, welcome to St. Charles Parish Public Schools where our mission is to develop empathetic, involved, productive, and responsible citizens by providing every student high-quality educational opportunities that empower each to become enthusiastic lifelong learners. We look forward to working with you in accomplishing this mission for every child.
There is no better feeling than the start of a new school year. Our summer was a busy one with staff participating in professional development, facilities readied for student and employee arrivals, and support services fine-tuned for the new school year.
The school board continues to make significant investments in our employees, safety and security, and facilities. Recent investments our board has made include:
• increasing employee compensation to remain among the highest and most competitive in Louisiana and the southern region
• improving our Safety and Security Enhancement Plan to include additional school resource officers, protective film covering for glass in various locations, enhanced cameras, and vaping detection devices to name a few
• modernizing, upgrading, and enhancing our buildings through an approximately $37 million bond issue in 2023 for a six-year facility upgrade plan, and
• upgrading and enhancing our PE and athletic facilities through an approximately $40 million investment of budget allocations for a six-year PE and Athletic Facility Plan.
Expect Excellence is more than just a motto; it's our steadfast pledge. We are "All In" for our students and staff, striving for excellence in everything we do and say. This commitment extends to our customer service and all aspects of our work because our stakeholders deserve nothing less. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and care of the students of St. Charles Parish. Here's to a fantastic first day and a productive school year ahead.
You and I...We are St. Charles Parish Public Schools.
Dr. Ken Oertling
Superintendent
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
We are excited to share that all St. Charles Parish public school students will continue to receive free meals at school each day during the 2024-2025 school year. Each student will receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch at no charge.
The school system has been granted approval through the Community Eligibility Provision by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide free meals. No further action is required by families to receive the free breakfast and lunch.
If students would like to purchase additional meals or servings, a meal payment system is available to make payments and check account balances either online or via phone. To register, please visit www.MySchoolBucks.com or call 1-855-832-5226. You will need your child’s student ID number which can be obtained from the school office or cafeteria.
Our cafeterias serve well-balanced, nourishing meals that meet federal regulations to promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables for a healthier diet. If your child has any food allergies or religious food preferences, you are encouraged to complete a meal modification form. Menus and meal notification forms can be found at https://www.wearescpps.org/Page/725. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
2024-2025 BELL TIMES
EASTBANK SCHOOLS
Albert Cammon Middle School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
Destrehan High School - Start Time (7:15 a.m.) / End Time (2:25 p.m.)
East Bank Head Start Center - Start Time (8:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:40 p.m.)
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
Harry Hurst Middle School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
New Sarpy Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
Norco Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
St. Rose Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
WESTBANK SCHOOLS
Allemands Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
Carver Early Learning Center - Start Time (8:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:40 p.m.)
Hahnville High School - Start Time (7:15 a.m.) / End Time (2:25 p.m.)
J.B. Martin Middle School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
Lakewood Elementary School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
Luling Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
Mimosa Park Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
R.J. Vial Elementary School - Start Time (8:40 a.m.) / End Time (3:50 p.m.)
R.K. Smith Middle School - Start Time (7:50 a.m.) / End Time (3:00 p.m.)
BUS REGISTRATION & PARENT APP – WheresTheBus
St. Charles Parish Public Schools utilizes a mobile app called “WheresTheBus” to help students and families who take advantage of bus transportation.
Before downloading the app, families are asked to complete a bus registration for each new school year. A registration link and information can be found at WeAreSCPPS.org under the Departments Menu (select Transportation). When registering for the bus, you must provide the address that your child will use for bus service and complete a separate registration for each child in your household who will be utilizing SCPPS bus transportation.
The app uses GPS to track the precise location of your child's school bus in real time. By using this app on your phone, you will know if the bus is running late in the morning or afternoon. You will also know when the bus is approaching the bus stop and when the bus is on its way home.
The app is free for both Apple and Android devices and keeps your personal information secure.
TO SIGN UP:
1. Go to www.WheresTheBus.com.
2. Look for the “Parents” Section on the left, and click on the “Set Up Account” button.
3. Select St. Charles Parish Public Schools from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter parent and student Information.
5. Await further instructions via email once your information has been validated.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
School supply lists for elementary and middle schools can be found on each school’s website. High school supply lists vary by teacher; therefore, we recommend waiting to shop for high school supplies until you can confirm your child’s specific needs based upon his/her schedule.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORMS
Back-to-school forms will be available to complete online through the PowerSchool parent portal. This process provides parents/guardians with an efficient, time-saving method to complete paperwork. The parent portal also allows parents/guardians to monitor school assignments, grades, attendance, and more throughout the school year.
If you do not have a portal account set up, please contact your child’s school or call St. Charles Parish Public Schools’ Helpdesk at (985) 785-3126 to set up your account.
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Check out the latest events, activities, and meetings in the district at https://www.wearescpps.org/calendar. Click on the calendar icon to view district and school events. It’s a fast and easy way to keep up with all that’s happening in the district.
DRESS CODE
The basic dress code for all students attending St. Charles Parish Public Schools is listed below. Additional details regarding dress code will be contained in “The InBox” which will be sent home with all students at the beginning of school.
» Shirt – collared white or designated school color shirt. (Elementary students may wear official school spirit shirts as designated by the school.)
» Pants/Shorts – navy or khaki, shorts-no shorter than two inches above the top of the kneecap. As a guide, pants/shorts cannot be worn lower than two inches below the navel.
» ID Card – middle & high school students must wear appropriately, as designed.
DESIGNATED SCHOOL COLORS
Any apparel should be worn as designed.
Albert Cammon Middle School - Royal Blue
Allemands Elementary School - Navy Blue
Destrehan High School - Garnet
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School - Navy Blue
Hahnville High School - Purple
Harry Hurst Middle School - Hunter Green
J.B. Martin Middle School - Navy Blue
Lakewood Elementary School - Maroon
Luling Elementary School - Navy Blue
Mimosa Park Elementary School - Royal Blue
New Sarpy Elementary School - Royal Blue
Norco Elementary School - Red
R.J. Vial Elementary School - Navy Blue
R.K. Smith Middle School - Hunter Green
St. Rose Elementary School - Hunter Green
All Schools - White
ALL IN
As we embark on a new school year, we proudly declare ourselves "All In." This phrase encapsulates our wholehearted dedication to the success of every student, educator, and employee of St. Charles Parish Public Schools. It signifies our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond, striving for excellence in everything we do.
Together, let's embody the spirit of "All In" and continue to create an environment where every student can reach their full potential.
