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Norco Elementary School's Brynlee Perez, J.B. Martin Middle School's Layla Perkins, and Destrehan High School's Saniya Abbas were announced as St. Charles Parish Public Schools' 2024-2025 Students of the Year at a ceremony held on November 21, 2024, at the Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center. Nine additional students were also recognized at the red carpet event as their individual school's Student of the Year.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the latest school and district performance scores for K-12 public schools statewide, with St. Charles Parish Public Schools marking its third consecutive year of performance growth. The district’s continued rise in performance underscores its resilience in overcoming challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Ida.
New Tech Network has announced the Satellite Center as an NTN Spotlight School. NTN, a national nonprofit dedicated to systemic change in education, recognizes Spotlight Schools as schools that implement best practices in one or more of the NTN Focus Areas. These focus areas organize the work of whole-school transformation and help school communities understand the overarching goals that impact all phases of the school development process, helping students develop the skills required to succeed in college, career, or civic life.
St. Charles Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling has been named the 2024-2025 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. Active in regional and state educational leadership, Dr. Oertling serves as President of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and holds positions on various local boards and councils. With a philosophy grounded in investment, communication, and engagement, he strives to provide a high-quality education for every student in St. Charles Parish Public Schools.