Majority to Minority applications are now being accepted through July 10, 2025 for the 25/26 school year. Click the link below to submit an application.
https://forms.gle/qKVX7gQSPDP99v3x7
The Concordia Parish School Board will hold its regular June meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Ferriday Junior High School Gym, 201 MLK, at 6:00 PM. As always, the public is welcome to attend.
Ahoy, families of Multilingual Scholars!
We know summer has just begun, and the last thing your child wants is more school -- so we've completely revamped next week's ESL summer camp into an exciting pirate-themed treasure hunt adventure!
Students will join our crew for a week filled with fun and discovery, including activities like Talk Like a Pirate, Build Your Own Pirate Ship STEM challenge, and tackling interactive Escape Room challenges to find all the parts of the treasure map.
Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience that builds confidence, sparks curiosity, and makes learning English exciting.
To sign up, scan the QR code on the flyer to let us know your child will be joining us. We want to make sure we have enough materials, snacks, and prizes for every young pirate!
We can't wait to set sail with our crew next week!
Hey Future College Grads! Ready to make this summer COUNT? Join our ACT Summer Academy 2025 and level up your test-taking game!
📆 June 16–27
🕐 Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍In-Person @ Vidalia High School Library
✅ Small group support
✅ Real ACT practice tests
✅ Score-boosting strategies
✅ Fun, focused, and FREE snacks 😎
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
🔗 Register now and walk into your next ACT with CONFIDENCE.
👉 Scan the QR code on the picture!
Let’s make this your best score yet. 💯🔥
#ACTAcademy #TestPrepGoals #CollegeBound #SummerSuccess #LevelUp #cpsbfamily #cpsbfam
The Concordia Parish School Board will be providing free breakfast and lunch to kids ages 1-18 this summer! Meals will be served from May 27th to July 18th at Ferriday High, Ferriday Upper, Monterey High, Vidalia High, Vidalia Jr, Vidalia Upper and Clayton Head Start.
Join us for a fun and FREE 4-H Summer Day Camp happening June 10–12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ferriday Youth Center (202 Vogt St, Ferriday, LA). This exciting camp is open to Concordia Parish students ages 7–11 and will feature hands-on activities, learning, and plenty of summer fun! Call 318-414-6055 to register. For more information, email ppirkey@agcenter.lsu.edu.
CPSB School Food Service celebrated the retirement of two amazing team members—Carolyn Cooley and Villa Taylor! We thank them for their years of dedicated service and wish them all the best in this new chapter!
End-of-Year Medication Pickup Reminder
Parents, please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication from the school by the last day of school, as nurses will not be available during the summer. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to take medication home. If you need to send someone else to pick it up, please notify the school. Unclaimed or unneeded medication will be properly disposed of. Contact your school nurse with any questions. All medicine needs to be picked up by 1 pm on May 23, 2025. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a great summer!
The Concordia Parish Players Present: Mean Girls, Jr.!
Location: Ferriday High School
Showtimes:
🎟️ April 4 @ 6 pm
🎟️ April 5 @ 6 pm
🎟️ April 6 @ 2 pm
🎫 Tickets: $10 | CPSB Students: $7
Scan the QR code to purchase tickets online!
Don't miss this totally fetch production! Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable show!
Medicaid consent forms have been sent home to those who do not already have one on file. You do not need to be on Medicaid to sign the form! Giving consent allows us to receive School-Based Medicaid funds, which help purchase health supplies and equipment at no cost to you. It does not affect your child’s private insurance or Medicaid benefits in any way. Once submitted, the consent remains valid for the duration of your child’s enrollment at CPSB. Please consider signing and returning the form to the school! If you have questions, please email jsharp@cpsbla.us.
All Concordia Parish Schools and admin offices will be closed March 3-7 for Spring Break.
CPSB Employees: Catapult Health will be onsite at Vidalia High School (library) on June 17-18, 2025. Click the link below to schedule your wellness appointment plus earn a premium credit of $120 on your health insurance premium.
https://schedule.catapulthealth.com/?hid=006PF00000DOPPHYA5
The CPSB Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) offers guidance on special education policies, procedures, and resources. It also engages in outreach activities to the Concordia Parish community at large to enhance awareness, support, and collaboration in special education. We have two upcoming meetings: March 21 and April 25. Stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
Superintendent Bachus visited classrooms across the district today, observing students as they engage in learning and grow their skills at Concordia Parish Schools—preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s success.
Free ACT Workshop! Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews in conjunction with Representative Adrian Fisher, Representative Travis Johnson, JRF Outreach, and BRBG Consulting, LLC is excited to announce a Free ACT Workshop, scheduled to take place on the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) campus. The workshop will be hosted from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a valuable preparation for students preparing for the ACT.
Dates:
February 1 @ ULM
March 8 @ ULM
April 26 @ ULM
June 5 & 6 @ ULM
July 10 & 11 @ ULM
This workshop is open to all students (Grade 7-12) and will include lunch and snacks for the attendees. Senator Jackson-Andrews encourages all students to take advantage of this free opportunity to enhance their performance on the ACT.
Transportation WILL be provided.
For more information, please contact jacksonk@legis.la.gov or
(318) 343-2877.
Registration link for Concordia Parish Students:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/act-workshop-concordia-parish-tickets-1217078186619?aff=ODDTDTCREAToR
Mark your calendars and save the date! The 2025 Special Olympics Day will be coming up on April 10, 2025 and will be hosted at Vidalia High School, located at 2201 Murray Drive in Vidalia. Come out and show support for all our wonderful participants as they compete in a variety of Olympic-style sporting events!
Are you ready for an evening of laughs, surprises, and a look at all the quirky, hilarious reasons not to be in a play? Join us on November 9th and 10th at either 5:00PM or 7:00 PM for "15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play" by Alan Haehnel, a comedy that’s sure to make you think twice about the drama world...or fall in love with it even more!
Our talented cast has put together a show that pokes fun at everything from stage fright to costume mishaps. It’s perfect for all ages and a fantastic chance to support our school’s theater program. Tickets are just $5—an affordable night out for friends, families, and fans of live theater!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your love of laughter. We’ll see you at the theater!
School-Based Medicaid consent forms will be sent home with your child's report card this week. By providing your consent, you allow us to bill School-Based Medicaid to cover nursing and therapy services for students. This funding helps us purchase essential supplies and expand our team to better support our students.
Please note that School-Based Medicaid is entirely separate from regular Medicaid and does not impact your child’s personal insurance or limit visits to your medical provider. There are no charges involved.
We kindly ask that you consider signing and returning the consent form to the school as soon as possible. Thank you for allowing us to continue serving your student!
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we are excited to honor the incredible leadership of our school principals. Principals play a vital role in fostering positive learning environments, supporting teachers, and guiding our students toward success. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence shape the future of our community.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and showing appreciation for all they do! Whether it’s a note of thanks, a kind word, or simply recognizing their efforts, let’s take this opportunity to express our gratitude.
Thank you to all our principals for being the heart of our schools!
#CPSBFamily
National Bullying Awareness Month: Say No to Bullying Contest
October is National Bullying Awareness Month, and we are excited to launch two contests aimed at promoting kindness and inclusion among our students!
Say No to Bullying Poster Contest: Open to students in grades PreK-2. Students can express their creativity by designing posters that encourage others to stand against bullying. One winner from all entries will be selected and will receive a $50 prize!
Essay Contest: Open to students in grades 3-12. School winners will advance to the district level where one winner will be selected from each grade level—elementary, middle, and high school. Each winner will receive a $50 prize!
Essay Theme: Why is Showing Empathy Important?
Encourage your children to participate and help spread the message that bullying has no place in our schools. Let’s stand together and say NO to bullying!
Submission Deadline: October 20, 2024
