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Students of the Month honored at East Elementary

Students of the Month honored at East Elementary

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Students of the Month at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
East Elementary recognized its November Students of the Month. In front, from left, are Christian Lopez, Boston Thomas, Aniyah Brandon and Jhaeton Potier. In back, from left, are Jolie Babineaux, Cade Guillory and Kaison St. Andre. (Submitted photo)
St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community.

St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community.

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Mail carriers on campus at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
St. Edmund Catholic School Pre-K4 students had a great time learning about community helpers recently. Postal Service letter carriers were on campus showing students how important mail carriers are in our community. The children loved exploring the mail truck and asking questions. (Submitted photo)
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Getting Thanksgiving history straight

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is celebrated each fall and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

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Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Colton Blood Tiffany Blood of Ville Platte announces the birth of her son, Colton Ray Blood, born at Acadian Medical Center on Nov. 3 weighing 7 pounds and 8.2 ounces. He was welcomed home by Justin, Olivia, Jacob and Callie.
A Conduct students at East Elementary honored

A Conduct students at East Elementary honored

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Great Behavior students at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
East Elementary celebrated its students with an “A” in conduct midway through the nine weeks period of school term by allowing them to dress as their favorite book characters.
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Host a memorable Thanksgiving

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November.

Native gardens, start small

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Most native gardeners are not purists and start small. It is not necessary to transform your entire yard into a native prairie. Starting small can be accomplished in a variety of ways. It can be as simple as adding native plants to blend with current plants.
East Elementary held its annual Veterans Breakfast to celebrate Veterans Day.

East Elementary held its annual Veterans Breakfast to celebrate Veterans Day.

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Veterans honored at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
East Elementary held its annual Veterans Breakfast to celebrate Veterans Day. From left, are George Soileau, a U.S. Air Force May 1954-November 1957 veteran, with his great- granddaughter, Anna Leger. Also pictured are Olivia Leger, grand-daughter of Don Lirette, U.S. Air Force veteran.
D’Ondra King, admissions counselor with McNeese State University, presented valuable information to St. Edmund High School seniors.

D’Ondra King, admissions counselor with McNeese State University, presented valuable information to St. Edmund High School seniors.

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McNeese State counselor at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
D’Ondra King, admissions counselor with McNeese State University, presented valuable information to St. Edmund High School seniors.