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Top AR student at Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary recognized Janna Semien, a fourth grade student in Jason Thibodeaux’s class, with an AR certificate for reaching her reading goals of 117,042 words and earning 18 AR point.

Umbrella experiment at Glendale Elementary

Becky Manuel’s first graders at Glendale Elementary experimented on why beach umbrellas blow over but not many trees blow over. From left are Mialyn Ceasar and Parker Smith. (Submitted photo)

Eunice High scholarship senior project

Eunice High School seniors Kaylie Thibodeaux, left, Pierre Martel, teacher; Dylan Murphy and Mayci Synder completed their senior project. The seniors raised money for the Julia Watford Scholarship, organized by Pierre Martel, EHS history teacher. (Photo submitted)

Perfect attendance listed at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary announces its perfect attendance for third nine weeks of school period. Kindergarten, Margaret Von Almen: Patricia Thibodeaux and Roman Thibodeaux. Denise Johnson-Jackson: Koren Lewis. First grade, Arien Harper: Shay Martin. Second grade, Regina Hebert: Trampas Sanchez.

Attention all graduating seniors

Graduation is approaching soon and much is needed ahead of time for the newspaper’s special graduation edition. Eunice High and St. Edmund seniors are to email their senior bios.

4-H Leader accepts donations

Amy Myers, a cultural arts teacher and a 4-H leader at Highland Elementary, accepted donations of balnkets, bowls and food to donate to St. Landry Parish Animal Control located in Opelousas. Submitted photo)

Guest speaker at program at East

Sgt. James Benoit with Louisiana State Police Troop I was the guest speaker at East Elementary for their Black History month program. Benoit spoke to students about the importance of kindness, integrity, honesty, and education.

NAUW Valentine gift away

Members of the Eunice Branch NAUW recently sponsored its first Valentine Basket give away with donations going towards their Scholarship fund. Winners of the drawing were Adrienne Jordan, left, and Cindy Hayes. (Submitted photo)

Highland 4-H Club donates to animal shelter

Highland Elementary’s 4-H Club collected items to donate to the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter. Students and staff members brought dog food, cat food, leashes and collars. They also brought food bowls and blankets to keep the animals warm.

Newest ACT 22+Club members at St. Edmund

St. Edmund High named its newest member of the ACT 22+ Club. From left, are Hannah Benoit, Anthony Walker, Jacob Southall and Rebecca Benoit. (Submitted photo)