Evangeline Parish School Board

Eunice native named principal at Basile High School

Eunice native Helana Francois was named Basile High School principal Aug. 5 at the meeting of the Evangeline Parish School Board. She replaces Tony Bertrand, who has been promoted to maintenance supervisor at the School Board office. Bertrand had served as the school’s leader since January 2014.

Public schools about to get grade shock

For the third meeting in a row, last year’s school scores, which have yet to be released, were discussed at the Evangeline Parish School Board’s bimonthly meeting. Superintendent of School’s Darwin Lazard said, “Board members across the state are unhappy with the changes in accountability.

Evangeline Parish hires new school superintendent

The Evangeline Parish School District will be welcoming Darwan Lazard as their new superintendent in January after the school board unanimously voted to hire the Ville Platte native to fill the position on Monday.