ULL athletes read to students locally Pre-kindergarten through second grade students at Magnolia Elementary School got a little break from their studies Tuesday when University of Louisiana at Lafayette athletes took over the school in an effort to promote literacy. More of this story

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St. Martinville students tour Angola

Several inmates from Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola spoke to a S.A.V.E. group from St. Martinville Senior High School Nov. 9 about prison life. The student group visited the injection table, inmate dorms and saw the old electric chair. Academic Decathlon coach Sherrie C. Jacobs said school officials took students to the jail to try to intervene in their lives before they make a destructive choice that leads to prison. Students later discussed the experiences they witnessed on the tour.

St. Martinville students tour LSU

School Resource Officer Michael Barber took all seniors in the St. Martinville Senior High School S.A.V.E. club on an LSU tour Oct. 29 so they can have an idea of what a university and campus life is like. A spokesman spoke to students about financial aid, what ACT score is required to enter and classes.

Franklin High School to Hold Planting for LSU's Coastal Roots Program

FRANKLIN – Students from Franklin High School will travel to the Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge here at 9 a.m. Thursday to participate in a coastal restoration planting with the LSU Coastal Roots Program.

JROTC celebrates Veterans Day

The Jeanerette JROTC held a flag raising ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day at the start of school Nov. 11. Faculty members who are veterans were recognized before the entire school. The National Anthem was sung by Jalecia Hills.

JMS academic fair planned Thursday

JEANERETTE — Jeanerette Middle School is planning an Academic Fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the school, located at 609 S. Pellerin in Jeanerette.

Trinity does not lack for leaders

Trinity Catholic School students of the month for November are, first row, pre-kindergartner Riley Theriot, kindergartner Raegan Akers, first grader Stephanie Cormier, first grader Morgan Verret, second grader Grant Bienvenu, second grader Javian Willis, third grader Mya Livingston, third grader Laila Boudreaux, fourth grader Cassie Lopez, fourth grader Blake Theriot, fifth grader Brooke Broussard, fifth grader Abriana Sloan, top row, sixth grader Katelyn Etienne, sixth grader Emily Bonvillian, seventh grader Mariah Mouton, eighth grader Lexi Richard and eighth grader Sarah Broussard.

Students lead at SMSH

October students of the month for St. Martinville Senior High are, front, Devin Capritto and Dre Emme James in ninth grade, Nicole Prunty and Marcel Dixon in 10th grade, back, Corey Rangel and Sprot Johnson in 11th grade Amistic Fontenette and Tyce Hebert in 12th grade.

Students lead at SMSH

September students of the month for St. Martinville Senior High are, front, Harry Broussard and Jenney Vongprathoum in ninth Grade, Kamron Thibodeaux and Courneisha James in 10th grade, back, Quaylen Mitchell and Kobie Renard in 11th grade and Shawntae Batiste and Ben Guidry in 12th grade.

Epiphany hosts Medieval celebration

Epiphany Day School teachers, staff and students brought to life the legendary days of knights, chivalry and a touch of dragons and wizardry Friday as they celebrated Medieval Day.

DHS band delivers pride

The Delcambre High School Band, “The Pride of DHS” under the direction of Keith Wyatt, brought home honors from the Northwestern State University Marching Contest in Natchitoches Oct. 31. They received the title of Best Band In Class in the Class AA band competition. There were 13 other high school bands in this class from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, making this the largest class to compete. The DHS Band was the only band to represent Iberia Parish.

$750 helps with school supplies

Michael Kreamer, principal of St. Martinville Senior High School, accepts an ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Math and Science Grant check for $750 from Pebbles Mire of Shop Rite in St. Martinville. The grant will be used to purchase classroom materials for the science and math departments.

Dress for success

St. Martinville Primary celebrated American Character week during the week of Oct. 19. The students dressed as professions that displayed good American Character.

Iberia parent learning fair approaches

The Iberia Parish School System is planning a Parent Learning Fair Nov. 14 at Caneview Elementary, located at 5301 U.S. 90 Frontage Road.

Dads enjoy breakfast

St. Martinville Primary celebrated its annual Dad's Breakfast Oct. 21.