education CONNECT ST. JOSEPH’S STUDENTS EMBARK ON A SUMMER OF SERVING IN NEW JERSEY
This summer, Ascension Parish high school graduates joined together to prepare the school computers for another school year! Graduates Kylon Hardin and Gabriel Keller worked hard this summer at a library table, cleaning keyboards, wiping computer monitors, and making sure that the school computers were free of dander, dog hair, and other debris. Since late May, the teens, other workers and some contractors have been prepping or replacing more than 25,000 student laptops and Chromebooks district-wide for the upcoming school year. The thousands of computers will be clean, updated, and ready for this school year. RECENT GRADS PROVIDE TLC TO STUDENT COMPUTERS AT LOUISIANA SCHOOL
Three St. Joseph’s Academy students traveled to Camden, New Jersey, for a week of service. The experience is hosted by Romero Center Ministries, formerly a Franciscan convent now owned and run by St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral Parish. Once a thriving working-class community across the river from Philadelphia, Camden was devastated by the decline of the manufacturing industry and today suffers with high poverty, unemployment and crime rates. Romero Center Ministries grounds people in Jesus’ call to serve the poor.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILD HOMES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
Baker High School students are spending their last year in the middle school building as construction on the new high school building is wrapping up. In addition, this is the last school year they’ll be in the classroom five days a week. Like so many other schools throughout the country, Baker Schools Superintendent JT Stroder shares they’ve encountered issues with students bouncing back post-pandemic. Superintendent Stroder is planning on implementing a four-day school week with the district’s juniors and seniors next year. He believes the goal is to give them a fresh start in their new building and improve academics, attendance, and behavior. BAKER STUDENTS ANTICIPATE 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK NEXT YEAR
Usually, summertime means service for many of the young men at Catholic High School. Recently, the CHS young men went to Mercedes, Texas, where they spent time helping build homes for families in need. They also worked on strengthening their faith life, and embracing the theme for the week, “Enthroning Jesus.” Mr. Arceneaux, Mrs. Khallah, and Mrs. Olinde all served as chaperones for this trip.
12 AUGUST 2024 | BRPARENTS.COM
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