ST. AMANT MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND ON NEW COMPETITION GYM education
FRANU INTRODUCES NEW STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) has launched a new Student Success Team designed to help students navigate their college experience from enrollment through graduation. The team provides personalized guidance, academic coaching, goal-setting support, and connections to campus resources to help students overcome challenges and stay on track toward their goals. Through outreach, regular check-ins, and collaborationf, the initiative aims to create a support system for students balancing academic, personal, and professional responsibilities. Team members work with students to identify barriers and connect them with the resources they need to succeed. The Student Success Team is part of Project FRANCIS, a university effort focused on improving retention, graduation outcomes, and overall student success.
Construction is underway on a new competition gymnasium at St. Amant Middle School, marking another project funded through Ascension Parish’s 2024 Construction Bond Program. The 13,845-square-foot facility will provide expanded space for athletic competitions, student activities, and school events, enhancing opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom. Once the new gym is complete, the school’s current competition gym will be converted into an auxiliary gym, creating additional room for practices and physical education. School leaders say the project reflects the community’s investment in supporting student success through modern, functional learning and activity spaces.
SOUTH FORK JUNIOR HIGH OPENS DOORS TO STUDENTS Livingston Parish Public Schools welcomed students to the new South Fork Junior High School this school year, marking a major milestone for the growing Walker community. The $25 million campus, located alongside South Fork Elementary, was designed to serve up to 800 students and features modern classrooms and learning spaces built to support academic success. The new school was constructed to accommodate continued enrollment growth while providing students with an updated educational environment. District leaders say the opening reflects Livingston Parish’s ongoing commitment to investing in high- quality schools and creating spaces where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
PARKVIEW BAPTIST SCHOOL EARNS NATIONAL BETA SCHOOL OF MERIT RECOGNITION Parkview Baptist School has been named a 2025–2026 National Beta School of Merit, a prestigious recognition honoring schools that demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, leadership, character, and service through active participation in National Beta. The designation highlights the school’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to grow through leadership development, academic competitions, service projects, and state and national conventions. The honor also recognizes the dedication of the school’s faculty sponsors and students, including Tony DeBenedetto, who recently placed eighth in the nation in 9th Grade Biomedical Health Sciences at the National Senior Beta Convention in Nashville.
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10 OCTOBER 2026 | BRPARENTS.COM
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