Dear STPPS Family,

The second half of the school year is in full swing. February was a month full of celebrations. Our students and employees are excelling and making tremendous achievements. We are excited to keep it going!

Please take a look below to see our latest updates and news. Thank you for being an integral part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System.

Two Students Named State Student of the Year Finalists

Northshore High senior Jaelyn Graham and Tchefuncte Middle fifth grader Elise Federico have been selected as finalists in the state’s 2023-2024 Student of the Year competition!

Now Hiring Teachers

We are excited to offer many opportunities at schools across the district and different paths for those interested to become a teacher. Applicants that have a complete, certificated application on file by April 1, 2024, will receive an invitation to STPPS Teacher Job Fair.

2024-2025 Teachers of the Year and Principals of the Year Announced

Named as 2024-2025 District Teachers of the Year are Carra "Beth" Melton from Bayou Woods Elementary, Kimberly Henry from Carolyn Park Middle, and Brian Comeaux from Slidell High.

The 2024-2025 Principals of the Year are Donna Jones from Riverside Elementary, Temeka Smith from Carolyn Park Middle, and Nathan Corley from Fontainebleau High.

2024-2025 New Student Registration

New student registration for the 2024-2025 school year is available online.

Current STPPS students do not have to register again unless transferring to a different school in a different attendance zone due to moving. Please note: A two-step process must be completed before a child will be able to attend STPPS Pre K.

Lead Strong

During the 2023-24 school year, teachers, support staff, administrators, and more will be honored with the Lead Strong bracelet. These individuals are dedicated to building a strong future for the students in STPPS.

Congratulations to the honorees so far this year: Donna Naquin from St. Tammany Junior, Paraprofessional Staff from Pine View Middle, Mary Groh from Bayou Woods Elementary, Stacey Frazier from Lake Harbor Middle, the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, Kelly Ancona from Little Pearl Elementary, Meridith Lazaroe and Mike Wilcox from Madisonville Elementary, Bruce Wilson from Salmen High School, Tracey Compass from Alton Elementary School, Lacy Ellzey from Whispering Forest Elementary, FCA students and adults, Officer Terence Calais from Cypress Cove Elementary, and James Carruth from Chahta-Ima Elementary.

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