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Interested in a career in Healthcare? Check out the AHEC of a Summer job shadowing/internship program for High School Students:
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Parent Orientation: May 26, 2026
- Program Duration: June 1 – June 26, 2026
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Check out our SMP artist at the Student Art Show.
📍Artists Guild Unlimited, Inc., Everett Street Gallery, 201 Everett Street, Morgan City
📅Now - April 1, 2026
⏰Wednesdays-Fridays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Saturdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Reactivate now to keep your family informed, prepared, and connected when it matters most.
It’s imperative parents and guardians reactivate J-TEXT messaging right away to receive accurate, real time information directly from the schools and district. J TEXT ensures parents get the right information at the right time straight from the source, especially for urgent updates like schedule changes, safety notices, or transportation adjustments.
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Now is the time to apply for a student transfer.
🍎Majority-to-Minority (PDF) (Spanish PDF)
🍎Extraordinary Hardship (PDF) (Spanish PDF)
![NASA Astro Camp® is Coming to SMP this Summer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772132682/stmaryk12laus/s0epja0fhlgly4i8ib9q/NASAASTROCAMPweb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772132682/stmaryk12laus/s0epja0fhlgly4i8ib9q/NASAASTROCAMPweb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772132682/stmaryk12laus/s0epja0fhlgly4i8ib9q/NASAASTROCAMPweb.png","width":800}])
🚀✨ NASA Astro Camp® is coming back to St. Mary Parish This Summer! ✨🚀
Calling all young explorers and future astronauts! 🌍🛰️ Join us for NASA Astro Camp®, where students will dive into exciting STEM-based, hands-on activities inspired by real NASA missions!
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Congratulations to the Red Ribbon Slogan Contest Winner:
Rayne Boutte, 4th grade student representing Hattie Watts Elementary School!!!
The 2026 Red Ribbon Slogan will be:
"Your Future is KEY! Be Drug Free!"
THE RED RIBBON ART CONTEST IS NOW OPEN!!!!
![Substitute Teacher Workshop: March 27, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771600823/stmaryk12laus/eze5gunpnfyjdnyjcnz6/SubstituteTeacherWorkshopmarch2026small.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771600823/stmaryk12laus/eze5gunpnfyjdnyjcnz6/SubstituteTeacherWorkshopmarch2026small.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771600823/stmaryk12laus/eze5gunpnfyjdnyjcnz6/SubstituteTeacherWorkshopmarch2026small.png","width":800}])
Want to become a substitute teacher? Attend our upcoming workshop.
📅Friday, March 27, 2025
⏰9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Central Office Complex (474 Hwy 317, Centerville)
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Mark your calendars for our annual Job Hiring Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the former Franklin Jr. High School (525 Morris Street, Franklin)
🔷Turn your bachelor's degree into a career as a certified teacher!
🔷Meet with school representatives on site!
🔷Learn about alternative certification options!
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The St. Mary Parish School Board is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools.
🍎Notice of Vacancy (PDF)
🍎Application (Word Document download)
🍎Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2026
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Come out and support our students!
Dates: March 20 & 21
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Morgan City Municipal Auditorium
Cost: $15 Admission Fee
![Job Fair Seeking Employers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742416925/stmaryk12laus/lmixpwuk27mjammfgmva/employersneeded25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742416925/stmaryk12laus/lmixpwuk27mjammfgmva/employersneeded25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742416925/stmaryk12laus/lmixpwuk27mjammfgmva/employersneeded25.png","width":800}])
Looking for your next great hire?
They’re right here in St. Mary Parish!
Connect with motivated, job-ready graduating seniors at our Job Fair for
local businesses. Meet emerging talent eager to work, learn, and grow—
right here in our community.
![Online Pre-K Registration Opens February 26, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769524442/stmaryk12laus/ruse4qqpk5nwsuzxkyog/PreKRegistration2026postthumbail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769524442/stmaryk12laus/ruse4qqpk5nwsuzxkyog/PreKRegistration2026postthumbail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769524442/stmaryk12laus/ruse4qqpk5nwsuzxkyog/PreKRegistration2026postthumbail.png","width":800}])
Pre‑K countdown begins!
Families can start gathering required documents now before the online registration opens on February 26, 2026.
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St. Mary Parish School Board will be soliciting applications for future employment of certified teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
BJHS News & Announcements
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![BJHS Book Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772544648/stmaryk12laus/nzv3cee3bgmflyf5y5bj/bookfair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772544648/stmaryk12laus/nzv3cee3bgmflyf5y5bj/bookfair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772544648/stmaryk12laus/nzv3cee3bgmflyf5y5bj/bookfair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772544648/stmaryk12laus/nzv3cee3bgmflyf5y5bj/bookfair.png","width":975}])
![BJHS State Beta Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772237398/stmaryk12laus/cuka4sbpxf1mzqwlkdyd/BetaConvention2_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772237398/stmaryk12laus/cuka4sbpxf1mzqwlkdyd/BetaConvention2_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772237398/stmaryk12laus/cuka4sbpxf1mzqwlkdyd/BetaConvention2_1.png","width":800}])
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Welcome to Berwick Junior High School
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VISION
The focus of BJHS is the success of our students by using data to drive instruction, along with consistent implementation of a rigorous and relevant curriculum, ensuring that every student meets his or her goals and has a successful school year.
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