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Avoyelles Parish Schools Virtual Program Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year

Avoyelles Schools Virtual Program Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens Tuesday, April 18th and will remain open through Friday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. The virtual program will be available for students in grades 6-12 only. Applications MUST be completed at your child's Zoned School and submitted for approval to the school principal within the application time frame to be considered. Principal's must approve the application prior to submission to the school board office.

2023-2024 M-to-M applications

• To qualify, the student’s race must be in the majority at the home zoned school and in the minority at the requested school.

• An African American student zoned to a predominantly African American school can be granted a transfer TO a predominately WHITE school only.

• A White student zoned to a predominantly white school can be granted a transfer TO a predominantly African American school only.

• If a child’s race is already in the minority at a school, an M-to-M Transfer cannot be granted to any school.

• M to M transfer eligibility is determined by the ethnic ratios at schools as of May 26, 2023 for the 2022-23 school year.

• Once a student is approved, they remain eligible for the entire time they are in that school. They do not need to apply annually. However, when they move onto the feeder school, they must reapply.


THE AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR M-TO-M STUDENTS

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN: April 11, 2023-June 2, 2023
***APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE

Announcement from APS

We are writing to let you know that we are aware that there was an incident that took place in the Marksville community. Although we are not aware of any current threat to the school or your children, MHS and MES took extra security precautions this morning and will continue to do so to ensure that we do everything that we can to keep your children, as well as the faculty and staff safe. As always, if you or someone you know hears or knows anything that would affect the safety of any of our campuses, please notify law enforcement and the administration immediately. A reminder that you can call the school immediately or report through the Avoyelles Parish School Board email at https://www.avoyellespsb.com/apps/contact/

Avoyelles Parish School Board Signs Dual Enrollment Agreement with LSUA

In a signing ceremony Tuesday, Avoyelles Parish School Superintendent Karen Tutor and LSUA Chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the pathway for high school students in Avoyelles parish to earn college credit through dual enrollment classes offered by LSUA. Students will be able to take college classes at no cost as the school board has agreed to cover the full cost of tuition and textbooks.

APSD now accepting M-to-M transfers

The Avoyelles Parish School Board is accepting applications for Majority to Minority transfers beginning April 5, 2022. The deadline for submitting your child’s application will be June 3, 2022. Applications may be obtained from any elementary or high school in the parish. No applications will be accepted after the deadline of 3:00 pm on June 3, 2022. To qualify, the student’s race must be in the majority at the home zoned school and in the minority at requested school.

For more information, you may contact the Avoyelles Parish School Board Central Office at 253-5982.
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AVAP receives donations from APAC

We would like to thank Mrs. Kristy Lachney, Mrs. Brenda Wilmer, and her staff at the APAC office in Marksville for the wonderful school supplies purchased for the students and faculty at the Avoyelles Virtual Alternative Program in Hessmer.

The APAC office is a non-profit agency that offers energy assistance to those who are eligible to help pay electric and gas utility bills. They serve the Avoyelles Parish and Pointe Coupee Parish areas for the Utility Energy Assistance. They also offer monthly distribution of commodities (food boxes) to the elderly, disabled, or low income families who qualify in Avoyelles Parish only.

May God bless the staff at APAC for the much needed supplies that were given.

School Zone Reminders

We are so excited to welcome our new crossing guards to Lafargue Elementary School and Bunkie High School. Please remember to slow down in our school zones. It is also important to remember that it is unlawful to use wireless telecommunications, including cell phones, in a school zone. The fines begin at $500 (Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 32, § 300.8) and it could create a dangerous situation for our students, as well as our adults. Thank you for working with us to make sure our campuses are safe.

Mask Update for the Avoyelles Public Schools

Effective October 28, 2021, (tomorrow), wearing masks in the Avoyelles Public Schools will be optional. Masks will still be required on our buses because we are under a Federal mask mandate for transportation, until January 2022. Masks will be available on our buses and in our schools.

We will continue to watch our COVID numbers carefully. We will also continue our quarantine procedures. If our COVID numbers increase, we will review our position on masks. Please understand this is a fluid situation and we will make every effort to ensure our students’ safety.
Thank you for working with us to ensure our students have the best possible learning environment.

Opening for LEA Community Project Manager

Notice

The Avoyelles Parish School Board is now
accepting applications for the following
Position: LEA Community Project Manager

Qualifications: Bachelor level or above in
education or above in education and/or
mental health field such as psychology, social
work and/or counseling in an education setting.
Master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required: Knowledge of LEA’s structure at the district and school site level. Ability to communicate effectively with key project personnel at the state and local levels. Ability to serve as project liaison between the state, LEA and participating schools. Organized and able to implement data collection process.

Note: This position is paid with AWARE (Advancing Awareness and Resiliency in Education) Grant funds. This position will be terminated at the end of the grant’s period.

Responsibilities: (1) Increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth. (2) Provide training and support to school personnel to detect and respond to youth with mental health issues. (3) Connect students with mental health issues and their families to needed services.

Applications may be obtained at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA

• Deadline for submitting applications on the above positions will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
• Interviews for the above position will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (Interview is subject to change; however you will be notified of the date and time if we have to change it).


For further information, contact the office of Ms. Thelma J. Prater, Assistant Superintendent, at 318-240-0205.

Paraprofessional Interviews

The Avoyelles Parish School Board is now accepting applications for the following position: Paraprofessionals
Applications may be obtained at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, La.
• Deadline for submitting applications on the above position will be on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
• Interviews for position will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

For further information, contact the office of Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent at 318-240-0205.

APSB accepting MtoM transfers

The Avoyelles Parish School Board is accepting applications for Majority to Minority transfers beginning April 6, 2021. The deadline for submitting your child’s application will be June 1, 2021. Applications may be obtained from any elementary or high school in the parish or downloaded from the APSB website (www.avoyellespsb.com). No applications will be accepted after the deadline of 3:00 pm on June 1, 2021. To qualify, the student’s race must be in the majority at the home zoned school and in the minority at requested school.

For more information, you may contact the Avoyelles Parish School Board Central Office at 253-5982.
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