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Saints Safety Roman Harper Visits St. Martinville School Kids, Signs Restructured Contract

Steve Wiley — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:23:06 +0000

. Harper visited the school and brought pizza for everyone. He presented Brionne an iPod touch.
Thursday, he reported for saints organized team activities, after signing a restructured contract.

All Clear Given At L.J. Alleman Middle School Following Bomb Threat

Nathan Pike — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:19:40 +0000

Students at Broussard Middle School were evacuated Thursday after a similar threat.

Shots Fired During Bank Robbery, Schools On Lockdown

CJ — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:58:04 +0000

Shots were fired this morning during a robbery at American Bank and Trust Company branch in the 2900 block of Moss St. Reports from eyewitnesses say employees were held at gunpoint and one shot was indeed fired inside the bank. The suspect also used an employee’s vehicle to escape the scene and was recovered a [...]

Internet Scammers, Teens Being Tricked

CJ — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:41:30 +0000

Prom queens are being tricked online by internet scammers. Don’t let your teen be one of them. Mom and dad, watch your teens backs, these guys look and act real, but you may end up paying a designer amount for a fake. Internet scammers are reportedly swindling high school girls by selling them designer knockoff [...]

Jaci Russo, Fatima School Council President, Resigns Amid 'Morality Clause' Controversy

Nathan Pike — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:52:21 +0000

The clause prohibits teachers from engaging in homosexuality, using birth control, or being married outside the church.

Teacher Caught On Video Stealing Out Of Students Backpacks [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:50:35 +0000

A California high school student staged an undercover sting operation to catch the thief that was stealing money from kids’ backpacks. Who she caught, will astound you. Linden High School sophomore Justine Betti hid in a locker in hopes of catching the crook who had been taking cash from book bags during gym class [...]

Man With Gun At NP Moss Annex In Lafayette Forces School Into Lock Down For A Brief Time

Bernadette Lee — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:56:47 +0000

Police are asking anyone with information to call the police department or Crimestoppers at 232-TIPS.

School Wants 3-Year-Old Deaf Child To Change His Name [VIDEO]

CJ — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:24:27 +0000

School officials want a 3-year-old deaf child to change his name. The reason is ridiculous. A deaf 3-year-old from Nebraska is being asked by the school district of Grand Island, Nebraska to change his name, his family alleges, because the way he refers to himself in sign language resembles “weapons.” School Wants 3-Year-Old To Change [...]

Acadiana School Systems Announce Plans To Make Up Lost Class Time

Nathan Pike — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:52:49 +0000

Several schools were forced to close down because of wet weather and flooding in some areas.

St. Mary Adds 15 Minutes To School Day

Steve Wiley — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:52:06 +0000

The St. Mary Parish School System will make up time lost to the recent floods by adding 15 minutes to the school day, beginning Tuesday January 22. The amended schedule will continue through Friday, April 5. This is being done to ensure that students in St. Mary Parish regain instructional time lost on January 9th [...]

Lafayette Parish Public Schools Will Be Closed Thursday According To KPEL

CJ — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:12:21 +0000

Because of the rainy, stormy weather that has been happening since Tuesday and is expected to happen into Thursday morning, here are the school closures for Thursday: Lafayette Parish Public Schools will be closed. St. Mary Parish Public Schools will be closed. Regular 12-month employees will still need to report to work. Morgan City Catholic [...]

Many Schools Closed Today Due To Weather – Sand Bag Information

Bernadette Lee — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:41:48 +0000

The rain just keeps coming down.

Sulphur, Louisiana School Bus Driver Charged with Drunk Driving

Debbie Ray — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:04:03 +0000

Louisiana State Police have arrested a school bus driver - drunk while driving bus.

Kindergarten Teacher In Austin, TX Spoils Christmas [Adults Only]

CJ — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:56:50 +0000

One kindergarten teacher in Austin, TX spoiled Christmas for five-year-olds and parents are not happy. Two kindergarten teachers attempted to steal Christmas this year when they told their five-year-old students that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. One teacher actually did spill the beans telling the little ones that their mothers and fathers actually buy all their [...]

Did One Arizona Principal Go Too Far?

CJ — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:33:16 +0000

Did one Arizona principal go too far? Did he promote homophobia and bullying?

How Much Weight Do College Freshman Gain?

CJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:52:12 +0000

It’s a fact, college freshman will gain weight, so just how much weight? Maybe you’ve heard of the ‘freshman 15′. With a diet of beer, pizza and roman noodles, it’s no wonder college freshman gain weight. However, the ‘freshman 15′ is a myth. First-year college students don’t usually gain a significant amount of weight, and [...]

13 Year Old Braves Snowstorm To Rescue Classmates Trapped On Bus

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:50:46 +0000

Alexi Catellier is only thirteen, but the Canadian youngster was one of the oldest kids on his school bus when it broke down during a Manitoban snowstorm. The storm had also knocked all the region’s power out, making it impossible to call for help. As the minutes turned to hours, Catellier comforted the younger students, including [...]

Outrage After Male Vice Principal Spanks Female High School Student

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:04:02 +0000

Springtown (Texas) High School sophomore Taylor Santos had a difficult decision to make after her teacher determined that she allowed a classmate to copy her work: she could either serve two days of in-school suspension, or get paddled.

10 Things You Shouldn't Do On Your First Day of School — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:27:36 +0000

It’s time to hit the books again. Summer is officially over, and the time for learning is at hand. We know it’s a bummer, but don’t fret because this year is going to be great. You need to make a great first impression on the first day of school. That means you should be on [...]

The 10 Best Back-to-School Apps Will Have You at the Head of the Class

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:30:37 +0000

The weather might be more ice cream trucks and long days at the pool, but the calendar is inching towards yellow buses and new backpacks. Every parent knows about back to school clothes and back-to-school supplies, but nowadays, back-to-school apps are just as important. The best news is there are just as many apps to [...]