Dear STPPS Family,

As the fall season brings plenty to celebrate, there’s a lot happening across our district! From recognizing outstanding achievements and special events to sharing important district updates, this month is full of moments worth highlighting.

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

Vote for Covington High in Friday Night Lights Competition

This Friday, October 16th, wear magenta or pink to Paint the Town Magenta and support Covington High as the Lions compete in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Nationwide Competition! With the chance to earn 5,000 bonus votes, every show of support counts. Help Covington High compete for the $1 million grand prize by voting daily through October 25.

STPPS-TV Nominated for Emmy

St. Tammany Parish Public School System’s STPPS-TV has been named a 2026 Suncoast Emmy Award nominee for its video Rising From the Storm: 20 Years After Katrina.

Future Focus Family Nights

All eight STPPS high schools will host an event for seventh and eighth grade students and families to learn about career and college preparation opportunities available to them in high school.

Alfonso Named Interim Superintendent

The St. Tammany Parish School Board selected Steve Alfonso to serve as Interim Superintendent for the St. Tammany Parish Public School System during a special meeting Monday, October 5.

Alfonso will serve as Interim Superintendent for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.

Career & College Expo Slidell Event

All students and families in St. Tammany Parish are invited to attend and visit with representatives from a wide variety of colleges, universities, technical colleges, apprenticeships, military and business and industry partners.

The last expo event will occur on Monday, October 19 at the Harbor Center in Slidell from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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