Dear STPPS Family,

It has truly been a great first half of the school year. From academic achievements to memorable moments in our classrooms and schools, our students and staff have so much to be proud of.

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.

Winter/Christmas Break is Almost Here!

STPPS schools will be closed for students from Monday, December 22nd through Monday, January 5th. Friday, December 19th will be a half-day for students.

STPPS Support Site Offices will be closed from Monday, December 22nd through Friday, January 2nd.

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6th.

STPPS Students Lead with ACT Scores Above State and National Averages

For the second consecutive year, our students achieved the highest average ACT score among all districts in Louisiana, achieving an impressive composite score of 20.4, well above both the state and national averages.

Slidell High Awarded Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grant

Slidell High is one of only forty-eight high schools in the country to receive this prestigious award. The ProStart program, taught by Rachel Lewis, will receive a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to further expand opportunities with new equipment, technology, and curriculum enhancements.

Excellence Award

Superintendent Jabbia is recognizing outstanding individuals and groups in 2025-26 with Excellence Award Medals for their dedication to inspiring, preparing, and propelling every student toward a future full of possibilities! 

Congratulations to the honorees so far this year: five outstanding teachers from Brock Elementary, SWE Para Beckie Adams of Sloan Middle, SWE Teacher Erika Izzio of Mayfield Elementary, Clerical Staff of the Transportation Department, the Cafeteria Staff of Magnolia Trace Elementary, Melissa Strata-Burger and Stacey Alexius of Curriculum & Instruction, the Custodial Staff of Bonne Ecole Elementary, Mary Koepp of Covington High, and SRO Shellie McCloud of Abney Elementary.

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