Dear STPPS Family,

The first half of the school year has been nothing short of extraordinary! Our students, faculty, and staff have achieved amazing things together. As we approach the Winter/Christmas break, we celebrate these successes and eagerly anticipate all the exciting opportunities the second half of the year will bring.

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

2025-2026 Teach St. Tammany Alternative Teacher Certification Applications Being Accepted

College graduates in non-education fields have an opportunity to receive an alternative teaching certification through the Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification program in the areas of math, science, English, or special education (SWE).

District Support Employees of the Year Announced!

Congratulations to our District Support Employees of the Year! Bethany “Renee” Simmons (Paraprofessional from Magnolia Trace Elementary), Paul McClain (Head Custodian from Folsom Junior High), Jennifer Normand (Clerical Worker from Fontainebleau High), and Mary Ann Ladner (Braillist from Harrison Curriculum Center) will represent STPPS in the next round of the competition run by the LDOE.

Meet the 2025 St. Tammany School Board Officers

The 2025 board officers are listed below:

Matt Greene, President

Kalinda Fauntleroy, Vice President

Deborah McCollum, Chair of Human Resources/Education Committee

Amanda Martin, Chair of Business Affairs/Administrative Committee

Champion Award

Superintendent Jabbia is continuing his mission in 2024-25 of recognizing individuals who go above and beyond and are true Champions for our students! 

Congratulations to the honorees so far this year: Custodial Team from Folsom Elementary, Jamie Bateman from Little Oak Middle, Bus Operator Kevin McGowan, Student Lighthouse Team from Pitcher Junior High, Carroll Howard from Bonne Ecole Elementary, Winnie Goodwin from Mandeville High, and Melanie Torregano of Carolyn Park Middle.

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