Helix Community Schools

📚☀️ Park Ridge Achievement Academy Summer School is almost here!

Summer school will take place June 1-30, 2026, and classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon.

📍 Summer School Locations:
• Grades K-3: 4400 Airpark Blvd.
• Grades 4-8: Park Ridge Achievement Academy, 13855 Plank Road

Important Information:
✔️ Transportation will not be provided.
✔️ Students must wear their school uniform daily.
✔️ Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
✔️ Summer school for grades 4-8 requires a $250 fee.
✔️ Payments may be made online or in the front office.
✔️ The deadline to submit payment is June 1, 2026.

Required Supplies:
✏️ 2 one-subject notebooks
✏️ 1 pack of pencils

We look forward to a fun and successful summer of learning! If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Open Enrollment -- Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 school year at all Helix Community Schools. Families can apply now to join an innovative learning environment designed to support student success. Current families with Helix Community Schools do not need to apply again.

Park Ridge Achievement Academy is accepting students in Pre-K 4 through eighth grade, where scholars are supported, challenged and prepared for the next level each day through a positive learning environment, academic excellence and a commitment to preparing students for life.

Scan the QR Code and apply today!

Happy Memorial Day from Helix Community Schools.

City of Baker School System and Helix Community Schools applaud the incredible success of High School Musical and commends Mrs. Richardson and our talented performing arts students for delivering an unforgettable performance.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this production to life. From the cast and crew to the staff, families and supporters, your hard work and dedication created a truly special evening for our school community.

The energy, talent and passion displayed on stage made the night one to remember, and we cannot wait to see what our performing arts students accomplish next!

Smiles, cheers and proud moments filled the room as Park Ridge Achievement Academy celebrated its eighth-grade graduation and honored students as they prepared for the next chapter in high school. Families, friends and staff gathered to recognize the students’ hard work, growth and accomplishments throughout the school year.

Asha Turner served as the guest speaker for the ceremony. Students listened closely and soaked in the moment as words of encouragement and inspiration were shared before they took the stage.

One by one, students heard their names called and proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Cheers and applause filled the room as families celebrated each graduate and the milestone they achieved.

We are proud of our students and all they have accomplished. We look forward to watching them continue to grow and succeed throughout high school.

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO:

Dear Helix Family,

Another year has come to an end! The 2025-2026 school year is officially over.

I want to thank each and everyone of you from the bottom of my heart for another great year! We’ve made great academic strides, increased enrollment and implemented new programs and strategies.

This year, we took on many new challenges and I’m proud to say we not only faced the challenges, but we conquered them. This was the first year of our partnership with the City of Baker School System, managing Baker High School and Park Ridge Achievement Academy. The partnership has been wonderful – students and parents are excited about what we’re doing and we’ve seen enrollment increases as more folks are coming home to Baker.

Our K–3 scholars at Helix Aviation Academy made a 28-point gain in just one year on the DIBELS literacy test —proving that focus, consistency, and high expectations deliver results. And at Park Ridge, our scholars grew from a 43% benchmark and above in literacy to 62% in a year.

Our newest school, Helix AI & Medical Academy in St. Landry Parish, had a phenomenal first year with an enrollment that topped 500 students and early academic scores looking really good. Kudos to Principal Gordon and her time for making history in Opelousas.

The end of this year also marks the merger of Helix Legal Academy and Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy (HMMA). Helix Legal is now fulfilling its original intent and purpose to become Mentorship’s middle school. After many years of trying, we have finally done it.

Next year, HMMA High School and HMMA Middle School will become a reality. Our shark family is definitely growing, and we are so excited about the new 6 - 12th grade configuration of Mentorship. Mentorship’s new maritime focus will also be in full swing next year with maritime courses and more maritime-related extracurriculars.

Additionally, we are also celebrating the completion of the first year of Helix College & Career Academy and congratulate our students who successfully completed their first year of the program. Our "13th Graders" completed a year of college level course work and technical training for free and are on their way to earning a college degree or technical diploma.

Indeed, we’re excited about our accomplishments and we’re looking forward to making even more progress in the future. The future at Helix is bright because of your hard work and dedication. We couldn’t do it without your continued commitment to our students.

So again a big thank you to everyone! Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Families and students are invited to learn more about Project Excel, the premier mentorship program from 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, Ltd., at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Anna T. Jordan Community Park.

Designed to inspire and empower young men in grades 6-12 throughout Baton Rouge and surrounding areas, Project Excel provides mentorship, leadership development and valuable life skills to help students succeed in school and beyond. The informational meeting will give families an opportunity to connect with program leaders, ask questions and learn how students can become part of a program making a positive impact in the community.

Proud moments and lasting memories took center stage as Baker High School celebrated graduation and honored students as they prepared for the next chapter of their journey. Families, friends and staff gathered to recognize the students’ hard work, growth and accomplishments throughout the school year.

Myra Richardson delivered words of encouragement and inspiration during the ceremony as graduates reflected on the milestone moment. Students listened attentively while embracing the excitement of celebrating their achievements alongside classmates, teachers and loved ones.

One by one, 83 graduates heard their names called and proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Cheers and applause filled the room as families celebrated each graduate and the milestone they achieved. A special moment was also held in honor of Edwyn Williams, a senior who passed away earlier this year. His mother accepted his diploma on his behalf as the community reflected on his memory and celebrated his life.

We are proud of our students and all they have accomplished. We look forward to watching them continue to grow and succeed in their future endeavors.

Excitement filled the room as Park Ridge Achievement Academy celebrated its Pre-K and kindergarten promotion ceremonies. Dressed in caps and gowns, the young scholars waited in anticipation for their moment to walk across the stage.

As each name was called, students stepped forward with bright smiles while family members and loved ones filled the room with cheers and applause. The ceremonies captured a milestone moment for the students as they prepared to begin the next chapter of their academic journey.

To close each ceremony, the Pre-K and kindergarten classes sang a celebratory song for their parents and supporters while making their way out of the auditorium. The special performance served as a heartfelt tribute to the families who encouraged them throughout the school year.

We are proud of our young scholars and wish them continued success as they advance to the next grade level and prepare for the new school year!

Today, we celebrate a milestone years in the making! 🎓

The City of Baker School System and Helix Community Schools are excited to celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 from Baker High School at 6 p.m. at Bethany Church Baker Campus, 13855 Plank Road in Baker. Myra Richardson will serve as the guest speaker for this milestone occasion.

Join us as we cheer on these outstanding scholars, celebrate their success and send them off in grand fashion as the newest graduates of Baker High School.