Grant Parish School Board

09/25/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

Students from across Grant Parish Public Schools are stepping up as leaders for healthy living! Youth Health Advocates from Grant Jr. High, Georgetown High, Grant High, and Montgomery High School recently attended the 2026 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The day gave our students the opportunity to learn, connect with other young leaders, and talk about topics that matter to their health and their future, including:

🥗 Healthy Eating & Active Living
🚫 Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention
💨 Va**ng & To***co Prevention

But the learning doesn't stop when the summit ends. Our Youth Health Advocates are bringing what they learned back to their schools! Throughout the year, they’ll work with their school coordinators to share information with their classmates, raise awareness, and help plan activities that encourage healthier choices across their campuses and communities.

We’re proud of these students for being willing to learn, speak up, and be positive examples for others. Healthy choices start with small steps and our students are ready to help lead the way! 💪

A special thank-you to our school coordinators for supporting our Youth Health Advocates:

📍 Grant Junior High School — Mrs. Morgan Lasyone
📍 Georgetown High School — Coach Philip Riggs
📍 Grant High School — Coach Tay Hamilton
📍 Montgomery High School — Coach Erin Melton

Let’s keep moving, eating well, and living clean! ❤️


The Rapides Foundation

09/22/2026

Grant Parish School Board is excited to announce that 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 has been named the new 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 for Grant Parish Public Schools.

Born and raised in Grant Parish, Mrs. Normand is a proud graduate of Grant High School. Her roots in our community have shaped her commitment to education and her passion for serving students and families.

Mrs. Normand brings extensive leadership experience to this role. She has served as a middle school assistant principal and a principal. She has also served as a Head Start Director and worked with the Louisiana Department of Education.

Most recently, Mrs. Normand served as the Literacy Coach at Montgomery High School. In this role, she has worked closely with teachers and students to strengthen literacy instruction and support student achievement.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Normand has focused on student achievement and strong instructional practices. She is committed to creating systems that support both students and educators. As Secondary Supervisor, she will work closely with teachers and school leaders. She believes educators need the right resources, support, collaboration, and opportunities for professional growth to be successful.

Mrs. Normand is also passionate about preparing students for life beyond high school. She wants every student to have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to become college- and career-ready.

As a Grant Parish native, Mrs. Normand is excited to give back to the community that helped shape her. She looks forward to working alongside our students, educators, families, and community members to make Grant Parish an even better place to live, learn, and grow.

As we welcome Mrs. Normand into this new role, we also want to take a moment to thank Jennifer Winslett for the dedication, leadership, and lasting impact she has made on our schools and students throughout her service to Grant Parish. We wish her the best on her future endeavers.

Please join us in congratulating 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 on this exciting new opportunity!

09/21/2026

📚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Conferences began at 1:00 p.m. today across Grant Parish Public Schools. We hope you’ve taken the time to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher, but if not, it’s not too late!

It's a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, talk about their progress, and work together to support their success.

Communication is key and we’re stronger together! 💙💛

09/16/2026

Attached is an updated 2026/2027 School Calendar.

November 3rd is now a Holiday.

09/16/2026

Did you know September is National Chicken Month?

🐔🎉 September is National Chicken Month! 🎉🐔

Did you know that we raise and show broilers right here on campus? 👀🐓 Our FFA members have been hard at work caring for their birds and getting them ready for the Winn Parish Fair on September 29th! 🏆🐔

To celebrate National Chicken Month, we thought we’d share a few fun chicken facts! 🍗👇

🐔 #1: U.S. poultry products hold a leading position in both international and U.S. meat commodity markets.

🐔 #2: Broilers, or chickens raised for meat, typically reach market size in just 6–8 weeks!

🐔 #3: Chicken is the #1 most consumed meat in the United States! 🇺🇸🍗

We are proud to give our students hands-on experience raising livestock and learning where our food comes from! 🌱🐓💚

Happy National Chicken Month from Grant FFA! 💚💛🐔

09/14/2026

There’s something special about seeing learning happen in the everyday moments. ❤️

Across Grant Parish, our classrooms are filled with students asking questions, working together, creating, discovering, and growing every day. But learning doesn’t always look the same.

Some days, it looks like a pencil and paper, a notebook, a worksheet, or students gathered around a table working through a problem together.

Other times, it looks like a student using a computer to research, create, practice a skill, collaborate, or demonstrate what they know.

Here’s a little glimpse of what learning looks like across Grant Parish! 📚✏️💻

09/12/2026

𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭:

As Superintendent of Grant Parish Schools, I was present at the scene of the bus accident, and I witnessed firsthand the strength, compassion, and care of our community during an incredibly difficult situation.

What stood out to me most was how quickly our community came together. Parents and students showed remarkable patience and compassion, helping and supporting one another when emotions were understandably high. I saw people looking out for one another and doing what they could to help.

I am deeply grateful to the Louisiana State Police, the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, our volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and school board personnel who responded and worked tirelessly at the scene.

I am also thankful for our school administrators from Montgomery and Verda, who were present and immediately stepped in to support students and families. Our administrators continue to remain in contact with families and are focused on supporting our students as we move forward.

There are limits to what we can share publicly because we must respect the privacy of our students and their families and follow applicable policies and procedures. However, please know that the well-being of our students and families remains our highest priority. We will continue to offer school-level supports to our students who need to express any feelings or concerns.

As I pray for our students and families affected by this accident, I am also thankful to be part of the Grant Parish community. There really is nothing like it.

09/11/2026

**District Statement**

We appreciate the outpouring of support and concern following the school bus accident that occurred today near Montgomery.

Emergency responders have been on the scene, and the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. **No casualties have been reported at this time, and all students have been safely transported from the scene.**

We continue to work closely with emergency personnel and will provide additional information when it is appropriate and confirmed.

We ask that everyone please respect the privacy of our students, their families, and our staff during this time. Please refrain from sharing or reposting photos, videos, names, or unconfirmed information related to the incident.

We are grateful for the first responders and community members who have assisted and for the support and prayers being offered by our community.

09/11/2026

25 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑, 𝐖𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 11, 2001

Twenty-five years have passed, but we still remember.

We remember the lives that were lost, the families who were forever changed, and the first responders and everyday heroes who stepped forward to help.

Today, we pause to remember the tragedy of 09/11. May we never forget the honor, courage, and compassion shown in our country in the days that followed.

09/10/2026

Looking for a rewarding job with great incentives?
Grant Parish School Board is looking for new school bus drivers! And getting started is easier than you may think — our upcoming bus driver training course is FREE for individuals seeking employment with Grant Parish Schools.

📅 September 28 – October 9
🗓️ Monday–Friday
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Grant Parish Bus Shop
400 North Claiborne Street, Dry Prong

💰 NEW DRIVER INCENTIVE
$2,000 Recruitment Incentive

Plus, full-time drivers can qualify for:
⭐ $1,000 Retention Stipend
⭐ $250/month Perfect Attendance Incentive

Whether you're looking for a new career, a part-time opportunity, or a way to make a difference in the lives of Grant Parish students, we'd love to have you join our transportation team! Come drive with us! 🚌💛

📞 Questions?
Doris Phillips: 318-899-5034
Ty Melton: 318-627-3274
📧 [email protected]