Simon Youth Academy at Prien Lake Mall

08/19/2026

Save the date for the 2026 Calcasieu College and Career Fair! Hosted at McNeese State University on October 19 from 6-8 p.m., this event is designed for students in grades 8-12 to learn more about post-graduation opportunities. Any college, university, business, industry, or military branch that may be interested, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/4xoMHMv. We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Our Teacher Spotlight shines on Shelly McDonald, our dedicated Science teacher who wears many hats! 🧪🔬

Whether she’s teaching, supporting students, or taking on additional responsibilities, Shelly always goes above and beyond to make a difference. Her passion, flexibility, and commitment help make our school a better place every day.

Thank you, Shelly, for all that you do! 🧡🎓

08/15/2026

🚨Need to take the ACT?🚨

The September 2026 ACT Test registration deadlines are quickly approaching. Be sure to register by Friday, August 14, to secure your seat!

Visit www.act.org to learn more about the ACT deadlines, requirements, fee waivers, and procedures.

08/13/2026

What is Simon Youth Academy?
Simon Youth Academy is an alternative program with CPSB that is for students who are at risk of dropping out of school. They receive the personalized support needed to earn their diploma. Read more about Simon Youth Foundation at syf.org

What we do?
Sometimes students just need a different environment, a different approach, and someone who believes in them. We meet students where they are, supports them along the way, and helps them see that graduation is still within reach.
The amazing teachers at Simon Youth are a huge part of that success. 🎓🧡🧡🧡🎓

08/13/2026

🧡Welcome to the Simon Youth Academy at Prien Lake Family! 🧡

As we kick off the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to introduce the dedicated educators who will be guiding, encouraging, and supporting our students throughout the year.
⭐ Rachel Rogers – Math
⭐ Shelly McDonald – Science
⭐ Jennifer Gorman – Coordinator/English
⭐ Maria Zaragoza – Spanish
⭐ Maegan Guidry – History & Lead Teacher of Student Age Mothers Program

At Simon Youth Academy, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our team is committed to helping students build confidence, achieve their goals, and prepare for a bright future.
We look forward to an amazing year of learning, growth, and achievement. Welcome back, students! 🎉

07/20/2026

It's hard to believe, but the first day of school is only three weeks away! As the school year gets closer, we'll be sharing reminders and important information to help you prepare. We're starting with the 2026-2027 school calendar. Save it now so you have it handy throughout the year, or find it anytime at www.cpsb.org/calendars. We'll also keep it pinned to the top of our page all year long!

06/11/2026

05/31/2026

🎉🍎 Celebrating Excellence at Simon Youth Academy! 🍎🎉

We are proud to recognize Rachel Rogers, Math teacher at Simon Youth Academy at Prien Lake and Calcasieu Parish who was a teacher of the year nominee at the annual Simon Youth Foundation Conference in November 2025!

Rachel’s dedication, passion, and commitment to helping students achieve their goals make her an outstanding educator and a valued member of our academy. Her nomination reflects the positive impact she has on the lives of her students every day.

At our SYA 2026 graduation we recognized Rachel Rogers as our Simon Youth Academy’s Teacher of the Year. Her hard work, leadership, and unwavering support for student success truly embody the mission and values of our academy.

Please join us in congratulating Rachel on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎓✨

10/07/2025

Reminder: Friday is a teacher in-service day, so students will not report to campus. Fall Break is Monday and Tuesday, and we’ll welcome students back on Wednesday, October 15.