Tunica-Biloxi Education Department

03/30/2026

Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow

MAKE A DIFFERENCE — Volunteer at the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow!

Join us for the 28TH ANNUAL TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW on Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Pow Wow Committee invites all Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (TBTLA) Citizens, Staff, and Community to support our annual celebration by signing up for a volunteer station.

Pow Wow 2026 is proudly dedicated to the memory of Mr. John D. Barbry, Pow Wow Chairman (1996–2025), whose leadership shaped our celebration for nearly three decades.

📍 Location
The Pow Wow will be held at the Paragon Casino Resort – Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center.

🕒 Volunteer Times
Saturday, May 16: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 17: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Volunteers (age 16 & older) may sign up for 2- or 4-hour shifts. TBTLA Staff are respectfully asked to complete a minimum of 4 volunteer hours.

🎪 Volunteer Stations
• Admission Gate
• T-shirt Sales
• Drink Booth
• Contest Registration (Dance & Drum)
• Contest Assistants & Runners
• Pow Wow Operations (Vendor Assistants & Set-Up/Clean-Up)
(Tribal Youth must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.)

🎁 Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers who complete a minimum of 4 hours will receive:
• Official Pow Wow T-shirt
• Meal Voucher

📞 Volunteer Information
Contact:
Lonita Fantroy
📧 [email protected]
📱 318.955.1349

Use a Sign Up Link or QR Code below to select available volunteer slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4FA5A72CAAF94-62370298-tbtla
https://tinyurl.com/TBTLA-PowWow-2026-Volunteer

03/30/2026

MAKE A DIFFERENCE — Volunteer at the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow!

Join us for the 28TH ANNUAL TUNICA-BILOXI POW WOW on Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Pow Wow Committee invites all Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana (TBTLA) Citizens, Staff, and Community to support our annual celebration by signing up for a volunteer station.

Pow Wow 2026 is proudly dedicated to the memory of Mr. John D. Barbry, Pow Wow Chairman (1996–2025), whose leadership shaped our celebration for nearly three decades.

📍 Location
The Pow Wow will be held at the Paragon Casino Resort – Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center.

🕒 Volunteer Times
Saturday, May 16: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 17: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Volunteers (age 16 & older) may sign up for 2- or 4-hour shifts. TBTLA Staff are respectfully asked to complete a minimum of 4 volunteer hours.

🎪 Volunteer Stations
• Admission Gate
• T-shirt Sales
• Drink Booth
• Contest Registration (Dance & Drum)
• Contest Assistants & Runners
• Pow Wow Operations (Vendor Assistants & Set-Up/Clean-Up)
(Tribal Youth must be at least 16 years old to volunteer.)

🎁 Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers who complete a minimum of 4 hours will receive:
• Official Pow Wow T-shirt
• Meal Voucher

📞 Volunteer Information
Contact:
Lonita Fantroy
📧 [email protected]
📱 318.955.1349

Use a Sign Up Link or QR Code below to select available volunteer slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4FA5A72CAAF94-62370298-tbtla
https://tinyurl.com/TBTLA-PowWow-2026-Volunteer

03/18/2026

🌟 Calling all K-7 TBED Students & Families! 🌟
Join us for our Highlights Hub Monthly Meetings—a fun, engaging way to connect, learn, and shine together! ✨

📅 When: Monthly | 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 Who: TBED Students K–7
📍 Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams (link will be sent upon sign up)

These meetings are packed with exciting activities, helpful tips, and opportunities to celebrate our students’ achievements. Don’t miss out—come be part of the fun and stay in the loop on everything happening at TBED!
💡 Pro Tip: Make sure your family attends each month to catch all the highlights and connect with our wonderful TBED community!

03/18/2026

🎉 What an AMAZING time at our Full Circle Learning: Pi Day Event! 🥧✨
Our TBED students showed up and showed OUT with creativity, teamwork, and some seriously impressive math skills! From designing colorful Pi bracelets and building paper chains of endless digits, to creating stunning Pi skyline art, every station was filled with energy, laughter, and learning.
We were also so excited to have our Culture Division join us to share a special lesson on how to count in both the Tunica and Biloxi languages—such a meaningful way to connect culture and learning! 💙
A huge shoutout to our students who took on the Digits of Pi Challenge—we are so proud of your confidence and determination! 👏🏽
Events like this remind us that learning can be FUN, hands-on, and meaningful. Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff who made this day so special! 💙
📸 Take a look at some of our favorite moments below!

03/03/2026

🎉✨ TBED Presents: Full Circle Learning – A Pi Day Event! ✨🎉

Join us on **March 13, 2026 | 2:00–4:30 PM | CERC Conservation Area** for an afternoon of hands-on STEAM fun for TBED students in grades **K–12**!

Students will explore the magic of π (pi) through interactive, student-choice stations, including:
🔵 Pi Day Bracelets – Wearable Math
🏙️ Pi Skyline Art – Math Meets Creativity
🔗 Pi Day Paper Chain – Visualizing Pi’s Endless Digits
🏆 Digits of Pi Recitation Contest (with a prize!)

This engaging event encourages creativity, mathematical thinking, teamwork, and cross-grade collaboration in a positive learning environment. Supplies and snacks will be provided!

📌 **Sign-Up Deadline: March 6, 2026**
(Required TBED permission forms must be on file.)

For more information, contact Ms. Heavin Chesne at 318.500.4056 or [[email protected]]

Let’s celebrate math, creativity, and community — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎊

02/19/2026

01/27/2026

The Education staff extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of John Barbry. He was an inspirational leader who earned the respect and admiration of everyone under his leadership. His guidance, dedication, and presence are deeply missed.

01/09/2026

Please join the Department of Culture & Education in welcoming Mrs. Victoria Crump as our new Academic Counselor with the Education Division.
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Greetings from Victoria Crump:

I am excited to start this new chapter as the K–5 Academic Counselor for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana! I have been an educator for over eight years, with extensive training and experience in phonics instruction and reading comprehension.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Alcorn State University and am licensed to teach in both Louisiana and Mississippi. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with a wide range of educational leaders and diverse learners, all of whom have contributed to my growth as an educator.

I am passionate about making learning engaging, fun, and effective for young students. I strive to bring a big smile, positive energy, and an encouraging spirit to every learning environment to keep students motivated and excited about their progress.

In my free time, I enjoy spending quality moments with my family, playing with my puppy, Chrome, and indulging in my love for arts and crafts.

I look forward to getting to know my colleagues, students, families, and the entire Tunica-Biloxi community!

01/09/2026

11/03/2025

TBED Students & Parents,
We are delighted to share that TBED Tutoring @ the CERC will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th. Sessions will be available Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Call Mrs. Babette at 800.272.9767, ext. 7430, to schedule a session. Alternatively, text/call Ms. Lonita at 318.955.1349 or send a message to [email protected]. Tutoring sessions after 5:30 pm must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance.

Tutoring will be held in the meeting space near the Conservation Lab. Please remember to enter through the rear entrance of the CERC Building. When the student arrives for tutoring, kindly call to let us know. Students should come with their homework and assignments and be ready to work. Student pick-up will also take place at the rear entrance.

Thank you.