Lincoln Parish Schools

10/09/2026

Fall Break is here!

We hope all of our Lincoln Parish Schools students, faculty, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break! Take some time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.

Have a great Fall Break, and we'll see everyone back on Monday, October 19!

10/09/2026

October School Board Recap!

The Lincoln Parish School Board met yesterday at Dubach Elementary! Board members recognized students, approved several items, and heard updates on what's happening across the district.

Here's a look at some of the highlights:

• STUDENT RECOGNITIONS: Congratulations to Ruston High School seniors Clayton Craig and Harper Anderson, who were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists! We also heard from representatives of our Talented Arts Program, who shared information about their upcoming art show at the Lincoln Parish Library, running October 8–30.

• SCHOOL BUSES: The Board approved moving forward with bids for five regular school buses and one special needs bus to help replace aging buses in the district's fleet.

• EMPLOYEE SUPPLEMENTS: The Board approved November salary supplements for salaried/full-time employees. Certified employees will receive $2,316, and support employees will receive $1,158. Payments are scheduled for November 19.

• CAMPUS SAFETY: The Board heard updates on ongoing campus safety improvements, including fencing, security equipment, and emergency preparedness. The district has received more than $145,000 in funding from the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools.

• SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY: Dr. Lillie Williams-Hearn gave Board members an overview of Louisiana's new school accountability system and how schools will be evaluated moving forward.

• SALES TAX: September sales tax collections were up 2.90% compared to September 2025. Collections for the fiscal year to date are also up 2.77% compared to the same period last year.

• CONSTRUCTION: The Board approved a change order for the Simsboro School bond project, reducing the construction contract by more than $188,000.

• PUPIL PROGRESSION: The Board approved the district's 2026–2027 Pupil Progression Plan, which outlines student promotion, grade placement, and academic requirements.

Thank you to Dubach School for hosting this month's meeting!

10/08/2026

Students from Hillcrest Elementary and Ruston High School joined in Tuesday's White Cane Awareness Day activities in Ruston!

After Mayor Ronny Walker officially proclaimed October 15 as White Cane Awareness Day, our students joined members of the Louisiana Center for the Blind for a White Cane Walk through Ruston.

What a great opportunity for our students to learn more about the importance of independence and inclusion!

10/07/2026

The Lincoln Parish Schools Talented Art Show kicks off tomorrow evening with an opening reception from 5–7 p.m. at the Lincoln Parish Library.

The show features work from our talented art students at Choudrant High, I.A. Lewis, Ruston Junior High, Ruston High, and Simsboro High.

Can’t make it tomorrow night? The artwork will remain on display at the library through October 30.

Stop by and see some of the incredible work our students have created!

10/07/2026

Want to know what’s on the Lincoln Parish School Board agenda? Click the link below to see what our board members will be discussing and considering during tomorrow’s meeting.

https://aptg.co/_bBvSN

The Lincoln Parish School Board will meet tomorrow, October 8, at noon at Dubach Elementary School for its regular monthly meeting.

10/06/2026

The “Mayor of Ruston High” took his message beyond RHS!

What better way to learn about the impact of assistive technology than from someone who uses it every day?

Ruston High senior Johnavaughn Slaton recently served as the keynote speaker at the AEMing for Success Conference, an annual event focused on accessible educational materials and assistive technology.

Johnavaughn shared his firsthand experience with educators and service providers. He has used assistive technology throughout his life, from navigating computers with his feet at a young age to using specialized keyboards and eye-gaze technology today.

He was joined by Lincoln Parish Schools Assistive Technology Specialist Terri Belknap.

We’re proud of the “Mayor” for sharing his story and representing Ruston High and Lincoln Parish Schools!

Check out a clip from Johnavaughn’s keynote speech below!

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10/06/2026

Just a reminder that our October School Board meeting will be held Thursday, October 8, at noon at Dubach School.

10/05/2026

Some lessons sink. The good ones float.

Choudrant High student's put their skills to the test with the “Aggie Navy” cardboard boat challenge. Nothing beats a little hands-on learning - especially when staying dry is part of the grade!

10/02/2026

We're so thankful for our friends at the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office! Not only do their School Resource Officers work every day to keep our students and schools safe, but they also go the extra mile by treating faculty and staff across the district to lunch. Yesterday, it was our Central Office staff's turn!

Thank you, Sheriff Williams and the entire LPSO team, for all you do for Lincoln Parish Schools. We appreciate your continued support and partnership!

10/01/2026

Tuesday, we had the opportunity to surprise our district's Faculty and Staff of the Year winners! There were plenty of surprised smiles, a few happy tears, and lots of excitement as we celebrated these members of our Lincoln Parish Schools family!

Please join us in congratulating our district winners!

Lauren Gauthier – Elementary Teacher of the Year

Crystal Ehrhard – Middle School Teacher of the Year

Kenedy Pierce – High School Teacher of the Year

Jordan Blachier – Elementary Principal of the Year

Dr. Jenny Blalock – Secondary Principal of the Year

Danielle Nash – High School Outstanding Support Staff of the Year

Valerie Foster – Middle School Outstanding Support Staff of the Year

Jessica Patton – School Health Service Provider of the Year

A special thank you to Origin Bank for sponsoring our surprise visits and helping us make these celebrations even more special for our district winners! We appreciate your continued support of Lincoln Parish Schools!