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Gretna No. 2 News
![The image shows a group of people, including several individuals in formal attire, gathered on a stage with a large banner displaying the text "NIET 2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE - GENERATING EXCELLENCE IN EVERY SCHOOL". The background is a vibrant blue color with various graphic elements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776195378/jpschoolsorg/ikiwsqwnltn43zuykwf0/NIETDistrictAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776195378/jpschoolsorg/ikiwsqwnltn43zuykwf0/NIETDistrictAward.png","width":380}])
Jefferson Parish Schools was awarded with the 2026 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching NIET District Award of Excellence for Educator Effectiveness along with a $50,000 grand prize.
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![The image shows a group of students in school uniforms sitting on the steps of a building with the "Ruppel Academie Francaise" sign visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777305435/jpschoolsorg/shiir3hnowyix5rrqvrm/RuppelRd242726_Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777305435/jpschoolsorg/shiir3hnowyix5rrqvrm/RuppelRd242726_Newsroom.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777305435/jpschoolsorg/shiir3hnowyix5rrqvrm/RuppelRd242726_Newsroom.png","width":665}])
Applications will be accepted from May 1 at 8 AM through May 15 at 5 PM.
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![The image shows a collage of photographs featuring students and staff from an Advanced Study Academies program, along with information about the application process for the 2026-2027 school year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777305265/jpschoolsorg/c83il81niaemsl8hza9w/ASARd242726_Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777305265/jpschoolsorg/c83il81niaemsl8hza9w/ASARd242726_Newsroom.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777305265/jpschoolsorg/c83il81niaemsl8hza9w/ASARd242726_Newsroom.png","width":665}])
Round 2 applications will be accepted from May 1 at 8 AM through May 15 at 5 PM.
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![The image features the text "SUN BUCKS" in vibrant colors against a light background, with a sun icon and a fork and knife symbol accompanying the text.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775662860/jpschoolsorg/kx9bqdgflccbyc9grpyu/SunBucksNewsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775662860/jpschoolsorg/kx9bqdgflccbyc9grpyu/SunBucksNewsroom.png","width":380}])
SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefits program, helps bridge the gap when school is out by providing families with a single, one-time $120 benefit for each eligible child.
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![The image is a promotional poster for the 19th annual Martin Marino Dance Challenge, featuring the event's title and details about the participating schools and performers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776106564/jpschoolsorg/ea1h18uym2sskt6euezq/DanceChallenge2026Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776106564/jpschoolsorg/ea1h18uym2sskt6euezq/DanceChallenge2026Newsroom.png","width":380}])
April 22, 2026 | 6 PM
Pontchartrain Center, Kenner
Free and open to the public
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