Pointe Coupee Parish School System

Superintendent Kim Canezaro and Brandi Forbes, Chief Academic Officer for the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, recently presented at the Annual Summer Conference of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents & Administrators (LASSA), held in Lake Charles. The district was represented by Karla Jack, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Federal Programs; Dr. LaShonda Victorian, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; Tabitha Ransom, Supervisor of the 21st Century Program; and Dawn Albert, Exceptional Student Services Supervisor. LASSA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate advancements in student academic achievement through improvements in administrative leadership and to foster effective working relationships with agencies and organizations that advance public PK-12 education in Louisiana. The organization serves as a unified voice for school system leaders across the state, advocating for education funding, policy alignment, and professional development opportunities for superintendents and administrators. Superintendent Canezaro and Forbes presented “Star Academy in Action: Driving Transformational Change in Middle School,” sharing how Pointe Coupee Parish brought the program to the district. The journey began when Superintendent Canezaro was introduced to Keith Brown, Star Academy’s Account Executive with NOLA Education, LLC. Before committing to the program, Canezaro focused on three essential questions: What are the results? Does it add workload for teachers and administrators? And what is the cost to the district? The answers were reassuring on all fronts, districts using Star Academy have demonstrated significant improvements in School Performance Scores, increased student attendance, and dramatic reductions in discipline referral rates, all at no cost to the district, with all materials, furniture, and training provided free of charge. After receiving School Board approval, Pointe Coupee Parish launched Star Academy at Rougon Elementary and Junior High School. The program functions as a “school within a school,” serving up to 80 students in a facilitator-led environment built around STEM-inspired, project-based learning using 7-to-10-day modules. It targets three core pillars: Expecting Excellence, developing internal belief, high standards, and ownership of learning; Creating Connections, building social skills, conflict resolution, and problem solving; and Pursuing Their Passion, guiding students through career exploration tied to high-wage, high-demand jobs right here in Pointe Coupee Parish. After completing its first year, the results at Rougon speak for themselves. Classroom referrals dropped from 50 to 15 for 7th graders and from 45 to 19 for 8th graders. Attendance rates climbed from 88% to 93% for 7th grade and from 89% to 95% for 8th grade. Pre-test to post-test academic growth data also showed meaningful gains across the student cohort. A video highlighting Star Academy in action at Rougon can be viewed at https://youtu.be/yylRwGKhn0Y. The program also includes the Star Journeys Internship component, a complete career development platform that guides students from career exploration in middle school through professional employment as adults. Students engage in career activities every seven days through module exploration, and those 16 and older connect with local community stakeholders through hands-on internship experiences. Each student builds a Star Journeys Portfolio, a living record of achievements, interests, skills, and experiences that grows from middle school into their professional years. The results have been so impressive that the district has announced plans to expand Star Academy to a second school. Pointe Coupee Parish is proud to share this transformational model with school leaders from across Louisiana.

Pointe Coupee Parish Leaders Present Star Academy Model at Annual Statewide Louisiana Association of School Superintendents & Administrators Conference

June 20, 2026

Superintendent Kim Canezaro and Brandi Forbes, Chief Academic Officer for the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, recently presented at the Annual Summer Conference of the Louisian...

Today, Pointe Coupee Parish Schools proudly recognizes two outstanding leaders for their commitment to growth and excellence in school leadership. Mrs. LaMonica Edwards, Principal of Rosenwald Elementary, and Dr. Rosie Courville, Principal of Livonia High School, were formally recognized at today’s BESE Board meeting for successfully completing the Louisiana Department of Education’s Novice Principal Academy. The Novice Principal Academy is a rigorous, year-long leadership development program designed to strengthen the capacity of new principals across Louisiana. Rooted in the belief that student achievement is directly tied to the quality of school leadership, the program equips principals with the tools needed to lead with purpose, analyze data effectively, and implement strategies that drive academic success. Throughout the cohort, participants engage in intensive training that includes in-person instructional sessions, monthly mentorship with experienced school leaders, and ongoing self-reflection grounded in research-based best practices. The academy emphasizes long-range planning, instructional leadership, and the development of critical “soft skills” necessary to lead schools, support teachers, and build strong learning communities. Mrs. Edwards and Dr. Courville demonstrated exceptional dedication throughout the program, actively engaging in mentorship, applying data-driven decision-making, and continuously refining their leadership practices to positively impact student outcomes in Pointe Coupee Parish. Mrs. Brandi Forbes, Chief Academic Officer for Pointe Coupee Parish Schools, commended their achievement: “Effective school leadership is one of the most critical factors in improving student achievement. Mrs. Edwards and Dr. Courville have demonstrated a commitment to their growth as instructional leaders and to the success of their students and faculty. Their completion of the Novice Principal Academy reflects not only their dedication, but also their readiness to lead with vision, purpose, and excellence. Pointe Coupee Parish is stronger because of leaders like them.” Please join us in recognizing Mrs. Edwards and Dr. Courville on this significant professional milestone and their continued commitment to excellence in education. #PointeCoupeeProud #ExcellenceEveryDay #PointeCoupeeParish

POINTE COUPEE PARISH PRINCIPALS RECOGNIZED AT BESE FOR COMPLETION OF NOVICE PRINCIPAL ACADEMY

June 11, 2026

Today, Pointe Coupee Parish Schools proudly recognizes two outstanding leaders for their commitment to growth and excellence in school leadership. Mrs. LaMonica Edwards, Principal ...

POINTE COUPEE PARISH IS PROUD TO SPOTLIGHT ONE OF OUR OWN: MS. KIM NEAL

June 10, 2026

🎉 Pointe Coupee Parish is proud to spotlight one of our own : Ms. Kim Neal! 🎉 Last week, Ms. Kim Neal traveled to Shreveport to present and educate at the statewide EMS conf...

POINTE COUPEE PARISH SCHOOLS IS CELEBRATING THREE OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS

June 9, 2026

Pointe Coupee Parish Schools is celebrating three outstanding educators who have been selected for the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2026–2027 Aspiring Principal Fellowship ...

Louisiana SUN Bucks

June 8, 2026

Louisiana SUN Bucks provides families with a ONE-TIME payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child (5 to 18 years old) to buy groceries during the summer break. Families sho...

21ST CCLC SUMMER PROGRAM JUNE 1ST - JUNE 25TH

May 20, 2026

The 21st CCLC Summer Program will be held from June 1–25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Program sites include Livonia High School, Rosenwald Elementary, Rougon Elementary, Upp...

LOUISIANA RANKS FIRST AMONG STATES IN READING GROWTH, SECOND IN MATH ON LATEST NATIONAL EDUCATION SCORECARD

May 13, 2026

Louisiana is the only state to surpass pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math, according to a new report from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth BATON ROUGE, La. — Lou...

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION DAY BEGINS FOR THE CLASS OF 2026

May 8, 2026

The countdown to Graduation Day is officially underway for the Class of 2026. As the district prepares for the upcoming commencement ceremony on May 15, Superintendent Kim Ca...

FLYING CLASSROOM FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT BRINGS STEM LEARNING TO POINTE COUPEE FAMILIES

May 9, 2026

The Office of Federal Programs Initiatives hosted a successful Flying Classroom Family Engagement activity on Thursday, May 7, 2026, bringing together students, parents, staff, ...

Academic Signing Day

May 4, 2026

Our seniors kicked off their graduation celebration with Senior Breakfast and Academic Signing Day — a special moment to recognize their next steps beyond high school! We are inc...

Senior Breakfast 2026

May 4, 2026

We celebrated our wonderful seniors today at Senior Breakfast held in the STEM gymnasium. Teachers and Principals were in attendance from both Livonia high school and STEM. Our st...

LIVONIA HIGH SCHOOL AMERICORPS FACULTY HONORED AS 2026 CHAMPION OF SERVICE

May 3, 2026

Livonia High School is proud to recognize Annina Amaguas (“Teacher Wells”), a second-year AmeriCorps member serving on the Livonia campus, who has been named a 2026 Volunteer Lo...

VALVERDA ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 5TH GRADE 2026 D.A.R.E. GRADUATES

May 3, 2026

Valverda Elementary is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our 5th grade students during the first parish-wide D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony. Throughout the school year, t...

STEM STUDENTS EXCEL AT DISTRICT LITERACY RALLY

May 3, 2026

Congratulations to the STEM students who placed at the LSUE District Literary Rally. Pictured are students who qualified for the State Rally by earning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in th...

UPPER POINTE COUPEE D.A.R.E. 2026 GRADUATION CELEBRATION

May 3, 2026

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Upper Pointe Coupee celebrated our amazing students as they completed the D.A.R.E. program. Through hard work, honesty, and determination, these students...

LIVONIA HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS CELEBRATE LSUE LITERARY RALLY SUCCESS

May 3, 2026

Congratulations to the Livonia High School Wildcats who placed at the LSUE District Literary Rally. We are proud to recognize these students for their hard work, preparation, and o...

ROSENWALD CELEBRATES 21ST CCLC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENTS

May 3, 2026

Rosenwald is proud to celebrate some amazing students from our 21st CCLC after-school program! These students earned awesome prizes for their great attendance, positive behavior, ...

VALVERDA ELEMENTARY IS NOW A “B” SCHOOL

May 3, 2026

Valverda Elementary is on the move, and we are thrilled to share some exciting news with our school community: Valverda Elementary has officially grown from a “C” school to a “B” s...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROUGON 2026 D.A.R.E. GRADUATES

May 3, 2026

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Rougon students who successfully completed the D.A.R.E. program. We are proud of your commitment to making safe, responsible, and positive choice...

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ALISA BROWN BRINGS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE TO LEAD AT LIVONIA HIGH SCHOOL

April 28, 2026

The Pointe Coupee Parish School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Alisa Brown as Assistant Principal of Livonia High School. With more than three decades of ser...