SCHOOL NEWS

Growing Pains and Growing Pride: The Community's Take on the New BCHSOn December 16, 2025, the Plaquemines Parish School Board announced on their Facebook that they had completed the purchase of fifty-four acres of land that will one day be the home of Belle Chasse High School.

Boothville-Venice Elementary Announces January Students of the Month

The following students were named January Student of the Month for meeting the School Wide Behavior Expectations~ Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe all month long, a presentation was made in their honor on January 28, 2026 in the school's gym.

Save the date!

Soccer Registration - Plaquemines Parish APRD Soccer registration is going on now until February 8th. To register, call the Recreation Office at (504) 934-6960 (Mon. - Fri. 7:00am - 4:30pm) or visit 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Building 700, Belle Chasse. Online registration: www.ppgrec.leagueapps.

Weekly & Monthly Events

Rotary Club of Belle Chasse MeetingsThe Rotary Club of Belle Chasse meets every Tuesday at noon at Adams Catfish House in Belle Chasse. For more information, about the Rotary Club or on becoming a member, email bellechasserotary@gmail.com.

Plaquemines Parish Holds Community Conversations for Residents

The Plaquemines Parish Government hosted three Community Conversations meetings. They were held in Buras, Belle Chasse, and Braithwaite, and the event offered parish residents a relaxed setting to speak with various parish officials and agencies about local projects and programs.

Beta Sigma Phi Members Recycle 171 Pounds of Pull-Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Mabel Thibodeaux (R) of Belle Chasse and Anita Sutherland (L) of Algiers, members of Preceptor Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, recently recycled 171 pounds of aluminum pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

Walk Your Pet Month

January is Walk Your Pet Month, a great reminder that daily walks offer much more than just bathroom breaks. Walks provide pets with valuable exercise, mental stimulation, and a chance to strengthen their bond with you.

SPES Hurricanes are Gaining Momentum

Well on our way to the middle of the 2025-2026 school year, South Plaquemines Elementary has continued to “Saddle up to Success”.

Boothville-Venice Elementary Announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance

Perfect Attendance: 3rd Grade: Brizeidy Alvarez, Kailey Le, Visakha Meas, Autumn Merrick,Gianna Molina, Finn Schmitt; 4th Grade: Omar Alvarez, Lyrica Dinet, Joseph Duplessis, Aleah Easley, Mason Peoples, Ella Wilson; 5th Grade: Karsen Lonh, Santiago Morales-Rojas, Dara Sreiy, Angelina Tran, Tyson...

in the garden

Time to Prep for Potential Frosty WeatherGardeners, it’s time to keep an eye on the lows heading into next weekend. While it’s still early, the models are starting to point towards some potential ice and overnight lows around the mid 30°F range for Saturday and Sunday.