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.

in the garden

A Quick Guide to Alternative FertilizersI got a really good question from a gardener this week who was interested in utilizing alternative fertilizers in the garden such as compost, fish guts, and manures.

SCHOOL NEWS

Hi! My name is Madison Young and I’m writing another article for February. We have had many events this past month and I’m here to tell you all about them. These events are fun and they help us learn about things that are important.

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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.

Public Invited to Eat & Compete inNunez’s Annual King Cake Extravaganza

Legendary chef and Nunez Coordinator of Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship, Ruth Varisco, offers the following advice to community members apprehensive about entering a king cake in Nunez Community College’s King Cake Extravaganza competition: “Whatever kind of food you love, savory or sweet, just...

BCMS: Back on Track

BULLDOG BOn January 7, the students entered the school for the first time this year, sleep was written all over their faces. After a two-week break, it takes a while to get back to the norm. The students embarked on their 2025 journey with the teachers by their sides.

COLLEGE NEWS

• NunezCommunityCollege is proud to announce that 229 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2024 semester. The following students earned a 3.5 or better GPA while completing at least 12 hours of instruction.• Braithwaite: Da'Shai Riley, Se'Maj Williams.

Louisiana Opens Applications for Service Providers to Participate In LA Gator Scholarship Program

State’s first education scholarship account allows families to use funds for qualifying education expenses offered by approved service providersThe LA GATOR Scholarship Program is Louisiana’s first ESA, providing scholarship accounts to eligible students.

Who are the Fairest at Belle Chasse Primary?

Belle Chasse Primary (BCP) School celebrated their FAIR students with a Character Counts Breakfast held in January. 'We are so proud of the many ways these students practice being fair pelicans each day,' said BCP Assistant Principal Sara Treuting.