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.

February Terrific Kids

Congratulations to the February Terrific Kids at Belle Chasse Primary (BCP) and Belle Chasse Elementary (BCE) Schools!

Weekly & Monthly Events

Active Parenting: Get Support and Learn New Skills Active Parenting is a six-week support and growth program where participating parents and caregivers discuss the challenges of parenting and focus on specific areas of skill and knowledge development for parents.

Save the date!

If there’s a public event or meeting you’d like to include in our calendar, email copy@plaqueminesgazette.com or call 504.392.1619.Plaquemines Historical Assn. MeetingThe public is invited to attend the PHA’s Tuesday, Feb.

Get Ready for Pawdi Gras 2025!

Looking for a tail-wagging good time for your pets and family? Join us for Pawdi Gras—where Mardi Gras meets the Super Bowl in one epic celebration! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 9 for Pawdi Gras 2025 at the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, 8022 Hwy. 23, in Belle Chasse.

Boothville-Venice Elementary School Recognizes its Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Students

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Boothville-Venice Elementary School celebrated the students who had perfect attendance and made the honor roll for the second nine weeks.