LIVINGSTON PARISH CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE DISTRICT
Livingston Parish Public Schools recently held its Recognition of Excellence Ceremony to celebrate and honor the district’s outstanding students and professionals, as well as those schools that received state recognition for academic growth and performance. Award recipients included school-level winners, as well as overall district winners.
The district’s top winners:
SOUTH LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZED AS A LOUISIANA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) officials and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Members recognized South Live Oak Elementary as a 2025 Louisiana Blue Ribbon School by presenting a banner to the school. Pictured left to right are LDOE Assistant Superintendent Trey Folse; Livingston Parish School Board Member Bob Seals; LDOE Representative LeeAnn Smith; BESE Member Dr. Judy Armstrong; LDOE Representative Joni Lacy; South Live Oak Elementary Principal Amy Savage, Asst. Principal Marty Henry, Instructional Coach Ashley Patin, and School Counselor Brittany Bigsby; LDOE Representative Dr. Jennifer Tuttleton; BESE Member Simone Champagne; and Livingston Parish School Superintendent Jody Purvis.
Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) officials and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Members formally recognized South Live Oak Elementary (SLOE) this month for being named a Louisiana Blue Ribbon School for its success in student academic performance and growth.
The parish’s elementary school is one of only eight schools across the state to be named a 2025 Louisiana Blue Ribbon School.
SLOE is a standout among its peers for demonstrating remarkable progress in closing the achievement gap between its higher and lower performing students. The school has been named a Top Gains and Opportunity Honoree by the state and recognized as having the Highest Assessment Index for K-8 (93.2) and Excellence in Attendance.
“This recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance and make significant strides in closing achievement gaps. However, this award is not simply about test scores or ranking; it is about a school’s commitment to excellence, innovation and opportunity,” said Louisiana Assistant Superintendent of Education Trey Folse.
PRE-K APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN, K REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 2
Livingston Parish Public Schools has begun taking applications for pre-kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, while online registration for incoming kindergarten students begins March 2.
To qualify for a Pre-K application, a child must be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2026. Round 1 of the online Pre-K application period opened Feb. 1, 2026, and runs through May 1, 2026. The online application can be accessed at http://applytolppsearlychild.schoolmint.com.
To register for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026. Online kindergarten registration is available at https://www.lpsb.org/parent_resources/registration_info/register_for_kindergarten_2026-2027. Currently enrolled Pre-K students are automatically rolled over and do not need to register.
Parents will be asked to provide the following documents: the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card (if applicable), and immunization records; and the parent or guardian’s ID and proof of residency. Pre-K applications also require proof of income.
PURVIS NAMED TOP SUPERINTENDENT IN REGION 2
Jody Purvis
Livingston Parish School Superintendent Jody Purvis has been named the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents & Administrators (LASSA) Region 2 Superintendent of the Year. He was selected for the honor by his fellow superintendents in Region 2.
Purvis will advance in the LASSA competition to vie for the state’s top Superintendent of the Year honor later this spring.