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Attention Parents & Guardians: JCampus Student App
Stay Connected with Your Child’s Education!
Keep track of your child’s grades, attendance, and more with the JCampus Student App!
✅ Instant access to grades and attendance
✅ Real-time notifications
✅ Easy to use
Download it today on Google Play or the App Store!
District News & Announcements
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Check out our SMP artist at the Student Art Show.
📍Artists Guild Unlimited, Inc., Everett Street Gallery, 201 Everett Street, Morgan City
📅Now - April 1, 2026
⏰Wednesdays-Fridays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Saturdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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The regular meeting of the school board is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, LA.
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Reactivate now to keep your family informed, prepared, and connected when it matters most.
It’s imperative parents and guardians reactivate J-TEXT messaging right away to receive accurate, real time information directly from the schools and district. J TEXT ensures parents get the right information at the right time straight from the source, especially for urgent updates like schedule changes, safety notices, or transportation adjustments.
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Now is the time to apply for a student transfer.
🍎Majority-to-Minority (PDF) (Spanish PDF)
🍎Extraordinary Hardship (PDF) (Spanish PDF)
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🚀✨ NASA Astro Camp® is coming back to St. Mary Parish This Summer! ✨🚀
Calling all young explorers and future astronauts! 🌍🛰️ Join us for NASA Astro Camp®, where students will dive into exciting STEM-based, hands-on activities inspired by real NASA missions!
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Congratulations to the Red Ribbon Slogan Contest Winner:
Rayne Boutte, 4th grade student representing Hattie Watts Elementary School!!!
The 2026 Red Ribbon Slogan will be:
"Your Future is KEY! Be Drug Free!"
THE RED RIBBON ART CONTEST IS NOW OPEN!!!!
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Want to become a substitute teacher? Attend our upcoming workshop.
📅Friday, March 27, 2025
⏰9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Central Office Complex (474 Hwy 317, Centerville)
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Mark your calendars for our annual Job Hiring Fair on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the former Franklin Jr. High School (525 Morris Street, Franklin)
🔷Turn your bachelor's degree into a career as a certified teacher!
🔷Meet with school representatives on site!
🔷Learn about alternative certification options!
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The St. Mary Parish School Board is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools.
🍎Notice of Vacancy (PDF)
🍎Application (Word Document download)
🍎Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2026
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Come out and support our students!
Dates: March 20 & 21
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Morgan City Municipal Auditorium
Cost: $15 Admission Fee
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Looking for your next great hire?
They’re right here in St. Mary Parish!
Connect with motivated, job-ready graduating seniors at our Job Fair for
local businesses. Meet emerging talent eager to work, learn, and grow—
right here in our community.
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Pre‑K countdown begins!
Families can start gathering required documents now before the online registration opens on February 26, 2026.
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St. Mary Parish School Board will be soliciting applications for future employment of certified teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Top Gains School Designation
Bayou Vista Elementary School has earned the prestigious Top Gains designation for showing exceptional growth on state assessments. To receive this honor, schools must demonstrate growth that surpasses the state's pre-determined growth goals.
BVES News & Announcements
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about Kids Heart Challenge is underway!
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about BVES Vocabulary Parade!
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about 100th Day of School!
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It's Christmas Dress-Up Week at BVES Dec. 15-19! Remember to wear tennis shoes, and be sure your outfits are safe and school appropriate! **Have fun and follow the rules so we can have more dress-up days in the future!
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Santa Claus is coming Dec. 1 for photos at BVES! Flyers were sent home in test folders.
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about Scholastic Book Fair!
Upcoming Events
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Evans Medine Meeting Room
Black History Presentation Feb. 27
Students at Bayou Vista Elementary shared presentations from two past historians, two present-day successful inspirations, and two future local students ready to show the world their talents and leadership!
PreK and Kinder share Maya Angelou
First grade shares Jackie Robinson
Second grade shares Misty Copeland
Third grade shares Dr. Mark Dean
Fourth grade interviewed Ms. Mikayla Jones, a local baker and entrepreneur
Ms. Jones being interviewed by fourth grade students
Fifth grade interviewed Patterson High School star athlete Daylon Jones
Meet the Gators
About Us
Welcome to Bayou Vista Elementary School, home of the Gators! Bayou Vista Elementary prepares all students for academic success!
We strive to provide a positive learning environment where students can:
Be responsible,
Very respectful,
Exhibit kindness, and
Stay safe at all times.
This year's theme is:
Explore a Galaxy of GREATNESS!
