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Superintendent’s Message

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Plaquemines Parish Public School System to provide the highest quality instruction for every student so that we produce the best authentic readers, writers, thinkers and listeners.
It is the vision of the Plaquemines Parish Public School System that:
All students will achieve at high levels in the presence of powerful teaching.
Teaching and learning will improve if adults engage in collaborative learning, planning, and open analysis of instructional practice.
Decisions about teaching and learning will be evidence-based and address the brutal reality.
A focus on literacy and numeracy will strengthen teaching and learning across all grade levels and subjects.
Taking actions to provide "whatever it takes" will ensure every student's success.

News and Announcements

2025 Digital Open Enrollment CLOSES December 2nd at 11:59PM! On-line enrollment only takes about 12 minutes!

Exciting News for Your 2025 Benefits Enrollment!

We’re making it easier than ever for you to enroll in your benefits! Before you get started, please be sure to have the Social Security numbers and dates of birth for all your dependents and beneficiaries on hand. This information is necessary to complete your enrollment.

Annual Open Enrollment: Simplified for You:

In an effort to offer the best rates, benefits and service to our employees and retirees, PPSB is moving to a once-a-year open enrollment period. This means all of your benefits—health, dental, vision, cafeteria plan, and more—will have the same start date for 2025, making it easier to manage.

MetLife’s New Voluntary Benefits for 2025:

We’re excited to announce that MetLife will be offering most of the voluntary benefits starting in 2025, replacing previous carriers like accident, disability, critical illness, United Concordia and vision. These new benefits will be payroll-deducted, which makes managing your benefits simpler and more convenient.

To help you compare your current coverage with the new MetLife options, the Combined Benefits Administrators (CBA) team is ready to assist you. Call them at 985-845-7191 for a detailed comparison or if you have any questions about the changes. The CBA team is dedicated to helping you navigate these updates.

Important Note About Payroll Deductions and Carrier Changes:

Starting in January 2025, the benefits previously provided by other carriers will no longer be payroll-deducted. Please check out the How to Enroll Flyer for more details, or reach out to the CBA Team at 985-845-7191 for assistance.

HSA Participants:

Just a quick reminder that HSA participants will not be eligible for Access 2day Health due to IRS regulations.
2024 PPSB Holiday Card Art Contest Featured Photo

2024 PPSB Holiday Card Art Contest

Superintendent, Dr. Shelley Ritz, invites students to submit their artwork to be featured on the official 2024 Plaquemines Parish School Board holiday card!
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Sun Bucks

WHAT ARE SUN BUCKS?
Starting in summer 2024, Louisiana SUN Bucks, also referred to as Summer EBT, will provide families with $120 for each eligible school-aged child (5 to 18 years old) to buy groceries during the summer break. Click on here for more information.
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Plaquemines Parish School Board Job Fair

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS!

Join us on April 20, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm for an exciting opportunity to connect with the Principals from all nine of our esteemed schools. Our Job Fair offers the chance for face-to-face meetings and on-the-spot interviews, providing candidates like you with the possibility of leaving the event with a job offer in hand.

PPSB Official Facebook Page

Below is the link for the official Facebook page for Plaquemines Parish School Board Schools. Please feel free to like the page and follow.
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