Lifestyles
Schools: ID colors have been based on GPA for years
The beginning of the new school year has spawned discussion among some high school parents about how the color of school IDs is based on GPA averages. […]
School
Book Review
Student Book Reviews 8-17-2009
Eclipse by Stephanie Mayer is third in the Twilight series that has become a national bestseller as well as a modern movie. […]
Our View
Schools start Aug. 13, so drive carefully
School bells are ringing today, not literally, of course, but the doors to the St. Charles halls of education will be filled with our adults of tomorrow. […]
Lifestyles
Schools want out of new diploma program
After eight months of debate, a bill that offers public high school students an alternative to a traditional diploma won final legislative approval, but St. Charles Parish Public School officials are putting the brakes on this new law. […]
Lifestyles
Hands-on expertise nets DHS prestigious award
Destrehan High School students are being prepared for their future more than ever before, with unique classes that teach them to design blueprints, create videos and weld at a level that would qualify them for a job right out of school. […]
Book Review
Summer Book Reviews 7-31-2009
“The Lucky One” is a captivating fictional novel written by Nicholas Sparks. During his time of service in Iraq as a U.S. Marine, Logan Thibault retrieves a small photograph of a young lady left on the ground. He considers this keepsake his lucky charm and will do all that he can to find her. […]
Lifestyles
Top of the Class
Stacy Neighbors, an eighth grade language arts teacher at J.B. Martin Middle School in Paradis, was named the 2010 Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the year last week at the Louisiana Department of Education’s Excellence Symposium and Celebration in Baton Rouge. […]
Lifestyles
Around the World
Over 40 international students made their way through St. Charles Parish this month, when local rotarians opened their homes to the traveling pupils. […]
Lifestyles
Camera Shootout 2009 7-16-2009
“Puppy Dog Tails” by Abby Chabert got the most votes last week and is the July 9 weekly winner in the St. Charles Herald-Guide’s Camera Shootout 2009 photo contest. Congratulations to Abby. […]