Bogalusa School Board

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Bogalusa School Board
Location
Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States
District information
TypePublic
SuperintendentByron Hurst (since 2023)
SchoolsBogalusa High School, Central Elementary School, Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School)
Other information
WebsiteOfficial Website

Bogalusa School Board is a school district headquartered in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Byron Hurst has been the superintendent since 2023.

The district serves the City of Bogalusa, Rio, and several unincorporated areas in Washington Parish.[1]

History

The school district was racially integrated prior to 1970. However, after 1970, the school's racial demographics shifted to approximately 60% white students and 40% black students.[2]

In 2013, a major grade level (educational stage) reconfiguration and school merger occurred, reducing the number of schools from five to three.[3]

Schools

The schools in the district are located in the City of Bogalusa.

School Status School Name
Currently Operating Bogalusa High School[4]
Currently Operating Bogalusa Junior High School[5]
Currently Operating Central Elementary School[6]
Currently Operating Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School)[7]
Former Bogalusa High School West[2]
Former Northside Technology Middle School[8]
Former Pleasant Hill Elementary School[9]
Former Superior Avenue Elementary School[10]
Former Denhamtown Elementary Pre-K[11]

References

  1. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Washington Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list Archived July 12, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Reed, Roy (September 15, 1970). "Fight Closes Schools in Bogalusa, La". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "Breaux not giving up on city schools". Bogalusa Daily News. October 31, 2013. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  4. ^ Holdiness, Timothy (November 16, 2023). "Bogalusa High School JROTC Cadets Showcase Skills at National Competition". The Daily News. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Holdiness, Timothy (September 28, 2023). "Ribbon cutting for Star Academy at Bogalusa High School". The Daily News. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Reports, Staff (December 20, 2023). "Bogalusa Library Boosts Literacy at Central Elementary". The Daily News. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Holdiness, Timothy (January 26, 2024). "Bogalusa City Schools Announces 2023 Teachers of the Year". The Daily News. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "Northside Technology Middle School (Closed 2014) - Bogalusa, LA". Public School Review. February 18, 2024. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2021) - Bogalusa, LA". Public School Review. February 18, 2024. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "Superior Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2014) - Bogalusa, LA". Public School Review. February 18, 2024. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Hanemann, Marcelle (March 25, 2017). "Denhamtown school set to close". The Daily News. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

External links

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