All four public high schools in Ascension Parish will hold viewings of the "My Ascension" suicide prevention documentary. Dutchtown High, East Ascension High, and St. Amant High will hold their events in January at Malco Theatres in Gonzales. Donaldsonville High is planning an event in the City of Donaldsonville later this spring. All four events, which feature former Dutchtown High student Emma Benoit, will be free for students and their families as the Ascension Parish Government is using mental health funding to cover the costs.

We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to students returning to school later this week. Our preschool through 8th graders return Wednesday, January 5, 2022, and our high school students return Thursday, January 6, 2022. We anticipate many successes for our students during the spring semester, and we know each student will put forth their very best effort to finish this school year strong.