Bogalusa School Board is a school district headquartered in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Byron Hurst has been the superintendent since 2023.
| Bogalusa School Board | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Superintendent | Byron Hurst (since 2023) |
| Schools | Bogalusa High School, Central Elementary School, Byrd Avenue Primary School (formerly Byrd Avenue Elementary School) |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official Website |
The district serves the City of Bogalusa, Rio, and several unincorporated areas in Washington Parish.[1]
History
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ "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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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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- Official Website of Bogalusa City Schools
- Bogalusa City Schools Archive at the Wayback Machine (archive index)