BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION JANUARY 7TH
Bossier Parish Community College invites prospective and returning students to its on-campus registration for the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, from 9am to 6pm at all campuses in Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many. During this event, students will have the opportunity to:Register for spring 2026 and summer 2026 courses.Meet with academic advisors for course selection and enrollment.Seek assistance with financial aid and military benefits.Explore a
NPSB Central Office Canned Food Drive & Frist Annual Chili Cook-Off
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board's Central Office proudly wrapped up its canned food drive with the first-ever Chili Cook-Off, embracing this year's theme: "Stompin' Out Hunger." Throughout November, Central Office staff partnered with the Central Louisiana Food Bank to collect hundreds of non-perishable items to support local families in need. These generous donations helped restock the Cane River Food Pantry, bringing hope and relief to the community during the holiday season. The
Northwestern State University Radiography program receives maximum 8-year accreditation from JRCERT
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University's Radiography Program has been awarded the maximum eight-year accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This achievement represents the highest level of accreditation granted by the agency. JRCERT is the only organization recognized by both the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for accrediting educational programs in radiography, The accreditation affirms
IP Foundation and NSU Early Childhood Education majors expand Cradle to College Project
NATCHITOCHES - Northwestern State University Early Childhood Education majors Taylor Poole of Pollock and Kaycie Helton of Leesville made significant donations of books and school supplies for the Cradle to College Early Childhood Service-Learning project. Coupled with funds from the International Paper Foundation, the resources were used to make family literacy bags that were donated to Natchitoches families. "The service-learning project means a lot to me because it gives me the opportunity to make a
NSU College of Nursing gets $2.6M grant for Workforce Expansion Program
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health has been awarded $3.6 million in funding over four years through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention - Workforce Expansion Program (NEPQR-WEP). The grant project, titled "Pathways to ASN: Strengthening the RN Workforce in Louisiana," spans from 2025 to 2029 and addresses the state's critical nursing shortage by expanding educational opportunities
BPCC Announces Winter Workforce Day to Provide Career Skills, Certifications in One Day
Bossier Parish Community College will host Winter Workforce Day on Thursday, December 18, offering a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience designed to help high school students, recent graduates, and community members make productive use of their winter break. The event provides an opportunity to learn new skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and explore potential career pathways—all in a single day. Winter Workforce Day features multiple training options tailored to different interests and
NPSB Breaks Records in 2025 School Performance Scores
On Wednesday, November 20, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the 2024-2025 School Performance Scores for districts across the state. These scores reflect the academic achievement and growth of students during the 2024-2025 school year under the state's new, more rigorous accountability system. Natchitoches Parish Schools are celebrating historic progress, marketing the highest district performance score ever recorded. Despite the increased rigor of the new accountability scale,
RoyOMartin Donates New Pre-K Playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary
NATCHITOCHES - The Natchitoches Parish School Board is happy to announce that RoyOMartin has generously donated a brand new Pre-K playground to L.P. Vaughn Elementary School, set to be installed later this year. This exciting addition will provide young learners with a safe, fun, and engaging outdoor space designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and healthy activity. The new playground will be tailored to meet the unique needs of Pre-K students, offering them opportunities to grow socially,
BPCC NATCHITOCHES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PETULA HOLDEN STUDENT SALON
NATCHITOCHES – Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) announces the opening of the Petula Holden Student Salon at its Natchitoches campus, 6587 Highway 1 Bypass. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, the salon will provide the public with affordable, professional-quality services performed by BPCC Cosmetology students under licensed instructor supervision. The Petula Holden Student Salon (Room 115) will be open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and will offer a full range
