About

Who We Are

Every day, Rapides Parish Public Schools seek to engage, empower, and elevate their students.
Through effective instruction, collaboration, and intentionality, our students are equipped with skills that are essential to success in the classroom and in life.

VISION

Rapides Parish Schools are relentlessly committed to providing a supportive and innovative educational system that ENGAGES our community, EMPOWERS individuals, and ELEVATES our people to their maximum potential.

WE BELIEVE

Our STUDENTS can and will achieve as well or better than any other students across our great state and across our country.

Our TEACHERS and STAFF can and will help our students achieve at such high levels.

Our PRINCIPALS can and will lead our teachers and students to these high levels.

Our PARENTS and COMMUNITY can and will support and celebrate this success.

MISSION

By the reporting year for the 2024-2025 school year, Rapides Parish Public Schools will attain at least a 90 District Performance Score.

Find information about our Board Members, District Leadership, Initiatives, Bonds, Departments, and Schools!

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Board Members
The board members of Rapides Parish Public Schools work diligently as policy-makers and the governing body of our school district. Their actions and decisions affect the present and future lives of the children in Rapides parish.
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District Leadership
RPSB district leaders ensure that the students, faculty, and staff in our schools are well-equipped to effectively teach and learn.
Initiatives
Our key initiatives are aimed at elevating students to their maximum potential. From literacy to workforce development, students are given opportunities to grow and excel.
Bonds
From 2022-2023, RPSB garnered $136 million in bonds to expand and improve facilities. Follow our progress here!
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Departments
Our departments collaborate in empowering students through inclusive curriculum design, provide unwavering support for individualized learning needs, and ensure a safe, nurturing, and technologically advanced educational experience.
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Schools
In the collaborative spirit of education, the schools within Rapides Parish collectively commit to cultivating a dynamic learning community where every student is valued, challenged, and empowered.