To Our St. Bernard Parish Public School System Families,
As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your support of our schools. Each day our teachers, staff, and administrators work to foster a love of learning for our students by creating a positive school atmosphere and by providing opportunities for growth.
For the role you play as our partner in education, I offer my gratitude and appreciation. Teaching kids and raising children can be challenging in a world full of technology, distractions, and divisiveness, but the rewards make it all worthwhile. Seeing our students embrace learning, perform on our stages, and participate with their friends in clubs reminds us all that no matter what changes in our world, kids all want and need the same things - expectations, challenges, successes, fun, friends, and above all, caring adults in their lives.
While we can’t be with your child all day, please know that the time they spend in our schools each day is filled with positive people working hard for the betterment of our community. And for that I am both proud and grateful.
I also wanted to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. At a time when so much of our world can seem divided, time with family and friends is a great opportunity to come together - united in the joy and spirit that are a part of this unique time of year.
May this time be one of gratitude, connection, and love. Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Have a happy New Year as we continue our legacy of learning even more in 2024.
We’ll see our students back here on January 3rd.
Doris Voitier
Superintendent St. Bernard Parish Public Schools