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Derwood Duke, Ed.D.
Superintendent, NPSB Schools		 Message from the Superintendent

"It is with both pleasure and humility that I pursue the challenge of serving as the Superintendent of Natchitoches Parish Schools. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Natchitoches Parish School Board as well as the entire school community.

I believe that all children can learn, and they deserve a quality educational experience that allows them to reach their potential and that equips them to compete in an ever-changing global marketplace. In order to accomplish this, the entire education community must maintain a sharp focus on raising academic standards. Consequently, we must strive to eliminate any gaps in student achievement by adopting a “No Excuses” mindset.

It is imperative that we embrace our diversity with a spirit of unity. I solicit and welcome the support of school employees, parents and the community as we come together dedicated to the welfare of our children and resolved to bring our school system to a higher level of excellence. The Natchitoches Parish community can be assured that they have my total commitment to serve in the best interest of the children."
Important Dates
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2010
MONDAY
FEB 15th
Presidents' Day
TUESDAY
FEB 16th
Mardi Gras
Holiday
TUESDAY
MAR 23rd
Louisiana
TEST DATES

LEAP
Gr. 4 & 8
Phase I Testing
ELA Writing and Math Constructed Response Items

GEE
Phase I Testing
Writing and Math/Science/Soc. St. Constructed Response Items
MAR 29-APR 5
Easter Holidays
APR 12-16
Louisiana
TEST DATES

 Phase 2 Testing
Grade 4 & 8 Remaining test items administered

Phase 2 Testing
GEE
(Grades 10, 11 and eligible retesters) remaining test items administered

LEAP
Grades
3,5,6,7, and 9
tests are administered














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