Recent News

St. John the Baptist Parish Government has just notified the school district that there is low water pressure at Fifth Ward Elementary. Due to this loss in pressure, we will out of an abundance of caution, provide bottled water for all students and staff today. Although we do not anticipate that this will affect our school day, we will closely monitor the situation and will update you of any changes in the school schedule if necessary.

According to the National Weather Service, St. John residents were placed under a severe thunderstorm warning on Thursday evening.

There were widespread power outages in St. John area. At this time there are no clear restoration times for power. Out of an abundance of caution, ALL schools will be virtual today. ALL offices will be closed for Friday, May 17.

Central office will remain open to coordinate efforts for power restoration to several schools and offices.
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Fifth Ward Scholars plant cypress trees in their newly designed plant nursery on campus.