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Vernon Parish School Board
Vernon Parish School Board is a school district headquartered in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. The district serves all of Vernon Parish. School uniforms All students are required to wear school uniforms.http://tech.vpsb.k12.la.us/CAPS/Policy/JCDB-02b.htm Schools PK-12 schools * Evans High School (''Unincorporated area'') * Hicks High School (''Unincorporated area'') * Hornbeck High School ( Hornbeck) * Pitkin High School (''Unincorporated area'', Pitkin) * Simpson High School (Simpson) 9-12 schools * Leesville High School ( Leesville) 7-12 schools Zoned * Anacoco High School ( Anacoco) * Pickering High School (''Unincorporated area'') * Rosepine Junior/Senior High School ( Rosepine) Alternative * Vernon Parish Optional School ( Leesville) 7-8 schools * Leesville Junior High School ( Leesville) PK-6 schools * Anacoco Elementary School ( Anacoco) * Pickering Elementary School (''Unincorporated area'') * Rosepine Elementary School ( Rosepine) 5-6 schools * Vern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most K–12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simpson High School
Simpson most often refers to: * Simpson (name), a British surname *''The Simpsons'', an animated American sitcom **The Simpson family, central characters of the series ''The Simpsons'' Simpson may also refer to: Organizations Schools *Simpson College, in Indianola, Iowa *Simpson University, in Redding, California Businesses * Simpson (appliance manufacturer), former manufacturer and brand of whitegoods in Australia *Simpson Investment Company, an American holding company, formerly a forest products manufacturer *Simpson Manufacturing Company, an engineering firm and building materials producer in the United States *Simpson Performance Products, an American motorsports parts supplier *Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, a law firm *Simpsons (department store), a defunct Canadian department store *Simpsons of Piccadilly, a defunct clothing store in London *Simpson's-in-the-Strand, one of London's oldest traditional English restaurants Places Australia * Simpson, Northern Territory, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Polk
Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish. It was named to honor Leonidas Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana, a leader of the breakaway Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. It is one of the U.S. Army installations named for Confederate soldiers recommended for renaming by the Congressional Naming Commission; its recommendation is that the post be renamed Fort Johnson.The Naming Commission (Aug 2022Recommendation/ref> The post encompasses about . Some are owned by the Department of the Army and by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. In 2013, there were 10,877 troops stationed at Fort Polk, which generated an annual payroll of $980 million. Louisiana officials lobbied the Army and the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vernon Parish Optional School
Vernon may refer to: Places Australia *Vernon County, New South Wales Canada *Vernon, British Columbia, a city *Vernon, Ontario France * Vernon, Ardèche *Vernon, Eure United States * Vernon, Alabama * Vernon, Arizona * Vernon, California * Lake Vernon, California * Vernon, Colorado * Vernon, Connecticut * Vernon, Delaware * Vernon, Florida, a city * Vernon Lake (Idaho) * Vernon, Illinois * Vernon, Indiana * Vernon, Kansas * Vernon Community, Hestand, Kentucky * Vernon Parish, Louisiana ** Vernon Lake, a man-made lake in the parish * Vernon, Michigan * Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan * Vernon Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan * Vernon, Jasper County, Mississippi * Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi * Vernon, Winston County, Mississippi * Vernon Township, New Jersey * Vernon (town), New York ** Vernon (village), New York * Vernon (Mount Olive, North Carolina), a historic plantation house * Vernon Township, Crawford County, Ohio * Vernon Township, Scioto Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosepine, Louisiana
Rosepine is a town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,692 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area. History In 1897 the Kansas City, Shreveport & Gulf Railway Company (KCS&G), owned by the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad (KCP&G) was completed through Rosepine, Dequincy, and on to Port Arthur, Texas. By 1901 sawmills of Brice Brothers and Craft, Diamond Lumber Company Ltd, Lewis and Williams, and Rosepine Lumber Company were in operation. In 1900 the Kansas City Southern Railway took possession of the KCS&G. Rosepine was incorporated in 1902, with J.J. Cryer as mayor. and reincorporated in 1950. Retrieved 2014-06-08 In 1900 the town had 75 residents but grew to more than 1,000 by 1906. Geography< ...
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Rosepine Junior/Senior High School
Rosepine High School is a public high school serving Rosepine, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Vernon Parish School Board. Rosepine Jr/Sr High School, along with all public schools in the state, receives a letter grade that reflects the school's performance. Since the 2011-2012 school year, Rosepine has achieved and maintained an "A" grade. Athletics Rosepine High athletics compete in the LHSAA. State Championships Baseball *(2) 2021, 2022 Girls Basketball *(1) 2023 State Runners-Up Boys Basketball *(2) 1954, 1991 Girls Basketball *(1) 1977 Softball *(1) 2009 Awards and recognition In 2014, Rosepine was recognized as a Blue Ribbon school by Betsy DeVos Elisabeth Dee DeVos ( ; ' Prince; born January 8, 1958) is an American politician, philanthropist, and former government official who served as the 11th United States secretary of education from 2017 to 2021. DeVos is known for her support for s .... References Educational institutions in the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pickering High School (Louisiana)
Pickering High School is a public high school located in Leesville, Louisiana Leesville is a city in, and the parish seat of, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,612 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area and is additionally served by ..., United States. It is part of the Vernon Parish School Board. Athletics Pickering High athletics competes in the LHSAA. References External linksPickering High School homepage Educational institutions in the United States with year of establishment missing Public high schools in Louisiana Public middle schools in Louisiana Schools in Vernon Parish, Louisiana {{Louisiana-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anacoco, Louisiana
Anacoco is a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 869 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Anacoco was named after Bayou Anacoco and the Anacoco Prairie, all of the names most likely being ultimately derived from the Spanish "Llano Cuco" (Raincrow Plain). The French rendered this as "l'Anacoco," mistaking the initial letter as the French definite article, which English-speakers subsequently dropped as unnecessary. Attraction * South Toledo Bend State Park is located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Activities include bass fishing tournaments, hiking, cycling, birding, picnics, and camping. The area is a common nesting ground for the bald eagle. Geography Anacoco is located at (31.252671, -93.343801). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Climate This climatic region is typified by hot, humi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anacoco High School
Anacoco High School, a 2016 Blue Ribbon School is a grade 7-12 middle/high school in Anacoco, Louisiana, a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is governed by the Vernon Parish School Board. Academics In 2008, Anacoco High School was among 39 Louisiana high schools recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's Best High Schools, receiving a bronze medal ranking. In 2016, Anacoco High School was one of seven Louisiana schools to be recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School, having been labeled an "A" school since 1999. Athletics The Anacoco Indians compete in Class B of the Louisiana High School Athletics Association. Sisters Ashley and Katie Antony are the highest-scoring sisters on the MaxPreps Top 100 high school girls basketball scorers of all-time. While official LHSAA and NFHS records only take into account statistics from grades 9-12, the Antonys were able to play on the varsity high school team as seventh and eigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leesville High School
Leesville High School is a school located in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. The 9-12 school is a part of the Vernon Parish School Board. School uniforms This means that students can wear clothing that conforms to the Vernon Parish Dress code or uniforms, if they wish. All other campuses are uniform-optional and must follow the Vernon Parish Dress Code or wear uniforms. Athletics Leesville High athletics competes in the LHSAA. Notable alumni * Hannah Aspden, paralympic athlete * Cecil Collins, Class of 1996, NFL running back * Millicent S. Ficken, Class of 1951, ornithologist * Michael Ford, Class of 2009, LSU running back * Eddie Fuller, Class of 1986, National Football League player, running back with the Buffalo Bills * Carolyn Huntoon, Class of 1958, scientist; first woman director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas' sister of Buddy Leach * Buddy Leach, Class of 1951, Louisiana politician, brother of Carolyn Huntoon * Demond Mallet, professional bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simpson, Louisiana
Simpson is a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 638 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Simpson is located at (31.256010, -93.018519). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and 0.16% is water. Climate This climatic region is typified by hot, humid summers and mild winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Simpson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 234 households, and 175 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 267 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% White, 0.69% African American, 4.63% Native American, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population. There were 234 households, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitkin, Louisiana
Pitkin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. Pitkin is approximately southeast of Leesville, the parish seat. Pitkin is approximately southwest of the city of Alexandria and about due west of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP, also known as Angola) in West Feliciana Parish.Ridgeway, James. "God's Own Warden." ''Mother Jones''. July/August 2011 Issue. p1 Retrieved on March 23, 2013. As of the 2010 census, the CDP's population was 576. James Ridgeway of ''Mother Jones'' said that the Pitkin area had 1,965 residents. Burl Cain, the warden of LSP, was reared in Pitkin. His older brother, James David, a former member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, was born in Pitkin in 1938. History In 1863, during the Civil War, Confederate soldiers built a military road from Niblett's Bluff to Alexandria that passed through the area. The Vernon Parish Tourism Commission placed an historical marker in 2009. Demographics Accor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
