The Rapides Foundation, through its Effective Schools Grant for 2020-21, provided professional development opportunities for the LaSalle Parish School District this year. Professional development occurred throughout the spring semester for supervisors, principals, assistance principals, and teachers. Elementary Supervisor Brandy Brunson, at left, goes over material from the program with Olla Elementary Assistant Principal Malacha Harris and OES Principal Rhonda Russell. More information and additional pictures can be found on Page 16A in this edition.