What is a School Performance Score? - The Jena Times

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November 26, 2025

What is a School Performance Score?

The School Performance Score (SPS) is a key accountability measure used by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) to evaluate public schools. It provides a numerical score that reflects the academic performance and progress of students within a school.

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What’s On The Menu?

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November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving and Christmas revolve around the family meals at the Mayo household; specifically favorites such as cornbread dressing and coconut pies. ...

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LaSalle Arrests

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November 26, 2025

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: Michael Anthony Dipley, 34, of Tullos, was a...

Columns/Opinions

Take Time to Be Still

By GOT QUESTIONS.ORG www.gotquestions.org, By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D

November 26, 2025

Many years ago, I read a book by Peter Lord titled Hearing God. In this book he takes part of it and deals with things that prevent us from hearing Go...

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Free Cancer Screening Mobile Unit Coming to Jena

By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D, Submitted Article

November 26, 2025

The Cenla Medication Access Program’s (CMAP) Cancer Screening Mobile Unit will visit LaSalle Parish on December 2 and 3 to offer free breast, colorect...

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Jena 48 – St. Helena 14

Giants In Third Straight Quarterfinal

By Austin Whatley Sports Writer, Submitted Article

November 26, 2025

For the sixth straight season, the Jena Giants football team would be playing a second-round playoff game. For the 11th straight season the Jena Giant...

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Seat Belt Usage Paying Off in Louisiana

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November 26, 2025

Drivers and passengers in Louisiana are wearing their seat belts in record numbers, and statewide statistics are showing a dramatic difference in surv...