On Wednesday, May 17, Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Student of the Year Candidates attended a field trip to the Old State Capitol and the State Capitol in Baton Rouge alongside Monroe City Schools. The students were able to tour both capitols, sit in the balcony of the House Legislative session, and were publicly recognized by State Representative Moore.

 

 

Shan Stallings, 5th Grade, 22-23 Student of the Year Candidate
Jazzeria Ellis, 5th, 22-23 J-HES Student of the Year
Krisina Chen, 4th Grade, 23-24 Prospective Student of the Year

 

“We are very grateful for our partnership with United Way/Ready 4 Service. The purpose of Ready 4 Service is to provide students with opportunities and exposure to better excel in student-of-the-year panel interviews. The year-long partnership began with tours to ULM, the Town Hall of Jonesboro, and multiple Zooms on “Community Conversation” topics. Our students gained a deeper knowledge of Louisiana’s history, legislation and its powers, community issues/solutions, communication skills, and most importantly self-confidence. We look forward to partnering with United Way next year”-Ms. Copeland, Principal.