On Tuesday, May 14, the District Elementary Student of the Year, Brady Malone, and 24-25 Prospective Candidates, Lainey Elmore and Autumn Kohler, attended a field trip to the Old State Capitol and the State Capitol in Baton Rouge alongside Monroe City Schools. The students toured both capitols including viewing the House and Senate Session Floors and were publicly recognized by Senator Katrina Jackson.

“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 Grambling State University, the Town Hall of Jonesboro, and multiple Zoom sessions on “Community Conversation” topics. Our students have 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.