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MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

Mimosa Park Elementary is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction in order to develop empowered, empathetic, and responsible lifelong learners.

Mimosa Park Elementary School, a public school approximately 25 miles from New Orleans, first opened its doors in 1961 as a K-8 school. With more than 60 years of academic service, Mimosa Park remains a vital, well respected institution in the community, revered for its tradition of academic excellence.

PK-2

Grade Levels Served

457

Enrolled Students

90

Dedicated Employees

Annual Special Olympics Event Doubles 2024 Participation

The St. Charles Parish Public Schools Special Education Department, in partnership with River Parishes Special Olympics, hosted its second annual Special Olympics event on March 27 in the Destrehan High School Stadium. The event more than doubled in size from its inaugural year, with more than 100 athletes participating in a full day of track and field competitions, celebration, and community spirit.

Just the Facts: A Recap of the March School Board Meeting

The St. Charles Parish School Board held its monthly meeting on March 26, 2025, at the Professional Learning Center in Luling. Agenda items included resolutions/proclamations, student and employee recognition, personnel, bid authorization requests, request for/approval of proposals, renewal of property insurance, revisions to policy, and purchase of school buses.

DHS Band works with a clinician onstage at YALL Fest

YALL Fest Inspires Young Musicians Through Performance and Professional Feedback

The Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center was filled with the sounds of student musicians as St. Charles Parish Public Schools hosted Young Artists Live at the Lafon Center, also known as YALL Fest. This exciting event provided school bands and choirs with a pre-festival, workshop-style performance, allowing them to refine their skills and grow as artists.

Calendar Events

FULL CALENDAR

Fri Apr 18

Easter Holidays - No School

all day

Mon Apr 21

Quarter 4 Progress Reports

all day

Mon Apr 21

Playgroup

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Fri Apr 25

Community Morning Meeting

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Wed Apr 30

Reading Program Ends

all day

Mon May 5

Employee Appreciation Week

all day

Wed May 7

Kindergarten Orientation

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Fri May 9

Community Morning Meeting

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Fri May 9

Volunteer Brunch

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mon May 12

Student Appreciation Week

all day

Thu May 15

Second Grade Lakewood Field Trip

all day

Celebrating our Community

OUR FACULTY

Jill Clement

“Show you care; they will soar!"

Jill Clement teaches reading and writing at Mimosa Park Elementary School and has 27 years of years of experience. Her dream for her students is that they will leave her room feeling confidence in themselves. She wants them to realize their potential and know that they are smart and capable, not only in academics, but in all aspects of life!

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Representative from Entergy conducts a STEM activity with students

Entergy Waterford 3

Mimosa Park Elementary School is honored to partner with Entergy Waterford 3 in support of the education of our students.

Waterford employees conduct STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities with students at Mimos Park Elementary School. Waterford provides the school with an annual donation of $15,000 to support various school projects throughout the year.

PARTNER IN EDUCATION

PTO members at its Fun Run Fundraiser for Mimosa Park Elementary

Parent Teacher Organization

Our Parent Teacher Organization continuously goes above and beyond to support both the staff and students of Mimosa Park Elementary School.

In 2024, the Mimosa Park PTO helped to raise more than $36,000 through a fun run. The money raised will be used for additions and renovations of the school's picnic area which is often used as an outdoor classroom experience in addition to providing an area for family members to eat lunch with their students.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

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Academics, Athletics, and the Arts