KEY TAKEAWAYS:

District marks 20 years of recovery and innovation since Hurricane Katrina

Chalmette High seniors earned a record $21M in scholarships

Students graduate with dual degrees and CTE certifications

Upgrades coming to planetarium and arts center for career prep

The St. Bernard Parish School District is making a concerted effort to mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina by reflecting on its resiliency and emergence as a model of perseverance and innovation in public education .

Devastated by the Category 5 storm in 2005, the district has since rebuilt stronger than ever.

During the 2025–2026 school year, the parish will mark the milestone anniversary by highlighting its groundbreaking strides over the past two decades.

That includes offering free preschool

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