News & Press

Apparently, it’s National Gumbo Day, but given how the nation has mistreated our sacred dish–remember K-Ville’s “gumbo party” or that monstrosity Disney called “healthy gumbo”–I think we better keep this holiday right here in Louisiana....

It’s National Get Funky Day, so in the words of the EU’s inimitable Sugar Bear, “When you get that notion, put your backfield in motion, hey!” Once the music stops, click on over to the...

Our first quarter of instruction coming to a close, and teachers are calculating scores for report cards. This year, we invite all parents/guardians to visit the school to pick up a paper copy of your...

Can you get rabies from a koala bear? I only ask because it is both Save the Koala Day and World Rabies Day, which just makes you think, doesn’t it? I’m afraid I don’t have...

Is any day more appropriate for Morris Jeff Community School than International Day of Peace? Our international mindedness is at the heart of our mission. But achieving peace means standing up for others: in our...

Thu Sep 20 2018

Middle and high school parents were sent personalized confidential information necessary for access to our new school informational system, Powerschool, on September 19, 2018. Parents and students can view classes, assignments and grades as well...

Dante Alighieri was born on September 14, about 750 years ago. He is most famous for his Divine Comedy, of which most casual readers remember the 9 Circles of Hell. But if you have the...

Tue Sep 11 2018

Student-Led Conferences are an integral part of our IB student-centered learning environment at Morris Jeff. On Friday, September 14, there is no school for students. Parents and students participate in a 30-minute conference at the...

Mon Sep 10 2018

All school pictures (PreK-Grade 10) are available on the photographer’s website for preview. All orders (made online through the vendor) must be received by September 29 to avoid a late fee of $5.00 on each...

Sat Sep 08 2018

What is this nonsense that it’s National Lazy Mom’s Day? There is no such thing. (Although if there were, I highly doubt it would coincide with National Beer Lover’s Day. Now National Chardonnay day…maybe.) But...