Kaplan High School’s 2025–2026 Support Person of the Year: Mrs. Gayla Gaspard!
There are people who make a school run, and then there are people who make a school whole. Mrs. Gayla Gaspard is both. For 28 years, this proud Pirate has given her heart, her energy, and her faith to Kaplan High School. Though her title reads Secretary, everyone knows she’s the heartbeat of the campus. From handling a thousand details before most of us have had our first cup of coffee, to comforting students and staff with her steady voice and Godly heart, Mrs. Gayla is the calm in every storm.
Her work reflects the Herpin Legacy, putting students first, always. She’s the one who quietly saves the day, the one who prays with you when you’re breaking, and the one who reminds us why we do what we do.
Her warmth saves lives. Her wisdom guides us. Her love sustains this ship.
She is the treasure that keeps the Pirate family afloat. 🏴☠️
There are people who make a school run, and then there are people who make a school whole. Mrs. Gayla Gaspard is both. For 28 years, this proud Pirate has given her heart, her energy, and her faith to Kaplan High School. Though her title reads Secretary, everyone knows she’s the heartbeat of the campus. From handling a thousand details before most of us have had our first cup of coffee, to comforting students and staff with her steady voice and Godly heart, Mrs. Gayla is the calm in every storm.
Her work reflects the Herpin Legacy, putting students first, always. She’s the one who quietly saves the day, the one who prays with you when you’re breaking, and the one who reminds us why we do what we do.
Her warmth saves lives. Her wisdom guides us. Her love sustains this ship.
She is the treasure that keeps the Pirate family afloat. 🏴☠️
Kaplan High School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year: Miss Angela Sistruck!
There are teachers who teach content, and then there are teachers who change the culture of an entire school. Miss Angela does both. From the moment she steps into her Geometry classroom, her students light up not because the work is easy, but because they know "Miss A" believes in them.
This year, she also stepped up to lead the Pirrettes Pep Squad, bringing energy, organization, and pride that has transformed their presence on campus. Her heart for kids and her hunger to grow are unmatched. Whether she’s helping a student after class, cheering in the stands, or brainstorming ways to make our students and school stronger, Miss Angela embodies everything it means to be a Pirate: loyal, bold, and unstoppable.
Congratulations, Miss Sistruck. You make Kaplan High better every single day. 🏴☠️
There are teachers who teach content, and then there are teachers who change the culture of an entire school. Miss Angela does both. From the moment she steps into her Geometry classroom, her students light up not because the work is easy, but because they know "Miss A" believes in them.
This year, she also stepped up to lead the Pirrettes Pep Squad, bringing energy, organization, and pride that has transformed their presence on campus. Her heart for kids and her hunger to grow are unmatched. Whether she’s helping a student after class, cheering in the stands, or brainstorming ways to make our students and school stronger, Miss Angela embodies everything it means to be a Pirate: loyal, bold, and unstoppable.
Congratulations, Miss Sistruck. You make Kaplan High better every single day. 🏴☠️
Game tickets will be on sale Wednesday & Thursday in the front office. 8-2 pm. Friday 8-10. $10.00 each
Do you know a student who loves to sing, dance, and perform?
Then the Kaplan High School Performing Arts camp is the perfect place for them to shine!
Our camp offers students a chance to explore theatre arts in a fun, supportive, and creative environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, you’ll build confidence, teamwork, and imagination through exciting activities like:
🎭 Acting and Improv Games
🎤 Voice and Singing
Choreography
By the end of camp, students will have developed new skills, friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling — both on and off the stage!
See attached flyer!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YQIbV6fwqNl006r77XyxGLHvesOPSAz/view?usp=sharing
Teachers, we will send flyers to our local feeder schools, but we would love students from across the parish.
Please print some forms for your classes or students you think would enjoy the camp!! :)
This is the PERFECT time for parents to go shopping without kids!! HINT HINT!!!! :)
We can’t wait to see them shine on stage!
Sincerely,
Erika Trahan
Then the Kaplan High School Performing Arts camp is the perfect place for them to shine!
Our camp offers students a chance to explore theatre arts in a fun, supportive, and creative environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, you’ll build confidence, teamwork, and imagination through exciting activities like:
🎭 Acting and Improv Games
🎤 Voice and Singing
Choreography
By the end of camp, students will have developed new skills, friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling — both on and off the stage!
See attached flyer!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_YQIbV6fwqNl006r77XyxGLHvesOPSAz/view?usp=sharing
Teachers, we will send flyers to our local feeder schools, but we would love students from across the parish.
Please print some forms for your classes or students you think would enjoy the camp!! :)
This is the PERFECT time for parents to go shopping without kids!! HINT HINT!!!! :)
We can’t wait to see them shine on stage!
Sincerely,
Erika Trahan
Homecoming Parade is this Friday! Please share.
Community Pep Rally is THIS Thursday! Please share!
Powder Puff Game this Wednesday! Please share!
Homecoming Dress days. Guidelines are posted in students' Google Classroom. Have fun!
This week in Ms. Erika’s Speech 1 class, our students took the spotlight with their demonstration speeches! From teaching classmates how to create, build, and showing off unique skills and talents, they brought energy, creativity, and confidence to the room. 🎤✨
We’re so proud of the effort, courage, and personality each student shared in front of their peers. Way to go, Speech 1—you’re finding your voice and shining!!
We’re so proud of the effort, courage, and personality each student shared in front of their peers. Way to go, Speech 1—you’re finding your voice and shining!!
KHS Parent Newsletter: Oct. 5-11:
https://sites.google.com/vpsb.net/parentnewsletter2025-2026/oct-5-11
https://sites.google.com/vpsb.net/parentnewsletter2025-2026/oct-5-11
Our Kaplan High Pirate Band just brought the house down at the Vermilion Parish Marching Festival (10/4/25) — and the results speak for themselves:
💛 Auxiliary – 1
💛 Percussion – 1
💛 Overall Band – 1
🖤💛 SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS! 💛🖤
From the precision on the field to the power in every note, our Pirate musicians and performers proved that hard work, heart, and pride make us truly UNSTOPPABLE.
Congratulations to our incredible band director, musicians, percussionists, color guard, and every single supporter who helped make this moment possible. You didn’t just perform — you slayed Pirate style. 🏴☠️
💛 Auxiliary – 1
💛 Percussion – 1
💛 Overall Band – 1
🖤💛 SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS! 💛🖤
From the precision on the field to the power in every note, our Pirate musicians and performers proved that hard work, heart, and pride make us truly UNSTOPPABLE.
Congratulations to our incredible band director, musicians, percussionists, color guard, and every single supporter who helped make this moment possible. You didn’t just perform — you slayed Pirate style. 🏴☠️
📢 Friday Game Day Dress Expectations – October 3rd
Pirates — it’s time to show your spirit! 🎉
Theme
🎀 “Pink Out the Tigers!”
Pink Out — Breast Cancer Awareness
⚠️ Reminder:
ONLY an appropriate pink shirt will be allowed tomorrow for the themed dress attire. Due to some unacceptable behavior with dress day accessories, we will be sticking to JUST shirts until further notice. Students who do not follow the guidelines carefully will be assigned ISS.
❌ NO pajama bottoms, shorts, leggings, theme-related joggers, face paint, hats, or pink bottoms
🚫 PAJAMA BOTTOMS, SHORTS, LEGGINGS, JOGGERS, FACE PAINT, HATS, AND PINK BOTTOMS ARE NEVER ALLOWED!
⚠️ the ONLY dress day attire allowed is an appropriate pink shirt. No pink accessories, no pink pants/shorts/leggings.
👕 Not participating? You may wear jeans or school-approved joggers with a spirit shirt — but you must pay $1.
💛🖤 In honor of National Custodians Day, members of Kaplan High School’s Student Council created a special banner to show our appreciation! Our awesome custodians will also be treated to lunch at La Fiesta!
We are so grateful for our amazing custodians who work hard every day to keep our school shining bright and clean. 🌟🧹 Our custodians are truly UNSTOPPABLE! 💪
📸 Pictured are Custodians Dorian Ratliff and Vicki Menard, Reece Hebert, Ashley Rosales, Head Custodian Lisa Stelly, and Drayke Broussard with their banner of thanks. Not pictured are Izzy Hargrave and Aynslee Hebert.
#PiratePride #NationalCustodiansDay #Unstoppable #KHS
We are so grateful for our amazing custodians who work hard every day to keep our school shining bright and clean. 🌟🧹 Our custodians are truly UNSTOPPABLE! 💪
📸 Pictured are Custodians Dorian Ratliff and Vicki Menard, Reece Hebert, Ashley Rosales, Head Custodian Lisa Stelly, and Drayke Broussard with their banner of thanks. Not pictured are Izzy Hargrave and Aynslee Hebert.
#PiratePride #NationalCustodiansDay #Unstoppable #KHS
Congratulations to our September Shipmates of the Month:
9th James Mendez
10th Alyssa Broussard
11th Emily Vidalier
12th Ajia Comeaux
Teacher Mrs. Christina Breaux
9th James Mendez
10th Alyssa Broussard
11th Emily Vidalier
12th Ajia Comeaux
Teacher Mrs. Christina Breaux
Today we celebrate National Custodian Day and honor the incredible team that keeps Kaplan High shining every single day! 🌟
Our custodians go above and beyond to make sure our school is clean, safe, and welcoming. They are always ready with a smile, a helping hand, and a positive attitude that makes a difference for every student and staff member who walks through our doors.
We are so thankful for their hard work, dedication, and kindness. They truly are the heart of our campus, and we couldn’t do what we do without them.
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our custodians – you are loved and appreciated more than words can say! 🏴
Our custodians go above and beyond to make sure our school is clean, safe, and welcoming. They are always ready with a smile, a helping hand, and a positive attitude that makes a difference for every student and staff member who walks through our doors.
We are so thankful for their hard work, dedication, and kindness. They truly are the heart of our campus, and we couldn’t do what we do without them.
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our custodians – you are loved and appreciated more than words can say! 🏴
Our Kaplan Pirates made a strong showing today at the BETA Leadership Summit held at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA!
Our BETAs had an incredible time connecting, learning, and leading with other chapters across the state. They especially shined in Collaboration Connection, answering an impressive 18 out of 20 questions correctly!
We could not be more proud of their teamwork, spirit, and leadership. Congrats to our unstoppable BETAs; you continue to show what it means to be a Pirate! 🏴
October is National Principals Month, a time set aside to honor the leaders who guide our schools with vision, courage, and heart.
At Kaplan High School, we are proud to recognize our principal, Coach Shay Herpin. His leadership is built on integrity, a relentless work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to every Pirate. From celebrating student success to supporting teachers and staff, Coach Shay keeps our school moving forward and reminds us daily what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE.
Join us this month in thanking Coach Shay for the countless ways he leads, serves, and inspires our Pirate family. We are proud to call him our principal. ☠️
At Kaplan High School, we are proud to recognize our principal, Coach Shay Herpin. His leadership is built on integrity, a relentless work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to every Pirate. From celebrating student success to supporting teachers and staff, Coach Shay keeps our school moving forward and reminds us daily what it means to be UNSTOPPABLE.
Join us this month in thanking Coach Shay for the countless ways he leads, serves, and inspires our Pirate family. We are proud to call him our principal. ☠️
When it comes to LEAP goal setting, we can't forget our Civic's teacher, Mrs. Tori Broussard!!!! Ms. Tori has been raising the rigor in her LEAP class this year by pushing students to unpack DBQs, which require critical thinking skills, and she does it in such a FUN way. WTG Mrs. Tori
Our LEAP teachers are on FIRE as we charge into the 2025–2026 school year! 🔥
Every single one of them has set bold goals for proficiency and beyond, determined to raise the bar for our students. Their passion, their focus, and their commitment to “upping their game” is what makes Kaplan High unstoppable.
This isn’t just about test scores—it’s about believing in our kids, pushing them to new heights, and showing them that the sky isn’t the limit… It’s just the beginning.
We are proud of our teachers, inspired by their drive, and confident that together, we will keep climbing, keep striving, and keep winning for our students.
Pictured: Amber Louviere-US History, Christina Breaux-ELA II, Courtney Hargrave-Biology, Angela Sistrunk-Geometry, Courtney Broussard-ELA I, Eva Lange-Biology. Not pictured: Prophet Gaspard-Algebra I
Kaplan High is UNSTOPPABLE! ☠️
Every single one of them has set bold goals for proficiency and beyond, determined to raise the bar for our students. Their passion, their focus, and their commitment to “upping their game” is what makes Kaplan High unstoppable.
This isn’t just about test scores—it’s about believing in our kids, pushing them to new heights, and showing them that the sky isn’t the limit… It’s just the beginning.
We are proud of our teachers, inspired by their drive, and confident that together, we will keep climbing, keep striving, and keep winning for our students.
Pictured: Amber Louviere-US History, Christina Breaux-ELA II, Courtney Hargrave-Biology, Angela Sistrunk-Geometry, Courtney Broussard-ELA I, Eva Lange-Biology. Not pictured: Prophet Gaspard-Algebra I
Kaplan High is UNSTOPPABLE! ☠️
