School Profile

School colors: Purple, Green, & Gold

School mascot: Lions   

Emily C. Watkins Elementary School educates nearly 500 students in PreK-4 through 8th grade. The school opened its doors on August 6, 2009, and is named for Emily Charles Watkins (1913-2003), a 50-year educator in St. John the Baptist Parish. She was principal of Woodland Elementary School in LaPlace. Mrs. Watkins was known by the nickname "Queen Bee" because of her strong belief in family and a quality equitable education for all students. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, Southern University in Baton Rouge and Xavier University in New Orleans.