Schools

Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
(Pre-K - 5th Grade)

5903 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
Phone: 225.775.1493
Fax: 225.774.4629

Principal: LaQuisha C. Comeaux
E-Mail: [email protected]

Park Ridge Academic Magnet Middle School
(6th - 8th Grade)

5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
Phone: 225.775.5924
Fax: 225.774.0154

Principal: Casey Smith
E-Mail: [email protected]

Dear Park Ridge Academic Magnet Middle School Parents and Guardians,
 
I hope this message finds you well. I am excited to introduce myself as the new Principal of Baker/Park Ridge Academic Magnet Middle Schools for the 2024-2025 academic year.
 
My name is Casey R. Smith, and I am a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience in creating positive learning environments and fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and stakeholders. I am returning to the City of Baker School Systems, where I previously served as a 6th - 8th Math Teacher at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School and was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2022.
 

As your Principal, my goal is to ensure that every student is provided the highest quality of education possible in a safe and supportive learning environment. Working together as a team with our staff and parents, I am committed to helping each student achieve their very best. I believe in using data-informed instruction to analyze student work, identify gaps, strategically plan for implementation, monitor progress, and implement strategies to close gaps.

Every student is valued and worthy of our best effort.
 
I am looking forward to working with all of you and pushing our students to new academic heights. Let’s make the 2024-2025 school year the best one yet!
 
Sincerely,

Casey R. Smith
Principal

Baker/Park Ridge Academic Magnet Middle Schools
(6th - 8th Grade)

Please check the website often to view our calendar of events. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact us.

One Herd, One Vision, One Mission!