Note: This page is dedicated for St. Charles Parish 4-H members and families. If you are a member of 4-H in a different parish, please contact your parish 4-H Agent as information and deadlines may differ.

The St. Charles Parish 4-H Program is a co-curricular positive youth development educational program of the LSU AgCenter. Together, the LSU AgCenter staff partners with St. Charles Parish Public Schools and private schools within St. Charles Parish to provide research-based educational opportunities for students through the 4-H Program.

Joining a school 4-H club is a great opportunity for youth to gain hands-on experience as a 4-H member with their peers. Some school 4-H clubs meet during morning meeting, during school, and/or after school. Families are encouraged to inquire about 4-H membership at their child's school level as each school may have a unique procedure for delivering 4-H club programming to enhance student learning experiences at school.

Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade have the opportunity to become participants of the 4-H club program. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students are considered to be 4-H Cloverbuds. In St. Charles Parish, there is a 4-H Cloverbud Community Club that is available for K-3rd graders. Some St. Charles Parish schools also allow 3rd graders to participate as 4-H members at school. For information on specific requirements and school 4-H club activities, families are encouraged to contact the 4-H School Club Leaders and/or School Office for more information.

On behalf of the St. Charles Parish 4-H Program, we would like to say thank you to our 4-H School Club Leaders who volunteer their time and effort to expanding our parish program and creating a lasting impact on our 4-H members and students.

The 2026-2027 St. Charles Parish 4-H School Club Leaders are as follows:

• Ethel Schoeffner Elementary 4-H - Myrtle Keller, Annette Matherne, & Kelly Perret
• Lakewood Elementary 4-H - Macie DeJean & Katie LeBlanc
• Norco Elementary 4-H - Susan Burton, Sandy David, Jennifer Shelton, & Stefanie West
  
• R. J. Vial Elementary 4-H - Jennifer Allen, Tanya Diaz, & Erika Montelaro
  
• St. Rose Elementary 4-H - Jamie Hue & Allison Tappan
  
• J. B. Martin Middle 4-H - Stephanie Kidd & Melissa Sabathe
• R. K. Smith Middle 4-H - Jasen Cornwell & Jessica Higgins
• St. Charles Borromeo 4-H - Lenni Martinez & Brandi Morgan
  

*Please contact your school for more information on joining 4-H at school if your school is not listed above.

Families are encouraged to work with School 4-H Club Leaders for all 4-H club business at the school level.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I be a member of my school 4-H club and join a 4-H Community Project Club?

A: Yes. Families are asked to follow enrollment and membership instructions of each 4-H club (school or community project club) for each club in which they are enrolled.

Q: What do students do at 4-H club meetings?

A: 4-H members participate in hands-on projects, service projects, educational workshops, leadership development activities, and more at 4-H club meetings. 4-H Club Leaders guide students to developing life skills by engaging them in 4-H educational programs at club meetings. Many clubs also offer opportunities for youth to gain leadership skills by providing opportunities for students to be club officers and hold leadership positions within the club.

Q: How much does it cost to join 4-H at school?

A: 4-H club fees vary by school. Contact your 4-H School Club Leader of specific fees.

Q: If my child is in 4-H at school, can they do the activities at the parish level?

A: Yes. Families are encouraged to browse our LSU AgCenter website and view our monthly 4-H newsletters for upcoming events, contests, camps, opportunities, and more.

For Additional Information:

For questions or for more information, contact your

St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter