West St. John Elementary School was recently recognized as a Louisiana Top Gains School by the Louisiana Department of Education. West St. John Elementary improved its school performance score 16.6 points in 2015. Accepting the banner on behalf of the school are, front row, from left, Assistant Principal Melissa Green, Principal Chantell Walker, West St. John Elementary staff members Kimberly Moll, Carolyn Lumar, Taschica Hansley, Kentralyn Montgomery, Betty Franklin and Gail Brazile. St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools Superintendent Kevin George, back row, from left, School Board President Keith Jones and School Board member Russell Jack presented the staff with the honor.