St. Landry Parish School Board is looking for substitute school bus drivers! If you are looking for a flexible schedule and a meaningful way to support our students, we’d love to have you on our team.
👉 Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
📞 Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
👉 Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
📞 Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
💙 Blue Up to Stand Up to Bullying! 💙
Join St. Landry Parish Schools as we celebrate the 20th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention® on Monday, October 5th, 2026! We are asking all students, staff, and community members to wear a blue shirt to support the national initiative to "Help Turn America Blue" for the safety of our youth! Let's stand together, make a bold statement, and put an end to bullying in our schools and community.
📅 Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
👕 What to Wear: Your favorite blue shirt!
🌐 Learn More: stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bullying-prevention
Parents, you're invited! If your child is being considered for Student of the Year at their school, please join us for a quick, informative presentation packed with actionable tips and strategies. We want to give all of our students the tools they need to stand out and be as competitive as possible!
What We’ll Cover:
Prepare to Shine: Learn key criteria and what judges look for in top performing candidates.
Tips & Strategies: Practical, actionable advice to help your student put their best foot forward.
Parent Support: Understand your vital role in motivating and empowering your student to reach their full potential. 📅 When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ Time: Immediately following the 5:30 PM Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success Attendance Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Hfd06YQuJPCFNKuST6gYlTF9OR--QyJPvT25TxSWugFOcg/viewform
📞 Questions? Contact Tawasha O. Thomas at (337) 948-3657 ext. 10203.
What We’ll Cover:
Prepare to Shine: Learn key criteria and what judges look for in top performing candidates.
Tips & Strategies: Practical, actionable advice to help your student put their best foot forward.
Parent Support: Understand your vital role in motivating and empowering your student to reach their full potential. 📅 When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ Time: Immediately following the 5:30 PM Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success Attendance Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Hfd06YQuJPCFNKuST6gYlTF9OR--QyJPvT25TxSWugFOcg/viewform
📞 Questions? Contact Tawasha O. Thomas at (337) 948-3657 ext. 10203.
📢 Calling all parents! 📢
Join us for our initial Parent Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 5:30 PM.
This meeting is your chance to stay informed about what is going on in the district and learn how you can be a part of it. Your voice matters!
Check out the attached flyer for more details, and please let us know if you can attend or not by completing the Attendance Survey (PAC).
Attendance Survey (PAC): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAUeTmefJF88k7BtFDg-v4GjwR255YjR8LZ0tmTwjf9DE8fg/viewform
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success
Lawtell families we present to you the "Chunk It Challenge" please share with other community members. #studentsuccess
⏰ Reminder: Early Dismissal This Wednesday! ⏰
Mark your calendars! Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Please make sure transportation and pickup arrangements are set in advance for your student. Thank you for your continued support!
#EarlyDismissal #SchoolUpdate #SLP #BeUnstoppable #Reminder
Mark your calendars! Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Please make sure transportation and pickup arrangements are set in advance for your student. Thank you for your continued support!
#EarlyDismissal #SchoolUpdate #SLP #BeUnstoppable #Reminder
🏈 Touchdown, mathematicians! Our Zearn Endzone Challenge is officially underway — students across the district are stacking up towers to score big on math skills this season. Log in, tackle those Zearn lessons, and help your school cross the goal line to the top of the leaderboard! 🎉📐
Lawtell Elementary Football Game Details
Lawtell Elementary Football Game Details
Calling all young athletes! Former NFL players are hosting an exclusive Flag Football Camp for kids registered with Opelousas Parks and Recreation! 🏈⚡️
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Donald Gardner Stadium
👥 Eligibility: All kids registered for the Youth Flag League are invited. Haven't signed up yet? Kids can register for the league on-site the day of the clinic!
📞 For more details, contact Walter Guillory at (337) 564-2031. See you on the field! 🙌
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Donald Gardner Stadium
👥 Eligibility: All kids registered for the Youth Flag League are invited. Haven't signed up yet? Kids can register for the league on-site the day of the clinic!
📞 For more details, contact Walter Guillory at (337) 564-2031. See you on the field! 🙌
Time passes, but the memories, the honor, and the heartbreak never fade. Thinking of the lives taken too soon, the heroes who gave everything, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Today, we pause, we pray, and we remember together. 🕯️🇺🇸
#NeverForget #PatriotDay #September11 #UnitedWeStand #Remembrance
#NeverForget #PatriotDay #September11 #UnitedWeStand #Remembrance
"Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity." 🌎📚
Happy International Literacy Day, St. Landry Parish! Today, we celebrate our dedicated teachers, staff, and families who work together every day to inspire a lifelong love of learning across our district.
Happy International Literacy Day, St. Landry Parish! Today, we celebrate our dedicated teachers, staff, and families who work together every day to inspire a lifelong love of learning across our district.
Join us as we gather to honor and remember on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #StLandryParish #September11 #PatriotDay #CommunityStrong
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #StLandryParish #September11 #PatriotDay #CommunityStrong
Big hearts shape little minds! 🌳💙
Happy Early Childhood Educator Day to all of the dedicated teachers and caregivers in St. Landry Parish. Thank you for all that you do to nurture our youngest learners every single day!
Happy Early Childhood Educator Day to all of the dedicated teachers and caregivers in St. Landry Parish. Thank you for all that you do to nurture our youngest learners every single day!
📢 Make Your Voice Heard in St. Landry Parish Schools! 📢
We are looking for passionate students, parents, staff members, and principals to join our Superintendent Advisory Councils! This is your opportunity to share feedback, collaborate, and help shape the future of our school district.
We are currently accepting applications for:
🎓 Student Advisory Council
👨👩👧👦 Parent Advisory Council
👥 Staff Advisory Council
🏫 Principal Advisory Council
Be INSPIRED. Be DETERMINED. Be UNSTOPPABLE.
📲 Apply today: https://www.slpsb.org/page/superintendents-council
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026
We are looking for passionate students, parents, staff members, and principals to join our Superintendent Advisory Councils! This is your opportunity to share feedback, collaborate, and help shape the future of our school district.
We are currently accepting applications for:
🎓 Student Advisory Council
👨👩👧👦 Parent Advisory Council
👥 Staff Advisory Council
🏫 Principal Advisory Council
Be INSPIRED. Be DETERMINED. Be UNSTOPPABLE.
📲 Apply today: https://www.slpsb.org/page/superintendents-council
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026
🚲 Get Ready to Roll, Lawtell Trojans! 🚲
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Lawtell Elementary School Bike Ride on September 11th! It’s going to be a fantastic morning of fitness, fun, and community.
To make sure we are fully prepared for a safe and amazing ride, please have your children sign up with Ms. Ventress or Mr. Johnson at school during morning drop-off.
🎁 Exciting News! We will have awesome giveaways at the event—including a brand-new bike! You definitely won't want your child to miss out on this.
Get those permission slips and sign-ups turned in early, and let’s gear up for a great time!
#LawtellElementary #BikeRide #SchoolCommunity #SafetyFirst
🚴🏽♀️💜💛 Let’s Ride, Lawtell! 💛💜🚴🏽♂️
Lawtell Elementary School invites our students, families, and community members to join us for a Community Bike Ride! Come out for an evening of fun, fellowship, and Trojan pride as we ride together, build community, and make lasting memories.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
🚲 Departure Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Start and Finish: Lawtell Elementary School
1010 School Road, Opelousas, LA 70570
Route: School Road ➡️ Highway 35 ➡️ Highway 190 ➡️ Back to Lawtell Elementary
🎉 Plus, two bicycles will be given away!
Bring your bicycle, helmet, family, and Trojan spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
One School. One Family. One Trojan Strong! 💜💛
#LawtellElementary #TrojanPride #CommunityBikeRide #StrongerTogether #OneTrojanStrong #FamilyEngagement
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Transportation Department Special Saturday Hours
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
🚴🏽♀️💜💛 Let’s ride, Trojan Family! 💛💜🚴🏽♂️
Join us for the Lawtell Elementary Community Bike Ride—a fun evening designed to bring our students, families, staff, and community together!
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
🚴 Departure Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Start & Finish: Lawtell Elementary School
1010 School Road, Opelousas, LA 70570
🎉 PLUS—two bicycles will be given away! You don’t want to miss your chance to win!
Bring your bike, helmet, family, and Trojan pride! Let’s ride together, build community, and make wonderful memories. Stronger together—one school, one family, one Trojan strong! 💜💛
#LawtellElementary #TrojanPride #CommunityBikeRide #StrongerTogether #OneSchoolOneFamily #FamilyEngagement
Join Gifting Grace Project for a Whataburger Benefit Night on Thursday, August 13, from 6–8 PM at participating Whataburger locations in Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Opelousas, Eunice, Youngsville, and Crowley. Simply dine in or use the drive-thru, and 25% of your purchase will be donated to support local children experiencing homelessness. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community!
