Leonville Elementary School

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

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.

📚 Beau Chene Zone DIBELS Night! 📚
Calling all 3rd grade students and families from Leonville, Arnaudville, and Cankton! Join us for an informative and engaging evening focused on supporting your child's reading success.
📍 Where: Arnaudville Middle Gym
📅 When: Wednesday, October 7 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
What to Expect: ACT 422 Promotion Requirements, Practical strategies for boosting reading at home, Refreshments & Door Prizes! 🎉
We can't wait to see our 3rd grade families there! 📖✨

⏰ 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

🏈 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! 🎉📐

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! 🙌

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

Upcoming Dates at LES- Rockin Ice sales will begin on 9/8/2026 and end on 9/21/2026 @ 8 AM in School Cash Online. 5th-8th grade Grandparents Day has been moved from September 23rd to September 25th @ 1:30 pm. Online sales will begin on 9/8/2026 and end on 9/23/2026 at 4 PM.

"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.

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

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!

📢 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

Good morning LES community, please see the following messages.

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.

We are happy to share that water service has been restored to our campus!💙💛 School will start on Monday, August 17, 2026, for ALL students. We are excited to finally welcome our Lions back and begin a great school year together! 🦁 Please take a moment to review the two attached flyers for important information and additional details regarding the start of school. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. We can't wait to see our students Monday morning!

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!

🚀 The countdown is on! We are gearing up for a fantastic Code and Play event tomorrow, July 8th! Join us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Leonville Elementary School for a morning packed with fun and learning.

Sponsored by SLP's Parent and Family Engagement Team, this event is one you won't want to miss. There is still time to secure your spot. Register today! Let’s code, play, and learn together! Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5IfRuqoZgicIq5rgEOa_mBCbj_isnOu_vH6Db8KhYMpfeMw/viewform

Early Dismissal Tomorrow!
Friendly reminder to all of our families and staff that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, is an Early Dismissal day.
Please ensure arrangements are made for your child's afternoon transportation and pickup. Thank you!