Opelousas Parents and Guardians: Bus 594- Mr. Raymond Batiste will not be running his bus route this afternoon, Friday, November 6, 2026. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school.
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Students riding Mrs. Barbara Taylor- Bus 534 will be riding Bus 547- Mr. Nathan Kimble for the remainder of the week. Mr. Kimble will make his route and then come and pick up the students riding Bus 534. Please expect a little delay in the normal pickup and drop times on November 5th & 6th.
Opelousas Elementary School Parents and Guardians: Thursday, November 5, 2026. Please Note This Is A Pre-Pay Activity and Only Those Students Who Have Pre-Paid For Their Pictures May Wear Their Holiday Attire to School.
Happy Parent and Family Engagement Month! 🍁🍂 November is all about celebrating the partnership between families, schools, and our community. We’ve put together a lineup of fun and meaningful family activities happening throughout the month:
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
OES After School Program: Check out our Fall Newsletter and note the important dates for the month of November. We would like to thank all of our October guest speakers for sharing their time and encouraging students to be leaders in the community and good citizens.
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: A Christmas Story Pictures
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Pre-Pay Only!
Visit our website below to prepay for your student to take Christmas pictures.
www.lastingimpressionsbyjosette.gotphoto.com/prepay/login. Access code: OPCHRISTMAS26
Deadline to Prepay Wednesday, 11/4/26
LASTING IMPRESSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY
(337) 446-3322
lastingimpressionsbyjosette@gmail.com
Opelousas Elementary School Faculty and Staff: Opelousas Elementary School Gym will be use as a voting precinct. There will be parking in the horseshoe in front of the gym, and maybe in front of the horseshoe in front of the cafeteria. If you haven't gone to early vote, please remember to exercise your right to vote tomorrow.
Opelousas Parents and Guardians: We were just notified that Bus 583- Yolanda Kennerson will not be running her bus route this afternoon, Monday, November 2, 2026. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school.
🍂 Time to "Fall Back"! ⏰
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. 🗳️🇺🇸
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
Did you know? Truancy and chronic absence are actually two different things!
Truancy focuses specifically on unexcused absences-a student is considered truant after 5 unexcused absences or 5 tardies in a single semester.
Chronic Absence looks at the whole picture-missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason, including excused absences and unexcused absences!
Truancy focuses specifically on unexcused absences-a student is considered truant after 5 unexcused absences or 5 tardies in a single semester.
Chronic Absence looks at the whole picture-missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason, including excused absences and unexcused absences!
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Please remember Bus 577 is not running at all tomorrow, Friday, October 30th. Tiger Packets went home for you to sign and return to school. (Your kid wants that reward, LOL.) Students wear a red school appropriate shirt and regular bottoms in honor of Red Ribbon Week.
🍂 Make a difference in a child’s life! 🍂
Join us for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Recruitment Event!
📅 Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 8736 Hwy 182 N, Opelousas, LA
Enjoy free lunch, bingo, door prizes, and blood pressure checks while learning how you can support local kids in Head Start. Ages 55+ welcome!
📞 Call (318) 652-9323 for info.
🍁 Fall Fest 2026 is almost here! 🍁
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Bus 577- Ms. Lashonda Lastrapes will not run her bus route tomorrow, Thursday , October 29th and Friday, October 30th. Please make the necessary arrangements to get your child to and from school. There is No Sub. She will be running her route on Monday, November 2nd.
The Bus Is Running Late This Morning! Look for Bus 547. Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Students riding Mr. Risman Jenkins- Bus 602 will be riding Bus 547- Mr. Nathan Kimble for the remainder of the week. Mr. Kimble will make his route and then come and get the students riding Bus 602. Please expect a little delay in the normal drop of time.
OES Parents and Guardians: Here is a link to our 2026-2027 Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Parents are encouraged to submit comments on this policy on or before November 1st . We would love to have your input and ideas to help improve our school. https://forms.gle/hmPtDLjihso8qrGD7
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Bus 577- Ms. Lashonda Lastrapes will not run her bus route tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Please make the necessary arrangements to get your child to and from school. There is No Sub.
Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school for any reason, including both excused and unexcused absences.
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!
