๐Ÿšจ TODAY IS THE DAY! ๐Ÿšจ

Get ready for a magical evening at "Once Upon a Time in Early Childhood: A Family Storybook Adventure"! Pack up the kiddos and join us tonight for stories, activities, and community fun! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ‰โœจ

โฐ Time: Tonight, 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Where: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)

๐Ÿ‘ถ Who: Little ones 6 weeks to 5 years old & their families!

Special thanks to our hosts at the St. Landry Parish Early Learning Network and all our amazing sponsors for making tonight possible!

See you all in a few hours! โค๏ธ

#HappeningToday #OnceUponATime #StLandryParish #OpelousasEvents #EarlyLearning #FamilyFun #OpelousasLA
about 2 hours ago, SLPSB Communications
once upon a time

The LSUE College of Health Sciences is hosting our Health Sciences Open House! Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or educator looking to bring a group, come explore what LSUE has to offer.

๐Ÿ—“ Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 โฐ Time: 2:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Location: LSUE Eunice Campus

What to expect: โ€ข Meet faculty, staff, and current students, Explore simulation labs and classrooms, Enjoy hands on program demonstrations, Learn about Nursing, Radiologic Tech, Respiratory Care, Sonography, Surgical Tech, and Medical Billing & Coding pathways, Giveaways, prizes, and more!

โš ๏ธ Registration is required to attend. Groups and school counselors are welcome, but all students must register individually.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Save your spot today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/67eTXLxHRH

about 2 hours ago, SLPSB Communications
lsue open house
๐Ÿ“š Join Us Tomorrow for a Magical Family Event! โœจ๐Ÿฐ

Step into a world of magic, learning, and fun at "Once Upon a Time in Early Childhood: A Family Storybook Adventure"! Hosted by the St. Landry Parish Early Learning Network and our wonderful community partners, this family-oriented event is filled with fun activities for your little ones. ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th

โฐ Time: 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Location: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)

๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: Children 6 weeks to 5 years old and their families!

Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with storybook adventures, crafts, games, and community connection! We can't wait to see you there! โค๏ธโœจ

#OnceUponATime #StLandryParish #EarlyChildhood #OpelousasEvents #FamilyFun #StorybookAdventure #ReadyStart
about 22 hours ago, SLPSB Communications
early childhood

Good morning, parents! Friendly reminder: You have until the end of today to pay for your studentโ€™s Homecoming Dance admission. The cost is $15 per student, and payment can be made online or through the schoolโ€™s cashless payment option.

If we do not have enough participants, we will have to cancel the dance. Thank you for helping us make this a fun celebration for our students! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›


6 days ago, ROSELINE THIERRY
๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s National Fire Prevention Week (October 4thโ€“10th)! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Safety begins at home! This week, St. Landry Parish School District is highlighting essential fire safety tips to help keep our students, families, and community safe.
Take a moment to review these key safety practices with your family:
๐Ÿšจ Test Alarms Monthly: Press the test button on all smoke alarms every month.
๐Ÿš— Plan 2 Ways Out: Create and practice a home escape plan with two exits from every room.
๐Ÿณ Watch Your Cooking: Never leave food unattended on the stovetop.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Give Heaters 3 Feet: Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Get Out, Stay Out: Once you escape a fire, go to your family meeting spot and never re-enter the building.
Letโ€™s work together to practice fire safety every day! ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿš’
9 days ago, SLPSB Communications
fire prevention week

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible leaders who guide our schools every single day! ๐ŸŽโœจ
To all of our St. Landry Parish principals: thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your endless support for our students, teachers, and schools. You inspire us, lead us, and help us stay determined and unstoppable!

12 days ago, SLPSB Communications
national principals month
๐ŸŽจSt. Landry Parish School Board 2026 Christmas Card Design Contest๐ŸŽ„
We are excited to invite all St. Landry Parish students to participate in our annual Christmas Card Design Contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for our talented young artists to showcase their creativity across the district.
The winning artwork will be chosen to feature as the official St. Landry Parish School Board District Christmas Card!
Contest Details:
๐Ÿ“… Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2026
๐Ÿ“ฅ How to Submit: Turn in completed entries to your school principal or designee
๐Ÿ“„ Entry Form: Download the entry form here: https://aptg.co/mlRKKs
For additional details or questions, please contact Tricia Fontenot at 337-948-3657, ext. 10314.
We look forward to seeing the incredible talent of our St. Landry Parish students! โœจ
13 days ago, SLPSB Communications
christmas card design contest
To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and fans, while speeding up gate entry at all SLPSB athletic venues, our Clear Bag Policy remains in effect!
Before heading out to support our student athletes, please review the guidelines below to make sure your bag meets the requirements:
โœ… APPROVED BAGS:
โ€ข Clear Tote: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC
โ€ข Plastic Storage Bag: 1-gallon re-sealable, clear
โ€ข Small Clutch Bag: with or without strap
โ€ข Equipment bags for necessary medical items and diaper bags for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult are permitted.
โŒ NON-APPROVED BAGS:
โ€ข Purses, backpacks, clear backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags, and oversized tote bags are strictly prohibited.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our athletic events safe, smooth, and fun for everyone! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ€โšพ๏ธ Track down the graphic below for visual details.
14 days ago, SLPSB Communications
clear bag policy
St. Landry Parish is excited to share a fantastic opportunity available to ALL eligible K-12 students across our district! Through T-Mobileโ€™s Project 10Million, we are working to bridge the digital divide and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.
What eligible families receive:
โœ… A FREE mobile hotspot device
โœ… FREE 200GB of high-speed data every year for 5 school years
โœ… NO fees and NO annual recertification needed
Who is eligible?
Families participating in state or federal assistance programs, including:
โ€ข National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
โ€ข SNAP (via P-EBT or EBT)
โ€ข TANF / Medicaid / Head Start / CEP
(Note: There is a strict limit of 1 hotspot per household).
Taking advantage of this offer only takes about 5โ€“10 minutes. Scroll down on the link below and click "Apply Now" to complete your application!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply Today: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
14 days ago, SLPSB Communications
t mobile 10 million project
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, weโ€™d love to have you on our team.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
๐Ÿ“ž Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
16 days ago, SLPSB Communications
substitute bus drivers needed

๐Ÿ’™ Blue Up to Stand Up to Bullying! ๐Ÿ’™

Join St. Landry Parish Schools as we celebrate the 20th Annual World Day of Bullying Preventionยฎ 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.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Monday, October 5, 2026

๐Ÿ‘• What to Wear: Your favorite blue shirt!

๐ŸŒ Learn More: stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bullying-prevention

16 days ago, SLPSB Communications
blue up day
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 Weโ€™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. ๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
โฐ Time: Immediately following the 5:30 PM Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
๐Ÿ“ Where: Virtual via Zoom ๐Ÿ”— Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success Attendance Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Hfd06YQuJPCFNKuST6gYlTF9OR--QyJPvT25TxSWugFOcg/viewform
๐Ÿ“ž Questions? Contact Tawasha O. Thomas at (337) 948-3657 ext. 10203.
16 days ago, SLPSB Communications
SOY tips and strategies

๐Ÿ“ข Calling all parents! ๐Ÿ“ข
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

16 days ago, SLPSB Communications
parent advisory council
Lawtell families we present to you the "Chunk It Challenge" please share with other community members. #studentsuccess
20 days ago, Alcinda James
Chunk It Challenge
โฐ Reminder: Early Dismissal This Wednesday! โฐ

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
23 days ago, SLPSB Communications
early dismissal
๐Ÿˆ Touchdown, mathematicians! Our Zearn Endzone Challenge is officially underway โ€” 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! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“
28 days ago, SLPSB Communications
ZEARN
Lawtell Elementary Football Game Details
about 1 month ago, Alcinda James
Lawtell Elementary Football Game Details
Lawtell Elementary Football Game Details
about 1 month ago, Alcinda James
Lawtell Elementary Football Details
Calling all young athletes! Former NFL players are hosting an exclusive Flag Football Camp for kids registered with Opelousas Parks and Recreation! ๐Ÿˆโšก๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, September 26
โฐ Time: 9:30 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Location: Donald Gardner Stadium
๐Ÿ‘ฅ 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!

๐Ÿ“ž For more details, contact Walter Guillory at (337) 564-2031. See you on the field! ๐Ÿ™Œ
about 1 month ago, SLPSB Communications
flag football
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. ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
#NeverForget #PatriotDay #September11 #UnitedWeStand #Remembrance
about 1 month ago, SLPSB Communications
9/11