
Join us for the 2nd Student Arts Expo in St. Landry Parish â a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities. The festival is March 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Opelousas courthouse square. This festival is a celebration of student-artists in all artistic disciplines from every corner of St. Landry Parish. đšđŒđ·đ€


The SLP Early Learning Network is now accepting applications for children aged birth to 5. Interested parties can apply at the site for which your child is zoned to attend or online at https://earlylearningnetworkslp.org.


St. Landry Parish will showcase our best Jr. High basketball talent at our All-Star game on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Opelousas Jr. High.
Event Times:
5:00 PM: 3-point contest
6:00 PM: Girls All-Star Game
7:00 PM: Boys All-Star Game
Admission: $5 for all ages.


A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
Due to possible unsafe weather conditions from the forecasted arctic blast, all St. Landry Parish School District schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
With icy roads and freezing temperatures expected throughout the days ahead, we have made the decision to cancel classes, sporting activities, and practices to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff.
Stay warm and safe at home. For continued updates on closures, follow our social media and check local news outlets.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this wintery weather event. Let's hope for sunshine and warm weather ahead!


A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting
~Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
~Time: 4:14 P.M.
~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center
We cordially invite all community members to attend the upcoming SEAC Meeting. This meeting aims to provide a platform for valuable discussions and ensure the enhancement of special education services within our district.
Your presence and valuable input will greatly contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students.
A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/2c4ur.


If you suspect your child has talented music, theater, and/or visual art characteristics, contact your school for a referral to the School Building Level Committee. Talented referrals and evaluations are only conducted once a year in the Spring.


Dear SLP Stakeholders, You can view our weekly publication, "The Good News," linked below. Thanks for your continued support! Great things are happening here. Let's spread The Good News! https://www.slpsb.org/page/the-good-news


Buy your spirit merchandise for the OHS game here: https://stores.inksoft.com/ohsdomebound/shop/home


đŁ Exciting News for the OHS Community! đ
We're thrilled to announce that the OHS football team is heading to the Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, December 8, 2023, to face off against Cecilia High at 12:00 PM. To ensure the Opelousas community has the chance to cheer on the Tigers, all Opelousas High feeder schools will be closed on Friday, December 8.
Schools Closed on December 8:
đ Northeast Elementary
đ Grolee Elementary
đ Park Vista Elementary
đ Opelousas Middle
đ Creswell Middle
đ Opelousas Junior High
đ Opelousas High
đ MACA
đ SLATS
đ CAPS
Join us at the Superdome to support our Tigers! Let's paint the dome orange and black! đ§Ąđ€ Go Tigers! đ
đ #OHSinNOLA #TigerPride


Schools will be closed Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!


In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the St. Landry Parish School Board administrative offices and all schools will close at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and will remain closed for the rest of the week. We wish you all a safe and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.


The Academic and Personnel Committee Meetings will be held today, November 14, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The meetings will be streamed live to the SLP Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Streamyard (https://streamyard.com/watch/BHzevTnBdCEm).


Dear SLP Stakeholders,
This week, we bring you another edition of The Good News, linked below.
Thanks for your continued support! Great things are happening here. Let's spread The Good News!
READ HERE: https://www.slpsb.org/page/the-good-news


Join us on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Opelousas Junior High School. We will be celebrating the launch of the STAR Academy program on their campus. Attendees can look forward to a brief introduction to the program, a tour of the Star Academy classrooms facilitated by student ambassadors, and refreshments. We hope to see you there.


đŁđšâđ©âđŠAttention Parents of Children Ages Birth-5 (NEW to SLP Schools)đŁđšâđ©âđŠ
Join us on an Early Childhood Expedition Tour on November 10, 2023, where we will be visiting some of our district's high-quality PreK-4 schools and childcare providers. We will take a trolley ride to the following sites:
Grand Coteau Elementary
Futures Unlimited Preschool & Daycare
Park Vista Elementary
Children of Grace Daycare
First Steps Developmental Center
This free event is open to adults only.
Visit https://www.slpsb.org/page/early-learning-expedition to register.
Please share this information with friends and family with children ages birth - 5 years who are not currently attending an SLP school.


đđSt. Landry Parish Middle School Jamboree Scheduleđđ
The SLP Middle School Jamboree will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m., hosted by North Central High School. Come out and support your team! For more information, go to https://5il.co/281yw.


đ Celebrating Mr. Chad Lemelle: Principal of Opelousas Junior High School! đ«đ In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our school leaders, Mr. Chad Lemelle. đ


đEnjoy these pictures from the Opelousas Junior High Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) đșđžđșđČ Induction Ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS to these young scholars!!! đ#slpproud








A Message from SLPSB:
On October 11th, all St. Landry Parish School Board employees will be off-site for professional development. As a result, our offices and schools will be closed until 2 pm on Wednesday, October 11th. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you after that time!


A Message from SLPSB:
On October 11th, all St. Landry Parish School Board employees will be off-site for professional development. As a result, our offices and schools will be closed until 2 pm on Wednesday, October 11th. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you after that time!
