MACA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR - Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in the art areas of creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Students who are entering grades 7-12 and are zoned for a St. Landry Parish school are eligible to apply. https://maca.slpsb.org/apps/form/form.STLAND-MAC.sTtjNEA.NZ?_=1641822149593
After further consultation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and receiving the latest reports from the National Weather Service, all St. Landry Parish School Board schools, Head Start centers, and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 21, 2022. Students will not have remote learning tomorrow.
UPDATE:
After further consultation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and receiving the latest reports from the National Weather Service, all St. Landry Parish School Board schools, Head Start centers, and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 21, 2022. Students will not have remote learning tomorrow.
Free Covid Testing and Vaccination Events
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in the art areas of creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Students who are entering grades 7-12 and are zoned for a St. Landry Parish school are eligible to apply.
Application Link: https://maca.slpsb.org/apps/form/form.STLAND-MAC.sTtjNEA.NZ?_=1641822149593
In observance of School Board Recognition Month, we recognize our Board Vice-President, Mrs. Joyce Haynes. We thank her for her service to District 2 and to SLPSB.#ThankYourBoardMember
TALENT EDUCATION
If you suspect your child of having Talented characteristics in MUSIC, THEATRE AND/OR VISUAL ART contact your child’s school for a referral to the School Building Level Committee. Talented referrals and evaluations are only conducted once a year in the Spring.
Come out and support our SLP Basketball programs in our parish tournament! #slpproud
Beginning Monday, November 1st, face coverings for staff, students, and visitors will be optional in SLP public schools except when traveling on school buses. Updated guidance on quarantining during opt-out can be found by going to http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/NEWSROOM.
Each year, our Christmas card cover is designed by the student that wins our Christmas card contest. Please encourage student participation in this year's Christmas card art contest! The application can be found at http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/Christmas_Card_Design_Contest.
PARTICIPATE TO WIN!!!!
Halloween Challenge - Follow the link below to solve this riddle. Thanks @raisingcanes for donating the prize for today's riddle! The winner will be announced Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 3:00 PM.
https://forms.gle/UGgyoPrfQWShptv46
In honor of National Principals Month, today we celebrate Mrs. Marcella Fisher, principal of Opelousas Middle School. #NationalPrincipalsMonth
SUPERINTENDENT COUNCILS - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH.
Parents, educators, principals, and students, please consider applying to be a part of our Superintendent Leadership Councils.
http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/superintendents_leadership_councils
October is National Principal's Month! Help me give a shoutout to our SLPSD Principals to let them know we appreciate them! Drop a line in the comments and tag them. #ThankYourPrincipal
We're having a photo contest at your school! Join in the fun!!!
MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
All schools and facilities will be open Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The decision to reopen schools is based on information gathered from the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
TIK TOK CHALLENGE - PLEASE SHARE & JOIN IN THE FUN!
All St. Landry Parish schools and facilities will be open to students Tuesday, August 31, 2021, with the exception of Cankton Elementary, Eunice Junior High (follow pre-hurricane hybrid schedule), Port Barre Middle, Port Barre High School, and Washington Career and Technical Education Center. The above-mentioned schools will continue at-home learning for students. You will receive additional information from your school’s administrator.
Students attending the St. Landry Parish Virtual Learning Academy will be contacted with additional information regarding coursework.
All SLPSB schools and facilities will be closed Monday, August 30, due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Ida. Continue to follow our district app, district Facebook page, local news outlets, and the district website for updates on the reopening of schools next week.
What: COVID-19 testing program for St. Landry Parish School District
From: Opelousas Middle School in conjunction with St. Landry Parish School District
To: Opelousas Middle School Parents
August 24, 2021
Subject:
Introducing a new COVID-19 testing program for St. Landry Parish School District
Hello OMS Parents:
As we begin this new school year, the health and safety of all students and staff remains our top concern. I’m excited to announce that Opelousas Middle School is starting a voluntary weekly COVID-19 testing program to help keep our school community safe and allow us to have regular in-person learning. Through this program, we will offer the highest quality PCR testing available at no cost to teachers, staff, students, and families.
Keeping school buildings open depends our ability to identify and take immediate action to address COVID-19 concerns on our campus. By identifying infections early, weekly testing will help keep transmission low and students in school for in-person learning, sports, and extracurricular activities.
This program will allow Opelousas Middle School to test both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals and reduce the risk to our school community. Each week a trained healthcare team will visit to conduct the testing program using a choice between short nasal or oral swabs. The samples will be couriered to the CLIA-certified laboratory and tested using PCR technology. Results will be delivered by text or email usually before the next morning and any individuals with positive tests will be contacted by our team about next steps.
You’ll receive an email in the coming weeks with information on how to register and what to expect when testing. Every additional person tested reduces the chance of the virus spreading in our community so it is my hope that all our families will take advantage of the opportunity to help our school be as safe as it can possibly be and to remain open without any disruption.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to 225-910-8308 or visit the website www.k12testing.com.
We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy.
M. Fisher, Principal