All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.

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!

🍂 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.

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






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!


Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We invite all community members to attend. The agenda can be found at https://aptg.co/qn27nc.



Parents and Guardians, just a friendly reminder that St. Landry Parish students will not have school from Monday, October 19th through Wednesday, October 21st for Fall Break.
We hope all of our students enjoy this well deserved time to rest, recharge, and get ready to return to school Inspired, Determined, and Unstoppable! 🧡
#FallBreak #StLandryParish #SLP #NoSchool #InspiredDeterminedUnstoppable #StudentSuccess

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! 🏰🐉✨
⏰ Time: Tonight, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)
👶 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! ❤️
#HappeningToday #OnceUponATime #StLandryParish #OpelousasEvents #EarlyLearning #FamilyFun #OpelousasLA

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.
🗓 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: LSUE Eunice Campus
What to expect: • 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!
⚠️ Registration is required to attend. Groups and school counselors are welcome, but all students must register individually.
📲 Save your spot today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/67eTXLxHRH

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. 🐉📖
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)
👶 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! ❤️✨
#OnceUponATime #StLandryParish #EarlyChildhood #OpelousasEvents #FamilyFun #StorybookAdventure #ReadyStart



A big thank you to Tiffany Etienne, Principal at Beau Chene High School! We appreciate everything you do for our students, teachers, and staff each and every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!👏

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:
🚨 Test Alarms Monthly: Press the test button on all smoke alarms every month.
🚗 Plan 2 Ways Out: Create and practice a home escape plan with two exits from every room.
🍳 Watch Your Cooking: Never leave food unattended on the stovetop.
🔥 Give Heaters 3 Feet: Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.
🏃♂️ Get Out, Stay Out: Once you escape a fire, go to your family meeting spot and never re-enter the building.
Let’s work together to practice fire safety every day! 🚒👨🚒


Join us for Beau Chene Zone DIBELS Night! Come learn valuable tips on boosting reading at home and important details about Act 422 Promotion Requirements.
📍 Location: Arnaudville Middle Gym
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
👥 Who's Invited: All 3rd grade students, parents, and families from Leonville, Arnaudville, & Cankton.
🎁 Enjoy FREE refreshments & a chance to win door prizes!
We can't wait to see you there for an evening dedicated to supporting our young readers! 📖✨


