🎓 2026 High School Graduation Dates!
Mark your calendars! Here's the schedule for the 2026 high school graduation ceremonies.
Happy American Education Week! 📚
This week is all about celebrating the people who make education possible: our dedicated teachers, staff, administrators, substitutes, and support personnel.
Thank you for everything you do to inspire and support students every single day!
This week is all about celebrating the people who make education possible: our dedicated teachers, staff, administrators, substitutes, and support personnel.
Thank you for everything you do to inspire and support students every single day!
November 16th – 22nd is National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week!
We are using this time to raise awareness about the serious challenges of food insecurity and unstable housing in communities across the country.
We are using this time to raise awareness about the serious challenges of food insecurity and unstable housing in communities across the country.
Happy National Family Engagement Month! 🍁
We're acknowledging Connie Shakesnider, a wonderful grandparent of students in the St. Landry Parish School System.
Her words remind us of what truly matters: "Love begins at home, and its not about how much we do but about how much love we put in that action."
Thank you, Ms. Connie, for being an inspiring part of our school community!
We're acknowledging Connie Shakesnider, a wonderful grandparent of students in the St. Landry Parish School System.
Her words remind us of what truly matters: "Love begins at home, and its not about how much we do but about how much love we put in that action."
Thank you, Ms. Connie, for being an inspiring part of our school community!
Join us for a delightful evening and get a Free Photo with Santa Claus to take home! Your kids can share their holiday wishes, enjoy free milk, cookies & hot chocolate , and visit the coloring/letter station.
See the Opelousas Fire Department fire truck , Opelousas Police Dept., and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Dept.!
When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Where: 539 E. Prudhomme St., Opelousas, LA
See the Opelousas Fire Department fire truck , Opelousas Police Dept., and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Dept.!
When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Where: 539 E. Prudhomme St., Opelousas, LA
Happy World Kindness Day!💖 November 13th is a powerful reminder that our actions matter.
Kindness is not just a feeling, it is a daily choice. You have the power to be the reason someone else knows there is good in the world.
Make that choice today, be kind on purpose!
📢 November is National Family Engagement Month! 📢
We loved hearing this beautiful sentiment from parent Rachael Fruge-Jones: "Parenting is a Gift that Keeps on Giving, and I thank God for it Every Day!"
Let’s honor this month by strengthening the connection between home, school, and community. Your engagement is the key to our students' success! ❤️
We loved hearing this beautiful sentiment from parent Rachael Fruge-Jones: "Parenting is a Gift that Keeps on Giving, and I thank God for it Every Day!"
Let’s honor this month by strengthening the connection between home, school, and community. Your engagement is the key to our students' success! ❤️
Today is the day we stop and truly thank everyone who served in our military. We recognize the sacrifice and determination it took to do such an important job. We're so grateful for your service and we honor you this Veterans Day!
SLP Staff and Families,
I want to take a moment to give honor to and thank the remarkable men and women who have served in our United States Armed Forces. I would especially like to recognize and honor the veterans who are employees of the St. Landry Parish School District, as well as the veterans from our SLP community.
I am grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and love of country. Your willingness to step forward and serve, often under the most challenging circumstances, has secured the freedoms that we, and generations to come, will enjoy.
May you feel the deep respect and appreciation of a grateful nation and community. Veterans, thank you for your service,
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Milton Batiste, III
I want to take a moment to give honor to and thank the remarkable men and women who have served in our United States Armed Forces. I would especially like to recognize and honor the veterans who are employees of the St. Landry Parish School District, as well as the veterans from our SLP community.
I am grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and love of country. Your willingness to step forward and serve, often under the most challenging circumstances, has secured the freedoms that we, and generations to come, will enjoy.
May you feel the deep respect and appreciation of a grateful nation and community. Veterans, thank you for your service,
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Milton Batiste, III
🔬 Happy International STEM Day!
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Students in Ms. Winbush's cosmetology class at WCTEC made Halloween mannequins, and were awarded prizes for creativity.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠🍎
This year's theme is "FINDING YOUR PATH". Our dedicated School Psychologists are essential partners, helping our students thrive.
In school, at home, and in life!
Thank you, School Psychologists, for everything you do!
This year's theme is "FINDING YOUR PATH". Our dedicated School Psychologists are essential partners, helping our students thrive.
In school, at home, and in life!
Thank you, School Psychologists, for everything you do!
It's National Family Engagement Month!
We're celebrating the amazing commitment of our school families, like Reginald & Amy Moore.
Their message is something we can all stand by: “Our children are our future, we have to invest in them.” It really shows how much family support matters for every student's success.
Thank you, Reginald and Amy, for sharing your dedication!
Happy Halloween! 👻
Join us in highlighting Principal Gregory Campbell of Opelousas Sr. High! October is National Principal's Month, and we are so proud to recognize his dedication to our students and school community. Thank you for your leadership!
Join us in celebrating National Principal's Month by recognizing the amazing work of Chasity Williams! She is a dedicated leader at Plaisance Middle School who works hard for her students and staff every day. Thank you, Principal Williams, for everything you do to make your school successful!
🎓 Join the Team at Opelousas Senior High!
We're looking for a highly motivated and qualified professional to take on a rewarding dual role as an EMR/Sports Medicine Teacher & Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
This role combines classroom instruction—delivering engaging content for the Sports Medicine and Health Science curriculum—with hands-on athletic training duties—providing immediate and continuing care, prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation for our student-athletes.
🔑 Key Responsibilities Include:
Curriculum Delivery for Sports Medicine and EMR training (50%).
Injury Prevention & Care, Game & Practice Coverage (evenings/weekends included), and medical documentation (50%).
✅ Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Health Education, or a related field.
Certification: Must hold current certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Licensure: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a state license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in Louisiana.
EMR: Must hold a current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license, OR be willing and able to obtain the license within the first 90 days/one semester of employment.
Teaching: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a state teaching certification.
Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact on our high school's athletic program and student success!
APPLY NOW: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
We're looking for a highly motivated and qualified professional to take on a rewarding dual role as an EMR/Sports Medicine Teacher & Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
This role combines classroom instruction—delivering engaging content for the Sports Medicine and Health Science curriculum—with hands-on athletic training duties—providing immediate and continuing care, prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation for our student-athletes.
🔑 Key Responsibilities Include:
Curriculum Delivery for Sports Medicine and EMR training (50%).
Injury Prevention & Care, Game & Practice Coverage (evenings/weekends included), and medical documentation (50%).
✅ Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Health Education, or a related field.
Certification: Must hold current certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Licensure: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a state license to practice as an Athletic Trainer in Louisiana.
EMR: Must hold a current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license, OR be willing and able to obtain the license within the first 90 days/one semester of employment.
Teaching: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a state teaching certification.
Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact on our high school's athletic program and student success!
APPLY NOW: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
We want to show some appreciation for Principal Rachel Melancon of Park Vista Elementary during National Principal's Month! Her leadership and tireless efforts ensure a positive and productive environment for everyone who walks through the doors. Please join us in giving her a big thank you for all she does for our school community!
Principal Natalie Angelle is the Principal at Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA). She makes sure that all students have amazing opportunities to explore arts and culture while getting a great education. Thank you, Principal Angelle, for your commitment!
