Before heading out to support our student athletes, please review the guidelines below to make sure your bag meets the requirements:
✅ APPROVED BAGS:
• Clear Tote: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC
• Plastic Storage Bag: 1-gallon re-sealable, clear
• Small Clutch Bag: with or without strap
• Equipment bags for necessary medical items and diaper bags for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult are permitted.
❌ NON-APPROVED BAGS:
• 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! 🏈🏀⚾️ Track down the graphic below for visual details.
What eligible families receive:
✅ A FREE mobile hotspot device
✅ FREE 200GB of high-speed data every year for 5 school years
✅ NO fees and NO annual recertification needed
Who is eligible?
Families participating in state or federal assistance programs, including:
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• SNAP (via P-EBT or EBT)
• TANF / Medicaid / Head Start / CEP
(Note: There is a strict limit of 1 hotspot per household).
Taking advantage of this offer only takes about 5–10 minutes. Scroll down on the link below and click "Apply Now" to complete your application!
👉 Apply Today: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
🎉 Join us in celebrating Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA) on an incredible achievement!
U.S. News & World Report has officially named MACA #7 in the State of Louisiana among the 2026-2027 Best High Schools! On top of that, MACA tied for #1 in Graduation Rate across the entire state!
"Our success is made possible by an inclusive culture in which talents are celebrated and cultivated rigorously. We use the arts as a vehicle to propel our learning in all of our classes."— Sandra Castille, Principal
👉 Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
📞 Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
💙 Blue Up to Stand Up to Bullying! 💙
Join St. Landry Parish Schools as we celebrate the 20th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention® 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.
📅 Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
👕 What to Wear: Your favorite blue shirt!
🌐 Learn More: stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bullying-prevention
What We’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. 📅 When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ Time: Immediately following the 5:30 PM Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success Attendance Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Hfd06YQuJPCFNKuST6gYlTF9OR--QyJPvT25TxSWugFOcg/viewform
📞 Questions? Contact Tawasha O. Thomas at (337) 948-3657 ext. 10203.
📢 Calling all parents! 📢
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
Calling all 3rd grade students and families from Leonville, Arnaudville, and Cankton! Join us for an informative and engaging evening focused on supporting your child's reading success.
📍 Where: Arnaudville Middle Gym
📅 When: Wednesday, October 7 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
What to Expect: ACT 422 Promotion Requirements, Practical strategies for boosting reading at home, Refreshments & Door Prizes! 🎉
We can't wait to see our 3rd grade families there! 📖✨
St. Landry Parish School Board is excited to announce our Afterschool 21st CCLC Program for the 2026–2027 school year! We're here to support student success with:
🔹 Academic Support: Strengthen skills & build confidence
🔹 Enrichment & Recreation: Targeted support in core subjects
🔹 Homework Assistance: For select grade levels based on school
Included Schools: Eunice Jr. High, Glendale Elementary, North Central High, Opelousas Elementary, Opelousas High, Port Barre Elementary, Port Barre Middle, Plaisance Middle
🚌 Bus transportation is available! 🗓 Schedule: Monday – Thursday, immediately after dismissal
📍 Location: SLP School
📅 Tentative Start Date: October 5, 2026 📲 How to Register: Contact your school’s administration or front office for enrollment details and sign up today!
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
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Donald Gardner Stadium
👥 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!
📞 For more details, contact Walter Guillory at (337) 564-2031. See you on the field! 🙌
#NeverForget #PatriotDay #September11 #UnitedWeStand #Remembrance
Happy International Literacy Day, St. Landry Parish! Today, we celebrate our dedicated teachers, staff, and families who work together every day to inspire a lifelong love of learning across our district.
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #StLandryParish #September11 #PatriotDay #CommunityStrong
Happy Early Childhood Educator Day to all of the dedicated teachers and caregivers in St. Landry Parish. Thank you for all that you do to nurture our youngest learners every single day!
We are looking for passionate students, parents, staff members, and principals to join our Superintendent Advisory Councils! This is your opportunity to share feedback, collaborate, and help shape the future of our school district.
We are currently accepting applications for:
🎓 Student Advisory Council
👨👩👧👦 Parent Advisory Council
👥 Staff Advisory Council
🏫 Principal Advisory Council
Be INSPIRED. Be DETERMINED. Be UNSTOPPABLE.
📲 Apply today: https://www.slpsb.org/page/superintendents-council
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2027
In accordance with the provisions of Act 504, 1980, of the Louisiana Legislature, notice is hereby given as follows:
A public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 will be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Regular School Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Supplementary Resource Center of the St. Landry Parish School Board located at 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana.
A detailed copy of the Proposed Budget is available for public inspection at 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana.
Link to Proposed Budget Notice and Summary: https://aptg.co/kGQVcN
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
We’re looking for passionate parents, guardians, and community members to share their perspectives and work alongside us for our students' success. Meetings are conducted via Zoom at the beginning and end of the year (and as needed). Your voice matters!
👉 Apply today using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG_kfRzSr0JRKvjx1dhsIsAeCCtnGTo-_uiVbEMoMS0iWFuQ/viewform
