🗓️ Back to School: Staggered Entry Schedule! 🗓️
As we gear up for an amazing new school year, please note our Staggered Entry schedule for students to ensure a smooth transition back to campus:
💛 Thursday, August 13, 2026: Students with last names beginning with A–I report to school. (All other students remain home).
💛 Friday, August 14, 2026: Students with last names beginning with J–Z report to school. (All other students remain home).
💙 Monday, August 17, 2026: ALL students report to school together!
We can't wait to see our students and kick off a year of being inspired, determined, and unstoppable! ✨
As we gear up for an amazing new school year, please note our Staggered Entry schedule for students to ensure a smooth transition back to campus:
💛 Thursday, August 13, 2026: Students with last names beginning with A–I report to school. (All other students remain home).
💛 Friday, August 14, 2026: Students with last names beginning with J–Z report to school. (All other students remain home).
💙 Monday, August 17, 2026: ALL students report to school together!
We can't wait to see our students and kick off a year of being inspired, determined, and unstoppable! ✨
🎬🍿 S.L.P. SHOWTIME WAS A SUCCESS! 🍿🎬
What a wonderful afternoon of learning, connection, and celebration at our Positive Behavior Intervention and Support training entitled “S.L.P. Showtime” ⭐
Our District Interventionists brought the movie magic to life with a fun Hollywood inspired experience, complete with a red carpet atmosphere, popcorn, treats, and engaging presentation materials. The theme, “Teach the Child, Not Just the Rules!”, served as a powerful reminder that supporting students goes beyond expectations and procedures it’s about seeing the whole child, building meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities for every student to succeed.
This event also highlighted our district’s strategic goal of Restorative Practices. Through restorative approaches, we are committed to strengthening relationships, fostering positive school communities, encouraging accountability, and creating spaces where students feel heard, valued, and supported. ❤️
Join Gifting Grace Project for a Whataburger Benefit Night on Thursday, August 13, from 6–8 PM at participating Whataburger locations in Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Opelousas, Eunice, Youngsville, and Crowley. Simply dine in or use the drive-thru, and 25% of your purchase will be donated to support local children experiencing homelessness. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community!
St. Landry Parish School District is seeking dedicated, qualified educators and staff to join our team for the upcoming school year. If you are passionate about inspiring students and making a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply!
Current Job Opportunities:
🍎 Arnaudville Elementary: 6th Grade Math | 7th Grade ELA
🍎 Beau Chene High School: High School Agriculture
🍎 Glendale Elementary: 6th Grade Math/Science
🍎 Lawtell Elementary: Exceptional Student Services (Grades 1–4)
🍎 Leonville Elementary: 3rd Grade Science/Social Studies
🍎 MACA: 7th Grade ELA
🍎 Opelousas High School: 7th & 8th Grade Science | 9th–12th Grade Social Studies
🍎 Palmetto Elementary: 4th Grade ELA/Social Studies
🍎 Port Barre Middle School: 7th Grade ELA/Social Studies
🍎 Remote Learning Academy: 9th–12th Grade Spanish (Virtual)
👉 Apply today: https://slp.schoolspring.com/ or Contact Human Resources: 337-948-3657
✨Be Inspired. Be Determined. Be Unstoppable.✨
Current Job Opportunities:
🍎 Arnaudville Elementary: 6th Grade Math | 7th Grade ELA
🍎 Beau Chene High School: High School Agriculture
🍎 Glendale Elementary: 6th Grade Math/Science
🍎 Lawtell Elementary: Exceptional Student Services (Grades 1–4)
🍎 Leonville Elementary: 3rd Grade Science/Social Studies
🍎 MACA: 7th Grade ELA
🍎 Opelousas High School: 7th & 8th Grade Science | 9th–12th Grade Social Studies
🍎 Palmetto Elementary: 4th Grade ELA/Social Studies
🍎 Port Barre Middle School: 7th Grade ELA/Social Studies
🍎 Remote Learning Academy: 9th–12th Grade Spanish (Virtual)
👉 Apply today: https://slp.schoolspring.com/ or Contact Human Resources: 337-948-3657
✨Be Inspired. Be Determined. Be Unstoppable.✨
As we kick off a brand new school year, we want to give a warm welcome back to all of our incredible teachers, administrators, and staff across St. Landry Parish! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and endless support for our students. Together, let’s BE INSPIRED, BE DETERMINED, and BE UNSTOPPABLE!📚🎉
Mark your calendars! 🗓️🏈
The St. Landry Parish Football Jamboree is happening Friday, August 28th at Donald Gardner Stadium!
⏰ 6:00 PM – Northwest High vs. Beau Chene High
⏰ 7:15 PM – Eunice High vs. Opelousas High
⏰ 8:30 PM – North Central High vs. Port Barre High
🎟️ Tickets: $13 at the gate.
A big thank you to our local sponsors for supporting SLP Athletics!
The St. Landry Parish Football Jamboree is happening Friday, August 28th at Donald Gardner Stadium!
⏰ 6:00 PM – Northwest High vs. Beau Chene High
⏰ 7:15 PM – Eunice High vs. Opelousas High
⏰ 8:30 PM – North Central High vs. Port Barre High
🎟️ Tickets: $13 at the gate.
A big thank you to our local sponsors for supporting SLP Athletics!
The St. Landry Parish School District is excited to welcome Octavia Warren as the new Assistant Principal of the Magnet Academy of Cultural Arts!🎉
An Opelousas native with 22 years of experience in education, Mrs. Warren joins MACA after serving as Principal at Grand Coteau Elementary and Central Middle School. Throughout her career, her focus has remained the same: creating a supportive environment where both students and teachers can excel. At MACA, she aims to empower staff and educate students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Outside of school, Mrs. Warren and her husband, Aubrey, are proud parents to three sons. Supported by her family, she is deeply passionate about giving back to the community of St. Landry Parish.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Warren to the MACA family! 👏✨
An Opelousas native with 22 years of experience in education, Mrs. Warren joins MACA after serving as Principal at Grand Coteau Elementary and Central Middle School. Throughout her career, her focus has remained the same: creating a supportive environment where both students and teachers can excel. At MACA, she aims to empower staff and educate students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Outside of school, Mrs. Warren and her husband, Aubrey, are proud parents to three sons. Supported by her family, she is deeply passionate about giving back to the community of St. Landry Parish.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Warren to the MACA family! 👏✨
The St. Landry Parish School Board is proud to announce Sandra H. Castille as the new Principal of the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts! 🎉
A lifelong resident of St. Landry Parish and a proud local educator, Principal Castille brings over 14 years of experience to the role. After serving as classroom teacher, Administrative Assistant at Port Barre High, and most recently as MACA's Assistant Principal, she is excited to step into leadership at a school she loves. Outside the classroom, she’s an active community member, local theater performer, and devoted wife and mother.
"Every student has unique talents to share with the world. I am honored to step into the role of Principal at MACA and look forward to fostering a culture where our students are inspired to learn, create, lead, and grow."
— Sandra H. Castille
Please join us in congratulating Principal Castille on her new role! 🎭🎨📚
A lifelong resident of St. Landry Parish and a proud local educator, Principal Castille brings over 14 years of experience to the role. After serving as classroom teacher, Administrative Assistant at Port Barre High, and most recently as MACA's Assistant Principal, she is excited to step into leadership at a school she loves. Outside the classroom, she’s an active community member, local theater performer, and devoted wife and mother.
"Every student has unique talents to share with the world. I am honored to step into the role of Principal at MACA and look forward to fostering a culture where our students are inspired to learn, create, lead, and grow."
— Sandra H. Castille
Please join us in congratulating Principal Castille on her new role! 🎭🎨📚
The St. Landry Parish Remote Learning Academy is looking for 2 certified, dynamic Spanish Teachers to join our team! If you are passionate about providing high-quality, personalized language instruction and making a difference in our district, we want to hear from you.
📍 Location: Krotz Springs (445 Division St, Krotz Springs, LA 70750)
💻 Apply Online: Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
❓ Questions? Contact April Guidry, Remote Learning Academy Facilitator, at 337-948-3657.
📍 Location: Krotz Springs (445 Division St, Krotz Springs, LA 70750)
💻 Apply Online: Scan the QR code in the graphic or visit https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
❓ Questions? Contact April Guidry, Remote Learning Academy Facilitator, at 337-948-3657.
Welcome Ms. Alanna Barbour, New 7th & 8th Grade Principal at Opelousas High School!
With 28 years of experience in education, Ms. Alanna Barbour has dedicated her career to fostering student success and academic excellence. Throughout her journey in St. Landry Parish, she has served as a classroom teacher, Special Education Instructional Specialist, and Assistant Principal. This has helped her gain extensive experience in instruction, leadership, and supporting diverse learners.
Now stepping into the role of Principal for Opelousas High School’s 7th and 8th Grade Campus, Ms. Barbour remains committed to building a positive school culture where students and staff thrive.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Barbour to her new role!
With 28 years of experience in education, Ms. Alanna Barbour has dedicated her career to fostering student success and academic excellence. Throughout her journey in St. Landry Parish, she has served as a classroom teacher, Special Education Instructional Specialist, and Assistant Principal. This has helped her gain extensive experience in instruction, leadership, and supporting diverse learners.
Now stepping into the role of Principal for Opelousas High School’s 7th and 8th Grade Campus, Ms. Barbour remains committed to building a positive school culture where students and staff thrive.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Barbour to her new role!
Code. Play. Advocate. 💻🎮✨
Huge shoutout to our incredible students showing off their coding skills, creativity, and leadership! Programs like Code, Play, Advocate are empowering our young learners to innovate, problem-solve, and build bright futures. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! Keep shining, future engineers and leaders! 🚀
#SLPSB #StLandryProud #FutureEngineers #CodePlayAdvocate #STEMeducation #StudentSuccess
Huge shoutout to our incredible students showing off their coding skills, creativity, and leadership! Programs like Code, Play, Advocate are empowering our young learners to innovate, problem-solve, and build bright futures. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! Keep shining, future engineers and leaders! 🚀
#SLPSB #StLandryProud #FutureEngineers #CodePlayAdvocate #STEMeducation #StudentSuccess
St. Landry Leadership on the National Stage!
The St. Landry Parish School District is incredibly proud to celebrate Dr. Sylvia Guidry-Brown, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NCSN, for representing our district and state on the national stage!
Dr. Guidry-Brown serves as the Supervisor of Health Services for St. Landry Parish School District. On June 30, 2026, she took her local research and expertise to the national stage, presenting her work at the National School Nurses Association 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Guidry-Brown showcased her vital quality improvement poster presentation: “Increasing the Meningococcal Vaccination Rates: Teens and Vaccines”
Her presentation highlighted highly effective, evidence-based strategies to increase adolescent meningococcal vaccination rates through education and community outreach. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with Southern Family Medicine Clinic and Eunice High School. By sharing her work nationally, Dr. Guidry-Brown is helping to advance school nursing practices and support healthier outcomes for students and communities across the country.
Thank you, Dr. Guidry-Brown, for your incredible leadership, your dedication to our students, and for representing St. Landry Parish and Louisiana so exceptionally well!
💻 Registration is OPEN for the St. Landry Parish Remote Learning Academy!
We are now accepting applications for incoming 5th - 12th graders for the upcoming school year.
Choose the learning style that best fits your student:
🟡 Asynchronous: Self-paced learning.
🔵 Live Instruction: Daily live classes with certified teachers.
🟢 Hybrid: A mix of both live and self-paced instruction.
🌟 Bonus: Eligible students can get tuition assistance for Dual Enrollment at LSUA or NSU (up to 12 college hours)!
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026
🔗 Register Now: tinyurl.com/slprla
📞 Questions/Tech Support? Call 337-948-3657 if you need help completing the online application.
We are now accepting applications for incoming 5th - 12th graders for the upcoming school year.
Choose the learning style that best fits your student:
🟡 Asynchronous: Self-paced learning.
🔵 Live Instruction: Daily live classes with certified teachers.
🟢 Hybrid: A mix of both live and self-paced instruction.
🌟 Bonus: Eligible students can get tuition assistance for Dual Enrollment at LSUA or NSU (up to 12 college hours)!
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026
🔗 Register Now: tinyurl.com/slprla
📞 Questions/Tech Support? Call 337-948-3657 if you need help completing the online application.
Mrs. Teresa Lavergne has been named the Interim Principal of Port Barre High School.
With 25 years of dedicated service in education, Mrs. Lavergne brings a proven track record of teaching excellence and administrative leadership to the role. She previously served as the Assistant Principal at Port Barre High School, following a four-year tenure in the same role at Crowley High School. Before stepping into administration, she spent 19 years inspiring students as a choir director and music teacher in Lafayette Parish.
Beyond her academic leadership, Mrs. Lavergne is heavily involved in high school athletics. She has a strong background as a powerlifting coach and currently serves as the Secretary of the Louisiana High School Powerlifting Association.
Dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and student achievement, Mrs. Lavergne is excited to partner with the students, staff, families, and community of Port Barre High School as she leads the school into its next chapter.
With 25 years of dedicated service in education, Mrs. Lavergne brings a proven track record of teaching excellence and administrative leadership to the role. She previously served as the Assistant Principal at Port Barre High School, following a four-year tenure in the same role at Crowley High School. Before stepping into administration, she spent 19 years inspiring students as a choir director and music teacher in Lafayette Parish.
Beyond her academic leadership, Mrs. Lavergne is heavily involved in high school athletics. She has a strong background as a powerlifting coach and currently serves as the Secretary of the Louisiana High School Powerlifting Association.
Dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and student achievement, Mrs. Lavergne is excited to partner with the students, staff, families, and community of Port Barre High School as she leads the school into its next chapter.
St. Landry Parish School District is proud to welcome Eunice native Tiffany Pedigo as Glendale Elementary School’s new Principal. Driven by a commitment to a positive, student-centered environment, Mrs. Pedigo prioritizes collaboration and deeply values building meaningful relationships with families and the local community.
Her journey in education began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2001. After starting her teaching career in Opelousas, she returned home to Eunice to continue inspiring students in the classroom. In 2018, she advanced her career by earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Pedigo brings valuable leadership experience to her new role, having served as the Administrative Assistant at Glendale Elementary for one year, followed by four years as the Assistant Principal at Eunice Junior High School.
Dedicated to ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and inspired, Mrs. Pedigo is thrilled to lead Glendale Elementary into a successful new school year. Outside of her professional life, she loves spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, and shopping.
Her journey in education began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2001. After starting her teaching career in Opelousas, she returned home to Eunice to continue inspiring students in the classroom. In 2018, she advanced her career by earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Pedigo brings valuable leadership experience to her new role, having served as the Administrative Assistant at Glendale Elementary for one year, followed by four years as the Assistant Principal at Eunice Junior High School.
Dedicated to ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and inspired, Mrs. Pedigo is thrilled to lead Glendale Elementary into a successful new school year. Outside of her professional life, she loves spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, and shopping.
🚀 The countdown is on! We are gearing up for a fantastic Code and Play event tomorrow, July 8th! Join us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Leonville Elementary School for a morning packed with fun and learning.
Sponsored by SLP's Parent and Family Engagement Team, this event is one you won't want to miss. There is still time to secure your spot. Register today! Let’s code, play, and learn together! Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5IfRuqoZgicIq5rgEOa_mBCbj_isnOu_vH6Db8KhYMpfeMw/viewform
Sponsored by SLP's Parent and Family Engagement Team, this event is one you won't want to miss. There is still time to secure your spot. Register today! Let’s code, play, and learn together! Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5IfRuqoZgicIq5rgEOa_mBCbj_isnOu_vH6Db8KhYMpfeMw/viewform
🚨 ONLY 8 SPOTS! 🚨
Know an incoming 8th or 9th grader in the Opelousas area interested in healthcare? Camp Fast Forward is coming to the SOLACC Opelousas Campus next week (July 13–17), and they have a few openings!
🩺 What they’ll do: Hands-on look at health careers, CPR education, lab experiments, and simulation activities.
💰 Cost: 100% FREE (includes a free t-shirt & snacks!)
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM daily
Criteria: Entering 8th/9th grade this Fall, interested in healthcare, and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
🏃♂️ These spots will fill fast. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to apply right now!
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261105006651141
#CampFastForward #OpelousasLA #SWLAAHEC #HealthcareCamp #FreeSummerCamp
Know an incoming 8th or 9th grader in the Opelousas area interested in healthcare? Camp Fast Forward is coming to the SOLACC Opelousas Campus next week (July 13–17), and they have a few openings!
🩺 What they’ll do: Hands-on look at health careers, CPR education, lab experiments, and simulation activities.
💰 Cost: 100% FREE (includes a free t-shirt & snacks!)
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM daily
Criteria: Entering 8th/9th grade this Fall, interested in healthcare, and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
🏃♂️ These spots will fill fast. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to apply right now!
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/261105006651141
#CampFastForward #OpelousasLA #SWLAAHEC #HealthcareCamp #FreeSummerCamp
Today marked Day 2 for our Week 3 STEM camp!📈✨ Our 8th graders spent the day tackling new, complex challenges and discovering what it really takes to thrive in STEM, health care, and culinary careers. Swipe through to see some of today's moments! 📸👇
#STEMCamp #ExxonMobil #FutureLeaders #STEMSquad #Day2 #SummerSTEM
#STEMCamp #ExxonMobil #FutureLeaders #STEMSquad #Day2 #SummerSTEM
Week 3 is officially in motion! 🚀✨ Yesterday, we welcomed our 8th graders to the Career Exploration Summer STEM Camp, and they wasted no time jumping into interactive, hands on career paths. Day 1 was all about teamwork, collaboration, and putting their problem solving skills to the test!💡🌟🔬
#STEMCamp #ExxonMobil #FutureLeaders #8thGradeSTEM #HandsOnLearning #Week3
#STEMCamp #ExxonMobil #FutureLeaders #8thGradeSTEM #HandsOnLearning #Week3
Wishing our entire SLPSB community a safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨
Enjoy the fireworks, stay safe, and have a wonderful holiday celebrating with family and friends! ❤️🤍💙
