St. Landry Parish School Board

Congratulations!!

The Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Families can conveniently apply online at https://www.slpsb.org/o/maca or obtain an application directly from the MACA campus. Please visit the school's website or contact the office for more information.

Join us for the 2nd Student Arts Expo in St. Landry Parish – a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities. The festival is March 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Opelousas courthouse square. This festival is a celebration of student-artists in all artistic disciplines from every corner of St. Landry Parish. 🎨🎼🎷🎤

This week is National School Social Work Week - a time to celebrate the vital role of school social workers! We want to thank our incredible school social workers: Arkeia Solomon, Patsy Dugas, and Linda Richard. Your dedication to supporting our students' academic, behavioral, and mental health needs is invaluable. Thank you for being caring professionals who help remove barriers so all children can thrive. Please join us in expressing appreciation for Ms. Solomon, Ms. Dugas, and Ms. Richard this week and always! #NSSWW

Superintendent, Milton Batiste; Executive Director, Dwanetta Scott; NIET Senior Specialist,Danielle Chretien;Assistant Superintendent, Jerome Robinson NIET Conference 2024…A phenomenal two days of learning. Be Inspired! Be Determined! Be Unstoppable!

Principals Dr. Nicole Morrison (Leonville Elementary) and Mrs. Gina Lagrange (East Elementary) attended the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Conference in Grapevine, Texas. The conference provided valuable professional development on strengthening teacher support and effectiveness to boost student outcomes. Our principals gained new skills and knowledge to further develop our teachers and enrich learning in their schools. Investing in continuous improvement allows us to enhance the success of both students and educators.

Congratulations St. Landry Regional Science Fair Winners!

Congratulations to the Northwest High boys' basketball team for advancing to the quarterfinal round of the LHSAA state playoffs. They will be traveling to Brusly on Friday, March 1st, to take on Brusly High. Go out and support the Raiders! #GoRaiders #BringHomeTheWin

The SLP Early Learning Network is now accepting applications for children aged birth to 5. Interested parties can apply at the site for which your child is zoned to attend or online at https://earlylearningnetworkslp.org.

Congratulations to all of the Read Across America Contest Winners! #SlpProud

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 ~Time: 4:15 P.M. ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center We cordially invite all community members to attend the upcoming SEAC Meeting. This meeting aims to provide a platform for valuable discussions and ensure the enhancement of special education services within our district. Your presence and valuable input will greatly contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students. A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/2fh89.

Congratulations NWHS Robotics on making HISTORY!!

Come out and support!

🏀🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉🏀 Prepare for a showdown tonight as Opelousas High School and Beau Chene High School Boys basketball teams clash for the district championship at 7:00 PM! 🏆🔥 📍 Venue: Cajundome in Lafayette 🎟️ Presale tickets available TODAY from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at Beau Chene High or Opelousas High. Ticket price is $15. Let's pack the stands and show our support for these incredible teams! 🙌🐅🐊 #GoTigers #GoGators #HighSchoolBasketball #DistrictChampionship #OpelousasHigh #BeauCheneHigh #Cajundome 🏀

We are excited to announce the @Nearpod SLP Mardi Gras King Cake Contest winners: Cankton Elementary, Eunice Jr High, and Opelousas High! Our winners received tasty king cakes courtesy of @Nearpod. Thank you to all schools that participated! When students are engaged in learning, they develop enthusiasm and passion for growth. Fostering motivation is key. We hope you enjoyed the king cakes! Thanks, @Nearpod, for sponsoring this contest. We look forward to more digital engagement. Laissez les bons temps rouler! 💚💜💛

St. Landry Parish School District schools and administrative offices will be closed from Monday, February 12th, through Wednesday, February 14th, in observance of Mardi Gras. Classes will resume on Thursday, February 15th. We wish everyone a safe and happy Mardi Gras! 💜💚💛

​This week is National School Counseling Week! 🎉 We are tremendously grateful for our dedicated school counselors who support the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of our students. Our counselors go above and beyond to help students thrive - providing guidance on education plans, assisting with college applications, delivering small group lessons on critical life skills, and being a trusted resource when students are struggling. The positive impact our counselors have on students' lives and futures is immeasurable. Thank you for the caring, encouragement, and community you provide each day! Let's show appreciation for our school counselors this week! 👏 #NSCW2024 #ThanksSchoolCounselors

​This week is National School Counseling Week! 🎉 We are tremendously grateful for our dedicated school counselors who support the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of our students. Our counselors go above and beyond to help students thrive - providing guidance on education plans, assisting with college applications, delivering small group lessons on critical life skills, and being a trusted resource when students are struggling. The positive impact our counselors have on students' lives and futures is immeasurable. Thank you for the caring, encouragement, and community you provide each day! Let's show appreciation for our school counselors this week! 👏 #NSCW2024 #ThanksSchoolCounselors

Happy Groundhog Day! Today, Punxsutawney Phil emerges to predict the coming of spring. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, an early spring is on the way! While we await the famous groundhog's forecast, let's enjoy this quirky tradition and have a little fun. What are your favorite things about this chilly season? Do you have any exciting plans for the next six weeks? Here's hoping Phil predicts an early spring! 🌻🌷🌸🐿 #GroundhogDay #SpringPrediction

Congratulations to Beau Chene High School Girls' and Boys’ Soccer Teams for advancing to the LHSAA Soccer Playoffs. Game Dates/Times BCHS Girls - in Tioga Thursday, February 1st @5:30 PM BCHS Boys - at BCHS Friday, February 2nd @6:00 PM Please go out in support of the Gators. Go Gators!!! 🐊💙🧡