Community Event - Opelousas General is hosting its annual Photos with Santa on Tuesday, December 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. They will also offer a sensory hour from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for children with special needs.
Attendees can enjoy a free printed photo with Santa, train rides, a coloring station, free cookies and chocolate, and much more.
Attendees can enjoy a free printed photo with Santa, train rides, a coloring station, free cookies and chocolate, and much more.
📣 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 3rd Grade DIBELS Night! 🐯📖
Don't forget to join us tonight at Opelousas Elementary! We're excited to share key insights on Act 422 promotion requirements and practical tips to help your child thrive as a reader.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Opelousas Elementary School
🎁 Bonus: Refreshments & door prizes!
See you all soon!
Don't forget to join us tonight at Opelousas Elementary! We're excited to share key insights on Act 422 promotion requirements and practical tips to help your child thrive as a reader.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Opelousas Elementary School
🎁 Bonus: Refreshments & door prizes!
See you all soon!
🐯 REMINDER: 3rd Grade DIBELS Night is Tomorrow!
📚Join us tomorrow evening to learn about Act 422 promotion requirements, strategies for boosting reading at home, and ways to support your reader! We’ll have refreshments and door prizes available.
📍 Where: Opelousas Elementary School
📅 When: Thursday, November 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚Join us tomorrow evening to learn about Act 422 promotion requirements, strategies for boosting reading at home, and ways to support your reader! We’ll have refreshments and door prizes available.
📍 Where: Opelousas Elementary School
📅 When: Thursday, November 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Get Curious! It’s Children’s Book Week 2026! 📚
This year’s theme, "Books: Get Curious," invites young readers everywhere to follow their imagination, explore new ideas, and ask big questions through the pages of a book!
Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been celebrating the pure joy of reading and helping kids discover the world around them. Whether it’s diving into a new adventure or revisiting a classic favorite, curiosity is where the story begins. 📖✨
This year’s theme, "Books: Get Curious," invites young readers everywhere to follow their imagination, explore new ideas, and ask big questions through the pages of a book!
Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been celebrating the pure joy of reading and helping kids discover the world around them. Whether it’s diving into a new adventure or revisiting a classic favorite, curiosity is where the story begins. 📖✨
🧠💙 Happy National School Psychology Week!💙🧠
This year’s theme is "Inspire Connection," highlighting the vital role school psychologists play in building meaningful relationships that support students, strengthen collaboration, and transform school communities.
By connecting data, educators, families, and mental health resources, our school psychologists ensure every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to be inspired, determined, and unstoppable. 🌟
This year’s theme is "Inspire Connection," highlighting the vital role school psychologists play in building meaningful relationships that support students, strengthen collaboration, and transform school communities.
By connecting data, educators, families, and mental health resources, our school psychologists ensure every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to be inspired, determined, and unstoppable. 🌟
To all who have served, thank you.
Veterans Day is a quiet reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces, as well as the families who support them. The dedication, strength, and heart it takes to serve doesn't just protect our freedoms, it shapes our communities every day.
To the veterans among our staff, families, and community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful for your service.
Veterans Day is a quiet reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces, as well as the families who support them. The dedication, strength, and heart it takes to serve doesn't just protect our freedoms, it shapes our communities every day.
To the veterans among our staff, families, and community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful for your service.
📢EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW!⏰
Students will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Thank you for your continued support as our students stay inspired, determined, and unstoppable! 🌟
Students will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Thank you for your continued support as our students stay inspired, determined, and unstoppable! 🌟
Sorry. It's bus 594, which is bus 280, Will not run this afternoon.
Bus 549, which is Bus 280 is not running this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child.
Happy Parent and Family Engagement Month! 🍁🍂 November is all about celebrating the partnership between families, schools, and our community. We’ve put together a lineup of fun and meaningful family activities happening throughout the month:
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
🍂 Time to "Fall Back"! ⏰
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. 🗳️🇺🇸
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
Did you know? Truancy and chronic absence are actually two different things!
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!
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.
🍁 Fall Fest 2026 is almost here! 🍁
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
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
Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school for any reason, including both excused and unexcused absences.
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!
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.
Celebrating National Principal’s Month! 🍎✨
St. Landry Parish School Board highlights Robin Villemarette, Principal at Park Vista Elementary! Thank you, Principal Villemarette, for your strong leadership, commitment to academic achievement, and tireless work for the Park Vista campus! 💙🌟
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #ParkVistaElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
St. Landry Parish School Board highlights Robin Villemarette, Principal at Park Vista Elementary! Thank you, Principal Villemarette, for your strong leadership, commitment to academic achievement, and tireless work for the Park Vista campus! 💙🌟
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #ParkVistaElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
Celebrating National Principal’s Month! 🍎
✨Today, St. Landry Parish School Board recognizes Rachel Melancon, Principal at Park Vista Elementary! Thank you, Principal Melancon, for your dedication, caring leadership, and continuous support in helping our elementary students thrive and succeed! 💙📚
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #ParkVistaElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
✨Today, St. Landry Parish School Board recognizes Rachel Melancon, Principal at Park Vista Elementary! Thank you, Principal Melancon, for your dedication, caring leadership, and continuous support in helping our elementary students thrive and succeed! 💙📚
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #ParkVistaElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
🍂 FALL BREAK IS HERE!
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
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