📢 Beyond The Bell: Parent Edition - St. Landry Parish parents, would you be interested in attending our teacher-led virtual lessons to get a glimpse into your child's classroom learning experience?
Complete the interest survey here, https://tinyurl.com/SLPLBBPE.
For additional information, visit https://aptg.co/ZntH5G.
Contact Tawasha Thomas at (337)948-3657 x10203 with any questions.
Happy Mardi Gras, St. Landry Parish! 🎭💜 Whether you’re out catching beads or enjoying a quiet day off, we wish all of our students, staff, and families a wonderful and safe holiday. Let the good times roll! 🎷✨
Today, we join the nation in celebrating Presidents' Day. 🇺🇸
On this February 16, we reflect on the history of the American presidency and the leaders who have guided our country through its most defining moments. It’s a day to honor the office and the enduring principles of leadership and service.
On this February 16, we reflect on the history of the American presidency and the leaders who have guided our country through its most defining moments. It’s a day to honor the office and the enduring principles of leadership and service.
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to share a huge thank you with the dedicated officers of St. Landry Parish! 💙
Today, we recognize the vital role they play in fostering a secure and supportive atmosphere in our schools. Please join us in showing them some appreciation! 👮♂️🤝👮♀️
Today, we recognize the vital role they play in fostering a secure and supportive atmosphere in our schools. Please join us in showing them some appreciation! 👮♂️🤝👮♀️
Happy Valentine’s Day, St. Landry Parish!💌 Whether you're celebrating with friends, family, or classmates, we hope your day is as sweet as a box of chocolates!🍫💖
We are thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 Honors Performance! Come out and support our incredibly talented student musicians and vocalists from across the district as they take the stage for this special event.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Opelousas Sr. High School
🎟️ Admission: FREE ENTRY for all guests!
We want to ensure all of our families have the upcoming holiday dates on their calendars!
St. Landry Parish schools will be CLOSED for the Mardi Gras holiday on the following dates:
📅 Monday, February 16
📅 Tuesday, February 17
📅 Wednesday, February 18
Students will return to school on Thursday, February 19.
St. Landry Parish schools will be CLOSED for the Mardi Gras holiday on the following dates:
📅 Monday, February 16
📅 Tuesday, February 17
📅 Wednesday, February 18
Students will return to school on Thursday, February 19.
Behind every successful student and school is a team of dedicated support staff. We are thrilled to announce our District Support Persons of the Year! These individuals work tirelessly to provide a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for our entire SLP community.
🍎 Elementary Support Person of the Year: Courtney Jennings – Port Barre Elementary
🎓 High School Support Person of the Year: Tawania Gallow – Eunice High School
🏢 Central Office Support Person of the Year: Carlo Rosette – St. Landry Parish School Board
🍎 Elementary Support Person of the Year: Courtney Jennings – Port Barre Elementary
🎓 High School Support Person of the Year: Tawania Gallow – Eunice High School
🏢 Central Office Support Person of the Year: Carlo Rosette – St. Landry Parish School Board
We are incredibly proud to announce our District Principals of the Year! These dedicated leaders go above and beyond every day to inspire our students, support our teachers, and strengthen our community.
🍎 Elementary Principal of the Year: April Guidry – Grand Prairie Elementary
📚 Middle School Principal of the Year: Stephanie Senegal – Creswell Middle School
🎓 High School Principal of the Year: Irma Trosclair – Eunice High School
🍎 Elementary Principal of the Year: April Guidry – Grand Prairie Elementary
📚 Middle School Principal of the Year: Stephanie Senegal – Creswell Middle School
🎓 High School Principal of the Year: Irma Trosclair – Eunice High School
Important St. Landry Parish School Board District-Wide Closure Notice
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
GPE Guardians: After school Tutoring is CANCELLED for today, Tuesday, January 20th. It will resume as scheduled tomorrow.
Attendance Matters! FIRST GRADE won the Attendance Challenge this week and will get a FREE spirit shirt/jean day on Tuesday, January 20th!
The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. These digital vouchers are used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.
Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.
🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑
Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/
Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.
🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑
Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/
GPE GUARDIANS: Correction on the Christmas program flyer that was sent home. Our annual Christmas program will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00 in the school gym. We look forward to seeing you there!
GPE GUARDIANS: Tomorrow, December 10th, begining at 10:00 in the school library, students will take pictures with Santa. Please send in your picture money along with the cards that were sent home with your child. Students will have a free dress day to wear their Sunday best or christmas causal for their pictures. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing those pretty smiles!
GPE GUARDIANS: Due to a broken waterline at school, afterschool tutoring will be canceled TODAY. Thank you for your patiences and understanding!
REMINDER GPE Guardians/Community our fundraiser night at Mama's Fried Chicken on Landry Street is Tonight, December 3rd! Just go to Mama's Fried Chicken on 508 E Landry St., in Opelousas, between 3:00-8:00 P.M., and mention Grand Prairie Elementary so that GPE can recieve 15% of total sales. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to our Employee Apreciation Funds. We look forward to seeing you at Mama's Fried Chicken this evening!
ATTENDTION GPE Guardians/Community MEMBERS: Its that time again, our fundraiser night at Mama's Fried Chicken on Landry Street will be Wednesday, December 3rd from 3:00-8:00P.M.! Just go to Mama's Fried Chicken on 508 E Landry St., in Opelousas, between 3:00-8:00 P.M., and mention Grand Prairie Elementary so that GPE can recieve 15% of total sales. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to our Employee Apreciation Funds. We look forward to seeing you at Mama's Fried Chicken!
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Huge congratulations to Grand Prairie Elementary School on being named a 2025 Top Gains Honoree! This recognition is well deserved and shows the incredible hard work and growth happening on your campus.
Thanksgiving break is around the corner! 🦃🥧
Please be advised that students will have NO SCHOOL from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break!
Please be advised that students will have NO SCHOOL from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break!
