In Honor of Opelousas High School's Homecoming Week our little Tigers at Opelousas Elementary School will show their school spirit the week of Monday, September 28th - Friday, October 2nd. Go Tigers! En honor a la semana de *Homecoming* de Opelousas High School, nuestros pequeños «Tigers» de Opelousas Elementary School demostrarán su espíritu escolar durante la semana del lunes 28 de septiembre al viernes 2 de octubre. ¡Vamos, Tigers! (Translated by Google)
In Honor of Opelousas High School's Homecoming Week our little Tigers at Opelousas Elementary School will show their school spirit the week of Monday, September 28th - Friday, October 2nd. Go Tigers! En honor a la semana de *Homecoming* de Opelousas High School, nuestros pequeños «Tigers» de Opelousas Elementary School demostrarán su espíritu escolar durante la semana del lunes 28 de septiembre al viernes 2 de octubre. ¡Vamos, Tigers! (Translated by Google)
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible leaders who guide our schools every single day! 🍎✨
To all of our St. Landry Parish principals: thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your endless support for our students, teachers, and schools. You inspire us, lead us, and help us stay determined and unstoppable!
We are excited to invite all St. Landry Parish students to participate in our annual Christmas Card Design Contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for our talented young artists to showcase their creativity across the district.
The winning artwork will be chosen to feature as the official St. Landry Parish School Board District Christmas Card!
Contest Details:
📅 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2026
📥 How to Submit: Turn in completed entries to your school principal or designee
📄 Entry Form: Download the entry form here: https://aptg.co/mlRKKs
For additional details or questions, please contact Tricia Fontenot at 337-948-3657, ext. 10314.
We look forward to seeing the incredible talent of our St. Landry Parish students! ✨
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
👉 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
Opelousas Elementary will host the 21st CCLC After School Enrichment Program this year. Register your student by completing and returning the form that was sent home last week or using this link.
Space is limited and will be filled in the order of availability. Additional registrants will be placed on a wait list. Transportation at the conclusion of the program will be provided for students who reside within the District.
Tentative start date of Monday, October 5, 2026
