St. Landry Parish School Board

We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year as we welcome our faculty, staff, and students for another year of teaching and learning! We look forward to academic excellence, student progress, professional development, and positive change. 💚🤍

Enroll in our Pre-k program today! We have openings for the following schools: Washington Elementary Grolee Elementary Grand Prairie Elementary Grand Coteau Elementary Please share this information with anyone in your area that has a 4 year old who meets the date requirement for entry into pre-k. Children must be 4 years old by September 30, 2024 to enter Pre-K. **Applications being accepted at SLP Resource Center**

We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year as we welcome our faculty, staff, and students for another year of teaching and learning! We look forward to academic excellence, student progress, professional development, and positive change. 💚🤍

**Apply today** Bus Attendant positions available!!

We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year as we welcome our faculty, staff, and students for another year of teaching and learning! We look forward to academic excellence, student progress, professional development, and positive change. 💚🤍

Gearing up for a successful school year!! During the months of June and July, St. Landry Parish School Board hosted Louisiana Leader & Educator Observation and Evaluation trainings. Educators from school districts across the state engaged in new learning and collaboration to better support instruction and learning.

We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year as we welcome our faculty, staff, and students for another year of teaching and learning! We look forward to academic excellence, student progress, professional development, and positive change. 💚🤍

We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year as we welcome our faculty, staff, and students for another year of teaching and learning! We look forward to academic excellence, student progress, professional development, and positive change. 💚🤍

Happy Fourth of July!!

Position Available!

POSITION AVAILABLE!!

Congratulations Leonville Elementary !!

Apply today!

Congratulations to two students from St. Landry Parish placed in the Move the Mindset Art and Poetry Contest!

Happy Father's Day!!

Ms. Tatum and Ms. Abigail’s class of Pre-K students, The Sandpipers, at Grolee Elementary enjoying summer fun!

Join us for our Rocking Chair Readers event! Weather permitting, this event will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. This is a free family - oriented event! Please check out the flyer for more details!

This week, the Early Childhood department will be offering Onsite Pre-K Registration support. ✅Do you know someone or do you need help with completing an early childhood application? ✅Do you need help to submit the required documentation? ✅Do you have questions about school zones? ✅Do you have questions about Pre-K Eligibility and Enrollment? If you answered yes to one or more questions, meet us at Cankton Elementary School on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. See the flyer for additional school locations and dates for further registration assistance and all things Pre-K related.

All St. Landry Parish School Board Administrative offices and schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. We will not have summer school or Camp Accelerate on this day.

St. Landry Parish School Board is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Sherika Guidry-Simon as the new principal of Opelousas Junior High School. Dr. Simon, a native of Broussard, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this important role. After graduating from ULL of Lafayette in 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education, Dr. Simon has relentlessly pursued further education. She holds Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education, and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her academic journey culminated with a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, equipping her with a robust set of skills to lead and inspire. Dr. Simon has served in various educational capacities, most recently as Assistant Principal at Sunset Middle School for six years. Prior to that, she was the Administrative Assistant at Plaisance Middle School for three years. Her leadership and commitment to student success have been evident throughout her career. As a proud wife, mother, and grandmother, Dr. Simon deeply values family and community. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Counseling Honor Society, reflecting her commitment to high standards and continuous improvement. Upon her appointment, Dr. Simon expressed enthusiasm about her new role: "I look forward to working with the teachers, students, and community of Opelousas to make positive impacts on students’ lives!” Her vision for Opelousas Junior High School includes fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The St. Landry Parish School Board and Opelousas Junior High School warmly welcome Dr. Simon to her new position and look forward to her leadership in nurturing a bright future for the school and its students.