Mark your calendar for District DIBELS Night!
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
Reminder: PBIS Jean Day is tomorrow for those students who pay/have paid. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas! School appropriate jeans and shirts. Subject to change if the district announces an extreme weather dress day. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment!
Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print by Susan Angelle Photography. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!! Complete order forms and return to your child's homeroom teacher.
December 2, 2025
To the Parents of 1st Grade Students:
In order to address student needs and staffing effectiveness, we have made the following adjustments to our 1st grade department. Ms. Israt Jahan has been assigned as 1st grade math and science teacher.
As we make this transition, please know that we are providing extra support for students to continue their schedules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
We appreciate your support!
To the Parents of 1st Grade Students:
In order to address student needs and staffing effectiveness, we have made the following adjustments to our 1st grade department. Ms. Israt Jahan has been assigned as 1st grade math and science teacher.
As we make this transition, please know that we are providing extra support for students to continue their schedules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
We appreciate your support!
See the December 2025 Newsletter
GCES bus 608 Peter Smith will not be running Monday, December 1, 2025. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child if he/she rides bus 608. Sorry for the inconvenience.
GCE bus L205 Melissa Boudreaux will not run Friday, 11/25/25. Please make arrangements to pick up and drop off your child if he/she rides bus L205. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Grand Coteau Elementary School is officially a 2025 Top Gains Honoree, let's hear it for them! We are so excited to see your continued commitment to student achievement and academic excellence.
Bus #L205, Melissa Boudreaux, will NOT run at all tomorrow, Friday, November 21st. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child(ren). We apologize for the inconvenience.
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!
To the Students, Families, Faculty, Staff, and Community of Grand Coteau Elementary,
It is with immense honor, gratitude, and enthusiasm that I introduce myself as your incoming Principal, Mrs. Octavia Warren. For 22 years, I have dedicated myself to education, serving as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and most recently, as the principal of Central Middle School.
My commitment to fostering environments where students and staff thrive is at the core of my professional life. I strive to amplify Grand Coteau Elementary’s strengths, support and empower the staff and students, continue to cultivate a growth mindset, and educate the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
I welcome your input and support as we embark on this journey together.
Go Blue Jay Leaders!
Parents, remember school dismisses at 12:25 today. There is no afterschool tutoring today. Have a great afternoon GCES families!
Bus #558, Annette Courville, is NOT running this afternoon, Tuesday, November 11. Please make arrangements to pick up your child(ren). We are sorry for the inconvenience.
🔬 Happy International STEM Day!
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Today, we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Let's inspire the next generation to be determined and unstoppable in their pursuit of knowledge.
Bus #L205, Melissa Boudreaux, will NOT run at all on Monday, November 10th & Wednesday, November 12th next week. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child(ren). We apologize for the inconvenience.
Good Afternoon GCES!
We will also have early dismissal at 12:25 on Wednesday, 11/12/25.
Ms. Melissa Boudreaux, Bus L205, will not be able to run her route on Monday, 11/10/25, and on Wednesday, 11/12/25. Please make arrangements to get these students to and from school. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
We have an Early Dismissal coming up next Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.
This means students will be leaving school earlier than usual. Double-check the exact dismissal time and make sure transportation/pickup is all set!
Happy Halloween! 👻
We’re proud to recognize the following individuals:
Teacher of the Year: Mr. Leatherman
Support Person of the Year: Ms. Carol
Student of the Year: Cooper Johnson
Each of these incredible individuals represents the heart of our school — showing dedication and commitment to excellence every single day.
Join us in congratulating them for their hard work and the positive impact they make on our campus and community!
This National Principal's Month, we are proud to recognize Brandon Singleton from Grand Coteau Elementary. Principal Singleton's dynamic leadership and passion for education create a fantastic and supportive environment for all students. Thank you, Principal Singleton, for making a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners!
