Heavy Rain, Cool Temps to Hit Lafayette Right as School Dismisses
The current forecast shows rain pretty much nonstop through the evening, including during school dismissal.
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St. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces Surprise Resignation
Patrick Jenkins has served as school board superintendent for the last six years.
Louisiana School Worker Charged - Sold Pot Edibles to Students
It's alleged the substitute cafeteria worker was selling homemade marijuana-infused baked goods to students during the school day.
Many Louisiana Schools to be Closed on Tuesday
Many Louisiana students will get the day off from school tomorrow as many school campuses will be used for another purpose.
Four-Day School Weeks Could Be Coming To Acadia Parish Schools
Could a shorter work week come to Acadia Parish? How would it work?
Can LPSS Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?
Lafayette Parish schools have come under threat a dozen times this year. Can the school board seek restitution?
Louisiana Department of Education Adopts New Summer Literacy Program, Could Put More Students In Summer School
Will a new end-of-year screening help get students back on the right track?
Handgun & Ammo Found in Backpack of Ossun Elementary Student
A student at Ossun Elementary School in Lafayette is awaiting a disciplinary hearing after a handgun and ammunition were found inside the child's backpack on Monday.
Mom Threatens to Bring Guns to School Over Mask Mandate
She allegedly threatened to bring loaded guns to school if her children are required to wear masks, according to reports.
St. Landry Parish Schools to Dismiss Early Today (May 18, 2021)
St. Landry Parish Public Schools will dismiss early today due to the potential threat of flooding in the area.
Corporal Punishment Could Soon be Banned in Louisiana Schools
Teachers and Administrators might soon have to legally "spare the rod" when it comes to classroom discipline.
Lafayette Kiwanis and LPSS Give Bicycles to Encourage Reading
This initiative will give incentives to students in a new way.
Acadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within Schools
The Louisiana Department of Health and our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that Acadiana leads the state in COVID-19 cases in schools.
Photo Of Crammed Hallway With No Masks, Social Distancing Goes Viral From Georgia School Reopening
A viral photo on Facebook shows what things looked like on the first day back for one Georgia school.
WalletHub: Louisiana Has 2nd Worst School System
Massachusetts performed the best in the most recent study.
St. Martin Schools Surveying Parents on COVID-19 Plans
Parents of students who attend school in St. Martin Parish, your input is needed to help better plan a productive school year.
COVID-19 Could Create Capacity Issues for School Bus Riders
The State Superintendent of Education is working with local school districts to map out a plan that covers all of the "What-Ifs".
Vermilion Schools Officially Begin Superintendent Search
The hiring process will be handled by the board and is expected to take about 60 days to complete.
Bookmobile Will Be Making Stops at LPSS Schools This Summer
They offer hundreds of books to choose from so your child can get a lot of books read before school starts in the fall.
President Trump Asked Governors To Open Schools
President Trump, in a conference call with Governors from around the country, asked them to "seriously consider" opening schools.