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.
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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.
3 Iota Schools To Close Thursday After Threats Made On Social Media
A bomb threat in Acadia Parish is forcing three Iota schools to close tomorrow out of an abundance of caution.
Cecilia, Arnaudville Schools Closed Early Because Of Power Outage
Cecilia Primary, Cecilia Junior High, and Arnaudville Middle Schools dismissed early today because of that power outage.
Students Butcher Moose In Class
I think that there isn't enough emphasis put on subjects that teaches our kids to use their minds AND their hands.
Name Choices Narrowed For New Jennings School
The School Board has narrowed the final choices for the new school's name to three.
Chevron Hosts ‘Fuel Your School’
Since 2012, the program has generated $2,705,075 for schools in Louisiana.
New Research Says Louisiana Is 4th Worst State For Teachers
Did you know that being a teacher is one of the lowest paid professions that generally require a bachelor's degree?
All Louisiana K-12 Teachers to Get ‘Panic Button’ Next Year
Educators in Louisiana will have a new tool to keep their students and our kids safe