North Central High School

St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo is almost here! 🖼️✨

Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10am-4pm at Courthouse Square in Opelousas. Enjoy live performances, over 500 student art displays, and fun street activities. It's free and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you downtown!

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟🍎

Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of our classrooms! Our paraprofessionals work tirelessly every day to provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to our students.

From helping with lessons to providing support, your dedication makes a world of difference in our district. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Please join us in thanking our amazing paras for their heart and hard work! ❤️

Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! 🎨🧱👟
This month, we are celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists! In our district, OT helps students build the 'skills for the job of living'.

We are so grateful for the creative and dedicated ways our OT team helps every student reach their full potential. Join us in saying thank you to an OT today!

April is Autism Awareness Month! 🌈✨

This month, we join together to celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. Our district is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, understanding, and support for all of our students and families.

Let’s continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

Happy National School Library Month! 📚✨
Our school libraries are the heart of our district, providing a space for every student to explore, learn, and grow their language skills. Whether it’s diving into a new story or researching a favorite topic, we love seeing our students find their spark through reading! ❤️📖

Mark your calendars!🐰🌷 Schools will be closed for Easter Break starting Monday, March 30th. We hope all our students and staff have a wonderful, relaxing break.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7th! 🐣✨

NCHS: Junior parents and guardians, please remember that there is a parent/guardian meeting for Junior Parents tonight at 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Please make plans to attend.

NCHS: North Central Juniors and Seniors will be taking the WorkKeys exam on Thursday, March 26, 2026. All Juniors and Seniors that miss the exam on Thursday, will do make ups on Friday, March 27, 2026.

NCHS Beta Members: Plate lunch fundraiser forms have been given to BETA members. Each member needs to sell 5 dinners. These orders need to be turned in by Thursday, March 19th. Thank you.

St. Landry Parish School District is looking for talented individuals to join our team! 🍎🚌

Join us for our upcoming Job Fair on April 18, 2026!

📅 Event Details:
Location: Opelousas High School (1014 Judson Walsh Drive)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Exclusive hour for employees from Opelousas Junior High and St. Landry Charter School employees.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Open to ALL candidates!

📝 How to Join:
Pre-registration is highly encouraged. You can scan the QR code in the image or use the link below to sign up:
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/jfslp26

Various positions are available across the district. Come find your next career move and help us make a difference in St. Landry Parish!

📣 Pi Day Friday for North Central Middle School!

Since National Pi Day (3.14) falls on Saturday this year, our middle school math classes will celebrate Pi Day on Friday, March 13!🥧📐

Students are invited to participate by:
• Wearing a Pi or math-themed shirt
• Bringing a small “pi” or circular snack for themselves or the class (cookies, mini pies, donuts, pizza, etc.)
• Bringing something creative that represents Pi (poster, drawing, design, etc.)

🎉 Prizes will be awarded for:
🏆 Most Creative Pi Representation
🧠 Student who can memorize the most digits of Pi

This will be a fun way for students to celebrate math and creativity together! We look forward to seeing all the awesome Pi spirit on Friday! 🎊

The St. Landry Parish School District calendar for the 2026-2027 school year is now available!
View the full calendar here: https://www.slpsb.org/page/calendars

North Central Hurricanes support our Palmetto Elementary broncos. Coach Dodi went dye Easter Eggs with some of the pre-k students. While he was there, he and Coach Evan gave shirts to some of the highest readers at Palmetto. It truly takes a village. #wetakecareofourown #HurricaneNation #itsbiggerthanbasketball #proudhurricaneasmin

Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to the dedicated team that keeps our facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly every day. We truly appreciate all of your hard work! 🛠️🏢✨

It takes a village! From the classroom to the front office, the cafeteria to the bus loop, and every hallway in between, our employees are the heart of St. Landry Parish. Today we celebrate every staff member who contributes their time, talent, and heart to our community. Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🍎🚌💻🥘

Good morning Hurricane Nation! We heard you! We have gray district champ shirts on sale until noon today. Many of you have ordered already, so we are closing the ordering at 12:00 pm today. Get your gray district champ shirts ordered today!!!

And let's get out and show our boys support tonight in Ferriday! Category 5 Hurricane let's get this W!

Attention Hurricane Nation! Our boys' basketball team is hitting the road again this Friday to take on the Ferriday Trojans at 6:30 pm. Click on the QR code or visit gofan.co and search for Ferriday High School. Buy your tickets early and let's show the boys we support them all the way to the Dome.

he Quest for School Breakfast is on! 🏰✨ This week, we’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week. Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast is the secret weapon for academic success. Join us in the cafeteria as we embark on a journey to stay energized. Don't miss out on the most important meal of the day!

Fueling our bodies is the first step toward fueling our futures! 🍎 This National Nutrition Month, we’re celebrating the power of healthy choices. From fresh fruits to balanced meals, good nutrition gives our students the energy to stay Inspired throughout the school day. A healthy student is a successful student! 🥦✨