As per the SLP transportation department, due to routing changes no alternate or different addresses other than the home address will be allowed until after September 8th. Students must be routed to be picked up and dropped off at their home address at this time. Please contact the school board transportation department with any questions or concerns.
about 2 months ago, Billie Cortez
📰 Check out the newsletter! Find all the latest updates and reminders: 👇
https://app.smore.com/n/01943

- Free dress day for a bag of candy on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- School Pictures in school uniform on Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Friday Jean day on October 9 for $1.00
- End of the 1st nine weeks on Friday, October 9
- Weekly attendance - we did NOT meet our goal of 95% attendance each day. Please help us reach this goal by ensuring your student arrives on time and is present every day for the entire day.
- Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and important reminders. Be sure to give it a read!
about 14 hours ago, Billie Cortez
👖 Free Dress Day for Candy! — Wednesday, October 7th 🍬 Want your student to enjoy a Free Dress Day on Wednesday, October 7th? Just send them in with a bag of candy to donate! All candy collected will go directly toward making our annual Trunk or Treat event a sweet success.


Free Dress Dress Code Guidelines:
- Must be school-appropriate (no tights, no rips, or tears in clothes).
- Shoes: Tennis shoes or boots are allowed.
- Not Allowed: No Crocs, slides, or open-toe/open-back shoes.

Have your student drop off their candy donation on Wednesday morning and enjoy Free Dress Day!
about 14 hours ago, Billie Cortez
candy
📢 Weekly Attendance Summary & Shout-Outs! We missed our overall schoolwide attendance goal of 95% last week. Please remember that our target includes late check-ins and early check-outs! To help us get back on track this week, please ensure your students:

- Arrive on time by 7:45 AM
- Stay for the entire school day

Every minute of learning counts, and being here on time makes a huge difference!

🎉 Special Shout-Out! 🎉A huge congratulations to Kindergarten and 5th Grade for meeting the 95% attendance goal last week! 🙌 Way to set a great example and show up ready to learn every single day. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟👏

Thank you to all of our families for your partnership in helping our students succeed! 🏫✨
1 day ago, Billie Cortez
attendance
📢 Learning Beyond the Bell Begins Today! 🔔Our Learning Beyond the Bell program officially kicks off today, October 5!

When: Monday – Thursday | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We look forward to an awesome session of learning and fun! If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the main office.
2 days ago, Billie Cortez
🔥 It’s National Fire Prevention Week (October 4th–10th)! 🔥
Safety begins at home! This week, St. Landry Parish School District is highlighting essential fire safety tips to help keep our students, families, and community safe.
Take a moment to review these key safety practices with your family:
🚨 Test Alarms Monthly: Press the test button on all smoke alarms every month.
🚗 Plan 2 Ways Out: Create and practice a home escape plan with two exits from every room.
🍳 Watch Your Cooking: Never leave food unattended on the stovetop.
🔥 Give Heaters 3 Feet: Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn.
🏃‍♂️ Get Out, Stay Out: Once you escape a fire, go to your family meeting spot and never re-enter the building.
Let’s work together to practice fire safety every day! 🚒👨‍🚒
2 days ago, SLPSB Communications
fire prevention week

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible leaders who guide our schools every single day! 🍎✨
To all of our St. Landry Parish principals: thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your endless support for our students, teachers, and schools. You inspire us, lead us, and help us stay determined and unstoppable!

5 days ago, SLPSB Communications
national principals month
Bus notice: Mrs. Kasey (Bus 28) will NOT run this afternoon (October 2). Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. Thank you for your understanding!
5 days ago, Billie Cortez
Bus notification: Mrs. Murrary's bus (Bus 524) is running late this morning. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
5 days ago, Billie Cortez
Bus notice: Mrs. Pitcher (bus 647) will NOT run tomorrow October 2. Please make the necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up your child through the car rider line. Thank you for your understanding!
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6 days ago, Billie Cortez
Bus notification: Beginning tomorrow October 2, Mrs. Murrary's bus (Bus 524) will pickup students 15 minutes earlier in the morning. Thank you for your understanding.
6 days ago, Billie Cortez
🎨St. Landry Parish School Board 2026 Christmas Card Design Contest🎄
We are excited to invite all St. Landry Parish students to participate in our annual Christmas Card Design Contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for our talented young artists to showcase their creativity across the district.
The winning artwork will be chosen to feature as the official St. Landry Parish School Board District Christmas Card!
Contest Details:
📅 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2026
📥 How to Submit: Turn in completed entries to your school principal or designee
📄 Entry Form: Download the entry form here: https://aptg.co/mlRKKs
For additional details or questions, please contact Tricia Fontenot at 337-948-3657, ext. 10314.
We look forward to seeing the incredible talent of our St. Landry Parish students! ✨
6 days ago, SLPSB Communications
christmas card design contest
Student Cell Phone Reminder: No student shall possess, on his/her person, an electronic telecommunication device in any school building, on the grounds thereof, or in any school bus used to transport public school students. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
7 days ago, Billie Cortez
To ensure the safety of our students, staff, and fans, while speeding up gate entry at all SLPSB athletic venues, our Clear Bag Policy remains in effect!
Before heading out to support our student athletes, please review the guidelines below to make sure your bag meets the requirements:
✅ APPROVED BAGS:
• Clear Tote: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC
• Plastic Storage Bag: 1-gallon re-sealable, clear
• Small Clutch Bag: with or without strap
• Equipment bags for necessary medical items and diaper bags for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult are permitted.
❌ NON-APPROVED BAGS:
• Purses, backpacks, clear backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags, and oversized tote bags are strictly prohibited.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our athletic events safe, smooth, and fun for everyone! 🏈🏀⚾️ Track down the graphic below for visual details.
7 days ago, SLPSB Communications
clear bag policy
St. Landry Parish is excited to share a fantastic opportunity available to ALL eligible K-12 students across our district! Through T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, we are working to bridge the digital divide and ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.
What eligible families receive:
✅ A FREE mobile hotspot device
✅ FREE 200GB of high-speed data every year for 5 school years
✅ NO fees and NO annual recertification needed
Who is eligible?
Families participating in state or federal assistance programs, including:
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• SNAP (via P-EBT or EBT)
• TANF / Medicaid / Head Start / CEP
(Note: There is a strict limit of 1 hotspot per household).
Taking advantage of this offer only takes about 5–10 minutes. Scroll down on the link below and click "Apply Now" to complete your application!
👉 Apply Today: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
7 days ago, SLPSB Communications
t mobile 10 million project
Mrs. Amy's bus 629 is running a little behind schedule this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
8 days ago, Billie Cortez
📢 Weekly Attendance Update 📢 We missed our weekly attendance goal last week! Attendance is not just about full-day absences--it also includes late check-ins and early check-outs.

Every minute in the classroom counts! Please help us set our students up for success by having them at school on time (7:45 AM) and staying for the full school day.

Let’s work together to reach our goal this week! 💪✨
8 days ago, Billie Cortez
attendance
🎃 Trunk or Treat Candy Drive! 🎃 Help us prepare for our Annual Trunk or Treat event! On tomorrow September 30, bring a bag of candy and enjoy a FREE DRESS DAY! 🍬✨

👗👕 Reminder: All clothing must be school-appropriate. No candy with nuts or peanut butter allowed.

Thank you for your support in making this event a sweet success for our students! 🍬🚗🎉
8 days ago, Billie Cortez
candy
Palmetto: Learning Beyond the Bell tutoring forms were sent home with students. Please complete the forms and return them to school by tomorrow, September 29. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for your prompt attention!
8 days ago, Billie Cortez
St. Landry Parish School Board is looking for substitute school bus drivers! If you are looking for a flexible schedule and a meaningful way to support our students, we’d love to have you on our team.
👉 Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
📞 Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
9 days ago, SLPSB Communications
substitute bus drivers needed