Community Event - Opelousas General is hosting its annual Photos with Santa on Tuesday, December 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. They will also offer a sensory hour from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for children with special needs.
Attendees can enjoy a free printed photo with Santa, train rides, a coloring station, free cookies and chocolate, and much more.
Attendees can enjoy a free printed photo with Santa, train rides, a coloring station, free cookies and chocolate, and much more.
🐯 REMINDER: 3rd Grade DIBELS Night is Tomorrow!
📚Join us tomorrow evening to learn about Act 422 promotion requirements, strategies for boosting reading at home, and ways to support your reader! We’ll have refreshments and door prizes available.
📍 Where: Opelousas Elementary School
📅 When: Thursday, November 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚Join us tomorrow evening to learn about Act 422 promotion requirements, strategies for boosting reading at home, and ways to support your reader! We’ll have refreshments and door prizes available.
📍 Where: Opelousas Elementary School
📅 When: Thursday, November 12
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Get Curious! It’s Children’s Book Week 2026! 📚
This year’s theme, "Books: Get Curious," invites young readers everywhere to follow their imagination, explore new ideas, and ask big questions through the pages of a book!
Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been celebrating the pure joy of reading and helping kids discover the world around them. Whether it’s diving into a new adventure or revisiting a classic favorite, curiosity is where the story begins. 📖✨
This year’s theme, "Books: Get Curious," invites young readers everywhere to follow their imagination, explore new ideas, and ask big questions through the pages of a book!
Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has been celebrating the pure joy of reading and helping kids discover the world around them. Whether it’s diving into a new adventure or revisiting a classic favorite, curiosity is where the story begins. 📖✨
🧠💙 Happy National School Psychology Week!💙🧠
This year’s theme is "Inspire Connection," highlighting the vital role school psychologists play in building meaningful relationships that support students, strengthen collaboration, and transform school communities.
By connecting data, educators, families, and mental health resources, our school psychologists ensure every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to be inspired, determined, and unstoppable. 🌟
This year’s theme is "Inspire Connection," highlighting the vital role school psychologists play in building meaningful relationships that support students, strengthen collaboration, and transform school communities.
By connecting data, educators, families, and mental health resources, our school psychologists ensure every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to be inspired, determined, and unstoppable. 🌟
To all who have served, thank you.
Veterans Day is a quiet reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces, as well as the families who support them. The dedication, strength, and heart it takes to serve doesn't just protect our freedoms, it shapes our communities every day.
To the veterans among our staff, families, and community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful for your service.
Veterans Day is a quiet reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the men and women in our armed forces, as well as the families who support them. The dedication, strength, and heart it takes to serve doesn't just protect our freedoms, it shapes our communities every day.
To the veterans among our staff, families, and community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are deeply grateful for your service.
📢EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW!⏰
Students will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Thank you for your continued support as our students stay inspired, determined, and unstoppable! 🌟
Students will be dismissed early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Thank you for your continued support as our students stay inspired, determined, and unstoppable! 🌟
Bus 510 (Mr. Danny Soileau) will not be running his route this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school. Thank you!
Good morning, Bus 590 (521) Ms. Nicole Ferguson will not be running her route this morning. Please make arrangements to bring your child to school. We hope everyone has a great day!
Bus 557 (Mr. Craig Sam) will not be running his route this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school. We hope everyone has a great day!
Happy Parent and Family Engagement Month! 🍁🍂 November is all about celebrating the partnership between families, schools, and our community. We’ve put together a lineup of fun and meaningful family activities happening throughout the month:
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
🗳️ Nov 3: Election Day – Talk to your kids about voting! Check out PBS Let’s Vote: https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote
🎉 Nov 6–8: Holy Ghost Catholic Church Creole Festival – A great cultural experience for the whole family!
🏫 Nov 10: Family Engagement Fair for Exceptional Students & Families – Join us at the Opelousas Civic Center from 9 AM – 12 PM.
🤝 Nov 19: National Family Engagement Day
🦃 Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day
Bus 574 (Mr. Ricky Lejeune) will not run his route Thursday (November 5th), Friday (November 6th) and Monday (November 9th). Please make arrangements to bring and pick up your child from school. We hope everyone has a great day!
Bus L213 (Ms. Dartez) will not be running her route this afternoon, Wednesday, November 4th. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school. We hope everyone has a great day!
🍂 Time to "Fall Back"! ⏰
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday, November 1! Enjoy that extra hour of rest before the new week begins. 😴🍁
There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of Election Day. 🗳️🇺🇸
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
All campuses and administrative offices will reopen on regular schedule on Wednesday, November 4.
Did you know? Truancy and chronic absence are actually two different things!
Truancy focuses specifically on unexcused absences-a student is considered truant after 5 unexcused absences or 5 tardies in a single semester.
Chronic Absence looks at the whole picture-missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason, including excused absences and unexcused absences!
Truancy focuses specifically on unexcused absences-a student is considered truant after 5 unexcused absences or 5 tardies in a single semester.
Chronic Absence looks at the whole picture-missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason, including excused absences and unexcused absences!
Bus 521 (590; Ms. Nicole Ferguson) will not be running her route this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school today. This also includes after school tutoring routes. We hope everyone has a great afternoon!
🍂 Make a difference in a child’s life! 🍂
Join us for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Recruitment Event!
📅 Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 8736 Hwy 182 N, Opelousas, LA
Enjoy free lunch, bingo, door prizes, and blood pressure checks while learning how you can support local kids in Head Start. Ages 55+ welcome!
📞 Call (318) 652-9323 for info.
🍁 Fall Fest 2026 is almost here! 🍁
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Bus 584 (Mr. Lander Dardeau) will not be running his route this afternoon (Wednesday, October 28th). Please make arrangements to pick up your child from school. Thank you! We hope everyone has a great afternoon!
Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school for any reason, including both excused and unexcused absences.
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!