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.
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.
📣 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 3rd Grade DIBELS Night! 🐯📖
Don't forget to join us tonight at Opelousas Elementary! We're excited to share key insights on Act 422 promotion requirements and practical tips to help your child thrive as a reader.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Opelousas Elementary School
🎁 Bonus: Refreshments & door prizes!
See you all soon!
Don't forget to join us tonight at Opelousas Elementary! We're excited to share key insights on Act 422 promotion requirements and practical tips to help your child thrive as a reader.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Opelousas Elementary School
🎁 Bonus: Refreshments & door prizes!
See you all soon!
📢 Second Nine Weeks Progress Reports! 📝 Progress reports are coming home in backpacks today! Please take a few minutes to review them with your child, sign, and return them to school.
If you have questions or would like to set up a parent-teacher conference to discuss your child's progress, please give the school office a call. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's success!
If you have questions or would like to set up a parent-teacher conference to discuss your child's progress, please give the school office a call. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's success!
Fall Picture Day is coming up on Friday, November 13! Information and order forms were sent home in your child's folder. Please return the completed form along with your payment and the names of everyone who will be included in the picture. Students who purchase a picture may wear a Fall outfit on picture day. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
🐯 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! 🌟
Tomorrow, November 11, is an early dismissal day for students. Palmetto Elementary will start dismissal at 12 noon.
🚨 Reminder: Join us for Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, Nov 19! Guest tickets are $15 (students eat free) and must be purchased by this Friday, Nov 13. No late sales will be accepted. Keep your receipt QR code for entry! 🎟️ Order today at https://tinyurl.com/8bmnuupy!
📣 Palmetto’s Spirit Store is BACK! 🐎 It’s time to gear up and show off your Bronco pride! Get your official gear before the store closes.
🗓 Order Deadline: November 22
🔗 Shop Now: https://skippers.chipply.com/palmettoelem/?action=viewall
#BroncoPride #PalmettoSpirit #SpiritWear #PalmettoBroncos
🗓 Order Deadline: November 22
🔗 Shop Now: https://skippers.chipply.com/palmettoelem/?action=viewall
#BroncoPride #PalmettoSpirit #SpiritWear #PalmettoBroncos
📢 EARLY DISMISSAL NOTICE ⏰Please mark your calendars! Palmetto Elementary will have an early dismissal this Wednesday, November 11.
🚌 Dismissal Schedule:
• 12:00 PM – 1st Bus Load
• 12:05 PM – Car Riders
• 12:10 PM – 2nd Bus Load
Please ensure pick-up and supervision arrangements are set for your child. Thank you for your support! 🎒✨
🚌 Dismissal Schedule:
• 12:00 PM – 1st Bus Load
• 12:05 PM – Car Riders
• 12:10 PM – 2nd Bus Load
Please ensure pick-up and supervision arrangements are set for your child. Thank you for your support! 🎒✨
🌟 Working Together for Student Success! 🏫 Every day in the classroom builds learning, confidence, and community. While we fell short of our 95% attendance goal from November 2 - 6, we know we can get there with your support!
How you can help:
• Punctuality: On-time arrival sets up a smooth morning.
• Full Days: Try to schedule appointments outside school hours when possible.
• Consistency: Prioritize attendance unless your child has an excused illness.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our students the best foundation possible! 💙
How you can help:
• Punctuality: On-time arrival sets up a smooth morning.
• Full Days: Try to schedule appointments outside school hours when possible.
• Consistency: Prioritize attendance unless your child has an excused illness.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our students the best foundation possible! 💙
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
Important bus notice: Mrs. Rosie's bus (L226) will NOT run this afternoon, November 4. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
Important bus notice: Mrs. Rosie's bus (L226) will NOT run this morning, November 4. Please make the necessary arrangements to drop off your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
🦃 Join Us for Thanksgiving Lunch at Palmetto Elementary! 🍽️
We’re excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our school family! Come enjoy a special catered holiday meal with your student on Thursday, November 19th (exact time coming soon!).
📌 Important Details:
• Tickets: $15 per meal (Palmetto students eat FREE—tickets are only required for guests).
• Deadline: Tickets must be purchased online by Friday, November 13th. No late orders will be accepted due to catering requirements!
• Seating & Entry: Due to strictly limited cafeteria space, only guests who purchase a meal ticket will be permitted inside the cafeteria. You must present your ticket at the door to enter and receive your plate.
🎟️ How to Purchase:
Order your tickets online today at schoolcashonline.com or scan the QR code below!
We can't wait to celebrate together! 🍂✨
We’re excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our school family! Come enjoy a special catered holiday meal with your student on Thursday, November 19th (exact time coming soon!).
📌 Important Details:
• Tickets: $15 per meal (Palmetto students eat FREE—tickets are only required for guests).
• Deadline: Tickets must be purchased online by Friday, November 13th. No late orders will be accepted due to catering requirements!
• Seating & Entry: Due to strictly limited cafeteria space, only guests who purchase a meal ticket will be permitted inside the cafeteria. You must present your ticket at the door to enter and receive your plate.
🎟️ How to Purchase:
Order your tickets online today at schoolcashonline.com or scan the QR code below!
We can't wait to celebrate together! 🍂✨
Important bus notice: Mr. Green's bus (570) will NOT run on Monday, November 2, 2026. Please make the necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!