Shoutout to Johnathan Autrey from Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA) for completing his Emergency Medical Responder Instructor renewal! EMR instructors from across Louisiana are required to renew their licenses every two years to stay at the top of their game. Johnathan represented St. Landry Parish proudly as our lone representative at the, 16 hour (2 day) in person training hosted at the National EMS Academy in Lafayette. After collaborating with peers from all over the state and earning 16 hours of continuing education credits, he officially renewed his certification. Way to go, Johnathan!👏👏
🎉 Big Congratulations are in order! 🎉
Let’s give a massive round of applause to our very own Mrs. Sarah Keys! 🌟 Mrs. Keys was awarded first place in the K–5th Grade Division for the State VFW Citizenship Education Teacher’s Award. This is an incredible honor, and we are so proud of her dedication to shaping responsible young citizens in our community. Next stop: the national competition! 🇺🇸✨
Let’s give a massive round of applause to our very own Mrs. Sarah Keys! 🌟 Mrs. Keys was awarded first place in the K–5th Grade Division for the State VFW Citizenship Education Teacher’s Award. This is an incredible honor, and we are so proud of her dedication to shaping responsible young citizens in our community. Next stop: the national competition! 🇺🇸✨
🌟 Check out these highlights from our Career Exploration Summer STEM Camps! 🌟 Today, we kicked off an exciting week of hands-on learning and exploration in STEM. Student campers dove into STEM, culinary, and health care careers. Stay tuned for more highlights throughout our first week of camp, where we continue to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators! #STEMCamp #EmpowerFutureLeaders #ExxonMobil #STEMSquad
Angela Cassimere recently joined a powerful panel discussion focused on a critical piece of the education puzzle: the relationship between charter school leaders and their authorizers. Participants walked away with practical strategies to strengthen communication and build lasting partnerships that ensure school sustainability.
We love seeing our leaders share their expertise to help our entire educational community thrive!
We love seeing our leaders share their expertise to help our entire educational community thrive!
The 2025-2026 All-St. Landry Parish Basketball Teams have officially been announced. Congratulations to all of the players and coaches who were selected this year!
This recognition highlights the dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship displayed on the court throughout the entire season. From the major award winners and first-team selections to the second-team and honorable mentions, every individual listed has made a significant impact on their respective teams.
Thank you to the athletes, coaching staffs, families, and fans for their continued commitment and support of local high school basketball across the parish.
This recognition highlights the dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship displayed on the court throughout the entire season. From the major award winners and first-team selections to the second-team and honorable mentions, every individual listed has made a significant impact on their respective teams.
Thank you to the athletes, coaching staffs, families, and fans for their continued commitment and support of local high school basketball across the parish.
Early Dismissal Tomorrow!
Friendly reminder to all of our families and staff that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, is an Early Dismissal day.
Please ensure arrangements are made for your child's afternoon transportation and pickup. Thank you!
Friendly reminder to all of our families and staff that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, is an Early Dismissal day.
Please ensure arrangements are made for your child's afternoon transportation and pickup. Thank you!
Seeking to Fill District 3 School Board Member Vacancy
All interested parties should appear for a Special Board Meeting on May 19th at 4:30 PM (or immediately following the regularly scheduled Committee meeting).
To qualify for the seat, you must meet these five requirements:
Literacy: Be able to read and write
Age: Be at least 18 years old
Education: Have a high school diploma or a BESE-approved equivalent
State Residency: Have lived in Louisiana for the last two years
Local Domicile: Have lived within District 3 for at least one year prior to the appointment
The District 3 map can be found at https://aptg.co/QSpjJZ
All interested parties should appear for a Special Board Meeting on May 19th at 4:30 PM (or immediately following the regularly scheduled Committee meeting).
To qualify for the seat, you must meet these five requirements:
Literacy: Be able to read and write
Age: Be at least 18 years old
Education: Have a high school diploma or a BESE-approved equivalent
State Residency: Have lived in Louisiana for the last two years
Local Domicile: Have lived within District 3 for at least one year prior to the appointment
The District 3 map can be found at https://aptg.co/QSpjJZ
St. Landry Parish is proud to recognize Anna Fontenot, M.S., L, CCC-SLP for her dedication to student communication! Contracted through Speech Help LLC, Anna brings her skills to a variety of campuses including Krotz Springs, Opelousas Catholic, Family Worship Christian Academy, and Port Barre Headstart.
Supporting student voices is a team effort, and we are lucky to have Anna on that team! Join us in celebrating her during Better Hearing and Speech Month. 🌟
Supporting student voices is a team effort, and we are lucky to have Anna on that team! Join us in celebrating her during Better Hearing and Speech Month. 🌟
As we continue our celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month, St. Landry Parish would like to recognize Stephanie Guidry, M.S. L/SLP, CCC-SLP.
Serving our students at Lawtell Elementary, Lawtell Head Start, and Grand Prairie Elementary, Stephanie works tirelessly to ensure every child has a voice and the support they need to succeed. Thank you, Stephanie, for your commitment to excellence in our schools!
Serving our students at Lawtell Elementary, Lawtell Head Start, and Grand Prairie Elementary, Stephanie works tirelessly to ensure every child has a voice and the support they need to succeed. Thank you, Stephanie, for your commitment to excellence in our schools!
Meet Ashley Doucet, MS, L-CCC-SLP! 🗣️
It’s Better Hearing and Speech Month, and we are shining a light on the incredible work Ashley does across our district. Serving six different campuses—including Port Barre, Ecole St. Landry, and Creswell Middle—and supervising therapists in Eunice and Opelousas, Ashley is a true pillar of our special education department.
Thank you, Ashley, for helping our students find their voices! 💙
It’s Better Hearing and Speech Month, and we are shining a light on the incredible work Ashley does across our district. Serving six different campuses—including Port Barre, Ecole St. Landry, and Creswell Middle—and supervising therapists in Eunice and Opelousas, Ashley is a true pillar of our special education department.
Thank you, Ashley, for helping our students find their voices! 💙
As we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month, St. Landry Parish is excited to recognize the hard work of Isabella Gridley, M.S., P.L., CF-SLP.
Isabella works tirelessly with students at St. Edmund, Eunice Junior High, and Central Middle to support their communication and literacy goals. We are lucky to have her on our team!
Isabella works tirelessly with students at St. Edmund, Eunice Junior High, and Central Middle to support their communication and literacy goals. We are lucky to have her on our team!
The St. Landry Parish School District Food Service Department is having a Surplus Sale on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon at the OHS Annex Building. The address is 1202 Linwood Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. *All items will be sold AS IS, and all sales are final.
Today we celebrate the amazing nurses across St. Landry Parish! 🐾✨
Thank you for your tireless dedication, your compassion, and for keeping our children safe every single day. You make our district a better place! We are so grateful to have you on our team!
Thank you for your tireless dedication, your compassion, and for keeping our children safe every single day. You make our district a better place! We are so grateful to have you on our team!
Behind every successful student is a teacher who refused to give up, a mentor who sparked a new passion, and an educator who stayed late to ensure no one was left behind. Today, St. Landry Parish School District celebrates the incredible men and women who show up every day with patience, brilliance, and heart.
To our educators: You don’t just teach subjects; you build confidence and community. Thank you for everything you do!
To our educators: You don’t just teach subjects; you build confidence and community. Thank you for everything you do!
Meet Amaryllis Moreau, Speech-Language Pathologist. 👋
Amaryllis works with students at Northeast Elementary, Arnaudville Middle, Good Shepherd Montessori, and Westminster Christian Academy, as well as the CAPS, SLATS, and Opelousas Head Start programs. 🗨️🏫
We’re glad to have Amaryllis on our team, helping students across the parish develop their voices and succeed in the classroom! 🙌📚
Amaryllis works with students at Northeast Elementary, Arnaudville Middle, Good Shepherd Montessori, and Westminster Christian Academy, as well as the CAPS, SLATS, and Opelousas Head Start programs. 🗨️🏫
We’re glad to have Amaryllis on our team, helping students across the parish develop their voices and succeed in the classroom! 🙌📚
Meet Jacqueline Shilo-Gradnigo, M.Ed., L-CCC-SLP. 🤝
As we continue to highlight the professionals supporting our students this month, today we feature Jacqueline Shilo-Gradnigo. Jacqueline serves as the Lead Speech Language Pathologist at the Pupil Appraisal Center. 🏫✨
In her leadership role, she helps coordinate essential services and supports the speech and language needs of students across the district. We appreciate her experience and the guidance she provides to our team! 🗣️💼
As we continue to highlight the professionals supporting our students this month, today we feature Jacqueline Shilo-Gradnigo. Jacqueline serves as the Lead Speech Language Pathologist at the Pupil Appraisal Center. 🏫✨
In her leadership role, she helps coordinate essential services and supports the speech and language needs of students across the district. We appreciate her experience and the guidance she provides to our team! 🗣️💼
This month, we are sharing the faces behind the services at our schools. Today, we’re featuring Peyton St. Pierre, M.A., SLP-CF.
Peyton works with First Choice Therapy to provide speech and language services to students at Grolee Elementary and Opelousas Junior High. Thank you, Peyton, for the work you do with our students and staff. 🍎👏
Peyton works with First Choice Therapy to provide speech and language services to students at Grolee Elementary and Opelousas Junior High. Thank you, Peyton, for the work you do with our students and staff. 🍎👏
Behind every successful student is a teacher who never gave up on them.🌟
To the ones who make learning an adventure: Thank you. 📝 We are so grateful for our incredible educators who go above and beyond every single day. This week, we celebrate the passion, patience, and dedication of our educators!
To the ones who make learning an adventure: Thank you. 📝 We are so grateful for our incredible educators who go above and beyond every single day. This week, we celebrate the passion, patience, and dedication of our educators!
The St. Landry Parish School Board and the entire school district community mourn the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Mr. Milton Ambres. A lifelong educator, Mr. Ambres served our community as a teacher, coach, and principal before joining the Board. His passion for our schools and his dedication to those he represented were truly inspiring. Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Please join us in honoring his memory and his incredible legacy of service.
✨🗣️ May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! 🗣️✨
Communication is the heart of how we connect with the world. This month, we’re spreading awareness about the importance of early intervention and accessible communication for everyone.
Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.💙🙌
Communication is the heart of how we connect with the world. This month, we’re spreading awareness about the importance of early intervention and accessible communication for everyone.
Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.💙🙌
