Acadiana School Parishes Announce Early Dismissal For Tuesday
Acadiana is bracing itself for potentially some strong storms that are heading this way and a handful of school parishes have announced early dismissal for Tuesday.
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Lafayette Parish School System Names Principals of the Year
The district recognized the principals on Tuesday, noting their past and present work.
Lafayette High Announces Northside’s Julia Williams Will Take Over as Principal
Dr. Williams will leave Northside after eight years as its principal.
Lafayette Parish Had 13 A-Rated Schools, No F’s in 2022 According to Department of Education
Several Lafayette Parish schools earned top marks for the 2022 school year, and there were no failing grades on the parish's report card.
Northside Student Arrested for Threat That Forced School Evacuation
This is the fourth LPSS student to be arrested for terrorizing this year.
Another Lafayette Parish School Threatened, This Time by Anonymous Note
School will be in session tomorrow, but there will be an increased law enforcement presence.
Lafayette Parish Principal To Receive National Recognition For School Leadership
Catherine Bricelj, principal at Myrtle Place Elementary, is one of nine to receive the honor.
Lafayette Woman Speaks Out After Arrest, Denies Threatening to ‘Beat Up’ Northside Principal
Logan Angelle and her son Braylon speak out and explain the incidents that led to their being banned from the Northside High School campus and her arrest.
Lafayette Mom Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To ‘Beat Up’ Northside Principal
She later took to social media to refute reports.
Can The Lafayette Parish School System Hold Parents Financially Responsible For Lockdowns?
Lafayette Parish schools have come under threat a dozen times this year. Can the school board seek restitution?
Bus Routes Affected as Stolen Catalytic Converters Replaced
The cost of the repairs will cost LPSS a whopping estimated $50,000.
Second Online Threat Against Lafayette High Has LPSS and Lafayette Police On Alert
The same day as one threat locks down the school, a second threat comes has LPSS and LPD on high alert.
Local Elementary School Named National Blue Ribbon School
The school received top honors after extraordinary growth in 2022.
While Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, Lafayette Parish Saw Growth
A new report shows reading and math scores plummeted nationwide, but LPSS got good news.
Picking Up Kids From School Blocking Traffic—People Aren't Happy
Does Lafayette have a problem with extremely long lines of cars waiting to pick up kids from schools in Lafayette Parish?
Local Schools Celebrate “Return To Normal” With New School Year
Area schools kicked off the school year without fear of COVID-19 for the first time since 2020.
Livestreaming Video on Lafayette School Buses Proposed by LPSS
The Lafayette Parish School System has announced a proposal to livestream video on Lafayette Parish school buses.
Parents of L.J. Alleman Students Facing Expulsion Cry Foul Over Photo of Teachers Making ‘Gun Gestures’
The controversy surrounding a viral TikTok trend that has more than 20 L.J. Alleman students facing expulsion just took another interesting turn.
UPDATE: Some L.J. Alleman Students at Center of TikTok Expulsions Allowed Back into School
According to parents and individuals close to the situation, some of the L.J. Alleman students at the center of the recent TikTok expulsions are being allowed back into school.
LPSS Update on Possible Staffing Challenges, Quarantine Guidance
Lafayette Parish School System has sent an update to parents concerning possible staffing issues and new quarantine guidance to staff and students.