Our first September Dress Out Day will be tomorrow, Friday, September 4, 2026. Our dress out days are paid monthly . The fee for September's Dress Out Days is $6.00. These will include the following Fridays- September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. All fees can be paid using KEV, the online payment service. https://slpsb.schoolcashonline.com Thank you for supporting our Tigers!
Nuestro primer día de ropa informal (*Dress Out Day*) de septiembre será mañana, viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026. El pago de estos días se realiza mensualmente. La tarifa para los días de ropa informal de septiembre es de $6.00. Esto incluye los siguientes viernes: 4, 11, 18 y 25 de septiembre. Todos los pagos pueden realizarse a través de KEV, el servicio de pagos en línea: https://slpsb.schoolcashonline.com. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Tigers!
Nuestro primer día de ropa informal (*Dress Out Day*) de septiembre será mañana, viernes 4 de septiembre de 2026. El pago de estos días se realiza mensualmente. La tarifa para los días de ropa informal de septiembre es de $6.00. Esto incluye los siguientes viernes: 4, 11, 18 y 25 de septiembre. Todos los pagos pueden realizarse a través de KEV, el servicio de pagos en línea: https://slpsb.schoolcashonline.com. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Tigers!
Opelousas Elementary School will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 due to the Labor Day Holiday. School will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Have a safe and happy holiday.
La escuela primaria Opelousas permanecerá cerrada el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026 debido al feriado del Día del Trabajo. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 8 de septiembre de 2026. Que tengan un feriado seguro y feliz.
La escuela primaria Opelousas permanecerá cerrada el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026 debido al feriado del Día del Trabajo. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 8 de septiembre de 2026. Que tengan un feriado seguro y feliz.
Join us as we gather to honor and remember on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #StLandryParish #September11 #PatriotDay #CommunityStrong
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸
#NeverForget #StLandryParish #September11 #PatriotDay #CommunityStrong
Opelousas Elementary School Parents and Guardians: Here is the link to our Coca Cola Fundraiser. Please support our school and with this fundraiser.
https://slpsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11721/570/False/True
https://slpsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11721/570/False/True
Big hearts shape little minds! 🌳💙
Happy Early Childhood Educator Day to all of the dedicated teachers and caregivers in St. Landry Parish. Thank you for all that you do to nurture our youngest learners every single day!
Happy Early Childhood Educator Day to all of the dedicated teachers and caregivers in St. Landry Parish. Thank you for all that you do to nurture our youngest learners every single day!
Opelousas Elementary School Parents and Guardians: Today, Tuesday, September 1st, Mr. Bobby Ware, Bus L223 will take Bus 541, Ms. Tarkessa Johnson's afternoon bus route today. Please be advised for the bus number change this afternoon.
Opelousas Elementary School Coca Cola Fundraiser! Please Support Our School! Scan the QR Code to Place Your Orders and Pay Online. Thank You for Supporting Our School!
Opelousas Elementary Schoo Parents and Guardians: Bus 541- Ms. Tarkessa Johnson will not run her bus route tomorrow, September 1, 2026. Please make the necessary arrangements to get your child to and from school on this day.
📢 Make Your Voice Heard in St. Landry Parish Schools! 📢
We are looking for passionate students, parents, staff members, and principals to join our Superintendent Advisory Councils! This is your opportunity to share feedback, collaborate, and help shape the future of our school district.
We are currently accepting applications for:
🎓 Student Advisory Council
👨👩👧👦 Parent Advisory Council
👥 Staff Advisory Council
🏫 Principal Advisory Council
Be INSPIRED. Be DETERMINED. Be UNSTOPPABLE.
📲 Apply today: https://www.slpsb.org/page/superintendents-council
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026
We are looking for passionate students, parents, staff members, and principals to join our Superintendent Advisory Councils! This is your opportunity to share feedback, collaborate, and help shape the future of our school district.
We are currently accepting applications for:
🎓 Student Advisory Council
👨👩👧👦 Parent Advisory Council
👥 Staff Advisory Council
🏫 Principal Advisory Council
Be INSPIRED. Be DETERMINED. Be UNSTOPPABLE.
📲 Apply today: https://www.slpsb.org/page/superintendents-council
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 9, 2026
NOTICE TO PARENTS: Transportation Department Special Saturday Hours
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries. If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Bus 578-Shelia Metz will not run her route Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. No available sub driver.
The St. Landry Parish School Board is accepting applications for membership on the Special Education Advisory Council.
This council will meet three (3) times per year to provide advice and recommendations regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources. The council will also engage in outreach activities to the community at large to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration with respect to special education.
Apply Online: https://forms.gle/LBDSUMZgJBFagPtv7
Download Application: https://aptg.co/mX-Gvq
Application Deadline: September 8, 2026
Selected applicants will be notified September 14, 2026
This council will meet three (3) times per year to provide advice and recommendations regarding special education policies, procedures, and resources. The council will also engage in outreach activities to the community at large to increase the level of knowledge, support, and collaboration with respect to special education.
Apply Online: https://forms.gle/LBDSUMZgJBFagPtv7
Download Application: https://aptg.co/mX-Gvq
Application Deadline: September 8, 2026
Selected applicants will be notified September 14, 2026
Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: Please READ, The Transportation Department Special Sunday Hours
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Sunday, August 16th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries.
If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
#OpelousasElementary
#WelcomeBackTigers #ProgressOverPerfection
Please be advised that the Transportation Department will be working this Sunday, August 16th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to assist families with bus route inquiries.
If you have any questions regarding your child's bus route, bus number, pickup location, or schedule, staff members will be available to assist you.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: 337-594-5080
To help us assist you as quickly as possible, please have your student's name, address, and school information readily available.
#OpelousasElementary
#WelcomeBackTigers #ProgressOverPerfection
Join Gifting Grace Project for a Whataburger Benefit Night on Thursday, August 13, from 6–8 PM at participating Whataburger locations in Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Opelousas, Eunice, Youngsville, and Crowley. Simply dine in or use the drive-thru, and 25% of your purchase will be donated to support local children experiencing homelessness. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community!
Hello Opelousas Elementary Parents and Guardians: We are trying to get everyone moved in and settled on our new campus. Moving into a school has a lot of little parts that need to be done first to get the entire school running. We are trying out best to get things moved over and set up and installed so that we can get the new year started. We still have NOT set up a registration date for our 3rd to 6th graders. Please see the information in this post so that you can be aware of what is needed for the start of school for your child.
Update, Location Change: The Summer Chess Camp will now be held at Creswell Middle School (1235 Creswell Lane) in the cafeteria. The FREE Chess Camp will be Monday, July 27 - Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 8:30am to 12 noon each day. Come Join Us, and Learn Something New @ Creswell Middle School!
Sign Up for the FREE Chess Camp!♟️
Black Knights Chess Club: (Creswell Middle Chess Club Members) All Opelousas Elementary Students in Grades 3rd - 6th Grades Interested in Chess- Sign Up for this FREE Chess Camp- Monday, July 27- Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ JS Clark Leadership Academy from 8:30am - 12noon. It Doesn’t Matter Where You Are Going to School, We Are One Opelousas!
https://submit.jotform.com/261406511272044
Black Knights Chess Club: (Creswell Middle Chess Club Members) All Opelousas Elementary Students in Grades 3rd - 6th Grades Interested in Chess- Sign Up for this FREE Chess Camp- Monday, July 27- Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ JS Clark Leadership Academy from 8:30am - 12noon. It Doesn’t Matter Where You Are Going to School, We Are One Opelousas!
https://submit.jotform.com/261406511272044
REVISED: Creswell Middle Chess Club: Free Chess Camp- Monday, July 27- Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ Creswell Middle School Cafeteria (1235 Creswell Lane) from 8:30am - 12noon.
CMS Parents and Guardians: If you did not notify our school's office of your physical address changing, by bringing in a new proof of residency so that your child's address could be updated in JCampus, please notify the school immediately at 337-942-4892. Your child's report card will go to the address we currently have on file in JCampus. Remember, it is your responsibility to notify the school when you change your residence.
Just A Friendly Reminder: Creswell Middle School will dismiss today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:15pm. Please make the necessary arrangements to get your child home safely today. Today is our last day of school!🎉.We had a wonderful school year!🍎 Have A Great Sunmer!☀️😎
