Lafayette Parish Second Graders Outperform State in Literacy
There are some positive signs for Lafayette Parish, but a lot more work that needs to be done as well.
Lafayette Parish School System
Northside Locked Down Tuesday After Online Threat Against Admin
Another lockdown in Lafayette parish as an administrator is threatened via social media post.
Lafayette High Announces Northside's Williams As New Principal
Dr. Williams will leave Northside after eight years as its principal.
Lafayette Parish Had 13 A-Rated Schools, No F's in 2022
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 Evacuation
This is the fourth LPSS student to be arrested for terrorizing this year.
Northside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to Evacuate
Law enforcement are on the scene and investigating.
Another Lafayette School Investigates Anonymous Threat
School will be in session tomorrow, but there will be an increased law enforcement presence.
2 Arrested After Threat of Violence Locks Down Lafayette High School Campus for Most of the Day
After a chaotic school day filled with anxiety for parents, students, and faculty members, authorities are now sharing details on what led to Monday's lockdown at Lafayette High.
While Nationwide Test Scores Tanked, LPSS Saw Growth
A new report shows reading and math scores plummeted nationwide, but LPSS got good news.
Parents Air Frustrations With LPSS Over Labels, Lunches, Other ‘Surprise’ Policies as School Year Begins
There hasn't even been a full day of school with all students in attendance yet and parents are already airing their grievances about some of the new policies.
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.
Questions Surround Bank Statements in Maegan Barras Lawsuit
Financial documents provided in a local right-to-life lawsuit have raised questions on how donations were spent.
Lafayette Parish School System Announces 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Honorees
Three educators in the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) were surprised yesterday with the news that they are 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year honorees.
A Serial Killer Call & "Grand Theft Auto" in Lafayette Training
Questions are being asked about a presentation to Lafayette teachers.
LPSS Says Masks Optional In Schools, Still Required On Bus
According to a press release from the Lafayette Parish School System, masks will be optional for students and staff following Governor Edwards' announcement regarding the mask mandate in Louisiana. Following federal regulation, those who ride on school buses will still be required to wear masks.
Educator and Soldier: Edelman Takes Over As Acadiana Principal
Army Captain Layne Edelman is now Principal Layne Edelman.
School Closures Due To Ida
As Hurricane Ida approaches Louisiana, many schools across the state are announcing closures. Ida is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Sunday, August 29th.
LPSS Responds After Ossun Elementary Employee Uses Racial Slur on Facebook
A Lafayette Parish School System employee is facing serious backlash after a racial comment from her Facebook page has gone viral on social media.
Lafayette Doctor Plans On Pulling Her Kids Out Of Public School System With No Mask Mandate In Place
One Lafayette doctor was recently featured on a national news report as she explained the decision to pull her two children out of school ahead of the upcoming year. With no mask mandate currently in place for the Lafayette Parish School System, new CDC guidelines may lend to the LPSS changing their strategy before the year begins.
LPSS Announces New Schedule For Start Of School
This afternoon Lafayette Parish School System announced that they plan to start school on time this year on August 12, 2021, however, they plan to do A-Day and B-Day schedules for the first two days.