St. Landry Parish Schools to Remain Closed on Thursday
The fallout from the severe storms that rocked Acadiana continues as the St. Landry Parish school system has decided to remain closed for a second day.
St. Landry Parish School Board
Louisiana on Alert for Major Storms as Schools Dismiss Monday
More than one storm system is moving through south Louisiana, and high winds are a major concern.
St. Landry School Board Audit Finds Tech Stolen, Police Notified
A routine audit of the St. Landry Parish School seems to have uncovered a case of missing technology, leading the system to file a police report.
St. Landry School Board to Discuss Ban on Hoodies and Beanies
This Thursday (3/2/22) the St. Landry School Board will discuss possibly banning hoddies and beanies from inside of school buildings.
St. Landry Parish Superintendent Announces Surprise Resignation
Patrick Jenkins has served as school board superintendent for the last six years.
5 Schools Receive Bomb Threat in St. Landry Parish
Multiple threats have law enforcement spread thin in St. Landry Parish.
St. Landry Parish School Board Bans Corporal Punishment
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted unanimously to ban corporal punishment in schools across the Parish.
St. Landry Parish School Board’s New Mask-Up Mandates
St. Landry Parish School Board (SLPSB) Superintendent Patrick Jenkins says masks and face coverings are back in January 2022.
Cecilia, Arnaudville Schools Closed Early Because of Power Outage
Cecilia Primary, Cecilia Junior High, and Arnaudville Middle Schools dismissed early today because of that power outage.
Board Votes To Close Two St. Landry Parish Schools
Students and faculty at North Elementary and Southwest Elementary will be moving to new schools at the end of this school year.
Long-Running Desegregation Case Ends In St. Landry Schools
A U.S. District Judge signed an order Tuesday ending the 47-year- old case.
St. Landry School Board To Buy Out Superintendent’s Contract
The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to buy out Edward Brown's contract--even though the district may not have enough money to do so.
Former School Board Member Wants To Remain Free
It took a 12-member jury about an hour to return a unanimous guilty verdict against Quincy Richard after a two-day trial in August.
Quincy Richard Sentenced – 33 Months Without Parole
Richard's $10,000 fine is nearly double what he received for his vote.
St. Landry Parish School Board Has A New Member
The new interim replacement for former board member Quincy Richard Sr. is Stephen Woods who was sworn in at the school board's meeting last night.
St. Landry Board Looks At $7.5 Million Surplus
There will be more money in the coffers for the St. Landry Parish School Board.
St. Landry School Board Sets Hearing On Budget
The board will wait until after the September 5 public hearing before voting on the proposed 2013-14 general fund budget.
John Miller Pleads Guilty In St. Landry Parish School Board Bribery Case
72-year-old St. Landry Parish School Board member John Miller of Opelousas has pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery in the case involving him, fellow board member 51-year-old Quincy Richard Sr. of Opelousas and former school board superintendent candidate Joseph Cassimere.
Judge To Rule On Whether To Oust St. Landry Parish School Official
Quincy Richard Jr. says his father is eligible for office because he is not a convicted felon.
St. Landry Parish School Board Considers Hiring Facility Consultant
Officials say building maintenance is being hampered by a lack of good planning.