Parents, we've got some good news for you. The calendar shows that you are days away from getting the kids out of your pantry and into the classroom.

It's like you're about to get a raise!

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In all seriousness, the first day of the 2024-25 school year is right around the corner. The earliest back-to-school date is August 5th.

(Yep, it sure seems to get earlier and earlier each year.)

Below is a list of the first day of school dates for Acadiana parishes:

ACADIA PARISH

Wednesday, August 7th

EVANGELINE PARISH

Monday, August 5th

IBERIA PARISH

Wednesday, August 7th

JEFF DAVIS PARISH 

Friday, August 9th (Pre-K/K Report on August 13th)

LAFAYETTE PARISH

Wednesday, August 7th

*** Staggered dates beginning Aug. 7 through Aug. 13. See the complete schedule HERE.

READ MORE: Lafayette Parish Schools Start School Year With Staggered Schedule

ST. LANDRY PARISH

Thursday, August 8th

ST. MARTIN PARISH

Friday, August 9th

VERMILION PARISH

Thursday, August 8th

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