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Lafayette Parish School Board gave Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. a $65,000 raise to $300K annually, plus performance bonuses up to $17K, extending his contract through 2029.

LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet addressed reports of the Louisiana Attorney General's corruption probe, explaining why arrested official still works as teacher and detailing corrective measures.

Lafayette Parish schools allow sweatpants Monday-Tuesday as freezing temperatures hit Acadiana. Students K-5 can wear hooded jackets; 6-12 jackets without hoods. Cold front drops temps to 35°F.

Lafayette Parish schools rank #1 among large Louisiana districts with 87.5 score. 98% of schools earned A/B for growth. New 2026 system could change 13 school grades.

Lafayette turns colder Monday, with near freezing temperatures at sunrise. LPSS will allow sweatpants for the day; here’s what’s allowed by grade and what jackets are allowed.

LHS briefly sheltered in place after a report of a weapon; LPD determined it was a voice recorder. Quick reporting and a fast response kept students safe.

Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing in Lafayette Parish, the next thoughts are "When are kids out of school?"

Louisiana leads nation in AI education with guidelines for parents. Learn age-appropriate tools, warning signs of over-reliance, and household rules.

With LPSS starting Aug 7-9 and no tax relief, Lafayette families are using community drives and local thrift stores to cut costs by hundreds per child.

As the new 2025-2026 school year gets ready to start, things will look much different for students, faculty, and employees of Lafayette High School.

New data shows Lafayette Parish students scoring higher than state averages in most LEAP subjects—especially English and Geometry.

Unsafe electrical work and LPSS’s project shortcuts left Carencro High’s barn unusable, raising serious safety and accountability questions.

Lafayette Parish School System escalates forged bid investigation, turning over case to Lafayette Police amid new safeguards and public scrutiny.

Lafayette Parish school superintendent Francis Touchet assures teachers that exploring new insurance administrators won't change costs or coverage, as board considers budget with pay raises.

Southside High School's new stadium construction remains on schedule for 2025, marking first true home field in eight-year history with 5,000-seat capacity and $3.3M parish investment.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A state investigation into LPSS contract work at Charles Burke Elementary uncovers forged bids and unlicensed contractors, prompting internal review of 500 projects.

Not only does Acadiana have a high school in the Top 10, but this local high school actually takes the number 2 spot on the list!

A video allegedly showing Lafayette teachers slapping a student at Edgar Martin Middle is under investigation by LPSS as public backlash grows.

Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.