Lafayette Schools Show Small Dip in Performance ScoresLafayette Schools Show Small Dip in Performance ScoresLafayette Parish Schools maintain a B rating for 2016-17.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
LPSS Duplicating Academy Of Health Careers At Northside HighLPSS Duplicating Academy Of Health Careers At Northside HighThe Academy of Health Careers--which is currently hosted at Lafayette High School-- will be duplicated at Northside High School for the 2017-18 school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Community Schools Model Draws Interest In LafayetteCommunity Schools Model Draws Interest In LafayetteLafayette officials are taking a closer look at the concept of community schools.Associated PressAssociated Press
85% Of Lafayette Parish Schools Post Performance Improvements (AUDIO)85% Of Lafayette Parish Schools Post Performance Improvements (AUDIO)Lafayette Parish School Board Member Justin Centanni discusses the great news.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Northside High Student Hospitalized Following ShootingNorthside High Student Hospitalized Following ShootingThe male victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Northside High Student Arrested With GunNorthside High Student Arrested With GunNorthside High School was on lock down this afternoon as a student was arrested with a gun on campus.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
LPSS Changes Students’ Grading StandardsLPSS Changes Students’ Grading StandardsLafayette Parish is better aligning itself with the state education department's standards-based grading.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
LPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following FloodsLPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following FloodsA private company based in Vermont is offering supplies, manpower and funds to re-supply district classrooms.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Board Assesses Damage, Discusses Schools Re-OpeningLafayette School Board Assesses Damage, Discusses Schools Re-OpeningThe Board agreed that re-opening the schools on Monday should help to bring normalcy to students in Lafayette Parish.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Board Assessing Damages, Time Frame For ReturnLafayette School Board Assessing Damages, Time Frame For ReturnSome Lafayette Parish School facilities are still inaccessible due to flooding.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Re-Zoning Maps Presented For The First TimeLafayette School Re-Zoning Maps Presented For The First TimeThe new school zones will go into effect for the 2017-2018 school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette School Board Upgrades HR PositionsLafayette School Board Upgrades HR PositionsHoping to hire--and retain-- HR personnel the board approved upgrades in title, and salary, to three vacant positions.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Bus Drivers Needed Immediately For LPSSBus Drivers Needed Immediately For LPSSThe Lafayette Parish School System Is looking to hire up to 20 bus drivers for the school year that begins next month.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Lafayette Schools Considering Changes To Pledge Of Allegiance PolicyLafayette Schools Considering Changes To Pledge Of Allegiance PolicyCurrently, students are required to stand for the pledge, but aren't required to recite it because of religious beliefs. Associated PressAssociated Press
Superintendent Appoints Four New PrincipalsSuperintendent Appoints Four New PrincipalsPrincipals have been appointed at Green T. Lindon Elementary, Carencro, Comeaux and Southside High Schools.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Wingin’ It Wednesday: Panel Talks Government Spending (Audio)Wingin’ It Wednesday: Panel Talks Government Spending (Audio)KPEL's Wingin' It Wednesday Panel discusses federal spending, and state and local education issues.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
School Board To Discuss $10.4 Million Deficit (Audio)School Board To Discuss $10.4 Million Deficit (Audio)The School Board will be presented a balanced budget proposal at the cost of cutting some positions and a salary freeze for next school year.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
School Bus Catches Fire On I-10; No Injuries ReportedSchool Bus Catches Fire On I-10; No Injuries ReportedStudents on board were quickly evacuated and transported back to school.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Superintendent Makes New Appoinments At LPSSSuperintendent Makes New Appoinments At LPSSDr. Donald Aguillard appointed a new principal at Acadian Middle School and a World Language Specialist.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Centanni, Romero Weign In On Naming of Southside High School (Audio)Centanni, Romero Weign In On Naming of Southside High School (Audio)Centanni said he was pleased with the public's participation in the process. Romero says Youngsville is "disappointed" but strives to move on.Derek AlbertDerek Albert