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Port Barre High School has canceled the "last ride" senior tradition due to safety concerns raised by school administration and local law enforcement. The annual ritual, which allowed graduating seniors to drive various vehicles to campus, was determined to pose risks to student and community safety following reports of reckless incidents.
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St. Martin Parish School District is preparing for the 2026-27 school year, with students returning August 10. District leaders have spent the summer making plans to ensure high-quality instruction and a strong start to the academic year.
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Iberia Parish schools are preparing for the start of the new academic year this Friday with significant improvements including a new middle school facility and upgraded bus fleets. These infrastructure enhancements aim to better serve students returning to classes in the parish.
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St. Mary Parish schools are preparing for the new school year with nearly full staffing levels and completed maintenance projects. Superintendent Rachel Sanders emphasized the district's focus on student safety technology and attendance improvements.
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Evangeline Parish School System has a new superintendent, Cherie Fontenot, who is prioritizing academic momentum and student readiness as the district prepares for the upcoming school year beginning August 6.
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Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. is inviting the community to attend the 2026 State of the District Address on September 2 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Lafayette High School. The superintendent will review the district's accomplishments and address, with community members encouraged to reserve seats in advance.
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The Lafayette Parish School System has implemented updated policies restricting students from carrying unauthorized electronic devices during the school day. The new rules include specific disciplinary consequences for students who violate the cell phone and electronics policy.
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The 2026 Love Our Schools CAFÉ (Community and Family Engagement) Launch event is taking place Friday, July 31, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Student Union's Atchafalaya Ballroom. This community engagement initiative aims to strengthen involvement between families and schools in the Lafayette area.
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Dr. Holly Boffy, principal of the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center and the Edward J. Sam Accelerated School in Lafayette, has been named Louisiana High School Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership and contributions to education.
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Two educators from the Lafayette and St. Mary parish area have earned statewide recognition at Louisiana's annual principal honors gala. Holly Boffy, principal of the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center, was named the 2027 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year, while Lauren Williams Rentrop, principal of Patterson Junior High School, received the 2027 Principal of the Year award.
Read moreThe Lafayette Police Department is investigating alleged payroll fraud at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy's lower campus. The investigation has already resulted in the removal of the school's principal and four employees.
Read moreLafayette Renaissance Charter Academy has removed its principal and four employees following an internal investigation that discovered possible falsification of time records, improper payroll entries, and unauthorized compensation payments. The school's leadership took action based on findings of financial and administrative misconduct within the institution.
Read moreThe Pugh Family Foundation and Lafayette Parish School System have announced a $3.1 million grant to extend their Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) partnership through the 2028-29 school year. The funding will support the school turnaround model's expansion across the parish's schools.
Read moreA Lafayette school board member called for greater professionalism during a Thursday governance discussion following allegations and a contentious debate last month. The Board Governance and Public Confidence agenda item prompted School Board Member Jeremy Hidalgo to address the matter and advocate for improved conduct among board members.
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The Lafayette Parish School System reports saving over $2.8 million in the first five months of the year through a new employee healthcare approach. The district negotiated directly with hospitals, doctors, and healthcare providers to reduce costs for employee care.
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Jaclyn Richie, a social studies teacher at New Iberia Senior High School, has been selected to attend C-SPAN's Summer Educators' Conference in Washington, D.C. from July 27-29. This recognition highlights the quality of educators in the Acadiana region.
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The St. Landry Parish School Board voted to rezone students and teachers from the closed Grand Coteau Elementary School to three other schools: Cankton, Arnaudville, and Leonville. This redistribution affects the school community following the facility's closure.
Read moreSt. Landry School Board has decided to close Grand Coteau Elementary due to an $18 million budget deficit. Pre-K and kindergarten students will be rezoned to Cankton Elementary or Leonville Elementary, while 1st through 8th graders will attend Arnaudville Middle.
Read moreThe St. Landry Parish School Board has voted to rezone students currently attending Grand Coteau Elementary School, redistributing them to three other schools within the district. This decision affects the future of Grand Coteau Elementary and its student population.
Read moreLafayette Parish School System has launched the My Ride K-12 app to provide parents with real-time updates on their child's school bus location and arrival times. The new tool is designed to keep families connected and informed about their student's daily commute as the school year begins.
Read moreVermilion Parish schools is implementing significant policy changes including eliminating valedictorian and salutatorian designations in favor of Latin academic distinctions. The changes to dress code, graduation, and attendance policies will take effect for the 2027-2028 school year.
Read moreBryan Maggard, the athletic director at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is departing from his position to take a deputy athletic director role at the University of Missouri. His departure comes amid an investigation into the UL athletic program.
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Bryan Maggard, the athletic director at the University of Louisiana Lafayette, is departing his position to return to Missouri. This leadership change comes as UL looks to fill the role of overseeing the Ragin' Cajuns athletic program.
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Lafayette residents gathered at the courthouse to deliver written statements to the District Attorney demanding accountability within the local school system. The demonstration reflects ongoing efforts by concerned parents to ensure the school board follows legal requirements and prioritizes student success.
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