EducationKATCJuly 16, 2026

Social media post sparks questions about Southside High capacity ahead of school year

A social media post claiming Southside High School is at capacity has sparked concerns ahead of the upcoming school year. Lafayette Parish School System's superintendent clarified that the district measures capacity differently than what was suggested in the post.

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Ken StansburyLafayette Parish Council · District 3
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