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EducationThe 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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EducationThe 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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EducationDr. 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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EducationTwo 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 moreEducationThe 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 moreEducationLafayette 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 moreEducationThe 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 moreEducationA 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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EducationThe 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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EducationJaclyn 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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EducationThe 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 moreEducationSt. 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 moreEducationThe 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 moreEducationLafayette 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 moreEducationVermilion 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 moreEducationBryan 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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EducationBryan 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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EducationLafayette 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.
Read moreEducationOver 20 cadets graduated from the Opelousas Junior Police Academy on Friday morning at the Yambilee Building. The graduation ceremony marks the completion of the academy's training program for young participants interested in law enforcement.
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EducationKrotz Springs administration is holding council meetings to inform families about educational alternatives following the closure of Krotz Springs Elementary School. The meetings are being held as the school year approaches to address parental concerns and help the community prepare for the transition.
Read moreEducationA 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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EducationThe Iberia Parish School Board approved an agreement allowing the GPAL/Teen Court Foundation to expand into three classrooms at the former Bank Avenue Elementary School building in New Iberia. This expansion will provide the youth organization with additional space to grow its programs for young people.
Read moreEducationThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette's athletics program is operating at a significant financial loss, losing $12 million annually even after receiving substantial university subsidies intended for student programs. The article highlights the growing financial burden that UL's athletic department places on the institution's broader budget.
Read moreEducationKrotz Springs community leaders are exploring charter school options following the closure of the local school. The initiative has gained local support as officials work to identify alternatives for the area's students.
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