Cankton Elementary School

10/15/2026

📚 Attention 3rd Grade Families! 🐅
Join us for 3rd Grade DIBELS Night on Thursday, November 12th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Opelousas Elementary School!
Learn valuable tips on boosting reading at home and important information regarding Act 422 promotion requirements. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win door prizes!

🇪🇸 ¡Atención familias de 3er grado! 🐅
¡Acompáñenos en la Noche de DIBELS de 3er grado el jueves, 12 de noviembre de 5:30 PM a 7:00 PM en la Escuela Primaria Opelousas!
Aprenda consejos útiles para el fomento de la lectura en casa e información sobre los requisitos de ascenso de la Ley 422. ¡Habrá refrigerios disponibles y premios de asistencia!

10/14/2026

🍂 FALL BREAK IS HERE!
Parents and Guardians, just a friendly reminder that St. Landry Parish students will not have school from Monday, October 19th through Wednesday, October 21st for Fall Break.

We hope all of our students enjoy this well deserved time to rest, recharge, and get ready to return to school Inspired, Determined, and Unstoppable! 🧡

10/14/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨

Get ready for a magical evening at "Once Upon a Time in Early Childhood: A Family Storybook Adventure"! Pack up the kiddos and join us tonight for stories, activities, and community fun! 🏰🐉✨

⏰ Time: Tonight, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)

👶 Who: Little ones 6 weeks to 5 years old & their families!

Special thanks to our hosts at the St. Landry Parish Early Learning Network and all our amazing sponsors for making tonight possible!

See you all in a few hours! ❤️

10/14/2026

The LSUE College of Health Sciences is hosting our Health Sciences Open House! Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or educator looking to bring a group, come explore what LSUE has to offer.

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: LSUE Eunice Campus

What to expect: • Meet faculty, staff, and current students, Explore simulation labs and classrooms, Enjoy hands on program demonstrations, Learn about Nursing, Radiologic Tech, Respiratory Care, Sonography, Surgical Tech, and Medical Billing & Coding pathways, Giveaways, prizes, and more!

⚠️ Registration is required to attend. Groups and school counselors are welcome, but all students must register individually.

📲 Save your spot today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/67eTXLxHRH

10/13/2026

Grateful and blessed for our freedoms and our ability to receive an education and become who we want to be! Thankful for the blessings we receive each and every day! 💙🐊💚 🇺🇸

10/13/2026

📚 Join Us Tomorrow for a Magical Family Event! ✨🏰

Step into a world of magic, learning, and fun at "Once Upon a Time in Early Childhood: A Family Storybook Adventure"! Hosted by the St. Landry Parish Early Learning Network and our wonderful community partners, this family-oriented event is filled with fun activities for your little ones. 🐉📖

📅 Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)

👶 Ages: Children 6 weeks to 5 years old and their families!

Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with storybook adventures, crafts, games, and community connection! We can't wait to see you there! ❤️✨

10/07/2026

October is , and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible leaders who guide our schools every single day! 🍎✨To all of our St. Landry Parish principals: thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your endless support for our students, teachers, and schools. You inspire us, lead us, and help us stay determined and unstoppable!

10/07/2026

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🍂🐊 Gator Nation, you’re invited to Beau Chêne High’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival! We had such a great turnout last year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our community again!

Join us Thursday, October 15, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Admission is free! Enjoy trunk or treat, hay rides, face painting, costume competitions, games, music, and more. Bring your family and friends! 🧡💙

Interested in being a vendor? The cost is $50. Sign up and pay here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR-gISdiI4g52TWFqts4ShOc3LA2AlWKRNh7bilEuBzGh3fg/viewform

10/06/2026

Celebrating National Principal’s Month! 🍎✨
Today, we recognize Crystal Compos, Principal at Cankton Elementary! Thank you, Principal Compos, for your dedication, leadership, and the love you show to your students, staff, and school community every day. St. Landry Parish is grateful for all that you do to inspire our young learners! 💙📚

10/06/2026

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Gators showed their commitment to Standing up to Bullying by showing kindness, doing good deeds and wearing blue in a sign of solidarity!