Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School

🏗️ Building Opportunity 🏗️

Join us as we break ground on the new Paul Breaux Elementary & Middle School, a state-of-the-art campus designed to serve generations of students and families. The new school will bring together students currently zoned for J.W. Faulk Elementary School, Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School, and Paul Breaux Middle School in a modern learning environment built for growth, opportunity, and community.

* J.W. Faulk Elementary Campus
* Wednesday, June 24
* 10:00 a.m.

We look forward to celebrating this important investment in our students, our families, and the future of Lafayette Parish.

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER BOOKS! 🚨

Today is June 22nd, and it is our very last open day before the library closes its doors for the rest of the summer!

If you want to secure that head start on your 2026-2027 Million Word goals, today is the day to do it. Come load up your backpacks, library bags, and wagon-loads of books to carry you through the rest of the break. You’ve got a whole summer of reading ahead of you—make sure you have the fuel to reach that one million mark! 🏆📚

Let's finish our summer sessions strong. Swing by, say goodbye to our librarian, and grab your ultimate summer stack!

📍Baranco Library
⏰ 10:00am-2:00pm

⚠️ As always, please remember that all students must be accompanied by an adult at all times during their visit.

🌟This Juneteenth, we come together to honor Freedom Day, commemorating June 19, 1865, when all enslaved people in the U.S. were declared free.🌟

This historic day marks a profound moment of freedom, resilience, and hope. We stand together in our commitment to equality, unity, and continuous learning, while uplifting the diverse voices that make our community so vibrant and strong.

📅 Planning for a Strong Start 📅

While summer is still in full swing, we wanted to make sure LPSS families have plenty of time to prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Our staggered start schedule is designed to support a smooth transition for students, families, and staff as we begin another year focused on learning, growth, and success. Save this graphic for future reference and enjoy the rest of your summer break!

☀️ SUMMER SCHOOL & AR UPDATE ☀️

Due to tomorrow's summer school cancellation caused by the weather, our library day and Accelerated Reader (AR) is also canceled tomorrow.

Please note that we will not be making this day up.

Our next scheduled AR day will be Monday, June 22.

Stay safe, stay dry, and we'll see you next week! 📚☔️

🚨 Bengal Family: Have you cast your vote today? 🗳️

We believe Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary is the absolute BEST school around, now let's make it official!

It takes less than a minute to support our amazing school in the Acadiana's Choice Awards. Because you can vote once every single day, every single click counts!

👉🏽 Click here to vote right now: voteacadiana.com
🗓️ Daily voting runs through June 20. Mark your calendars for the big announcement on September 24!

Let’s rally together, Bengals! Smash that share button and get your friends and neighbors voting! 🔄

✨ We’re Back! The Library is Open TODAY! ✨

Ready to keep that momentum going? Our doors are open and the shelves are stocked! If you’ve been racing through books all week, come trade them in for a fresh stack and keep those word counts climbing toward your 2026-2027 Million Word goal.

Don’t let the "summer slide" slow you down—come grab a seat in the AC, find your next favorite series, and get a head start on the upcoming school year while the sun is still shining! ☀️📚

See you soon!

⏰ Hours Today: 10:00am-2:00pm

⚠️ Please Note: To ensure a safe environment for everyone, all students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

☀️ The Quest for a Million Continues! 📖✨

Missed us last week? No worries! Our doors are open again today for summer reading. Remember: every chapter you finish today puts you one step ahead for the 2026-2027 school year!

Whether you’re hunting for dragons, solving a mystery, or learning a new skill, the library is the coolest place to be this summer (literally—the AC is cranking! ❄️). Grab your reading logs and let’s turn those pages.

Pro-Tip: If you read just 20 minutes a day this summer, you'll be shocked at how fast you hit that Million Word milestone! 🚀

⏰ 10:00 am-2:00 pm

⚠️ Reminder: To keep our young explorers safe, all students must be accompanied by an adult at all times while visiting the library.