Lafayette Parish School System

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. As our staggered start begins, we're excited to welcome students back to classrooms filled with opportunity, discovery, and growth. Every school year brings a chance to ask questions, explore new ideas, build meaningful relationships, and discover what's possible.

We look forward to seeing the ideas you'll create, the goals you'll achieve, and the difference you'll make throughout the year. Here's to a strong start and an incredible year ahead!

Tomorrow begins the 2026-2027 school year for our first group of students as LPSS staggered start gets underway. Families, please review the schedule below to confirm your student’s first day and help us begin the year prepared, organized, and ready to learn. We cannot wait to welcome our students back!

Wednesday, August 12 | A Day
*K-5th students with an ODD home address attend school. Example: 101 Sample St. = ODD / 102 Sample St. = EVEN
*Students in grades 7, 8, 9, and 11 will attend school.

You can view the staggered start calendar here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-GO44JQpIRAM6TkqlsDG_dl7vitvO0Ow/view?usp=drivesdk

This morning, our community reached another milestone in building the future of LJ Alleman Fine Arts Magnet Academy. Students, faculty, staff, families, community members, and project partners gathered for the school's topping out ceremony, where the final structural beam was signed before being placed atop the new campus. It is a tradition that celebrates progress while honoring everyone helping bring this vision to life.

Joining the celebration were Board President Hannah Smith Mason, Board Member David LeJeune, Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr., district leadership, Principal Allison Champagne, and representatives of JB Mouton, LLC and Prouet Architecture & Engineering, whose partnership has helped make this moment possible. Today's celebration reminds us that every new school begins with a shared vision for our students' future.

Connecting with families starts before students ever step into the classroom. A few days ago, the faculty and staff at Lafayette Elementary School took learning beyond the school walls with a neighborhood Bus Parade, bringing excitement, encouragement, and a warm welcome directly to the communities they serve.

Lafayette Elementary is one of many LPSS schools reaching out to families before the school year begins because meaningful relationships don't start on the first day of class. They begin with moments like these that build trust, strengthen community, and remind every child that they belong before they even arrive on campus.

Today, Lafayette Parish School System proudly celebrated the completion of the construction and grounds improvements at Lafayette High School with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The celebration brought together School Board President Hannah Smith Mason, Board Members David LeJeune and Roddy Bergeron, former Board President Justin Centanni, former Lafayette High principals Dr. Patrick Leonard and Dr. Rachel Brown, former principal and current Chief of High Schools Julia Williams, Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr., district leadership, representatives from LEMOINE, and current Lafayette High faculty and staff. Together, they celebrated a milestone made possible through years of vision, collaboration, and a shared commitment to Lafayette High School and its students.

These improvements reflect LPSS's continued commitment to investing in the future of our students by creating campuses that support learning, opportunity, and pride.

Before the first day arrives, make sure you're ready for the ride! Our LPSS Transportation webpage is your go-to resource for everything you need to prepare for the new school year, including bus stop information, the My Ride K-12 app, and other important transportation updates.

We encourage all families to download and log into the My Ride K-12 app before school begins so you're ready from day one. If you have any questions or need assistance, our Transportation team is here to help at (337) 521-RIDE.

Visit the Transportation Hub: https://www.lpssonline.com/departments/administration/transportation

To help your family start the school year with confidence, we've put everything you need in one place. Our LPSS Back-to-School Hub includes staggered start dates, school supply lists, dress codes, calendars, SchoolCash Online, and other important resources to help you prepare for a successful first day.

Visit the Back-to-School Hub here: https://www.lpssonline.com/schools/back-2-school-plan