St James Parish Schools: Head Start

🎉 First Round Acceptance Letters are being mailed TODAY! 🎉

📋 If your application is incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible so we can help you submit any missing documents and be considered for the next round of acceptance letters.

✨ Haven’t applied yet? There’s still time! We are currently accepting applications and would love the opportunity to serve your child and family.

📞 Call us at 225-258-5418 if you have questions, need assistance, or would like to apply.

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Head Start stars and watch them learn, grow, and shine! ⭐

📢 Head Start Application Update 📢

First-round Head Start acceptance letters will be mailed out next week (June 8-12)!

If you have submitted an application but still have missing documents, please contact our office as soon as possible to complete your application. Missing documents will delay the eligibility determination process.

For questions about your application, to find out which documents are still needed, or to apply, call us at 225-258-5418.

✨ We are still accepting applications! Please call for information about applying!✨

We look forward to serving your family!

📚✨ We are still Accepting Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year! ✨📚

Do you have a child who turns 3 years old by September 30, 2026? Come apply for our Head Start Program! ❤️💙💛

Our program provides:
🍎 Early learning opportunities
📖 Hands-on activities and school readiness skills
🚌 Caring teachers and supportive classrooms
🌈 A fun and safe environment for children to grow and learn

📩 For more information:
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Email: [email protected]
Call: 225-258-5418

We can’t wait to welcome new families to the St. James Parish Schools Head Start family! 🎉

St. James Parish Schools Child Nutrition Department Presents its Annual Summer Food Service Program!

No registration is required for Monday-Thursday lunch! Transportation will be provided, and lunch begins at 10am at both sites: Lutcher High School and Sixth Ward Elementary School. For more information, please contact Child Nutrition at (225) 258-4561

Take Home Weekend Boxes:
Every Thursday in June, children 18 years or younger may receive a box of weekend meals after eating lunch at one of the open sites. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for a weekend box. Please register at the form found at: https://forms.gle/M4D2Rkou2Tepx3Gx6

Head Start is still rocking and rolling! 🎉📚🖍️

Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, hands-on fun, and lots of growing minds! From building friendships and learning new skills to celebrating all the hard work with a fun Color Party, our students are ending the year strong! 🌈✨

📚 Looking to earn your High School Equivalency Diploma? RPCC Adult Education is now offering FREE classes in St. James Parish! Classes focus on reading, math, and English skills with no-cost materials provided.

An information session will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:00 PM in Lutcher. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up! 🎓