Opelousas Catholic School

✨ Why choose OCS?
Stay tuned because we will be highlighting several things that make our school so special—but the first and most important thing we want to highlight is our FAITH. ✨

At OCS, faith is not just a class or a moment in the day—it is the heart of who we are. 💜💛 Christ is woven into every part of the student experience and shapes our school community in a way that is truly unlike any other.

🙏 We begin each day in prayer and continue to invite God into our classrooms, activities, and everyday moments. Prayer is embedded throughout our school day, helping our students grow not only academically, but spiritually.

⛪ Students experience their faith in meaningful and memorable ways through:
🎭 Faith-filled performances like our Passion Play and Christmas Play Nativity
📿 Rosary and Adoration opportunities
❤️ Service projects and opportunities to serve others
✝️ School Masses and moments to grow closer to Christ
🤝 A community that encourages students to live their faith every day
AND——so much more!!!! 💜💛💜💛

At OCS, we are committed to forming the whole student—mind, body, and spirit—with Christ as our foundation. Our goal is not only to prepare students for success, but to help them become young men and women who know, love, and serve God.

💜 This is more than a school. This is a place where faith comes alive. 💛

Come see for yourself! Contact Mrs. Margaret at 337-942-5404 to schedule a tour or you can visit ocsvikings.com to enroll today!

⚾️ Save the Date! ⚾️

Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual OC Alumni Softball Tournament happening September 18–19 at Washington Ballpark! We’re excited to bring our OC community together for another great weekend of softball, fellowship, and Viking spirit.

Be sure to follow the OC Alumni Softball Tournament page for updates and additional information as the event gets closer.

For more information, contact:
📞 Brittany Wagley – 337-351-4157
📞 Coach Justin Boyd – 337-580-3076

We look forward to seeing everyone at the ballpark! 💜💛🥎

Don’t forget to register for the 2026–2027 school year at Opelousas Catholic! 💜💛

Registration and enrollment are open at OCSVikings.com⁠. If you would like to schedule a tour or have any questions, Mrs. Margaret Joubert would be happy to help at 337-942-5404.

Come see how Opelousas Catholic educates the whole child — mind, body, and spirit. Students have opportunities to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and in their faith while becoming involved in so many activities throughout campus life.

Students can participate in wonderful organizations and clubs including Senate, National Honor Society, Beta Club, 4-H Club, Media, DARE, Pro-Life, STEM, the Hype Squad, and so many more!

Our athletic program offers opportunities for students to compete and grow through football, volleyball, cross country, baseball, softball, swimming, basketball, tennis, soccer, golf, track and field, and more!

At the heart of Opelousas Catholic is our faith. Students grow spiritually through class retreats, weekly school Masses, daily prayer, rosaries, Adoration, Virtuous Vikings, and service projects that help form strong minds, faithful hearts, and servant leaders.

Schedule a tour and come experience the Viking family for yourself! 💜💛

Don’t forget, we have another exciting camp coming to OCS!
🏀 Mouton Basketball Camp 🏀

We’re excited to host the Mouton Basketball Camp with Coach Eric and Eli Mouton right here at Opelousas Catholic!

📅 June 22–26
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👦👧 Open to boys and girls in Pre-K4 through 8th grade
💲 Cost: $100

To request a registration form, email 📧 [email protected]

🚌 A bus will run from Lafayette — for more details, reach out to Eric Mouton on Facebook.

We are also attaching the link to sign up!

https://forms.gle/GbCKFtkKQ8AscpY4A

This camp is not just about basketball — it’s about building confidence, forming friendships, and growing both on and off the court. Don’t miss out! 💜

It’s not too late to register for Opelousas Catholic Volleyball Camp! 🏐

The camp is open to girls who will be entering Kindergarten through 8th grade next school year and will be held July 27–29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day.

To register, simply email Coach Dyer at [email protected] with the following information:
• Student’s name and grade
• T-shirt size
• Parent/guardian name
• Parent/guardian phone number

Camp payment may be made on the first day of camp.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💜💛

Here are the arrangements for Coach Mickey Mills 🙏

We ask for everyone to join together in prayer during this time! 💜💛💜💛

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Coach Mickey Mills. Coach Mills touched the lives of so many through his dedication, kindness, and love for our school community.

Please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers during this difficult time. We will share funeral arrangements and additional information as soon as they become available to us.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him. 💜💛

As we continue recognizing the wonderful retirees from this school year, we are honored to celebrate Mrs. Fran LaFleur. An Opelousas Catholic alumna, Mrs. Fran has spent the majority of her life as an OCS Viking, first as a student and then as an educator. She dedicated her entire 44-year teaching career to Opelousas Catholic, serving students in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd–4th Grade and leaving a lasting impact on generations of Vikings.

Mrs. Fran’s love for teaching began at a young age and was strengthened during a college internship at a nursery school, where she discovered just how much she enjoyed working with young children. Throughout her career, one of the most rewarding experiences for her was watching quiet or struggling students grow into confident, engaged learners. She has always encouraged her students to understand that mistakes are a natural part of learning and that challenges can be overcome with confidence and perseverance.

Being part of a Catholic school community for 44 years has shaped Mrs. Fran both spiritually and morally. She describes her coworkers as family and credits them with teaching her the importance of patience, teamwork, and compassion. She will greatly miss the relationships she built with her students, the joy of watching them grow throughout the year, and the special bond she shared with her “second family” at OC.

Mrs. Fran’s connection to Opelousas Catholic extends beyond her own career. Her children, Mallie and Blaine, graduated from OCS in 2004, and Tyler graduated in 2005, making the Viking tradition a true family legacy.

As she begins retirement, Mrs. Fran looks forward to spending more time with her family and grandchildren, cheering them on at sporting events, relaxing, and canning plenty of produce from her husband Steve’s garden. She hopes to be remembered as someone who cared for others, created a positive environment, and encouraged those around her.

Thank you, Mrs. Fran, for 44 years of faith-filled service, dedication, and love for Opelousas Catholic. Your influence will be felt for years to come, and we wish you many blessings, happiness, and cherished family moments in retirement. 💜💛✝️🏈

Congratulations, Mrs. Fran, and thank you for spending a lifetime as an OCS Viking! 💜

💜💛 Retirement Recognition: Mrs. Gina Labbe 💛💜

As we close another wonderful school year, we would like to recognize two very special members of our Opelousas Catholic family who have retired. Today, we are honored to celebrate Mrs. Gina Labbe and her years of dedicated service to our school community.

For the past 15 years, Mrs. Gina has faithfully served the students of OCS, teaching first grade Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as second grade Language Arts and Math. Inspired by her own fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Joubert, she chose a career in education and has spent years helping young learners grow academically and personally. One of the most rewarding parts of her teaching career has been witnessing those “Aha!” moments when students gain confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Mrs. Gina shared that one of the things she will miss most about OCS is attending school Masses and being surrounded by her OCS family, especially her longtime friend and sidekick of more than 30 years, Lisa Hargroder. Through her years at Opelousas Catholic, she has also experienced personal growth, sharing that being part of a Catholic environment helped strengthen and deepen her faith.

A proud OCS parent, Mrs. Gina watched all four of her children graduate from Opelousas Catholic: Emily (2010), Jacob (2012), David (2016), and Evan (2018). When asked what lesson she hopes her students never forget, her answer was simple but powerful: “Be kind and stay curious.”

As she begins retirement, Mrs. Gina is looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren and family, as well as traveling and enjoying new adventures. We are incredibly grateful for the love, dedication, faith, and encouragement she has shared with generations of OCS students.

Mrs. Gina, thank you for your years of service and for the lasting impact you have made on our school community. We pray that God blesses you abundantly in this next chapter and that your retirement is filled with joy, good health, treasured memories, and many blessings. Congratulations on your retirement—you will always be a cherished member of the OCS family! ✝️💜💛

Stay tuned as we honor our next retiree and celebrate another dedicated member of the OCS family!

🎓💜💛 Yesterday, we celebrated two special milestones for our 8th graders—their Awards Ceremony and their 8th Grade Dance!

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished during their middle school years. Their hard work, dedication, and growth have prepared them for the exciting journey ahead.

As they take the next step into high school, we pray that God continues to guide them, bless them, and help them reach their fullest potential. May the next four years be filled with faith, friendship, success, and unforgettable memories.

Congratulations, Class of 2030! We can’t wait to see all that you will achieve. ✝️🎓💜💛