Opelousas Catholic School

Here are the arrangements for Coach Mickey Mills 🙏

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

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Michael "Mickey" Mills Obituary June 1, 2026 - Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Homes View Michael "Mickey" Mills's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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. ✝️🎓💜💛

Introducing Our 2026–2027 Ministry Team

We are excited to introduce the Opelousas Catholic Ministry Team for the 2026–2027 school year! These students have answered God’s call to lead by example, serve others, and help strengthen the faith life of our school community.

Throughout the year, our ministry team will assist with school liturgies, prayer services, retreats, service projects, and other faith-filled activities. They will encourage their fellow students to grow closer to Christ and live out the values of our Catholic faith each day.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the positive impact they will make on our school community. Please join us in congratulating these student leaders as they begin this important ministry.

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Ministry Team! 💜💛✝️

🏅📚 Yesterday, we wrapped up the school year with our Fourth Nine Weeks Awards Ceremony! 📚🏅

We were honored to recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students. Their commitment to excellence throughout the year has made us incredibly proud.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients and to every student for a successful school year! Thank you to our families, faculty, and staff for helping make this year such a blessing.

As we begin summer break, we pray that God blesses each of you with a safe, fun, and restful summer. ☀️💜💛

Have a great summer, Vikings! We look forward to seeing you again next school year! 💜💛☀️

This morning, we gathered together in faith and celebration for our Mass and Junior Ring Ceremony. It was a beautiful morning as we honored our juniors and celebrated this important milestone in their high school journey.

As they received their rings, we pray they continue to grow in wisdom, faith, leadership, and love while representing Opelousas Catholic with pride and integrity. May God continue to guide each of them as they move closer to their senior year and all the exciting moments ahead.

Congratulations to our juniors on this special occasion! 💜💛✝️

📢 Report cards are now live!

Parents and students may log in to view final report cards. Thank you for a wonderful school year filled with hard work, growth, and many accomplishments. We are proud of all of our Vikings and wish everyone a safe, fun, and blessed summer! 💜💛

📣 Reminder for Parents of Students in 5th–11th Grade:

Please check the Gradebook section (not the report card) to view your child’s 4th nine weeks grades.

Students who earned Honor Roll or Principal’s List for the 4th nine weeks will be recognized at tomorrow’s awards ceremony. Please note that this awards ceremony recognition is based on 4th nine weeks grades only and does not reflect final grades for the year.

Our 8th grade students will be recognized separately during their ceremony on Friday night.

We can’t wait to celebrate academic excellence! 🤩🎉