Education

Lafayette Parish schools address social media threats, cyberbullying: 'Safety is our top priority'

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated which agency Sarah Theriot works with. She works with the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, which is under GOHSEP.

The community and student votes are in — Southside High officially has a stadium name

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 15, 2025

Students and faculty erupted into cheers at Southside High on Friday morning when the official name for the school's new stadium was announced.

All Lafayette Parish schools employees to get $2,000 stipend in September

Staff report
Aug 15, 2025

The Lafayette Parish School Board on Thursday approved a $2,000 stipend for every Lafayette Parish School System employee, with payments scheduled for September.

14 Acadiana area schools receive grants for school safety. See what the money will fund.

BY CHARLES LUSSIER and ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writers
Aug 14, 2025

Fourteen schools in the Acadiana area recently received more than $500,000 in state grants to upgrade security on their respective campuses, including the installation of security cameras and …

Some Lafayette Parish school buses are overcrowded. How the district is working to fix it.

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 13, 2025

District leaders said they're working to fix issues after some Lafayette Parish School System students reported filing onto crowded buses, sitting three to a seat or in aisles.

Lafayette Marshal's Office 'adopts' Holy Family School to enhance school safety

Staff report
Aug 11, 2025

The Lafayette City Marshal's Office "adopted" Holy Family Catholic School to enhance student safety.

Absenteeism is still an issue for Lafayette Parish students. Why does it matter?

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2025

Absenteeism in schools is a basic concept. If students aren’t in class, they’re missing out on educational time, which can cause them to fall behind in their classes and leave them ill prepare…

Lafayette first responders will now have access to interactive maps of schools. Why that matters.

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2025

When first responders are called to any Lafayette Parish public school, they'll be able to access an interactive map to help them navigate the school and respond quickly to the issue.

Lafayette artist creates swamp-themed mural in hallways for Katharine Drexel pre-k classes

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 4, 2025

The halls of Katharine Drexel Early Childhood Center have been transformed from plain white to a swamp scene, filled with Cypress trees and wetland creatures.

Lafayette Elementary undergoes transformation, ready to welcome inaugural class

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 4, 2025

The first day of school is full of fresh beginnings. That sentiment is going to be most palpable at Lafayette Elementary, which is welcoming its inaugural class.

Acadiana educator named Louisiana History Teacher of the Year

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Aug 4, 2025

A national organization named a teacher at the Episcopal School of Acadiana the Louisiana History Teacher of the Year.

First day of school: What Lafayette Parish families should know before students return

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Aug 4, 2025

Families are gearing up to send their students back to the classroom for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

UL Lafayette President Joseph Savoie steps down, begins new role after 17 years at the helm

BY MEGAN WYATT and ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writers
Jul 30, 2025

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's longtime president Joseph Savoie is stepping down from his role after nearly two decades leading the university, having overseen expansions of campus…

Lafayette public library resources available free to those with UL, SoLAcc school IDs

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
Jul 30, 2025

Using only their school ID, students, faculty and staff at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and South Louisiana Community College soon will have access to all materials and programs of…

Lafayette High registration happening off campus as construction continues

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 29, 2025

Families looking to register their students at Lafayette High School need to call the school or visit the district office.

Hundreds of community members, school leaders talk how best to support students

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 25, 2025

The excitement of potential partnerships buzzed through the air recently at the Love Our Schools CAFE Launch.

Sneak peek: See photos from the new Lafayette High School

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 24, 2025

After years of planning, students and staff will finally walk into a new Lafayette High School in August.

Lafayette Parish schools releases bus routes ahead of 2025-2026 school year. Find yours here.

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Jul 18, 2025

Lafayette Parish School System released the bus routes and times for the upcoming school year.

Instead of banning AI in the classroom, this new Acadiana school is built around it

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Jul 18, 2025

Helix AI and Medical Academy will begin teaching students from kindergarten to fifth grade how to utilize and prepare for AI in future job markets.

Comeaux High got a makeover from community members. Here's how you can help your school.

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 15, 2025

Comeaux High was bustling with volunteers Saturday beautifying and cleaning up the school before students return in August.

This Lafayette school's LEAP scores dropped the most in Louisiana. Here's what it means.

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 14, 2025

Removing the gifted and Spanish and French immersion programs from Paul Breaux Middle School felt to community members who opposed the proposal like a blatant sign of disinvestment in the scho…

Former construction department leader at Lafayette Parish schools moves to classroom

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 9, 2025

The former director of Lafayette Parish School System's construction department has taken a voluntary position back in the classroom.

For-profit charter school giant setting up shop in St. George and Zachary with new learning pods

BY CHARLES LUSSIER | Staff writer
Jul 7, 2025

The largest charter school network in Louisiana is expanding yet again, opening satellite campuses in St. George and Zachary.

Lafayette Parish magnet academy seats still available for arts, STEM, IT and more

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 7, 2025

Lafayette Parish families interested in enrolling their student in some magnet academies still have a chance to apply.

Lafayette, Acadiana see slight dip in English LEAP scores, small increase in math

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 7, 2025

Acadiana students saw little change in their state testing scores from last year, according to state data released Thursday morning.

Amid construction project investigation, Lafayette schools announces temporary change to leadership

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jul 1, 2025

Amid an ongoing investigation into possibly forged construction bids, the Lafayette Parish School System associate superintendent will oversee the construction facilities department.

UL System President Rick Gallot to get salary bump, new goals under contract extension

BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer
Jun 28, 2025

After a year and a half on the job, University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot will get a salary increase and new benchmarks under a new contract extension through June 2028.

Lafayette schools gets $61.5 million in bonds to fund renovations at three schools

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
Jun 26, 2025

Three Lafayette Parish Schools will receive major renovations after the school district secured $61.5 million in bonds.