Opelousas Sr. High School

Magnet Academy of Biomedical Sciences is now accepting applications. Student Application Link: https://forms.gle/VKme69tLTWytskCR9 Teacher/Administrator recommendation https://forms.gle/jWAA8Ubs5Ep7fpS7A

BUS #580 WILL NOT RUN TOMORROW AFTERNOON 3/2.

Reminder that tomorrow (3/1/2023) is ACT Bootcamp for Juniors (11th) and qualifying Seniors (12th). All other grades will be on regular schedule. Please do your best to get to school on time (7:30am is 1st bell).

March 7th and 8th OHS will be administering the ACT to all 11th and qualifying 12th graders. The list is in your student's "class of 2024" Google Classroom. March 7th and 8th will be asynchronous learning days for all 9th and 10th graders. Students will have assignments posted in Google Classroom to work on while they are at home for the day. 12th graders with qualifying test scores have been notified.

Public Schools Week is Feb. 27 - Mar. 3! Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals supporting students in many ways. There are so many ways you can make an impact: ⭐Share your school success story on social media ⭐Thank your child’s teacher or principal ⭐Serve on a school or district committee ⭐Volunteer at your school #PublicSchoolProud #PSW23

We're excited to announce that our 1st Annual St. Landry Parish Schools Student Arts and STEAM Festival will happen this Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We're thankful to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

Educational Empowerment Monday, 2/27 4:30 OHS Auditorium

Greetings Tiger Family. YOUR OHS Athletic Department has been granted approval to host a spectator bus to the boys basketball playoff game tomorrow in Bossier. This is open to students and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The cost of the trip is $25 per person. ($10 for the ticket, $15 for travel) Money is due no later than 10:00 am TOMORROW (2/28/2023) There are only 26 slots available. Money will be collected by Ms. Ned today between 3:00 pm and 4:00pm and tomorrow 7:30am-10:00am. Come out and cheer our TIGERS ON TO VICTORY!!!

Jostens will be at school on March 3rd during both lunches.

Check It Out!

Congratulations to the Tigers who made the Boy's All District Team 1st team: Dillion S. (11) 2nd team : Mehki W. (10) Defensive team: Mehki J. (12) Honorable Mention: Thomas L. (11), Noah M. (12), Korey F. (10), and Dontan W. (12) Defensive MVP: Mehki J. (12)

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers who made it to the Girls 5-4A All-District Selections 1st Team: Chloe D. (SR.) All Defensive Team: Mi'Amor M. (Soph) Honorable Mention: Mya W. (JR) and Johana D. (JR)

OHS Beta Club members enjoying the State Convention in Baton Rouge, LA February 16-17. Madison M. (not pictured) placed 3rd in the Biomedical Sciences Competition for 12th grade.

Bus 627 driven by Ursula Burney will not be driving tomorrow (2/16) or Friday (2/17).

We're super excited to announce our 1st Annual Student Arts Expo will happen on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We are so very thankful of the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

MACA will have its annual Black History Program, " A Celebration of Culture," on February 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Admission is $5 (cash only). Tickets can only be purchased at the door. There will be no online ticket sales. We hope you will come out and watch.

John Joseph-Bus 580 will not pass on the afternoon of 2/9. He will drive that morning but not in the afternoon.

School Compliance Vaccination Clinics - To learn more about our vaccination clinics, visit https://www.slpsb.org/page/school-health-services.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Unfortunately, no outside food, drinks, or latex can be delivered to OHS.  If you or your student would like to surprise someone special on Valentine's Day, they can do so by purchasing candy grams and announcements from the cheerleaders. All gifts will be delivered to the student on Valentine's Day. 

In an effort to keep our students safe, we have tightened up on enforcing the SLPSB policy. Cell phones and backpacks need to be placed in lockers. Students should be in uniform. Slippers, crocs, slides, or any soft-sole shoes are prohibited. Tardies and skipping will not be tolerated.