Opelousas Jr. High School

For the 2nd year in a row, basic school supplies will be provided for our students in grades K-12 by St. Landry Parish School Board. Please note: Any additional supplies needed can be found on school websites and/or will be communicated by your child's school.

SLPSB Career Fair - JOIN OUR TEAM Date: June 16, 2022 Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hiring: Professional & Support employees

Have a safe Memorial Day!

SLPSD Summer Reading List- “There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.” ~ Jacqueline Kennedy Have a safe and happy summer, and please carve out some time for your children to READ! http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/summer_reading

Community Event by the Kiwanis Club of Opelousas

Happy Mother's Day!! Wishing you a calm and relaxing Mothers Day!

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. "Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment." We are proud of the work our Speech and Language Pathologist every day to help students. #slpproud

We are now accepting applications for enrollment in the JumpStart Summer Program. The program is open to St. Landry Parish School District students in grades 8-12. The application will close on May 6, 2022. Link to application: https://forms.gle/J5eeoK3Chyx3dUGQ9 https://forms.gle/J5eeoK3Chyx3dUGQ9

We are so thankful for our SLP teachers! Please join us in taking a moment to show them appreciation, especially this week during Teacher Appreciation Week! #slpTEACHERSrock!

Happy Administrative Professional's Day! We appreciate and value your hard work, commitment and dedication to our schools and district! #slpproud

Jumpstart Summer Digital Media I, II, III, IV Courses- Courses are online or hybrid and will require an internet connection and a computer (laptop/Chromebook/desktop). The application is open to all 8th - 12th-grade students currently enrolled in St. Landry Parish public schools. *Program is contingent on the number of applicants. Deadline to apply: May 2, 2022 Apply at https://tinyurl.com/JSDIGITALMEDIA

Please come out and support the SLP Honor Band Location: Opelousas High School Date: 4/9/22 Start Time: 11:00 AM

In-Parish Transfer Requests - Available Online Today Deadline to request an in-parish transfer is June 10, 2022. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/slpinparishtransfer

Join us in celebrating all SLP paraprofessionals for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day today. Paras play an essential part in educating children. We appreciate their dedication to our students, teachers, and schools. Please take a moment to give a shout-out to our SLP paras!

Help us honor our assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week, April 4–8, 2022! SLP assistant principals, we thank you for providing our schools with amazing support this year! #APWeek

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️ Please join us for MACA's 2022 dance recital on THURSDAY, April 7 at 6:00. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

Please join us for MACA's 16th annual dance revue, Elemental Journey! It will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the MACA Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

A Message from SLPSB: Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, St. Landry Parish schools, head starts, and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This closure will include any after school activities. Regular school hours are expected to resume on Thursday, March 31st. The decision to have a total system closure was based on advice from the Office of Emergency Preparedness and for safety concerns expressed by the SLPSB Transportation Manager. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. Stay safe!

The St. Landry Parish School Board will host CAMP ACCELERATE for all students in grades K - 8! CAMP ACCELERATE will provide students an opportunity to continue their academic learning in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science while also engaging them in enrichment activities. The enrichment opportunities will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday beginning June 6th and continuing through June 30th. New this Year ! We are exploring the possibility of offering field trips to students on select Fridays. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and lunch will be provided. Parents of students in grades K to 8 who are interested in registering their children for the program should complete the registration form below. Please complete one form per child. We hope that your child will be able to join us for CAMP ACCELERATE! Registration deadline: April 13, 2022 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for School Choice is March 28, 2022. The application and letters can be found by going to https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/slpsb_school_choice-2022_2023.