J. W. James Elementary School

06/02/2026

❤️ Powered by Partnership ❤️

Our 2025-2026 Adopt-A-School Initiative is a powerful reminder of what happens when a community shows up for its schools. Across all LPSS schools, businesses and organizations stepped in to support our campuses in meaningful ways, creating connections that extend beyond the classroom and open doors for our students. We are grateful for every partner who has chosen to invest in our schools. Because of you, our classrooms are stronger, our students are supported, and our future is brighter.

View the full list of partnerships across our district in this One Acadiana article: https://www.oneacadiana.org/lpss-thanks-community-partners-for-supporting-local-schools-through-adopt-a-school-initiative/

Louisiana Department of Education Louisiana BESE Louisiana School Boards Association

06/02/2026

🔬 Magnet Academy Applications Now Open 🎭

A reminder for families still interested in joining one of our Magnet Academies, Round Two applications are now open.

Any remaining seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

Our Magnet Academies provide students with specialized learning experiences that allow them to explore their passions, develop real world skills, and take advantage of the unique opportunities available across LPSS.

Apply now at lpssmagnet.com.

06/02/2026

🎨 Opportunity Starts with Creativity 🎨

Is your child interested in being evaluated for LPSS Talented Visual Arts next school year? Summer is the perfect time to begin building a portfolio and showcasing their artistic talents. Whether through drawing, painting, sculpture, or other creative works, every piece helps tell their unique story as an artist.

For information about portfolio requirements and the evaluation process, contact Dr. Samantha Webre at [email protected].

05/23/2026

🌟🎉 Join us in congratulating our very own 2nd grade ROCKSTAR teacher, Telecia Robichaux! 🎉🌟

Mrs. Robichaux was selected as a “WhataTeacher” from a pool of more than 60 teachers after being nominated by the Shelvin family! 💙

As part of this incredible honor, she received a $1,000 classroom grant to support her students and learning environment. 👏📚

We are so proud of Mrs. Robichaux and grateful for the love, dedication, and energy she brings to JWJ every single day! ⭐❤️

05/23/2026

👏📚 A huge round of applause for our students who read over 750,000 words—and even into the MILLIONS—this school year! 🌟

We are so proud of these dedicated readers for their hard work, perseverance, and love of reading. Keep reaching for the stars, Starblazers!📖

☀️ Summer Reading officially starts NOW! ☀️
📚 Be on the lookout for information about our upcoming summer reading program coming soon to an LPSS library near you!

05/23/2026

📚🌟 Our Staff Leads by Example! 🌟📚

Shoutout to our faculty and staff million-word readers for the 2025–2026 school year! Together, our JWJ staff read an incredible 38+ million words this year! 👏📖

05/22/2026

Happy Summer!! ☀️ We still have some open seats in Kindergarten! JOIN OUR SCHOOL and become a STARBLAZER!! 🩵⭐️

🌟 Calling all future Starblazers! 🌟

Kindergarten enrollment is OPEN with spots available at J. Wallace James for the 26-27 school year!!! We are excited to welcome our youngest learners into a school full of pride, leadership, and excellence.

At J. Wallace James, our Starblazers:
✨ Build strong academic foundations
✨ Engaged in 8 art forms and technology instruction
✨ Show leadership through our house system
✨ Grow in confidence every single day

Join the Starblazer family—apply today! 🚀

05/21/2026

We have officially sorted our Kindergarten and 1st grade students into their houses for the 2026–2027 school year! 💫

We are so excited to welcome our newest Ursa, Leo, Byakko, Aries, Canis, and Aquila Starblazers and can’t wait to watch them grow, lead, shine, and represent their houses with pride next year. No matter their house, each student is an important part of our Starblazer family, and we are looking forward to all the memories, teamwork, friendships, and house spirit ahead! ⭐️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜⭐️

05/20/2026

As we close out the year, we would like to celebrate a very special group of educators and staff members whose dedication, compassion, and hard work have left a lasting impact on our school family. 💙⭐️💙

Retirement is not just the closing of a chapter — it’s the celebration of years spent inspiring students, supporting colleagues, and making our school a better place every single day!

Please join us in congratulating our retiring faculty and staff members! We wish you endless joy, relaxation, new adventures, and all the happiness this next chapter brings. 🎉✨

No matter where life takes you next, you will always be part of the Willow Street family — once a Starblazer, always a Starblazer. ❤️

05/19/2026

Join us in celebrating our Top Points Earners of the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟

These students have demonstrated determination, leadership, responsibility, and outstanding positive behavior all year long. Through this hard work and dedication, they earned their place among the top point leaders in their houses. The points they've earned for great character not only honor themselves, but their Houses and JWJ! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

We are so proud of the example they have set each and every day!