Lafourche Parish School District

09/11/2026

Workforce Wednesday is back for Year Four!

We are so excited to kick off another incredible year of our Workforce Wednesday partnership with the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce, which brings local business leaders and professionals directly into our 8th grade classrooms to share first-hand information about diverse career pathways available right here in our community. These visits help our students expand their career horizons beyond their immediate families and connect what they learn in school to their future goals.

In its first three years, Workforce Wednesday has connected more than 3,000 middle schoolers with local career experiences and opportunities. As a result of this partnership’s overwhelming success, the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce recently received the 2026 Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE).

Thanks to the Chamber and these participating businesses for investing in the educational journey of our students and strengthening the future workforce of Lafourche Parish:

Acadian Ambulance
Angelette Design
Bayou Country Children's Museum
Bollinger Shipyards
Career Magnet Center Cosmetology
DDG
GIS
Hancock Whitney
John Deere
Keller Willliams & Zack's Frozen Yogurt
Lafourche Ambulance
Lafourche Parish School District
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Sealevel
Thibodaux Regional Health System

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Please join us in celebrating Becky Plaisance, principal of Bayou Blue Upper Elementary, who has been named the Lafourche Parish School District Principal of the Year!

Superintendent Jarod Martin, alongside members of her family and other district leadership, surprised Ms. Plaisance this morning with the exciting news. She has devoted 31 of her 33½ years in education to serving the students and families of Lafourche Parish, and under her leadership, Bayou Blue Upper grew an impressive six points on this spring’s LEAP assessment, the highest growth among all LPSD K-8 schools!

We are so grateful for Ms. Plaisance’s passion, hard work, and belief in every child who walks through her doors. Lafourche Parish is a better place because of her leadership!

09/05/2026

Let’s give a huge round of applause to our amazing bus drivers and monitors who achieved perfect attendance for the month of August!

The first month of school is always busy as everyone adjusts to new routes and new routines, but these dedicated team members didn't miss a beat. Rain or shine, they showed up every single day to ensure our students traveled to and from school safely.

Thank you all for your unwavering commitment, reliability, and care for our students. You keep LPSD moving forward!

09/04/2026

NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) & Tuesday, September 8 (Professional Development Day).
LPSD offices & schools will only be closed on Monday, September 7.

09/04/2026

💚🏈💙🏈💜 Friday Night Lights are back! 💜🏈💙🏈💚

It's game day in Lafourche Parish, and it looks like we're not the only ones excited to kickoff week one of high school football season!

To all of our student-athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, dance teams, marching bands, and student sections: good luck tonight and throughout the entire season! We are so proud of all of the hard work you have already put in to making this a season to remember.

Let’s represent Lafourche Parish School District with pride. Win or lose, show respect to the opposing teams, referees, and fellow fans. Keep it positive, loud, and proud! Come out, wear your school colors, and let’s pack the stands tonight to support our kids!

Let’s go, Tarpons, Tigers and Trojans!

09/04/2026

The first progress reports of the school year go home today. This means we’re already halfway through the first nine weeks. This marking period ends Oct. 8, and report cards will be issued Oct. 15.

Parents and guardians, please take a few minutes to review your child’s progress report. This is a great opportunity to monitor your child’s academic growth, celebrate successes, and identify areas where additional support may be needed.

You can also view your child’s grades at any time using the OnCourse Connect mobile app or web portal.

Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to help every student succeed.

09/04/2026

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠

Occupational Therapist - Pupil Appraisal Center (Thibodaux)
Apply today: https://lafourche.schoolspring.com/

09/03/2026

The Lafourche Parish School Board had the privilege of recognizing some of our outstanding students at last night’s monthly board meeting. September’s honorees included middle and high school students who participated in the Louisiana Bandmasters Association (LBA) All-State Honor Bands.

Way to go, everyone! We're so proud to have you representing our district at the state level.

Not present: Kourtlynn Rousseau, Henry Taylor, Paris Percle, Judah Boggs, Piper Nguyen, Gracelyn Walker, Nora Trosclair, Yamir Ramirez, Rhylee LeBlanc, Ava Plaisance, Lawrence "LJ" Bonvillain, Celina Savoie, Cohen Alemand, Cy Acosta

Click here to download photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/D7X1a8uVmBjLL31T8

09/02/2026

🚌 Ready to get behind the wheel? We're looking for reliable, responsible drivers to join our team.

LPSD is conducting a pre-service class for anyone interested in becoming a certified contract or substitute bus driver. Training is free for district employees. Registration for non-district employees is $100 (reimbursable after 90 days of employment with LPSD.)

📅 Sept. 14-17 and Sept. 21-24, 2026
📍 LPSD Transportation Center - Next door to the Career Magnet Center (6419 LA 308, Lockport)
🕔 5 - 9 p.m.

To reserve your spot, contact Sara Richard at (985) 242-2600