As per the SLP transportation department, due to routing changes no alternate or different addresses other than the home address will be allowed until after September 8th. Students must be routed to be picked up and dropped off at their home address at this time. Please contact the school board transportation department with any questions or concerns.
🍂 Make a difference in a child’s life! 🍂
Join us for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Recruitment Event!
📅 Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 8736 Hwy 182 N, Opelousas, LA
Enjoy free lunch, bingo, door prizes, and blood pressure checks while learning how you can support local kids in Head Start. Ages 55+ welcome!
📞 Call (318) 652-9323 for info.
🍁 Fall Fest 2026 is almost here! 🍁
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Bring the family out for a day of community fun with food, live music, giveaways, health screenings, and food boxes!
📅 Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Country Ridge Estates (131 Jackie Dr, Opelousas)
🛍️ Vendors: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
✉️ Questions? Contact Lorenzo.Richard@aetna.com
Important bus notice: Mrs. Amy's bus (629) will NOT run this afternoon, October 28. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
Did you know? Chronic Absenteeism means missing 10% or more of school for any reason, including both excused and unexcused absences.
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!
Every day in the classroom counts toward student success! Let's work together to build strong habits, stay engaged, and keep attendance high this school year!
Please help us ensure students follow the dress code while celebrating Red Ribbon Week. We ask that students strictly adhere to each daily theme, keeping in mind that only the specific item mentioned for that day may be out of uniform.
Wednesday - Wear Crazy or mismatched socks - School uniforms must be worn
Thursday - Wear a school appropriate costume (no onesies or masks) or a Orange shirt with uniform bottoms
Friday - Wear North Central Colors (Blue and Gray) to support their last home game.
If your student chooses not to participate in a daily theme, they must wear their regular school uniform.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Wednesday - Wear Crazy or mismatched socks - School uniforms must be worn
Thursday - Wear a school appropriate costume (no onesies or masks) or a Orange shirt with uniform bottoms
Friday - Wear North Central Colors (Blue and Gray) to support their last home game.
If your student chooses not to participate in a daily theme, they must wear their regular school uniform.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, October 27th at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We invite all community members to attend. The agenda can be found at https://aptg.co/qn27nc.
📢 Attendance Update 🏫 Our daily school-wide attendance goal is 95%! Unfortunately, we did NOT meet our attendance goal for the weeks of October 12–23.
🎯 Let’s work together to reach our goal! Attendance is essential to student learning and success. Every day in the classroom makes a difference!
Please help us improve our attendance by ensuring your child:
⏰ Arrives at school on time.
📚 Stays for the entire school day.
📅 Attends school every day, unless they are sick with an excused absence.
Every day counts, and every student matters! Let’s work together to achieve our 95% attendance goal ! 💪📚
#PalmettoElementary #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #StrongerTogether
🎯 Let’s work together to reach our goal! Attendance is essential to student learning and success. Every day in the classroom makes a difference!
Please help us improve our attendance by ensuring your child:
⏰ Arrives at school on time.
📚 Stays for the entire school day.
📅 Attends school every day, unless they are sick with an excused absence.
Every day counts, and every student matters! Let’s work together to achieve our 95% attendance goal ! 💪📚
#PalmettoElementary #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #StrongerTogether
❤️ Red Ribbon Week | October 26–30 ❤️ Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week! 🎗️ This year’s theme is “Make a Difference – Be a Hero!” 🦸♀️ Together, we can make a difference by making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and encouraging others to do the same. Let’s stand together to promote a safe, healthy, and drug-free future! ❤️🤍
Palmetto Elementary will be selling chips with chilli and cheese for $2.00 in the concession room tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd. Thank you for supporting our school!
Reminder: Learning Beyond the Bell will take place this afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
🎉🌟 Congratulations to our Students of the Year! 🌟🎉
4th grade- Jacorey Boast
5th grade- David Salina's
We are so proud of our outstanding students for representing Palmetto Elementary! Keep shining, working hard, and making us proud! 💚🐎 #BroncoPride #StudentOfTheYear
DON'T FORGET!!! Tomorrow is Trunk or Treat at Palmetto Elementary 5-6pm!!!
Celebrating National Principal’s Month! 🍎✨
Today, St. Landry Parish School Board highlights Billie Cortez, Principal at Palmetto Elementary! Thank you, Principal Cortez, for your steadfast leadership, care for your students, and continuous dedication to making Palmetto Elementary a great place to learn and grow! 💙📚
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #PalmettoElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
Today, St. Landry Parish School Board highlights Billie Cortez, Principal at Palmetto Elementary! Thank you, Principal Cortez, for your steadfast leadership, care for your students, and continuous dedication to making Palmetto Elementary a great place to learn and grow! 💙📚
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #PalmettoElementary #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal
❤️ Red Ribbon Week | October 26–30 ❤️ Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week! 🎗️ This year’s theme is “Make a Difference – Be a Hero!” 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Together, we can make a difference by making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and encouraging others to do the same. Let’s stand together to promote a safe, healthy, and drug-free future! ❤️🤍
#RedRibbonWeek #MakeADifferenceBeAHero #DrugFree #HealthyChoices
Together, we can make a difference by making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and encouraging others to do the same. Let’s stand together to promote a safe, healthy, and drug-free future! ❤️🤍
#RedRibbonWeek #MakeADifferenceBeAHero #DrugFree #HealthyChoices
Important bus notice: Mrs. Payne (L205) will NOT run tomorrow afternoon, October 16. Mrs. Kristy Hutchens (Bus 646) is also affected since riders are currently combined/riding this bus. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
Important bus notice: Mr. Green (Bus 570) will NOT run tomorrow afternoon, October 16. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
📢 Lockdown Drill Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today, our school practiced a lockdown drill, and everyone did an excellent job! 👏💙 Our students and staff followed directions, remained calm, and demonstrated outstanding cooperation throughout the drill.
We are proud of our Broncos for taking school safety seriously! Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our school safe. 🐎💙
#BroncoPride #SafetyFirst #WeArePalmetto
📚 Attention 3rd Grade Families! 🐅
Join us for 3rd Grade DIBELS Night on Thursday, November 12th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Opelousas Elementary School!
Learn valuable tips on boosting reading at home and important information regarding Act 422 promotion requirements. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win door prizes!
🇪🇸 ¡Atención familias de 3er grado! 🐅
¡Acompáñenos en la Noche de DIBELS de 3er grado el jueves, 12 de noviembre de 5:30 PM a 7:00 PM en la Escuela Primaria Opelousas!
Aprenda consejos útiles para el fomento de la lectura en casa e información sobre los requisitos de ascenso de la Ley 422. ¡Habrá refrigerios disponibles y premios de asistencia!
Join us for 3rd Grade DIBELS Night on Thursday, November 12th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Opelousas Elementary School!
Learn valuable tips on boosting reading at home and important information regarding Act 422 promotion requirements. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win door prizes!
🇪🇸 ¡Atención familias de 3er grado! 🐅
¡Acompáñenos en la Noche de DIBELS de 3er grado el jueves, 12 de noviembre de 5:30 PM a 7:00 PM en la Escuela Primaria Opelousas!
Aprenda consejos útiles para el fomento de la lectura en casa e información sobre los requisitos de ascenso de la Ley 422. ¡Habrá refrigerios disponibles y premios de asistencia!
📢 Attention Parents/Guardians!
Report cards went home today! Please check your child’s folder, review and discuss grades together, sign, and return the report card. If you need a parent-teacher conference, please call the school office. Thank you for your support! 💙🐴