Lafayette Parish

Inspiration gives me direction. Motivation keeps my ideas on fire. Discipline allows me to be the best as I’m on the path. Mentality helps me devour excuses. Commitment makes me stay the course.

Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall, sandbags are available at several locations in Lafayette Parish.

The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is encouraging parents of children from birth to five years old to sign them up for one of the Early Childhood Programs available to district students.

“Never waste a failure” is a saying I have always told myself.

Lafayette Consolidated Government announced that January 22-26, 2024, will be the final week for residents to have their blue Republic carts removed.

A boil water advisory has been issued for certain areas, including J. Wallace James Elementary School, Carencro High School, Live Oak Elementary School, J.W. Faulk Elementary School, David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy, Evangeline Elementary School, Acadian Middle School, Northside High School, Truman Elementary School, and Alice Boucher Elementary School.

After closely monitoring weather and road conditions and thoroughly assessing all facilities, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has announced the resumption of regular operations.

In response to the ongoing extreme cold weather and below-freezing temperatures in the area, the Lafayette Parish School System has decided to extend the closure of all schools and facilities.

In response to record-low freezing temperatures, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet has declared Civil Leave for Lafayette Consolidated Government employees beginning at 8:00 a.m. today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

After assessing the impact of the extreme cold weather in our area and in consultation with local officials, the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has decided to close all schools and facilities on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in the best interest of safety for students, faculty, and staff.