Hello CAPS family. The CAPS bus for Beau Chene will not be running on tomorrow. Thanks and have a great afternoon.
The St. Landry Parish School Board is seeking community input in its search for a superintendent. If you wish to give input, complete the survey linked below.
https://forms.gle/wTkr4WxHBpdkFKLt9
The survey will close on May 3rd at 11:59 PM.

Hello CAPS family. Testing has gotten off to a great start. Please contact us or your child's base school with any questions or concerns you may have.
The Special Education Advisory Council (S.E.A.C.) Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:15 PM at the St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center. To view the agenda, go to https://5il.co/1t5cp

April 22, 2023, is Earth Day. On this day, we celebrate our planet and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. Let's reflect on our daily habits and consider making sustainable choices to protect the planet for future generations.

TESTING UPDATE
Please have your child to report to their base school NO LATER THAN 7:45AM to ensure they are on time for testing. Base schools may not permit students who are late in arriving into testing sites.
Hello CAPS family. Please click link provided below for the testing schedule for your child’s school.
BEAU CHENE HIGH
https://5il.co/1suuj
NORTH CENTRAL HIGH
https://5il.co/1suuk
NORTHWEST HIGH
https://5il.co/1suul
OPELOUSAS HIGH
https://5il.co/1suum
PORT BARRE HIGH
https://5il.co/1suun
3RD - 8TH GRADE TESTING
https://5il.co/1suxi
Hello CAPS family. State testing is approaching. All students must report to their base school for testing. PARENTS MUST PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO THEIR BASE SCHOOL ON TESTING DAYS. PARENTS MUST BE PREPARED TO PICK UP STUDENTS AS SOON AS DAILY TESTING IS COMPLETE. Students are NOT allowed to remain on campus outside of testing times. Student testing schedules will be sent via text message, school website, and Facebook page.
CAPS Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/capsalternative
CAPS Website Link:
https://www.slpsb.org/o/cap
District provided testing schedules:
3rd grade (Wed April 26 - Fri Apr 28; Mon May 1 - Tues May 2)
4th - 8th grade (Tues April 25 - Thurs Apr 27; Mon May 1 - Tues May 2)
9th - 11th grade (Testing Window: Tues Apr 18 – Fri May 5)
12th grade (Tues Apr 18 – Thurs Apr 21)
Specified testing dates for high school students are forthcoming. The base school can also be contacted to obtain testing dates and times for individual students.
In-parish transfer requests are now being accepted. To request an in-parish transfer, visit https://forms.gle/HbSYNGdNdHWsXPuE9. The deadline is June 9, 2023.

Autism Awareness Month is observed in April. During this month, we reflect on the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. This month serves as a reminder of the need for increased understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism and their families.

JUMPSTART SUMMERS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
~Open to all current students enrolled in St. Landry Parish public schools in 9th through 12th grade (MEDIA ARTS is open to students in grades 7-12)
~ Courses are designed to prepare students for careers involving specialized skill sets.
~Students can earn up to $2,000.00 depending on the program.
~Program begins May 30th and ends August 1st.
~Program contingent on the number of applicants.
~The application will close on May 5th.
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/slpjss

Good morning CAPS family. There will be early dismissal today March, 22, 2023 @ 11:30AM. Student pick up time is 10:45AM. Thanks and have a wonderful day!!!
Kindergarten Registration for new students to St. Landry Parish is now online. Please share the following information with anyone wishing to newly enroll their child in kindergarten in St. Landry Parish School District.
Who can enroll?
~Your child is eligible if he/she is a new kindergarten student to St. Landry Parish Schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
~Your child is eligible if he/she is five years of age by September 30, 2023.
~Your child is eligible if he or she was born between Oct. 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018.
~Your child is eligible if he/she is a current SLP Head Start Student who qualifies with age.
To register, go to https://stlandry.edgear.net/register/

Last night, the Board approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar. You can find it by going to https://www.slpsb.org/page/calendars. Have a wonderful weekend!

School Choice applications are now open. Here is the link to the application and letter: https://5il.co/1q30x

We are getting ready for our 1st Annual SLP Arts and STEAM Festival happening this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM around the Opelousas Courthouse square. We snapped a few photos of the setup at Java Square this morning.
(Pictured are Bree Sargent, ACA Education Director, Paige Thomas, ACA Education Manager, and Heather Wallace, SLP Gifted & Talented Students Instructor)




Public Schools Week is Feb. 27 - Mar. 3! Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals supporting students in many ways.
There are so many ways you can make an impact:
⭐Share your school success story on social media
⭐Thank your child’s teacher or principal
⭐Serve on a school or district committee
⭐Volunteer at your school
#PublicSchoolProud
#PSW23

We're excited to announce that our 1st Annual St. Landry Parish Schools Student Arts and STEAM Festival will happen this Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We're thankful to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

