Let's all give a big, warm welcome to Ms. Carlissa Mayon! It's awesome to have Ms. Mayon back for her second year with us. She'll be teaching 5th-grade math, and we couldn't be more excited to have her back with us!

Let's give a warm welcome to Mrs. Natacha Colomb! We're thrilled to have her back for her 2nd year with us. She's a wonderful asset to our family and we're so grateful to have her as one of our esteemed paraprofessionals. She's very excited to be back, and we're just as excited to have her!

Let's give a big, warm welcome back to Mrs. Maria St. Andre, our amazing Social Studies teacher for 7th and 8th graders. We're so happy to have her back with us!

Let's give a big, warm welcome to Mrs. Megan Furtch! It's her second year with us as one of our teachers, and she'll be teaching 5th and 6th grade science. Welcome back, Mrs. Furtch!

The LES Trojan Band is looking for new members for the upcoming school year. We are taking members in grades 4th-8th, and for all instruments! Anyone interested please contact Mr. Hammock ASAP!

We are pleased to inform you that the St. Landry Parish School Board is participating in a meal service option called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All enrolled students in the District are eligible to receive a breakfast and lunch meal at NO CHARGE to your household throughout the school year. The schools listed below (all schools) are participating for SY 2024-25:

Become a member of our Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) this year! Apply by going to https://forms.gle/GuvGFcnywQtXnomR7 or pick up an application at 1013 East Creswell Lane or 127 Blair St., Opelousas, LA.

We are absolutely delighted to introduce Mrs. Jarina Thomas, a highly experienced and dedicated professional, who has accepted the position of SPED Resource teacher at Lawtell Elementary. Mrs. Thomas comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of supporting students with diverse needs. Her enthusiasm and commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment are truly commendable. This academic year marks the beginning of her journey with LES, and we take this opportunity to wholeheartedly welcome her to our school community. Mrs. Thomas, we are thrilled to have you join Lawtell Elementary, and we look forward to the contributions you will make to our students' success.

Join us at 5pm Monday, August 5th. All parents and staff are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to introduce and extend a warm welcome to Ms. Janean Prince-Jones, who will be joining us as the 8th-grade math teacher at Lawtell Elementary School. This marks Ms. Jones's first year at LES, and we are thrilled to welcome her and her wealth of knowledge to our school community. Welcome aboard, Ms. Jones, and we look forward to a successful and rewarding school year with you!

Please help me welcome Mrs. Crystal Baker back to LES for her second year. Mrs. Baker will be joining our wonderful 3rd Grade team this year. Let's show her our warmest welcome as she embarks on another year at our school.

Let's extend a heartfelt welcome to Ms. Rynette Roberson, one of our outstanding kindergarten teachers, as she returns for her second year at LES. We are thrilled to have Ms. Roberson back and are looking forward to another fantastic year with her nurturing and inspiring our young students.

We are excited to welcome Coach Raymond Batiste Jr. to our campus. Coach Batiste will play a pivotal role as our Head Football Coach, overseeing the development and success of our football team. Additionally, he will serve as one of our Physical Education coaches, contributing to the overall health and wellness of our students. We are thrilled to have Coach Batiste join our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make on our campus.

We are excited to welcome back Mrs. Stephanie Joubert to our fantastic team. Mrs. Joubert has been an integral part of our team for the past year, and we are thrilled to have her expertise and dedication back with us. Her hard work and commitment have made a significant impact, and we are truly grateful for her contributions. Welcome back, Mrs. Joubert!

Please be reminded of our student clear bag guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year. Have a great school year! Be inspired. Be determined. Be unstoppable!

Hey Trojan Family,
Let's give a warm welcome back to Ms. Ventress! Ms. Ventress has done an amazing job as our SPED Resource teacher for seven years, and now she's taking on the role of our JAG Specialist (Jobs for American Graduates). Welcome back, Ms. Ventress!

Hello Trojan Family,
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Alvinetta Brown, an outstanding 6th-grade teacher, is returning for her second year at Lawtell. Ms. Brown's dedication and passion for teaching have greatly contributed to our school's environment. Let's join together in giving her a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to Lawtell. We are truly fortunate to have Ms. Brown as part of our school community.
Welcome back, Ms. Brown!

The Lawtell community is thrilled to welcome back our exceptional band director, Mr. "J" Hammock! Mr. Hammock is embarking on his 3rd year at Lawtell, and we are eagerly anticipating the incredible impact he will have on our scholars. Join us in giving him a warm and enthusiastic welcome as he continues to inspire and lead our budding musicians to new heights.

Let's extend a warm welcome to Mr. Ford, our exceptional art teacher. Mr. Ford has been an integral part of the Trojan family for several years, and his dedication has greatly enriched our students' artistic abilities. We are thrilled to have him back and look forward to the continued growth and development of our students' artistic talents under his guidance.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms. Torie Vidrine, who is serving as our Assistant Principal for the pre-K through 4th-grade levels. Ms. Vidrine is now in her second year with us here at Lawtell, and we are truly thrilled to have her on board. Her leadership and guidance are invaluable to both our dedicated teachers and wonderful students. We are very fortunate to have her as part of our school community.

