Opelousas Sr. High School

Support the OHS FFA/Ag Department by coming by and purchasing a BBQ Po-Boy meal (Sausage Po-boy, bag of chips and a drink) for $10.00 on the bus ramp of OHS on Judson Walsh Drive between 10:30 am and 1 pm on Saturday, May 4th while supplies last after pre-orders.

HOSA (Future Health Professional) 2024 State Leadership Conference Opelousas High School Students (also students in the Biomed program) attended and placed very well in the various academic and skills events. Competitions: TEAMWORK - Public Service Announcement “Fentanyl will kill you.” - 1st place (team - Madison Alford, Madison Jones, Amaria Muhammed, and Scarlett Granger) KNOWLEDGE TESTS (National Geographic) Anatomy/Physiology - 3rd place - Madison Alford, 2nd place - Amaria Muhammed American Family Practice - 1st place - Amaria Muhammed Medical Math - 3rd place - Madison Jones HEALTH PROFESSIONS (Academic and Skills tests) Clinical Lab Science - 1st place - Scarlett Granger Veterinary Science - 1st place - Madison Alford Family Practice - 1st place - Amaria Muhammed

Louisiana State and Region VI Science Fair Participants from Opelousas High School Students are also participants in the Biomed Program. Scarlett Granger (grade 11) 1st place - Regional VI Science Fair 2nd Place State Science Fair category- Biochemistry title - Titration of the Cohesion-Reducing effect of Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidycholine and related compounds Amaria Muhammad ((Grade 11) 1st place _Region VI Science Fair 3rd place - State Science Fair category -Translation Medical Sciences Title - Antibiotic Sensitivity as a Function of Bacterial Cell Density Araiya Cox (grade 9) 1st place - Regional VI Science Fair 2nd place - State Science Fair category - Mathematics title - Development of a Trigonometric Model of Climate Parameters in Central Louisiana to Ascertain whether Changes in Amplitude, Midline, or Mean Residuals have taken place in conjunction with Global Warming over the Past 50 years OVERALL REGIONAL VI SCIENCE SENIOR DIVISION WINNERS 1st place - Amria Muhammad 2nd place - Scarlett Granger

Good afternoon, bus #573 Stephenie Anderson and bus #530 AJ Joubert will not run the afternoon route on Friday 4/26.

April 22-26, 2024 is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), a dedicated week to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. Research shows that skilled and knowledgeable program staff are the backbone of program quality and are key to desired positive youth outcomes. Why is it important to recognize Afterschool Professionals? An estimated 7.8 million children participate in afterschool programs each year; for every child in an afterschool program, two more are waiting to get in. Every young person deserves quality afterschool experiences that positively impact their development. It takes skilled professionals to create these experiences. Because of the important role afterschool professionals play in kids’ lives, they deserve recognition and support!

The St. Landry Parish School District is accepting applications at https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for the following vacant positions: Finance Director (Location: Central Office); School Counselor Positions (Multiple Openings); Virtual Teaching Positions

Bus L216, Cherry Johnson will not run on Wednesday, April 17.

Show Your Tiger Pride! with Pelican State Credit Union https://www.pelicanstatecu.com/business/school-fundraising Already have an account? No problem go to your local Opelousas Branch and ask for your Tiger Pride Card. 2508 S. Union Street, 337-948-3280 (Hours: 9am-5pm)

All St. Landry Parish Schools will be open tomorrow, April 12, 2024.

All St. Landry Parish public schools will reopen for in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, April 12th, 2024, with the following exceptions: Northeast Elementary Read full story here: https://www.slpsb.org/page/newsroom

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Ms. Briley's 9th and 10th grade mentees were rewarded with treats and certificates for academic progress in the 3rd Nine Weeks grading period. Pictured left to right: Marhye Woodson, Chaison Brown, Khylan Greene, Precious Mott, Lotianna Carrier, Lyric Ventress, Kameron Thomas, Alayah Sam, Benett Bourdreaux-Roy, Walaijah Frank, Cameron Guidry, and Risman Jenkins. Great job Tigers!

Bus #604, Denise Lalonde, will not run on Friday, April 12th.

OHS Rally Team Show Out at State On Saturday, March 23, 10 students from OHS Literary Rally team traveled to LSU to compete in the State Literary Rally. Students competed against up to 80 other schools from across the state in our division. Congratulations to the competitors placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at state. Here are the results: 3rd Place: Journalism I, J'Nae Hill 2nd Place: Spanish I, David Hernandez 3rd Place: Spanish II, Paloma Quiroz In the open performances, Sean Polk with a score of 97 earned a superior rating in Interpretive Reading! We would like to thank the students for volunteering their time for this competition. While not placing in the top five, the following students went to battle against students from across the state in their various subjects and we would like to recognize their efforts: Victoria Mcauly competed in Introduction to Business Computer Applications, Madisyn Semien competed in Family & Consumer Science, Ryan Ren competed in Health, Nicholas Ditson competed in Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics, Takayla Coleman competed in Environmental Science, and Katelyn Walker competed in World History. Congratulations to the 2024 Rally Team!

The Lafayette Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Writes of Spring Writing Contest. We congratulate all the winners and recognize the efforts of all students who contributed their entries. We also thank the teachers for providing the instruction necessary for the students' success and for encouraging and inspiring them in their scholarly pursuits. The winners from Opelousas High School are as follows: Poetry 1st   Ryon Lafleur, "Sinfonia del Alma" 2nd   Gabrielle Francis, "Mariposas" 3rd   Takayla Coleman, "Latidos del Corazón" Personal Narrative 1st Keegan Moten “Un viaje inolvidable” Fiction 1st Keiana Batiste “El secreto del relojero”. Students will be honored for their achievements and are invited along with family and friends at an awards ceremony on the following date and times: • 7th-12th grade winners: Saturday, May 11 th at 1:00 PM at Main Library, here at the Main branch of the library (301 West Congress St. 70501). As always, the first-place winners will be allowed to read their entry if they so choose, if you want to mention it to Ryon, Keegan and Keana. Hope to see all of you there! Winners will be awarded a certificate and an anthology of the winning works at the awards ceremony.

Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our SLP paraprofessionals who work tirelessly to support students and make a difference in our schools. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! #ParaprofessionalsDay

Let's give a huge shoutout to all our incredible SLP Assistant Principals! It's National Assistant Principal Week, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support for students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your tireless efforts in shaping school communities and fostering a positive learning environment. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to you, Assistant Principals - you truly make a difference! #AssistantPrincipalWeek #slpProud