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Lafayette Parish School System escalates forged bid investigation, turning over case to Lafayette Police amid new safeguards and public scrutiny.

Lafayette Parish school superintendent Francis Touchet assures teachers that exploring new insurance administrators won't change costs or coverage, as board considers budget with pay raises.

Southside High School's new stadium construction remains on schedule for 2025, marking first true home field in eight-year history with 5,000-seat capacity and $3.3M parish investment.

Proposed $656.5 million budget raises teacher pay through position eliminations and S.J. Montgomery Elementary closure serving 30,000 students.

A state investigation into LPSS contract work at Charles Burke Elementary uncovers forged bids and unlicensed contractors, prompting internal review of 500 projects.

Not only does Acadiana have a high school in the Top 10, but this local high school actually takes the number 2 spot on the list!

A video allegedly showing Lafayette teachers slapping a student at Edgar Martin Middle is under investigation by LPSS as public backlash grows.

Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.

Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary is one of just 200 schools nationwide awarded a 2025 Laura Bush Foundation grant—bringing more than $12,000 in new books to students in Lafayette Parish.

LPSS confirms they are investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a teacher striking a student inside a Lafayette classroom.

With rain totals expected to reach several inches in parts of Acadiana, school districts are canceling classes and preparing remote learning plans.

Heavy rain and flooding could impact travel in Acadiana. Lafayette schools may cancel in-person classes—here’s when you’ll know.

LPSS and Love Our Schools invite the community to participate in Serve Day 2025 on March 22. Volunteers will work on seven campuses, enhancing the school environment for students and staff.

In a video posted by LPSS, we get to see the moments the Lafayette High School basketball and volleyball teams enter their brand-new gym for the first time.

Acadiana High’s state champion coach Matt McCullough is stepping down to take on a new security leadership role with Lafayette Parish schools. Here’s what we know.

Lafayette Parish Schools are monitoring next week’s Arctic weather forecast.

LPSS announces a district-wide hiring freeze after key school board votes. Learn how the decision impacts schools, staff, and students across Lafayette Parish.

In a narrow 5-4 vote, the Lafayette Parish School Board decided to keep Comeaux High open, preserving a vital community hub and its top-rated academic programs.

Lafayette’s Early College Academy ranks No. 1 statewide in 2024 with an SPS of 138. See how other Lafayette Parish schools performed this year.

An outside group is advising LPSS to close, rezone, and consolidate schools. Here’s how their final recommendations could affect Lafayette students and families.