WEATHER UPDATE: In consultation with area emergency management officials, all Lafourche Parish public schools and offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, and all school-related activities are canceled. Decisions regarding Tuesday will be made Monday, and we will provide an update to our families regarding the safe reopening of schools once we are able to assess our campuses for any weather-related impacts. We will also continue working cooperatively with local authorities to ensure conditions are safe for students and staff to return. We will communicate updates on school operations through employee email, SchoolStatus, social media and our website, mylpsd.com. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm and take precautionary measures.
As of now, we do not anticipate any changes to school-related activities scheduled for the weekend. A decision regarding Monday will be made no later than 5 p.m. Saturday. Once a decision is made, we will inform our families through employee email, website updates, Facebook and OnCourse Connect, and direct notifications will be sent through SchoolStatus texts, emails, and phone calls. Please continue to monitor these outlets for official updates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these potential weather challenges together.
Be on the lookout to check your student's progress.
National Principals Month: Gina Johnson
To celebrate National Principals Month, we’re sharing some fun facts about our amazing school administrators. Today you’ll learn more about Mrs. Gina Johnson, principal of C. M. Washington Elementary School.
Here’s the inside scoop on Mrs. Johnson:
🐾 She has been a principal for six years.
🐾 She says the most rewarding part of being a principal is seeing the growth not just in test scores or data, but in the confidence, character, and potential of every student. It's the little moments that make the biggest impact. It's seeing a student who once struggled walk into school with confidence and determination. It's watching a teacher try something new and seeing it light up their classroom. It's hearing a parent say, "Thank you for believing in my child." Being a principal isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. “I get to be part of something that truly changes lives, and that's a gift I don't take for granted.”
🐾 Her favorite subject in school was reading because every story was a new adventure.
🐾 Her favorite school lunch is pizza.
🐾 One item on her bucket list is to meet Coach Prime in person.
🐾 Outside of work she enjoys walking and watching football.
🐾 Fun Fact: She’s a huge Prince fan and had an opportunity to visit Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN.
#lpsdproud #ThankAPrincipal
📢 Be on the lookout to check your student's progress.
Check out our Back-to-School issue of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, the digital newsletter of the Lafourche Parish School District. We wish everyone a great first day back and a successful school year ahead. Click here to read the latest issue: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/06f9414440.html
You can now find all elementary, middle and high school bus routes by clicking here: https://lafourcheparishsdla.sites.thrillshare.com/page/transportation
Routes begin at:
6 a.m. - High Schools (+SWMS)
6:45 a.m. - Middle Schools (+BBES & GES)
7:30 a.m. - Elementary Schools
We have also included a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on the website to address some of your concerns. If you have any questions regarding routes and stops, please email the transportation department at 𝐝𝐦𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧@𝐦𝐲𝐥𝐩𝐬𝐝.𝐜𝐨𝐦.
