St. Landry Parish School Board

This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor Molly Williams, a trailblazing firefighter believed to be the first female firefighter in the U.S. Defying gender barriers in 18th century New Yor...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate W.E.B. Du Bois - scholar, writer, and civil rights activist who co-founded the NAACP and pioneered Pan-Africanism. His intellect and advocac...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the powerful voice of Sojourner Truth, who stood for abolition and women's rights. Her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech exposed injustice and sti...

The application for the JumpStart Summers Program is now open. ~St. Landry public school students in grades 7-12 may apply for as many as they like; however, students may only pa...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate poet Langston Hughes, whose vivid words gave voice to the experiences of African Americans and inspired pride in Black culture and identity. ...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the courage of Ruby Bridges, who, at six years old, was the first African American student to integrate an all-white public elementary school in...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we remember Bessie Coleman - the first African American and Native American woman pilot. Defying barriers of race and gender, she broke aviation records a...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the pioneering African American cardiac surgeon who performed the first successful open heart surgery in 1893. His groun...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the courageous spirit of Harriet Tubman. As a conductor of the Underground Railroad, she risked her life to free hundreds from slavery and is...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor the legacy of Booker T. Washington, an influential educator who championed education as a means of empowerment and uplift for African Americans. H...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we remember the courage of Rosa Parks - "the first lady of civil rights" - whose defiant act sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and fueled the Civil Rights...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor the monumental impact of Thurgood Marshall - lawyer, jurist, and trailblazing civil rights champion who became the first African American Supreme ...

Dear SLP Stakeholders, This week, we bring you another edition of The Good News , linked below. Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to read through our publicati...

This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate Dr. Mae Jemison - the first African American woman to travel to space! 🚀 A trailblazer in science, her brilliance and courage inspire young dr...

Honoring the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass this #BlackHistoryMonth. A tireless advocate for freedom, Douglass spoke truth to power and exemplified the power of education t...

This month is #BlackHistoryMonth; today, we honor the courage and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His tireless fight for justice and equality inspires us to build a more just...

Throughout February, we honor the countless contributions and achievements of African Americans who have shaped our history. Follow along as we highlight civil rights pioneers,...

We are thrilled to announce that Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services, in partnership with Peer Initiative, will host the FIRST-EVER screening of "My Ascension" starring Emm...

Dear SLP Stakeholders, This week, we bring you another edition of The Good News , linked below. Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to read through our publicati...

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Tracy Henry, a teacher from Beau Chene High School, has demonstrated her extraordinary abilities by securing 1st place at the district level ...