Join us to #BlueUp for World Day of Bullying Prevention!
Wear a blue shirt on Monday, October 6th in support of bully prevention. Let's stand together and STOMP Out Bullying!
Wear a blue shirt on Monday, October 6th in support of bully prevention. Let's stand together and STOMP Out Bullying!
Mark your calendar for District DIBELS Night!
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
National 4-H Week we be celebrated October 6th-10th. Help show your support for our 4-H Club by participating in our celebration!
GPE STAKEHOLDERS: REMINDER Our fundraiser night will be held on THIS EVENING WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1st! Just go to Mama's Fried Chicken on 508 E Landry St., in Opelousas, between 3:00-8:00 P.M., and mention Grand Prairie Elementary so that GPE can recieve 15% of total sales. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to our Employee Apreciation Funds. Thank you very much for your help with this! We were very successful last month.
October is recognized nationally as National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate the exceptional leaders who guide our schools every day.
The commitment, passion, and determination displayed by our principals ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Their hard work sets the tone for a positive and supportive learning environment across the entire district.
Please join us in extending our sincere appreciation to these dedicated individuals. We thank you for your commitment to our students!
The commitment, passion, and determination displayed by our principals ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Their hard work sets the tone for a positive and supportive learning environment across the entire district.
Please join us in extending our sincere appreciation to these dedicated individuals. We thank you for your commitment to our students!
GPE Guardians/Community-We need your help again! Our fundraiser night will be held on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1st! Just go to Mama's Fried Chicken on 508 E Landry St., in Opelousas, between 3:00-8:00 P.M., and mention Grand Prairie Elementary so that GPE can recieve 15% of total sales. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to our Employee Apreciation Funds. Thank you very much for your help with this! We were very successful last month.
GPE Stakeholders: Grand Prairie Elementary does have water! We will have school today! We look forward to seeing all of our Grandparents today!!
Grand Prairie Elementary remains without water. Buses will dismiss at 1:00 p.m., and car riders at 1:10 p.m. If no one will be available to receive your child from the bus, please contact the school. Plaisance Middle will dismiss at their regularly scheduled time.
Calling all parents and family members! We are excited to invite you to our first Parent and Family Engagement Parent Advisory Council Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn how we can work together to make this a fantastic year for our students. Mark your calendars—we can't wait to see you online! Here is the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956690440?pwd=5WBxVr5HOzKJVbxT5zXB9VY9vlhx10.1
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHXMsEPR8Bv_MxNNeY4cL4BRw7s8ntcaBAu_adplrKNT6k9w/viewform
This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn how we can work together to make this a fantastic year for our students. Mark your calendars—we can't wait to see you online! Here is the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956690440?pwd=5WBxVr5HOzKJVbxT5zXB9VY9vlhx10.1
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHXMsEPR8Bv_MxNNeY4cL4BRw7s8ntcaBAu_adplrKNT6k9w/viewform
Attendance Matters!
GPE Family, everyone loves a lil friendly competition, right?! Help your kiddos win a FREE jean day on Mondays by ensuring that they come to school all day, every day! Grade level competitions start next week!! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGympvicWo/DuyOCSkYXJRUBBg7_yw7cg/view?utm_content=DAGympvicWo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd46242cfa8
GPE Family, we need your help!! On Thursday, September 4th, please order from Mama's Fried Chicken, 508 E Landry St., between 3-8:00 P.M. Mention Grand Prairie Elementary when you order so that we can receive 15 % of sales. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to our Employee Appreciation Funds. Thank you for your cooperation! See you at Mama's Fried Chicken!!
Mr. Charles Johnson's bus (513) will be running late this afternoon. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Bus 601 (Malanie Artigue) will not run this morning (Monday, 8-25-25). We are sorry for the inconvenience. Contact GPE with any transportation concerns.
GPE Guardians: Due to traffic congestion by Plaisance Middle School, some buses will be a little late bringing students home. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2025-2026 Registration for New Students attending GPE
Grab and Go meal pickup begins June 2nd! Online registration is now closed. You can still register onsite.
GPE Guardians: Reminder that today, May 21st, is the last day of school and early dismissal. We will dismiss at 12:10. We hope that everyone has a wonderful summer!
Our SLP Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. If you haven't signed up, be sure to accept the email and/or text invite sent earlier this morning.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ddXmVt
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/D9hB1Y
Dear Staff & Families,
After reviewing the latest weather conditions and updated forecasts, the school closure for Thursday, May 8th, has been canceled. Classes will resume and follow a normal schedule. Thanks for your flexibility and understanding.
Due to forecasted flash flooding, all schools and administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, May 7th, and Thursday, May 8th. Lesson content will be delivered remotely through Google Classroom or written assignments. Completed assignments will serve as attendance documentation.
