Lafayette Parish School System

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.

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.