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Broussard Middle School's 2025 Teacher of the Year faces child sex abuse charges after Lafayette Police say she maintained an inappropriate relationship with a former student.

Lafayette Parish School Board gave Superintendent Francis Touchet Jr. a $65,000 raise to $300K annually, plus performance bonuses up to $17K, extending his contract through 2029.

LPSS Superintendent Francis Touchet addressed reports of the Louisiana Attorney General's corruption probe, explaining why arrested official still works as teacher and detailing corrective measures.

Lafayette Parish schools allow sweatpants Monday-Tuesday as freezing temperatures hit Acadiana. Students K-5 can wear hooded jackets; 6-12 jackets without hoods. Cold front drops temps to 35°F.

Lafayette Parish schools rank #1 among large Louisiana districts with 87.5 score. 98% of schools earned A/B for growth. New 2026 system could change 13 school grades.

Lafayette turns colder Monday, with near freezing temperatures at sunrise. LPSS will allow sweatpants for the day; here’s what’s allowed by grade and what jackets are allowed.

LHS briefly sheltered in place after a report of a weapon; LPD determined it was a voice recorder. Quick reporting and a fast response kept students safe.

Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in full swing in Lafayette Parish, the next thoughts are "When are kids out of school?"