Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard presented several proposed changes to the 2018-19 district calendar, which were all approved by the school board at its meeting on Wednesday, May 1.
The changes are as follows:
•Monday, May 20, 2019 will be a staff development day. There will be no school for students. All eighth grade students at Basile High, Bayou Chicot Elementary, Chataignier Elementary, Vidrine Elementary and Ville Platte High will participate in their end of the year recognition ceremonies. Parents and family members will be invited to attend.
•All other end of the year ceremonies will be held on May 23 or May 24.
•Tuesday, May 21, 2019, through Friday, May 24, 2019, all schools will dismiss students at 1:00 p.m.
•All employees will be dismissed at their regular departure times on May 20 through May 24.
•Teachers and administrators will begin their record day activities during the afternoons of May 21 through May 24, unless they are otherwise assigned.
•Last instructional day for students is May 24.
•All schools and district offices will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day.
•Record Day, Professional Development and End of the Year Appreciation Ceremony for all employees will take place on May 28. A crawfish boil will be hosted at Mamou Elementary for all employees.
September 13, 2026
