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.

Seniors Last Chance to pick-up cap and gown, Tuesday May 13 7:00 am

Due to the projected inclement weather the OHS Class of 2026
Ring Ceremony is rescheduled to Tuesday, May 13 at 9am

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.

Thank you to the Opelousas Alumni Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Psi for providing a delicious lunch to our dedicated teachers and staff. What an amazing way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! Your generosity and community spirit are truly appreciated.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TigerPride #ThankYouTeachers #CommunityMatters




Say “hello” to even more messaging and announcements in the SLP Schools app! Parents/guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and access new features.

Say "hello" to Messaging in the SLP Schools app! Our same app now keeps you informed across your child's classes. Look for your personalized invite after May 5th.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/ddXmVt
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/D9hB1Y

Congratulations to David Hernandez for winning 3rd place Prose National Award with Albricias the Spanish National Honor Society Publication. Check out his article at https://www.aatspshh.org/albricias


OHS Prom Night May 3!

Please come out and support!
Bus L216 will have a substitute bus driver until further notice.
We are proud to announce that OHS has been selected as the St. Landry Parish PBIS Middle/High School of the Month for March!
This recognition highlights the outstanding efforts of our students and staff in promoting positive behavior every day. At Opelousas High, we strive to empower our Fighting Tigers to be respectful 🫡, responsible ✅, safe 🛡️, and accountable 📚—and it shows!
Thank you to everyone who helps create a positive and supportive school environment. Keep up the great work, Tigers!
#OpelousasHigh 🐯 #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #StudentSuccess #TigerPride #OHSExcellence

Come join the OHS & MACA Speech and Drama Club Members as they present Angela Hill's stage play FREAK on Wednesday, April 30th. Use the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase tickets.
OHS Testing Schedule Revised and Updated on 4/3/25!

Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, April 8th at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We invite all community members to attend. A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/3cpji.

We are excited to announce a Meet and Greet with our new Head Coach, Harry Coleman!
This is a fantastic opportunity for stakeholders, parents, students, and community members to connect with Coach Coleman and learn about his vision for Opelousas Football Program on Thursday, April 4, 2025 at 6 pm, in the Opelousas High School Gym. Come and share your support, ask questions, and be part of this exciting new chapter for our school. We look forward to seeing you there!
Attention Opelousas High School Students and Incoming Freshmen! Are you interested in
playing football for the 2025-2026 school year? Spring conditioning training kicks off tomorrow at 3 PM at the OHS Football Fieldhouse. Please remember to bring your football gear, cleats, and workout attire.

Yolanda Kennerson, Bus 583, will not run her route tomorrow Monday 3-31-25.
A huge thank you to Pelican State Credit Union for providing our seniors with an interactive Financial Literacy lesson! 🏦✨
Students participated in a hands-on simulation, learning how to budget wisely and calculate monthly expenses—valuable skills for life after high school.
Want to show your Tiger Pride while supporting OHS? 🐯💳 Visit your nearest Pelican State Credit Union branch and ask about the Opelousas Senior High School debit card! Every swipe helps support the school—shop with pride and make a difference!
We appreciate Pelican for giving our students this incredible opportunity to prepare for a successful financial future! 🖤🧡
#FinancialLiteracy #ThankYouPelican #OHSFutureReady #TigerPride










Parents/Guardians: Starting Monday, March 31 there will be Zero Tolerance for the violations of the Cell Phone/Technology Policy and the Dress Code Outerwear Policy. Cell Phones, ear pods, headphone or beats, tablets, I-pads, etc. are not allowed for use at school during the school day. Students may keep the devices in their lockers during the school day but may not access them. If caught carrying, accessing, or actively using their electronic devices they will be confiscated and will only be returned to the student’s parent. Hoodies are not approved outerwear. Students who wear hoodies to school will have them confiscated and held in the office to be returned to the student’s parent.
