Reminder: GCES families, Mrs. Annette Courville's bus 558 is not running TODAY Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Students will be dismissed at 12:25 p.m. for early dismissal. Please make arrangements to pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Thanks.
GCES families, Mrs. Annette Courville's bus 558 is not running Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Students will be dismissed at 12:25 p.m. for early dismissal. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Thanks.
SLPSB schools reopen tomorrow (Wednesday, 1/28). GCES will dismiss at 12:25 p.m. There is no LBB after school tutoring Wednesday. Stay warm.
GCES: due to SLPSB school closures on Monday (1/26) and Tuesday (1/27) and early dismissal on Wednesday (1/28) next week, we have rescheduled our 100th day of school celebration for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Stay warm, Blue Jay families! See attached flyer.
Important St. Landry Parish School Board District-Wide Closure Notice
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
GCES students will celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students may dress up as if they're 100 years old OR they may wear a 100th day shirt with uniform pants.
The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. These digital vouchers are used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.
Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.
🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑
Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/
Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.
🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑
Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/
Report Card Information: students whose parents did not attend open house will receive their 2nd 9 weeks report cards today.
GCES Reminder: Report Card Open House is at 4:30-5:30 pm today. Parents/guardians, visit your child’s teachers' classrooms for report cards. The Parent Action Team meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 5:30 pm. Thanks.
Reminder: GCES Report Card Open House is today at 4:30-5:30 p.m. We will have a Parent Action Team Meeting immediately following for parents interested in joining. See attached flyer.
See attached information about 3rd grade literacy requirements.
Dads & Kids is hosting a Mommy and Son Dance Saturday, February 28th. This is a free event. Please register if you are interested. See the attached flyer for details.
GCES Report Card Open House Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:30-5:30 p.m. There will be a Parent Action Team Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents interested in joining may attend.
GCES reminder: early dismissal is at 12:25 p.m. today. Please make arrangements to receive your child from school earlier today. Happy Holidays.
Arnaudville Middle School invites all GCES students and staff to their Family Engagement Night Thursday at 5:30 pm. Staff and students who attend will receive a January jean day pass. There will be hot coco, a book fair, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Hope to see you there!
GCES Reminder: Mrs. Annette Courville bus 558 is not running Tuesday AFTERNOON! Please make arrangements to pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks.
Dress Code Adjustments for Cold Weather: December 15th-16th
Due to the forecast of extremely cold weather from Monday, December 15th, to Tuesday, December 16th, please be aware of the following adjustments to the student dress code:
Outerwear: As per current policy, students should wear school-appropriate jackets or sweatshirts, as long as they are hoodless. Hoodies are permitted for students in grades pre-k through 4 only.
Bottoms: School-appropriate jeans, joggers, or sweatpants are allowed. *No pajamas
Headwear: Knit caps, earmuffs, and beanies are encouraged for warmth. However, these must be removed once inside the school building.
Footwear: Regular school shoes are required at all times.
Layering: We strongly encourage layering clothing to ensure students stay warm.
Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students.
* This is only for the date range listed. We will let you know when these cold-weather adjustments are applicable for future occurrences.
Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!!
GCES Reminder: Staff & Student Christmas Spirit Week December 15-19, 2025. See attached flyer.
GCES update about Free Dress Days: after careful consideration, we will continue the Free Dress Fridays. However, bottoms must be knee length. We understand that parents have paid to support a Free Dress fundraiser and we respect and honor that good deed. Sorry for the confusion.