Temperatures are expected to start below freezing across Acadiana on both Monday and Tuesday, December 15–16. To help students stay warm, the Lafayette Parish School System is temporarily allowing students to wear sweatpants on both days.

Students may continue to wear jeans as part of the standard LPSS dress code. Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr. has approved the allowance of sweatpants for Monday and Tuesday only, as temperatures are expected to moderate beginning Wednesday.

Families are also reminded of the following cold-weather guidelines:

• Kindergarten through 5th grade students may wear jackets or coats with hoods.
• Students in grades 6 through 12 may wear jackets or coats, but hoods are not permitted in accordance with district policy.

LPSS appreciates families’ support in ensuring students are appropriately dressed for the weather and ready for learning.