We welcome you and your child to the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS). If you have any questions about enrolling, call the Child Welfare and Attendance office of LPSS at 337-521-7090.
Early Childhood has a Pre-K enrollment process:
First, Apply Online for Pre-K
Once Early Childhood has received your online application, you will be NOTIFIED BY EMAIL when and where to register your child for Pre-K.
REQUIREMENTS: 4 years old on or before September 30th of the registering school year and reside in Lafayette Parish.
MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION: 1 Child’s original birth certificate, 2 up-to-date State of Louisiana Universal Certificate of Immunization records, 3 social security card, 4 parents’ proof of income (2 consecutive pay stubs, SSI/Disability, Café SNAP benefits, Court-Ordered child support, Letter from Employer when receiving cash payments, etc.), AND 5 proof of residence (electric, water or gas bill in parent’s name). If a family is residing in someone else’s residence, they will need the following information: a utility bill of the owner of the domicile (home), a notarized statement stating the family lives with them signed by the person whose name is on the utility receipt (Verification of Residence Form), and disconnect receipt from previous address or a State or Federal government document that validates the extended address.
CONTACT: 337-521-7162 or 337-521-7134
Kindergarten Registration for Lafayette Parish School System Opening Soon
Kindergarten registration for the Lafayette Parish School System will open on Friday, March 7, 2025, and will continue throughout the summer. All children who are five years old on or before September 30, 2025, and reside in Lafayette parish are now required to register for the 2025-2026 school year. Louisiana Act 386 provides for mandatory kindergarten attendance and requires compulsory school attendance beginning at age five.
Registration will occur online. Users will be prompted to create an account in order to complete the registration process and will need the following documentation:
- Verification of Address (Must be a current gas, electric, or water bill with the name and address printed on the bill or a Verification of Service from the utility company)
- Immunization Records
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Legal Custody Papers
Families who have difficulty uploading documentation online may reach out to the school to make an appointment between the hours of 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to access a district computer on the school campus. All students - including current kindergarten students - will be attending school on Friday, March 7, 2025, due to registration occurring in an online format.
LPSS wants to welcome 1-12 students, new to the Lafayette Parish School System, and assist them with the registration process.
A new student is defined as a student who was not enrolled in LPSS during the previous school year.
Click Here to Find a Student’s Base School
Simply enter a student’s home address on this site and the name and address of the base school will appear.
Click Here for Online Registration
Users will be prompted to create an account in order to complete the registration process and will need the following documentation:
- Verification of Address (Must be a current gas, electric, or water bill with the name and address printed on the bill or a Verification of Service from the utility company)
- Immunization Records
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- Legal Custody Papers
For families who may have difficulty uploading documentation online, paper registration packets will be available for pick up outside of each elementary school’s front entrance once staff returns to campus in August.
Enrollment Process:
Complete form titled “Student Transferring within District Registration Packet” here which contains the list of required documents such as current proof of address.
*Note: Students automatically roll over from grade level to grade level and from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school (aside from DTSMA middle to high school). There is no need to complete registration paperwork.
The Lafayette Parish School System offers magnet academies at various elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition to providing students the curriculum required by state guidelines, the Magnet Academies offers specialized theme-immersed programs, allowing for more exciting and fulfilling educational opportunities. Students of Lafayette Parish can apply for admission in the Magnet Academies at appropriate grade levels. Only applicants who fulfill entry criteria will be eligible for invitation to enroll.
The W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center offers hands-on career and technical education for high school students in Lafayette Parish. With specialized programs like automotive tech, cosmetology, culinary, welding, and more, students gain real-world experience in fields that lead to certification and industry credentials. This prepares them for future career opportunities, apprenticeships, or continued education in college programs. The center also provides dual enrollment options with Southern Louisiana Community College, offering students the chance to earn college credits while still in high school.
The Edward J. Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette provides an alternative educational setting for students aged 15 and above, offering personalized learning plans and an accelerated, self-paced curriculum. Located at the W.D. and Mary Baker Smith Career Center, the school supports students in earning a Louisiana High School Diploma. Students can work on multiple courses at once, with the potential to graduate faster depending on progress. The school also offers flexible schedules, transportation, and special education services. Attendance is mandatory, and students must meet academic and behavioral standards to remain enrolled.
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