SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: SWLA goes back to school

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (KPLC) - The first day of school is this week for many SWLA students, and we’ve put together a guide with all the information parents and guardians will need.

Below, you can find each parish’s first day, calendars, menus, and more.

Be sure to stay tuned to KPLC for your back-to-school information, including what you need to know about safety, school supplies and any changes in your parish.

Note: Please be mindful when sharing photos of your child and the sensitive information the photos may contain, such as the name of your child’s school, teacher, and other personal details.

Calcasieu Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Public schools: Friday, Aug. 9
  • Diocese of Lake Charles: Monday, Aug. 12 (For students at Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School in Jennings, grades 1-8 return Wednesday, Aug. 7; kindergarten, pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 return Wednesday, Aug. 14.)
  • Charter schools: Friday, Aug. 9
  • McNeese State University: Monday, Aug. 19
  • SOWELA: Monday, Aug. 12

Allen Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Public schools: Thursday, Aug. 15

Beauregard Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Four- and five-day schools: Thursday, Aug. 8

Cameron Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Public schools: Thursday, Aug. 8

Jeff Davis Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Public schools, grades 1-12: Friday, Aug. 9
  • Public schools, pre-K and kindergarten: Tuesday, Aug. 13

Vernon Parish

• Calendar | District Menus | Schools
• First day of school for students:
  • Public schools: Monday, Aug. 19