All Rapides Parish Public Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Further updates will be communicated via our mass notification system, on our website, rpsb.us, and on social media channels.

At this time, we are planning for all RPSB schools & offices to be open tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Our teams are working to address any plumbing and/or heating issues. In the event a school cannot open due to weather related issues, we will communicate further.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned district website! This new platform is built to better serve all of our stakeholders and schools. Visit rpsb.us to check it out! #BetterTogether

Black History Month is a time to honor, learn, and celebrate! Throughout this month, we will feature content that celebrates Black leaders and history. It's their stories that inspire us to keep striving for a brighter future for all! #BlackHistoryMonth #BetterTogether

Our school counselors play a vital role in helping students discover their strengths, set goals, and reach their maximum potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. Join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing school counselors for their dedication! #NSCW

Yesterday, we partnered with LSUA for the 2025 Regional Educators Rising Conference! Dr. Cade Brumley, State Superintendent, delivered the keynote address.We’re proud of all the participants and wish the winners the best as they compete at state next month!

The Education Recovery Scorecard from Stanford & Harvard is out, and La. is leading the way in student learning recovery! RPSB was mentioned in the New York Times as a standout district in the country for student progress. To read more, visit: educationrecoveryscorecard.org

Traffic Alert: Due to a crash on I-49 Southbound near the Broadway Exit in Alexandria, traffic in both directions is blocked. This may cause delays for some of our school buses this afternoon. You can check road closures at 511la.org

As part of #PublicSchoolsWeek, we're proud to say that Rapides Parish is on the rise! We're ranked 19th in La. for growth in student achievement and have seen steady improvement in district performance scores since 2019. Together, we’re proving that public schools drive success!

Big congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the Rotary Club of Alexandria Scholarship! These students have shown outstanding dedication and are taking the next step in their education right here in Central Louisiana—at LSUA or LCU.

FREE Summer Meals for Kids!  Starting June 2 through June 26 or 27 (depending on the site), all children 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at any of our summer meal sites. Please visit: rpsb.la/summer2025meals for more info.

🇺🇲 In honor of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed next Monday, May 26. We are grateful for the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our country.  #MemorialDay #BetterTogether

We wish everyone a wonderful summer! Our Central Office will begin Summer Hours on Tuesday, May 27, and these hours will conclude on Friday, July 25. Please visit rpsb.us if you need information while our offices are closed.

All Rapides Parish schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular operations on Monday, June 23.

LEAP scores have been released, & Rapides Parish is on the rise! With a +3% growth in overall proficiency, we’ve earned the #2 spot in the state for academic growth—& we’re the highest-performing district among those in 2nd place. We’re 20th statewide in proficiency for 3–12!

We're so proud of two Ball Elementary superstars! These students took their talents all the way to the National EdRising Conference in Orlando after winning 1st place regionally and 2nd place at state earlier this year. Congrats, Nya and Ava, and way to go! #BetterTogether

Our Transportation Dept. will conduct a full transportation simulation on Friday, August 1, running both morning & afternoon routes to every bus stop and school. We appreciate the community's understanding and cooperation! #BetterTogether

Take a look back at our 2024 Opening of Schools Meeting! We're just one day away from doing it all over again! The excitement is building, and we can't wait to see everyone! youtu.be/AQvm6U4fO5A

Today, we gathered for an opening that reminded us all: heroes don't always wear capes. Our "Unleash Your Hero" kick-off was more than a welcome back—it was a call to action. Here's to a year of unleashing potential and discovering the hero within us all! #BetterTogether

What an awesome Pigskin Preview today! The Alexandria Rotary Club brought together our principals, coaches, and players for a look ahead to the football season. Now we're all ready for Friday Night Lights!  #BetterTogether