Ouachita Parish School Board School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

OPSD is a suburban school district with 36 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 10 and end May 20. Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon. This calendar includes 1 professional development day — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as OPSD.

Schools in Ouachita Parish School Board

Central Elementary School (Elementary)
Claiborne School (Elementary)
Crosley Elementary School (Elementary)
Drew Elementary School (Elementary)
Jack Hayes Elementary School (Elementary)
Highland Elementary School (Elementary)
Kiroli Elementary School (Elementary)
Lakeshore School (Elementary)
Lenwil Elementary School (Elementary)
Boley Elementary School (Elementary)
Ouachita Parish High School (High)
Ouachita Junior High School (Middle)
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School (Elementary)
Riser Elementary School (Elementary)
Riser Middle School (Middle)
Robinson Elementary School (Elementary)
Shady Grove Elementary School (Elementary)
Sterlington Elementary School (Elementary)
Sterlington High School (High)
Swartz Upper Elementary School (Elementary)
Swayze Elementary School (Elementary)
West Monroe High School (High)
Woodlawn Elementary School (Elementary)
Woodlawn Middle School (Middle)
Riverbend Elementary School (Elementary)
Richwood High School (High)
Calhoun Elementary School (Elementary)
Swartz Lower Elementary School (Elementary)
West Ridge Middle School (Middle)
Good Hope Middle School (Middle)
Richwood Junior High School (Middle)
Calhoun Middle School (Middle)
West Ouachita High School (High)
George Welch Elementary School (Elementary)
Sterlington Middle School (Middle)
East Ouachita Middle School (Middle)

Ouachita Parish School Board 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-07-27 to 2026-07-30 — TIP Academy - Teacher Induction Program (closed)
2026-08-03 — Teachers/Paras/11, 10.5, 10, 9.5 Mo. Employees Return (closed)
2026-08-03 — School Inservice Day (closed)
2026-08-04 to 2026-08-06 — District Inservice Day (closed)
2026-08-07 — School Inservice Day (closed)
2026-08-10 to 2026-08-11 — PreK Testing / Kindergarten Registration (in session)
2026-08-10 — Grades 1-12 Begin as Directed from Schools (in session)
2026-08-14 — All Grades Full Day (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day (closed)
2026-10-12 to 2026-10-16 — Fall Break (closed)
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Break (closed)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Break (closed)
2027-03-30 to 2027-04-02 — Spring Break (closed)
2027-05-10 to 2027-05-14 — Graduation Week (in session)
2027-05-20 — Last Day of School for Students (in session)
2027-05-21 — Last Teacher Day (closed)