Welcome to the 2024-2025 Back to School Guide from Macaroni KID New Iberia!
From school calendars to bus routes and everything in between, Macaroni KID New Iberia is here to support all families in Iberia, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes for the upcoming 2024 - 2025 school year. We have the details you need, parenting tips and resources, recipes, and more all in one place!
Our guide will be updated throughout August with any new events, resources, or other happenings that may come up as we all fall back into our school routines.
Now, here is all the back-to-school news parents can use to get the kids settled in to a new school year!
School Calendars and Information
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Iberia Parish Public SchoolsFirst Day of School: August 7, 2024 for 1st through 12th gradeFirst Day of School for PreK and Kindergarten: August 14 & 15, 2024 |
There will be a staggered start for PreK and Kindergarten students. Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for Iberia Parish Public Schools.
Iberia Parish School District on Facebook
2024 - 2025 Orientation Schedule
Iberia Parish Early Childhood Network (Head Start)
2024 - 2025 School Supply List by School
(Click on your school's name for the supply list. Contact your school if there is no link.)
Iberia Parish Student Uniform Policy
Iberia Parish Student Fee Policy
Student Services and Enrollment
Parent and Student Information
Iberia Parish School Nutrition Department
Iberia Parish Schools Transportation
St. Mary Parish Public SchoolsFirst Day of School: August 7, 2024 |
Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for St. Mary Parish Public Schools.
St. Mary Parish School District on Facebook
2024 - 2025 District Calendars
2024 - 2025 School Supply List
(Click on your school's name for the supply list.)
2024 - 2025 High School Uniform Guidelines
PreK & Kindergarten Registration Information
St. Mary Parish Early Childhood Network (Pre-K)
Student and Parent Handbook (Printable)
General Enrollment Information
School Nutrition and Downloadable Menus
Central Catholic Elementary and High School
(part of the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux)
First Day of School: 1st through 12th grade: August 8, 2024 First Day of School for PreK and Kindergarten: August 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2024 |
There will be a staggered start for PreK and Kindergarten students. Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for the Vermilion Parish School System.
(Go to upper right hand corner and select Schools. Then select your school from the dropdown list. )
Vermilion Parish School System on Facebook
2024 - 2025 School Supply List
(Click on your school's name for the supply list.)
Vermilion Parish Early Childhood Network
Vermilion Parish Student / Parent Command Center
Medication Intake Scheduling 2024-2025 School Year
Vermilion Parish Schools Transportation Department
First Day of School: August 9, 2024 |
Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for public schools in St. Martin Parish.
St. Martin Parish School District
St. Martin Parish School Board
St. Martin Parish Schools on Facebook
Supply List by Schools in St. Martin Parish
(Go to upper right hand corner and select Schools. Then select your school from the dropdown list. )
St. Martin Parish Early Childhood Network
St. Martin Schools Magnet Program
New Student Online Registration
Parent Portal for St. Martin Parish
School Nutrition and Menu Links
Other Parent Information and Resources
Student Information, Links, and Resources
Catholic Schools in Diocese of Lafayette |
The Diocese of Lafayette operates several Catholic schools throughout Acadiana. Click on the list below for the links to directly to the information you need for each parish.
St. Mary Parish Catholic Schools
Iberia Parish Catholic Schools
Vermilion Parish Catholic Schools
St. Martin Parish Catholic Schools
Nutrition and Menu Links for Schools in Diocese of Lafayette
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2024 Back to School Events |
Back 2 School Giveaway - Sircusaville Recreation Building - Morgan City - July 27, 2024
Bougie Burger Back to School Bash - The Main Cup - Loreauville - July 27, 2024
Back to School Bash - Judge Carl Williams Park - Breaux Bridge - July 27, 2024
Get tech tips for a safer school year - Livestream (Virtual Event) - July 30, 2024
FAFSA and TOPS Free Workshop - Main Branch - Iberia Parish Library - July 30th and July 31st, 2024
Back to School Supply Giveaway - King Joseph Park, Jeanerette - August 1, 2024
1st Annual Back Pack Giveaway - Motion Barbers - Kaplan - August 1, 2024
Back to School Giveaway - The Good Fight Foundation - August 3, 2024
Back to School Giveaway - Kingdom in Action World Ministries - New Iberia - August 3, 2024
Back to School Fun Day - Patterson - August 3, 2024
Back to School Summer Fun Day - Bayou Vista Community Center - August 3, 2024
Back to School Outreach Event - The Community Church - New Iberia - August 3, 2024
Back to School Supply Giveaway - West End Park - New Iberia - August 4, 2024
Kuts 4 Kids Back to School Drive - West End Park - New Iberia - August 4, 2024
Back to School Prayer - St. Mary Parish - August 4, 2024
Back to School Community Fair - McKerall O'niell Community Center - Franklin - August 5, 2024
Back to School Bash - Little Zorah Baptist Church - Jeanerette - August 5, 2024
Back to School Supply Giveaway Event - St. Martinville CHC - August 7, 2024
Annual Sack 4 Support Back to School Event - Abbeville - August 10, 2024
Back to School Supply Haircuts and Hairstyle for Boys and Girls - Jeanerette - August 11, 2024
Back to School Bash - Bayou Braces & Dentistry - New Iberia - August 11, 2024
1st Annual Style Your Crown - Back to School Event for Girls - St. Martinville - August 11, 2024
Want to add your community event to our list?
Add it to our Macaroni KID New Iberia calendar now!
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Back to School: Quick Links |
As we get back into the school season, parents know they will be on call for homework help. Here are some quick links to help our parents be prepared for homework questions, study and research resources, and other information to make easing back in a little less stressful.
Acadiana has some of the best library systems for the community. As a homeschooling family, our local libraries are our best friend! We visit our library on a regular basis both online and in-person. You can find so many things at your local libraries to help with projects, help with how-to on tech related issues, homework help, book clubs and so much more. Here are the links to the libraries in our area:
Other links that may parents may need for the school year: |
Families Helping Families of Acadiana
Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
More tips to make this school year great one for our families |
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