Welcome to the 2025 Back to School Guide from Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge!
From school calendars to bus routes and everything in between, Macaroni KID New Iberia Abbeville Breaux Bridge is here to support all families in Iberia, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes for the upcoming 2025 - 2026 school year.
We've compiled the important details parents need right now, as well as back-to-school tips, local school supply giveaways, recipes, fun printables, and more ... all in one place!
Our 2025 Back to School Guide will be updated throughout August with any new events, resources, or other happenings that may come up as local families fall back into their normal 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 School District 📚First Day of School: August 7, 2025 for 1st through 12th grade studentsFirst Day of School for Pre-K and Kindergarten: August 13th & 14th, 2025 |
Kindergarten testing will take place over several days beginning on August 7, 2025 through August 12, 2025. Pre-K and Kindergarten students will have a staggered start the 2025-2026 school year in the Iberia Parish School District. Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for Iberia Parish School District this year.
Iberia Parish School District on Facebook
2025 - 2026 Iberia Parish District Calendar
2025 - 2026 Orientation Schedule
Iberia Parish Early Childhood Network (Head Start)
2025 - 2026 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
Iberia School JCampus Student Progress Center
Iberia Parish School Nutrition Department
Iberia Parish School Zone Information
Iberia Parish Schools Transportation Info
📚 St. Mary Parish Public Schools 📚First Day of School: August 7, 2025 |
Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for St. Mary Parish Public Schools this new school year.
2025 - 2026 St. Mary Parish Public Schools Calendar
St. Mary Parish School District on Facebook
St. Mary Parish District Schools Directory
St. Mary Parish 2025 - 2026 School Supply List
(Click on your school's name for the supply list. Please note, high schools in St. Mary Parish will provide more information for students during orientation.)
2025 - 2026 St. Mary Parish Uniform Guidelines
Pre-K Registration for St. Mary Parish
Kindergarten Registration for St. Mary Parish
2025 - 2026 Student and Parent Handbook (Printable)
St. Mary Parish SchoolCash System
Parent and Family Engagement for St. Mary Parish
St. Mary Parish JCampus Student Progress Center
2025 - 2026 Transportation Handbook for St. Mary Parish
Bus Route Information for St. Mary Parish
School Nutrition and Downloadable Menus for St. Mary Parish
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📚Vermilion Parish Public Schools📚First Day of School: August 8, 2025 for 1st through 12th grade studentsFirst Day of School for Pre-K: August 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2025First Day of School for Kindergarten: August 8th, 11th, and 12th, 2025 |
There will be a staggered start for Pre-K and Kindergarten students along with mandatory screening for Pre-K students. Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for the Vermilion Parish School System. Please note, the VPSS website is currently in the process of updating and moving to a new website as of July 2025.
Vermilion Parish School System on Facebook
2025 - 2026 School Supply List
(To find your child's school supply list, click on your child's school name to be taken directly to the school site for supply information.)
Vermilion Parish School Board Student & Parent Handbook
Vermilion Parish Early Childhood Network
Vermilion Parish Schools JCampus Student Progress Center
Vermilion Parish Schools Transportation Department
Vermilion Parish Child Nutrition Program
📚 St. Martin Parish School District 📚First Day of School: August 12, 2025 |
Click on the links below to take you directly to the information you need for public schools throughout the St. Martin Parish School District.
St. Martin Parish School District
St. Martin Parish School Board
St. Martin Parish School District on Facebook
2025 - 2026 St. Martin Parish School District Calendar
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 Our Area📚 |
The Diocese of Lafayette operates several Catholic schools throughout the Acadiana area. To get information on the catholic schools in your area, click on the links below to be taken directly to the information you need for these areas.
Iberia Parish Catholic Schools
St. Mary Parish Catholic Schools
Vermilion Parish Catholic Schools
St. Martin Parish Catholic Schools
Nutrition and Menu Links for Schools in Diocese of Lafayette
The Diocese of Houma Thibodaux also has schools in our area for elementary and high school students.
Central Catholic Elementary and High School
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📚2025 Back to School Events📚 |
🎒Back to School Student Bingo - Bambino's Burgers - New Iberia, July 25, 2025
🎒Back to School Bash - The Community Church - New Iberia, July 26, 2025
🎒Back to School Youth Event at King Joseph Park - Jeanerette, July 31, 2025
🎒 St. Mary Parish Backpack Giveaway 2025 - Franklin, August 1, 2025
🎒 St. Mary Parish Backpack Giveaway 2025 - Morgan City, August 1, 2025
🎒Back to School Bash - Lydia Branch - Iberia Parish Library, August 1, 2025
🎒Youth Summit & Back to School Drive - New Iberia, August 2, 2025
🎒Waves of Success Back to School Bash - Breaux Bridge, August 2, 2025
🎒Backpack Giveaway- Star Pilgrim Baptist Church - New Iberia, August 2, 2025
🎒Backpack Giveaway- Star Pilgrim Baptist Church - New Iberia, August 2, 2025
🎒Back to School Fun Day - Greater New Hope Baptist Church - Baldwin, August 3, 2025
🎒 Back to School Community Fair - McKerall O'niell Community Center - Franklin, August 4, 2025
🎒 5th Annual Back to School Giveaway - The Good Fight Foundation - Lafayette, August 5, 2025
🎒Back to School Fun Day - Judge Carl Williams Park - Breaux Bridge , August 9, 2025
🎒Back to School Bash - Patterson - August 16, 2025
🎒Back to School Bash - Highland Baptist - New Iberia, August 22, 2025
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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. We have the links below to help parents find support for the upcoming school year. From local library systems, online school programs, and local support agencies, here are some quick links to help parents be prepared for the new school year.
Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana - Iberia Parish
St. Mary Parish Youth Prevention Coalition
Families Helping Families of Acadiana
📚More Tips to Get You Through this New School Year📚 |
Capture the Moment: A Printable for That Special First Day of School |  5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great |
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