Ram Nation's Principal Notes

Ram Nation,

Fall is officially here, bringing with it a vibrant energy across our campus and many exciting events for our Ram Nation family.

As we move into the heart of the fall semester, we have several important calendar updates and opportunities to connect regarding your student's academic growth. Please make sure to check the Parent Portal regularly to track your student's grades, attendance, and assignment updates as we near the middle of the semester.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 15, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Friday, October 16, from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 16. These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to meet with teachers, discuss progress, and partner together for your student's success.

Additionally, students will enjoy Fall Break on Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20. Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 21.

Thank you for your warm support and dedication to our school community. We look forward to seeing you at conferences!

Thank you for making Ram Nation such a special community—once a Ram, always a Ram!

Mrs. Himel

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• Tickets must be purchased through i2tickets . Cash will not be accepted.
• Ticket Deadline: October 1st at 3 PM
• Tickets will not be available for purchase after the deadline, so make sure you purchase yours on time!
• Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee admission. If you do not meet the dance requirements, such as the dress code or guest eligibility requirements, you may be denied entry.

• Guests must be current high school students.
• Guests must show a valid school ID.
• Students are responsible for making sure their guests follow all school and dance rules.

• All dress up days must stay within school guidelines. This means no jeans with holes, rips, or tears and no leggings or gym shorts. If student's cannot keep it appropriate the administration reserves the right to cancel any remaining days of dress up or games.
• No masks, hats including sun visors, or face paint allowed.
• No Tutus allowed at ALL.
• No spandex, leggings, yoga pants, joggers, sweat pants, biker shorts, or pajamas allowed.
• All pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts should meet LPSS dress code requirements including length guidelines.
• All bags including fanny packs have to be clear per LPSS policy.

We encourage all Wreckin' Rams to participate in the dress-up days

​🚨 REMINDER on Dress Code & Guidelines 🚨

​While we want everyone to have fun, participation in dress-up days does not override the Acadiana High School/LPSSDress Code Policy.

✨️​FUN, BUT FOLLOW THE RULES: Your outfits for dress-up days must still comply with the general school dress code (e.g., no hooded garments, no shorts/skirts shorter than 4" above the knee-even with tights under, no gang-related or offensive content, etc.). School approved bottoms.

✨️​CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE: Anyone not in compliance with the dress code guidelines on dress up days will receive a major infraction with a write up and could be sent to In-School Suspension (ISS) for the day.

We are asking for your feedback as part of our 2025–2026 Annual Review of our school’s:

• Parent & Family Engagement Policy

• Parent & Family Engagement Compact

• Parent & Family Engagement Fund Budget

• Schoolwide Plan

Your voice matters to us! Please take a few minutes to review each document by clicking on the provided links. After reviewing each document, select either:

✅ NO CHANGES ARE NEEDED

💡 I HAVE SUGGESTIONS

If you select “I HAVE SUGGESTIONS,” please share your ideas for how we can improve that specific document.

Printed copies of all documents are available in the school’s front office. You may also print copies directly from the links provided.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help us strengthen our school and our partnership with families!

https://forms.gle/27aB8xrEbZZRSoLn9

Please take note of Acadiana High School’s daily arrival and dismissal times:

Arrival:

• Bus riders and car riders arrive starting at 6:45 AM (please do not drop off students prior to 6:45 AM).

• The morning tardy bell rings at 7:05 AM. Any student arriving after 7:05 AM must be checked in by a parent

• The dismissal bell rings at 2:35 PM.

• Please note that student check-outs are not allowed after 2:00 PM, and parent pick-up will begin only after all buses have departed campus.

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Thank you for helping us keep drop-offs and pick-ups safe and smooth!