Saluting Louisiana Grads! 2025 Guide HS & College Commencements
Got a grad in the family? Here's every Calcasieu Parish graduation ceremony with dates, times, and ticket info — plus a full list of Louisiana colleges & HBCUs.
Kids/Family/Schools
Learning How To Swim: Here’s Where To Sign Up In Lake Charles
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids learn to swim as early as age 1. Start now for a safer summer.
Lake Charles Theatrical Arts Seniors Land Major Scholarships
Calcasieu Theatrical Arts congratulates 7 students awarded
with Performing Arts Scholarships.
2025 Summer Camps In Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles parents—summer’s almost here. If you’re still searching for camps, activities, or food support, we’re gathering local options to help.
WEATHER ALERT: Calcasieu Parish Announces School Closures
CPSB Cancels School for May 8: Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns. See National Weather Channel Alerts here.
Lake Charles Pre-K Enrollment Open Now!
Calling all Lake Charles parents! Got a 4-year-old? Join us Saturday, May 3 from 9–2 at the Lake Charles Event Center for Pre-K Registration Day!
Calcasieu Parish School Calendar's: 2025-26 School Year
Save the dates before school even starts! We’ve rounded up all the 2025–2026 SWLA school calendars—from Calcasieu to charter schools and more
Join Us At The EDS Carnival This Weekend In Lake Charles
Kick off your summer at the Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Carnival Lake Charles! Fun for the whole family! #SummerFun #EDSCarnival
Public Schools In Louisiana Moving To 4-Day School Week
Is this going to be the norm for schools in Louisiana? Are more schools going to follow suit?
4 Reasons Voting On March 29 Matters More Than Ever In Louisiana
The Louisiana March 29, 2025 Election - early voting, constitutional amendment breakdown, what's on your ballot and more.