1 May 2026

Last Evening In Paris Update Before the Big Day!

We are so excited to see everyone who purchased tickets to Evening in Paris this year. Be sure to review today’s EIP email for important “need to know” details to help you prepare for the event and make the most of the evening.

Not able to attend? You can still be part of the fun:

• The Silent Auction is open to everyone and will remain live until 8:30 pm tomorrow, Saturday, May 2.
• Community Party tickets are also still available—but only until they sell out. Once they are gone, they are gone, so be sure to secure your spot soon.
• Raffle tickets can be purchased until 7:00 pm tomorrow, giving you time to enter for a chance to win exciting experiences.

Let’s make this our best Evening in Paris yet—all in support of our students. Thank you for being part of this incredible community.

Summer School Information

The deadline to enroll for summer school was April 30th. Students enrolling past this deadline could be placed on a waitlist and may not be guaranteed an afternoon bus.

Summer school dates: June 8 to July 8. No school on 6/19 or 7/3. Summer school hours:

• Armour: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (doors open at 7:45 am)
• Cherry & Oak: 8:15 am - 3:15 pm (doors open at 7:45 am). Upper Room after-school care available until 6:00 pm for elementary students.

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Special Board Meeting Notice

The Académie Lafayette Board of Directors will meet virtually at 6 pm on Monday, May 4. The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube channel. Click here to read the board meeting agenda.

MS Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Volleyball tryouts for the 2026-27 school year will be held May 7th, 8th and 11th at the Cherry campus gymnasium. Tryouts are open to current 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Click here for tryouts details or to sign up.

Host Families Needed for 26-27

Become a host family for a 26-27 French intern! A private room and meals when you are together are the only requirements. Sign up today for a family experience you will treasure! For details please contact:

• Oak: Crista Peeler, cpeeler@academielafayette.org
• Cherry: Danielle Coates, dcoates@academielafayette.org
• Armour: Contact the campus closest to your home

As of today, only 2 host families have been secured for Cherry, and 3 for Oak, so please inquire if your family is able to help host.

National Bike & Roll to School Day, May 6

Join us for the last Bike & Roll day of this school year. Have an early start and bike/roll from home, or park in the neighborhood and walk up to school!

For those who are excited to bike more, a small group of families are planning to start a Bike Bus! Bike Bus is a way of group commuting on bikes that you can join anywhere along a set route(s). Contact Kelly Pritchett (kellyrae44@gmail.com) to learn more.

Chili Bingo Night

Chili & Bingo Night, Friday, May 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Armour campus (201 E. Armour Blvd).

$15 adult, $10 student, children under 5 free (dinner only). Delicious chili & fixin's, cold refreshments, dessert. Multiple rounds of bingo and fun prizes to celebrate Spring and Mother's Day. Crafts table for kids. All proceeds to benefit ALIHS international trip programs. Click here to buy tickets.

Last Call for AL Outstanding Coach Award Nominations

Nominations are now open for the AL Booster Club's first annual Outstanding Coach Award. We are looking for stories of coaches who have made a lasting impact on their athletes, fostered a culture of sportsmanship, and demonstrated dedication to the AL community. All nominations must be submitted by May 10th.

Who is eligible: Any coach of an official AL sport for the 2025-2026 school year.

How to nominate: Please share a brief story or explanation of why your AL coach is outstanding. 

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