Dear STPPS Community,

It’s that magical time of year! When new notebooks are opened and the excitement of a fresh start fills the air. Our schools are buzzing with anticipation and we can’t wait to welcome our students back!

This year, we’re doing more than starting school, we’re Launching Excellence. We’re making a commitment to inspire, prepare, and propel every student toward a future filled with possibility. Because when we invest in excellence, we launch more than success. We launch futures.

To make sure all of our students start the 2025-26 school year strong, we put all of our back to school resources together for our families. Please take a look below to see everything you need to know for going back to school.

All Students in Pre K-12 Begin the Year with Smart Start Days

August 6: Only Pre K-12 students with last names A-L attend school on this day.

August 7: Only Pre K-12 students with last names M-Z attend school on this day.

All students attend school and begin a normal schedule beginning August 8th.

Find Your Bus Stop Location and Times

Use the Bus Stop Locator located on the Transportation page to get contact information for your bus driver. Contact your driver(s) to get bus stop location and times.

A Transportation Hotline is available from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. on July 31 and August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Call the Transportation Hotline for additional assistance. The number is 985-898-3373.

Starting a New School Year Just Got Easier

Back to school forms will be available online through the Student Progress Center (JPams). These electronic forms are replacing paper forms for your convenience.

Register a Child New to STPPS

Current STPPS students do not have to register again unless transferring to a different school in a different attendance zone due to moving. Information about applying for Pre K can be found at stpsb.org/prek.

Find School Specific Information

Access our school directory and visit school websites for school supply lists, bell times, and contact information. Pre K school supply lists can be found at stpsb.org/prek.

Free School Lunches and Breakfasts for All Students

Free school lunches and breakfasts are available for all students during the 2025-2026 school year through a program called the Community Eligibility Provision. All enrolled students in our 55 schools are eligible to participate in this meal program without having to pay a fee or submit an application. There is no free and reduced meal application this year.

Stay Connected with STPPS

Follow all of our social media channels, download our mobile app, and make sure your phone number is updated in the Student Progress Center to receive important updates through phone calls and text messages.

#STPPSLaunchingExcellence