J. W. James Elementary School

10/16/2026

We did it again! 💪 Way to show up, Starblazers!! 🌟

Our September Attendance All-Stars are setting the standard for student success! LPSS is proud to recognize the schools with the highest attendance rates across each grade level, along with our most improved campus.

Every school day matters, and consistent attendance strengthens learning, builds connections, and creates opportunities for growth. We thank our students, families, educators, and school teams for their continued commitment to making every day count. Together, we are building a stronger culture of attendance across LPSS!

10/16/2026

🍂🧡 Enjoy your Fall Break, Starblazers! 💛

We hope all our Starblazers enjoy a relaxing fall break filled with fun, family, and a little time to recharge! 🍁

📅 Students return on Wednesday, October 21. We can’t wait to see everyone back at JWJ! 💙💛

10/15/2026

🏃‍♀️ 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝟱𝗞 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬! 🏃‍♂️

JWJ is proud to support the foundation created in honor of former JWJ student Carson Estilette! We invite our Starblazer family to join us in supporting this meaningful cause. 💙💛

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Cherokee Ridge Horse Farm in Carencro

Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Fun Run!

🔗 Register here: https://give.lopa.org/ge/2026trailrun

💙 IMPORTANT: When registering, please be sure to select 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗟𝗞 so you will be included with the JWJ group!

Thank you for coming together as a school community to honor Carson’s memory and support the LLK Foundation. Once a Starblazer, always a Starblazer! 💙💛

10/15/2026

🍕🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY, STARBLAZERS! 🎉🍕 Your dinner plans are officially handled! Head to Pizza Artista TODAY or TOMORROW, October 15–16, and mention J. Wallace James at checkout. A portion of net sales will support our school! 💙

Skip the cooking, enjoy some pizza, and show JWJ some love! ⭐

📍 5409 Johnson Street, Lafayette

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🏐💙 DIVA NIGHT IS COMING! 💛🏐

Calling all girls in grades 3–5! Join the JWJ Counselors and the UL Girls Volleyball team for an evening of motivation, movement, and fun! 💪✨

📅 November 10th at 6:00 PM
📍 JWJ Cafeteria

Come build confidence, learn new skills, and have a great time with our Starblazer family! 🌟

🔗 Save your spot: www.tinyurl.com/divanightjwj

10/12/2026

🍕 Give yourself a night off from cooking! 😉 Join us Thursday & Friday, October 15–16, at Pizza Artista and help support JWJ! 💙 Just mention J. Wallace James at checkout, and a portion of your net sales will go back to our school. Good food for a great cause! ⭐

10/12/2026

Boots on and grammar skills ready! 🥾✏️ Our 1st graders in Ms. Arnold’s and Ms. Adams’s classes teamed up for Grammar Boot Camp, putting their grammar knowledge and strength to the test while learning and having fun together! 💙⭐

10/12/2026

Reminder - The LJA recruitment night for prospective students and families is tomorrow night! Check it out! 🤩

🎭🎨🎶 Come See What Makes LJA Different! 💙

Considering L.J. Alleman for your future Trojan? Prospective students and their families are invited to the LPSS Magnet Academy Showcase Recruitment Night at LJA!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 LJA Cafetorium

Come learn more about our Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Academy, explore the opportunities available to students, and discover how LJA combines academic success with the arts.

🏆 And did we mention? LJA was just voted Acadiana’s Choice Best Middle School for the THIRD year in a row!

📌 Please note: This is a recruitment night for prospective students and families, not a current-student Open House.

Come experience LJA and see what being a Trojan is all about! 💙

10/11/2026

This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this Thursday and Friday.

🚨Please note that there will be NO Run Club on Thursday afternoon due to the conferences. Thank you for your understanding!

📚✨ Mark Your Calendars, Starblazers! ✨📚

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! 📝💙 This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss how we can continue to support their success.

📅 Mark your calendars!

Questions? Please reach out directly to your child’s homeroom teacher.

We look forward to connecting with our JWJ families! 💙🌟