As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, the Vernon Parish School Board has released a full list of open house and orientation events for schools across the district. Events begin as early as August 4 and continue through August 8, giving students and families a chance to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and prepare for the new academic year.
In addition to the general schedule, Vernon Parish Head Start and Early Head Start programs have announced that all early childhood teachers will conduct one-on-one home visits with families, alongside the mandatory orientation held at the Head Start office. Families who do not hear from their assigned teacher by August 4 are encouraged to call the Head Start office at 337-239-6899 to confirm arrangements.
Below is the full list of Vernon Parish Schools’ 2025 Open House and Orientation Dates:
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Anacoco High: August 8
6–7 PM (7th & 8th grade)
7–8 PM (9th–12th grade)
Anacoco Elementary: August 7
5–6 PM (K–2nd grade)
6–7 PM (3rd–6th grade)
East Early Childhood Learning Center: Ongoing
One-on-one parent/home visits
Evans: August 7
5–7 PM
Hicks: August 8
5:30–7 PM
Hornbeck: August 7
5:30–6:30 PM
Leesville High: August 7
4:30–6:30 PM
Leesville Junior High: August 7
6–7 PM (Open House)
5:30–6 PM (New student orientation)
North Early Childhood Learning Center: Ongoing
One-on-one parent/home visits
Parkway Elementary
August 4 (Kindergarten): 4–6 PM
August 5 (1st & 2nd): 4–6 PM
August 6 (3rd & 4th): 4–6 PM
Pickering Elementary: August 7, 4:30–6:30 PM
Pickering High School: August 7, 4:30–6:30 PM
Pitkin: August 5
5:30–7:30 PM
K–6 parent meeting at 5:45 PM (gym)
7–12 parent meeting at 6:15 PM (gym)
Rosepine Elementary: August 7, 5–7 PM
Rosepine High: August 7, 4–6 PM
Simpson: August 7
5–5:30 PM (Supply drop-off in new gym)
5:30–7 PM (Orientation)
Vernon Middle: August 7
5–6 PM (5th grade)
6–7 PM (6th grade)
West Leesville Elementary: August 5
4:30–6:30 PM
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend their school’s open house or orientation to receive class assignments, drop off supplies, and meet school staff. These events are designed to help students begin the year with confidence and to build strong school-family partnerships from day one.
For more information, visit the Vernon Parish School Board website or contact your child’s school directly.