About CafÉ

Community and Family Engagement (CAFÉ) is a school-based program designed to build stronger connections between schools, families, and the community. We believe that when families, educators, and community members work together, every student has the best chance to succeed.

CAFÉ empowers principals to lead school engagement efforts by forming dedicated CAFÉ Teams made up of parents, teachers, and community partners. These teams meet regularly to collaborate on ways to support students and create a positive school environment.

1. Led by the Principal, Powered by a Champion:

2. Each school’s CAFÉ team is led by the principal and supported by a CAFÉ Champion—a dedicated staff member who helps coordinate efforts, keep the team organized, and drive initiatives forward.

3. Inclusive and Collaborative Teams:

4. CAFÉ teams bring together a diverse group of voices, including:
   •        - Families and Caregivers: Sharing insight and helping to create a welcoming school culture.
   •        - Teachers and Staff: Providing guidance on academic and social-emotional student needs.
   •        - Local Businesses and Nonprofits: Offering resources, mentorship, and sponsorships.
   •        - Community Leaders and Volunteers: Strengthening school-community relationships.
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5. Focused on Action and Impact:

6. Teams meet regularly to identify school-specific needs and create action plans. These can include:
        - Family Engagement Events (Literacy Nights, Cultural Celebrations)
        - Student Incentives and Rewards (Attendance Challenges, Reading Programs) 
        - Campus Beautification Projects (Serve Days, Classroom Updates)
        - Teacher and Staff Appreciation initiatives

   1. Collective Responsibility for Student Success: 

   2. CAFÉ operates on the belief that every member of the community has a role in supporting our schools. When families, educators, businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders come together, it creates a powerful network of support that drives student achievement and builds a stronger school culture.

   3. Ongoing Support from Love Our Schools: 

   4. Love Our Schools provides CAFÉ teams with resources, training, and tools to ensure long-term success and continued impact.

• ✔️ Stronger Relationships: CAFÉ fosters trust and meaningful partnerships between schools and families.
  ✔️ Shared Responsibility: Everyone—families, schools, and the community—has a role in supporting students.
  ✔️ Improved Student Success: Engaged families and community support lead to better academic and emotional outcomes.
  ✔️ Positive School Culture: CAFÉ creates welcoming, inclusive environments where students and staff thrive.

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• CAFÉ is more than meetings—it’s a shared responsibility to create lasting change in our schools. Be part of it.

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   Click here to join a CAFÉ team.

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  Together, we’re building stronger schools and brighter futures!

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High Schools:

• Carencro High School
• Ovey Comeaux High School
• Lafayette High School
• Northside High School
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Middle Schools:

• Acadian Middle School⭐
• Broussard Middle School⭐
• Carencro Middle School
• Lafayette Middle School
• L.J. Alleman Middle School
• Milton Middle School
• Paul Breaux Middle School
• Scott Middle School
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Elementary Schools:

• Alice Boucher Elementary School
• Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
• Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School
• Charles M. Burke Elementary School
• Duson Elementary School
• Evangeline Elementary School
• J.W. Faulk Elementary School
• Katharine Drexel Elementary School⭐
• L. Leo Judice Elementary School
• Live Oak Elementary School
• Milton Elementary School
• S.J. Montgomery Elementary School⭐
• Woodvale Elementary School

Programs:

Lerosen Preparatory⭐

 Want to Make a Difference? Become a CAFÉ Champion!

Schools marked with a ⭐ need a dedicated CAFÉ Champion—a passionate community leader who will help bridge the gap between families, schools, and the community.

As a CAFÉ Champion, you will:

•      - Collaborate with the principal, teachers, families, and community partners.    
•      - Lead efforts to improve school culture and support student success.
•      - Help organize events, initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.      
•      - Be the driving force behind meaningful change in your school.

Ready to step up and lead?
Join us in creating stronger schools and brighter futures! Sign up here. 

Love Our Schools is rallying the community to make Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) unforgettable for the educators who show up for our students every day.

Whether you're an individual, a business, a church, or a community group—there's a place for you on the Teacher Appreciation Squad.

Ways to Get Involved:

Volunteer

 Give your time by helping set up, serve meals, or distribute treats on campus during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Build a Team

 Gather a group from your workplace, church, or organization to adopt a school together and coordinate a special appreciation effort.

Adopt a School

 Take the lead in celebrating an entire school’s staff by sponsoring meals, providing gift cards, or delivering care packages.

Donate

 Support the effort by contributing funds, gift cards (up to $25 each), or items like snacks and self-care essentials.

Every role matters. Every gesture counts.

Complete the form below to join the Teacher Appreciation Squad and help us make a lasting impact on the educators who give so much to our community.

Registration Link: Sign Up