back to school

Thanks to technology, getting back in the swing of the school year is a lot less stressful.

It's August, which means it's time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping.

Now that we are past Independence Day, parents have set their sights on the first day of school. The countdown has officially begun!

While certain back-to-school trends are universal, some are uniquely Louisianan. Here are a few highlights.

There are a few common miseries every household with school-age kids must endure at this time of year. Here are the highlights.

As parents gear up for the 2016-2017 school year in Southwest Louisiana, they are encouraged to ensure their children’s safety seats are properly installed.

It's the final weekend before all students in Louisiana head back to school! Click on the appropriate button to find calendars, school supply lists, and organizations that may be able to help if you're having trouble making ends meet this school year.

If you or someone you know has children in need of school supplies, here's a list of organizations in the area doing "Back To School" giveaways.

With a new school year, comes a ton of important dates to remember. We're helping you keep up! Here's the new school board calendars for every school in the state.

The Crazy Russian Hacker is back with 10 Back to School hacks.  Make your back to school a little easier with his tips and tricks. He'll show you how to sharpen your pencils in record time with an electric drill.  Also, learn a really easy way to organize your backpack with just a couple of highlighters or markers...

Back to School is here!! How do you feel about that? You haven't seen cute until you've seen this. Who could forget the emotional cocktail that was equal parts excitement and nervousness on the first day of school? Some parents made the brilliant decision to interview their kids about getting ready for their big day...

Is it time?  Are we there yet?  How much longer?  No, we're not talking about a road trip. We're talking about BACK TO SCHOOL!! The time is now, parents! Are you ready? School supplies bought? Lunches made? Backpacks packed? Here's a shout out to all of the teachers, bus drivers, administrators, and support staff who teach and love our children...