Ouachita Parish School District

Ouachita Parish School District, also known as OPS District, is a public school district that provides kindergarten through twelfth grade education to the residents of Ouachita Parish in Louisiana. The district operates a variety of elementary, middle, and high schools that deliver instructional programs and support services in accordance with state curriculum standards. It is responsible for employing educators, maintaining school facilities, and overseeing student assessment and accountability processes. The administrative headquarters of the district is located within the United States, serving as the central office for policy implementation and district‑wide management. Its core function is to offer educational opportunities to the community it serves.

Ouachita Parish School District is governed by an elected school board that establishes policy, approves budgets, and appoints a superintendent to manage daily operations. As a component of the Louisiana public education system, the district must comply with state regulations concerning teacher licensure, school safety, and academic performance reporting. On July 23, 2019, the district experienced a ransomware attack that encrypted critical files and disrupted IT services, an incident that was part of a broader outbreak affecting three school districts in North Louisiana and led to a state emergency declaration. The district is a governmental entity owned by the public and does not have a parent company or any subsidiaries. Its operations are supported by public funding mechanisms typical for local school districts in the United States.