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Sharon Hills Elementary participates in pilot program focusing on carbon dioxide

Sharon Hills Elementary School students and educators recently participated in a new pilot program focused on carbon dioxide (CO₂) and its effective management in a lower-carbon future. The school welcomed […]

Congratulations to Broadmoor High School junior Abby Alvarado for winning first place at the Regional and National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competitions. Alvarado first competed against high school students from across […]

Four Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors — Rohan Ninad Joshi, Abhinav Pathak, Emily Lien Phan, Tejasvi Tyagi — were announced on May 7 as winners in the second round […]

✨Congratulations✨ to Mayfair Laboratory School Principal Kyle Fontenette and Baton Rouge Magnet High School teacher Christopher Frazier for being named as semifinalists for state Principal and Teacher of the Year […]

Congratulations to our fantastic 2024-25 School Counselors of the Year. MaKeyba Patin-Carr (Winbourne Elementary), U’dana Green, (Capitol Middle) and Elayna O’Connor-Morris (McKinley High) were honored at the March 20 School […]

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EBRPSS mourns the loss of former Mayor-President "Kip" Holden. We remember his legacy of leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to making Baton Rouge a better place for all. A message from Superintent LaMont Cole on his legacy.

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Sharon Hills Elementary School students and educators recently participated in a new pilot program focused on carbon dioxide (CO₂) and its effective management in a lower-carbon future. The school welcomed academic leaders from Rice University’s Tapia Center and representatives from ExxonMobil Pipeline Co., who partnered to develop and launch the initiative.

The Tapia Carbon Project introduces students to technology designed to reduce CO₂ emissions through engaging in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities. The interactive curriculum explores how CO₂ is captured and transported to geologically suitable sites for permanent underground storage. Through this hands-on approach, students gain a deeper understanding of CO₂ — its origins, its environmental impact and how carbon capture and storage (CCS) can play a key role in addressing climate change.

“Understanding STEM concepts is vitally important to the future of every student we teach,” said Sharon Hills Principal Angela D. Sims. “Interactive, fun, age-appropriate activities like the
ones today really drive home science lessons in a way that kids can easily comprehend and add to their knowledge base. We’re grateful to ExxonMobil and Rice University’s Tapia Center for piloting their elementary STEM program at Sharon Hills.”

Sharon Hills teachers led a demonstration showing how carbon dioxide can be captured and safely stored deep underground, helping reduce emissions' environmental impact. Over 120 students participated in a hands-on activity to build their own model carbon capture reservoirs using everyday items like Play-Doh, vegetable oil, water, and noodles to simulate porous and impermeable rock layers. 

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Due to the potential for severe inclement weather, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools campuses and offices are closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and all activities will be canceled.

Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.