Cheers were plentiful and loud as 17 “heroes” were recognized during the 2026–27 EBR Schools Student of the Year celebration on Nov. 4 at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School. Hosted
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been recognized by Business View Magazine as one of the state’s Best Managed School Districts. Business View is also considering EBR Schools
Claiborne and Capitol elementary schools have proudly earned recognition as two of the top 10 schools nationwide for their remarkable student achievement growth, thanks to the innovative Teach For America
Thirty students representing seven EBR Schools made for a competitive field in the inaugural Boulevard Code-Off on Oct. 24 at Twin Oaks Elementary. Hosted by Twin Oaks Elementary, the event
Parents brought balloons and other gifts. Fellow students lined the hallways. And 18 EBR Schools students received a surprise celebration honoring their achievements in the classroom and beyond. “I can’t
Employees who have dedicated decades to educating and supporting students in the East Baton Rouge School System received well-deserved recognition on Oct. 9. During a special Years of Service Celebration,
Thirty-six and perfect. Eight Baton Rouge Magnet High School students received a perfect score of 36 on the ACT during the 2025-26 testing year. Only about 3,000 (0.2%) of the
EBR Schools and the YMCA of the Capital Area are partnering again to make a big splash for water safety. A partnership kickoff event was held Sept. 28 at the
Six EBR Schools teachers were awarded more than $29,000 in grants to support innovative, research-based instructional projects that provide direct benefits to students. Established in 1991, the Deborah Rochelle Teacher
Discover a school option that fits your child. The EBR Schools Magnet Programs, in partnership with the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, invite families to Magnet Mania 2026 from 1
Smiles were all around on Sept. 24 as EBR Schools held the ribbon-cutting for the Miles for Smiles Mobile Dental Care at Brownfields Elementary School. EBR Schools and Miles for
The EBR Schools Division of Human Resources will host a series of community events to connect prospective employees with job opportunities and introduce community members to career pathways throughout EBR
Baton Rouge Magnet High School leads Louisiana with 29 National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, further highlighting the school’s tradition of academic excellence. The National Merit
The Liberty and Glen Oaks high school bands are sporting new uniforms this year, giving students another reason to march with pride. The uniforms were made possible through the Foundation
The House Party has begun at Capitol Elementary. The school at 4141 Gus Young Ave. officially launched its House System with a selection celebration on Aug. 28. Inspired by the
The excitement surrounding the 2026 high school football reached a new level on Wednesday. EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole, Mayor-President Sid Edwards, players and coaches joined in a press conference
Please join us for two nights of action-packed high school football action. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is excited to kick off the high school football season for
It’s been quite a few months for Broadmoor Elementary broadcasting teacher Mark Ellis Jr. Ellis and his Ablaze Youth Choir were honored as the New Artist of the Year during
Baton Rouge Magnet High School has once again earned national recognition, ranking as the No. 1 high school in the region, No. 6 in the state and No. 209 nationally,
Baton Rouge Magnet High School student Niles Haymer II said he had an idea that his speech, titled “What Leadership Means To Me,” would grab the attention of judges in
A new chapter in family service began on Aug. 11. EBR Schools officially celebrated the opening of a new Welcome Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, creating a convenient, one-stop destination
Teachers at Shenandoah Elementary got a Subaru surprise to start the school year on Aug. 5. Baton Rouge car dealership Subaru donated $10,000 to the school through the Subaru Loves Learning and AdoptAClassroom.org. 🎉📚
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is excited to announce the opening of a new Welcome Center to enhance how the district serves its families and make K-12 student
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System officially launched the 2026-27 school year with a convocation on Aug. 4 at Southern University. The event brought together all employees for a
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System proudly celebrates Scotlandville Magnet High School being honored at the recent National Academy Foundation NEXT 2026 Conference on July 6-9 in Washington, D.C.
Feel the Roar! The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is excited to announce its “Roar Into EBR” Pre-K Enrollment Event from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11,
East Baton Rouge Parish School System students continue to build academic momentum, posting the district’s strongest post-pandemic LEAP assessment results while demonstrating growth that outpaced statewide results in several key
East Baton Rouge Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grades demonstrated strong literacy growth during the 2025-26 school year, with the district recording its highest-ever early literacy performance.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is inviting families to register for its annual “Gifted Screening Blitz,” a two-day event designed to identify students who may benefit from gifted
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Kiera Deloch has been selected as one of only 13 educators nationwide to participate in the 2027 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Five graduates from Baton Rouge Magnet High School’s Class of 2026 have been named recipients of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The scholarship recipients are Olivia
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce that Kelly Adkinson, a visual arts educator at Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts, has been named
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System Human Resources Department will host its annual Spring Fling Recruitment and Retention Event to connect job seekers with career opportunities across the district.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Southern University are heightening awareness and security measures for the remaining EBR Schools Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies following incidents of inappropriate
A report highlighting the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s academic progress and strong post-pandemic recovery in reading and math received praise from a national education leader during Thursday’s School
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Early Childhood Office continues to demonstrate strong performance and meaningful impact. The EBR Early Childhood Network, the second-largest in the state, has earned
New data released on May 13 by the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University show that the East Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Forest Heights Academy of Excellence have been named as Exemplary Schools by the Arts Schools Network for the 2026–2031 designation cycle.
Students and staff at Villa Del Rey Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School celebrated on May 6 with Principal Kathie Johnson following her “cancer-free” report. Last semester, Principal Johnson was
Scholar Athletes of the Year 2026 EBR Schools
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System was named National Magnet District of the Year by Magnet Schools of America on April 15 during the organization’s annual conference in San
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Teach EBR, an innovative teacher preparation program designed to recruit, develop and retain high-quality educators committed
Let the Zearn times roll! Until Feb. 13, our elementary and middle schools are taking on the Zearn Mardi Gras Challenge! The goal is simple: Students should complete an average
Five EBR Schools are set to receive hundreds of quick-locking door barricades designed to enhance campus safety in the event of an active shooter. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/door-barricades-proposed-for-five-baton-rouge-high-schools/article_8bd1fc0b-5279-41ae-a1b5-befc74612072.html#tncms-source=featured-2
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has expanded its partnership with Waltham, Massachusetts-based Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc., deploying advanced security screening systems across additional high school campuses to enhance student
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Early Childhood Community Network will celebrate Early Education Week, Feb. 2–6, with its first-ever open house tours, highlighting the importance of high-quality early
Eleven outstanding East Baton Rouge Parish School System magnet schools and programs, including top honoree Belfair Montessori Magnet, have been recognized as National Merit Award winners by Magnet Schools of
Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Nanette McCann has been selected Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year, a highly competitive honor recognizing magnet leaders who exemplify excellence
Baton Rouge Magnet High has been recognized on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for developing an AP program that fosters a college-going culture and provides students with opportunities to
Glasgow Middle School’s Ananya Jain and Arlington Prep Academy’s Xzavier Thomas were recognized during the 2025 GOLD (Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities) Awards on Dec. 10 at the Old State
Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program, each valued at over $300,000. Nguyen has
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved historic gains in the latest School Performance Scores and letter grades released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Nov. 20.
With cheering sections full of family, friends and school leaders encouraging them, some of EBR Schools’ very best were celebrated at the 2025–26 Student of the Year ceremony on Nov.
Scotlandville Magnet High School students Reagan Scott and Chalaycia Lee were named finalists in the Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Regional Competition on Nov. 14 at Southern University. Scott and Lee are
BATON ROUGE, La. — Get ready for an exciting week of high school basketball as East Baton Rouge Parish Schools proudly hosts the 2025 EBR Schools Girls Basketball Tournament on
Three outstanding EBR Schools programs were recognized Nov. 5-7 at the recent Magnet Schools Mid-South Conference in Houston. Baton Rouge FLAIM – Best Foreign Language Immersion School. Villa del Rey
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students identified as experiencing homelessness. During this month, we want to
Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’ BATON ROUGE, LA. — The halls are beginning to fill with holiday cheer as the East Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil is providing a unique opportunity for local educators to bring innovative STEM projects into the classroom. The company, in partnership with the Foundation for EBR Schools, is awarding $2,500
Westdale Middle School proudly hung its official U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School nominee banner on campus on Oct. 4, celebrating its outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.Although
The Little Bucs are officially on the air! Broadmoor Elementary cut the ribbon Oct. 2 on its brand-new broadcast and podcast studios, one of the first of its kind in
The Baton Rouge Center for the Visual and Performing Arts held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 30 with dazzling performances, inspiring remarks and a joyful reception. Joining in the ceremony were two beloved
Twenty-one Baton Rouge Magnet High School students were recently announced as semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. It is the most of any school in Louisiana. These
To EBRPSS Staff, We are absolutely thrilled to launch the 2nd Annual Digital Citizenship Week from Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September 11! This week is all about celebrating what it means to be safe, respectful,
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Band Together EBR, a fundraising campaign designed to provide new marching band uniforms for EBR
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has awarded $350,000 in funding to seven East Baton Rouge Parish schools to support critical safety and security upgrades. The
EBR Schools received national attention on Monday, Aug. 11, as Jefferson Terrace Academy hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The trip to Louisiana marked the launch of McMahon’s “Returning
Entering high school can feel like walking into a whole new universe. With new peers, a new environment, longer classes and more responsibilities, everything at once can be overwhelming. But
EBR Schools is excited to announce a Districtwide Enrollment Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at all school sites across the district. Each campus will
The Joe Burrow Foundation has introduced the “Burrow Blueprint,” an initiative designed to support public schools in effectively addressing and improving mental health issues. At the launch reception on Monday,
Dear Beloved EBRPSS Team, Today marks one year since I had the honor of being appointed Superintendent of Schools here in Baton Rouge. I wanted to take a moment to
Congratulations to the McKinley Elementary School Beta Club for its impressive showing at the National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, this summer. McKinley represented EBR Schools well at the largest
“Roar into EBR” is still roaring this weekend! There’s no better time to enroll in EBR Schools than this Saturday, July 19, at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from 9 a.m.
Our EBR Schools students are engaging in global learning this summer. Glasgow Middle School and Principal Erin Howard recently led an incredible educational adventure across Italy, Switzerland and France. They
Two graduations — earning a degree and a diploma in the same week. Congratulations to the outstanding Glen Oaks High students who graduated from Baton Rouge Community College on May
Principal Kyle Fontenette of Mayfair Laboratory School has been recognized as one of nine finalists for the 2026 state Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. Under
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
A huge congrats to Woodlawn High School football coach Christopher Clark, who was recently selected to coach the 2025 Louisiana All-State Game. The competition will be from May 30 to
Zoey Jenkins, a fifth-grader at Parkview Elementary School, has been named a finalist for the 2025 State Student of the Year. Zoey is the EBR Schools Elementary Student of the
Congratulations to the 17 Baton Rouge Magnet High School students who have been selected as Presidential Scholars candidates by the U.S. Department of Education. The Baton Rouge High candidates are:
Teaching brings joy to Wildwood Elementary School’s Alexandra Horner, who was honored on Feb. 5 as the English as a Second Language Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Teachers
High praise for high-dosage tutoring. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole celebrated on Jan. 31 at Jefferson Terrace Academy to highlight EBR Schools’
Congratulations to Paul Jackson, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for his selection as the Region V Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. The esteemed recognition celebrates exceptional
Louisiana’s incredible educators and students were celebrated for the phenomenal growth shown over the past few years. EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole joined Gov. Jeff Landry, state Superintendent of Education
Congratulations to our EBR Schools, who have achieved recognition from the Magnet Schools of America. Baton Rouge Magnet High and Mayfair Laboratory are two of the nation’s top magnet schools
Congratulations to Emily Chen of Baton Rouge Magnet High School for her remarkable achievement in being named one of the top 300 scholars in the 84th Regeneron Science Talent Search
One step into any one of Emmitt Glynn III’s classes at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, and it’s easy to see why he’s regarded as a distinguished educator. On Dec.
A parent expressed that a new laptop is bringing joy to her daughter as an early Christmas present. On Wednesday, 100 “high-achieving” students at Claiborne Elementary School received their own
Attendees at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge meeting on Dec. 11 at Drusilla Catering were perhaps expecting guest speaker EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole to review the handout they
Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at Scotlandville Magnet High School. Last spring, Harris led Scotlandville to
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school performance score under the current accountability system — according to
Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbons School during an awards
Congratulations to our 2024-25 EBR Schools Students of the Year, who were announced during Wednesday’s Student of the Year Program oat McKinley Middle Academic Magnet: District winners:Elementary School: Zoey Jenkins,
Blue shirts replaced the purples on Friday, as Mayfair Laboratory School celebrated its recent selection as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. “We’re here because you guys, your teachers, all
Three EBR Schools teachers were selected as regional winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge. They are: Sheila Bryant, Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School; Nikita
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce that Mayfair Laboratory School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Contest is only open to EBRPSS students. September 15th through October 15th, we recognize and celebrate the culture, music, language, food, accomplishments, of our Hispanic Heritage! Thus, let’s have some
The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Department is excited to share a video developed through a five-year partnership between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and the PROGRESS Center (Promoting
The new minifarm at Northdale Academy keeps students on the go. Six dedicated students are members of the agricultural science program’s “go” team. “They have to go and take care
The stadium where Rusty Price led teams for 28 years as the football coach at Broadmoor High School now bears his name. On Sept. 6, the school officially unveiled “Rusty
Congratulations to East Baton Rouge Parish School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis for her selection to the inaugural cohort of the prestigious Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellowship. Powell-Lewis is one
The “Showdown on the Bluff” high school football kickoff set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29-30, at Southern University’s A.W. Mumford Stadium has stirred up significant excitement. Superintendent
After touring Westdale Middle School’s amazing aquaponics lab on Wednesday, Baton Rouge native and U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator Daniel Whitley was impressed and a little envious. “I’m not the
Subaru of Baton Rouge presented a $10,000 check to Woodlawn Elementary School on Aug. 16 as part of the Adopt A Classroom program and the Subaru Loves Learning event. Twenty
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Ready Start Network has received a three-year, $50,000 grant to target and improve early childhood education compensation. “We are so proud of the
A special message from Superintendent LaMont Cole regarding the outlook for the 2024-25 school year, which starts Thursday. Cole emphasizes that EBR Schools’ focus in the upcoming months will be
Calling it “the most important work of my lifetime,” new Superintendent LaMont Cole is grateful for the opportunity to lead the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. “It’s a great
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, in collaboration with WBRZ, is proud to announce their partnership for Stuff the Bus 2024. Scheduled for July 24 at the College Drive
Doug Williams, the former Chaneyville High School (now Northeast High) and Grambling State quarterback who won a Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins, was finally able to receive his East
The 2023 Milken Educator Award recipients were lauded during a recent three-day national forum in Los Angeles. Included in that number was Derrick Winn, a math and science teacher at
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is adding four new magnet programs, thanks to a $15 million grant from the Magnet Schools Assistance Programs. McKinley Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, BR
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, and OneRouge CAFÉ are partnering in a free summer meals program and an interactive online map
Westdale Middle School’s Madilyn Nichole Whitmore is the Louisiana Middle School Student of the Year winner! This bilingual excels academically and as a leader in her school student government association, soccer, track, and STEM
A dollar bill has gone a long way and garnered national recognition for one EBR Schools student. Kelvin Ellis was recently featured on the “CBS Evening News” segment “On the
The Westdale Middle World Language Immersion Magnet program was recognized as the Top Merit Magnet Program of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Westdale Middle World Language
Desegregating the East Baton Rouge Parish School System during the 1963-64 school year took courage and sacrifice on the part of 28 Black students and their families. Sixty years later,
Kylie Altier, of McKinley Elementary School, has received a grant from the Academic Distinction Fund for her new reading initiative, “Read with Kylie.” The free initiative includes physical kits for students to check
The inaugural East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Athletic Hall of Fame class is a remarkable group of individuals that sets a high standard for future inductions. Eight greats —
Congratulations to the JROTC programs at Belaire, Broadmoor, Scotlandville and Woodlawn high schools for passing their accreditation inspections with scores of 98% to 100%. The U.S. Army Cadet Command recently
Congratulations to Istrouma High School’s Patricia Cooke, who was named the 2024 Louisiana ProStart Educator of Excellence. “Being voted Teacher of the Year by my peers here at Istrouma for
This information provided by DECA. Baton Rouge, LA – Bulldog Bites, the school-based enterprise at Baton Rouge Magnet High School was among 728 school-based enterprises achieving gold-level certification for the
Congratulations to Brennan Smith (Westdale Heights Academic Magnet), Madilyn Whitmore (Westdale Middle School) and Noor Akram (Woodlawn High School) for being named the EBR Schools Students of the Year for
Mathematics content supervisor Latrenda Knighten was elected as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics during the organization’s annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. She started in
Our EBRPSS 6 Keys to Success are the most critical guideposts of our EBR Schools Strategic Plan. They intentionally begin with the fundamental need to begin educating our community from
The staggered dismissal schedules for secondary schools (high and middle schools) will continue through Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. All secondary schools will dismiss at 1:25 pm, and all elementary schools
With EBRPSS school classes cancelled for Monday, August 21, 2023, our child nutrition leaders want to ensure our families that school breakfast and lunch will still be provided for their
The Child Nutrition Program is introducing Meal Viewer, an online menu service for parents and students. It allows for a convenient and speedy way to access the school’s daily menus.
Join us at the highly anticipated Back to School Bash 2023, proudly hosted by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System! This thrilling event will take place at the iconic
EBRPSS Releases Budget Infographic In an effort to promote transparency and engage the community, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System has recently released a comprehensive infographic outlining its budget
Sports Physicals Blitz Summer 2023 To help ensure that our student athletes are ready for summer sports, camps and school athletics, Healthcare Centers in Schools and a host of other
2023 Graduation Ceremonies Thousands of students will walk across the stage in May of 2023 to pick up their high school diplomas on their way to the next stretch of
Louisiana Department of Education Releases 2023 Parent & Family Engagement Survey The Louisiana Department of Education has launched an online survey designed to evaluate the engagement of parents/guardians within five
East Baton Rouge Parish School System to Host Spring Fling Recruitment Fair This spring could be the time to make that journey you’ve been putting off, and our annual Spring
Download This Information (PDF) The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announces the schedule of graduation ceremonies for the high school Class of 2023. Ceremonies are planned for the graduates
Please open the link below to view the meeting agenda. https://ebrschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Special-Ed-Adv-Council-42723.pdf
Employees of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be receiving $16,000 from the Louisiana Unclaimed Property program. The program, led by state Treasurer John Schroder, has over $1
The digital divide in America remains a cause for concern with one-quarter of students lacking adequate home internet access, and it continues to stifle educational progress for too many children.
Scotlandville Magnet High School and the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the unveiling of a law courtroom at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 30,
Help us continue to support our schools! No increases, only renewals.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is delighted to announce that Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will join Bob the Builder for a special visit to Jefferson Terrace Academy at
View the calendar for the full schedule of events.
District Principal of the Year Winners ElementaryDr. Joy Abernathy-Dyer, Villa Del ReyVanessa Bloss, Woodlawn Elementary MiddleAaron Sinclair, Eva Legard Center HighJohn Hayman, Tara High School District Teacher of the Year
Superintendent Sito Narcisse is elated to announce that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded the East Baton Rouge Parish School System a $3.5 million “Research and Development Partnerships
A joint press release from EBRPSS and 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, with approval from Apple The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and 100 Black Men of
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Magnet Mania will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Exhibit Hall at the Raising Cane’s River
On September 15, 2022, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to approve a resolution declaring September as Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that children suffer academically if
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, will hold the 12th-Grade Internship Pilot Program Match Day at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
With a national teacher shortage causing school districts to ramp up recruiting efforts, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be proposing a new pipeline program to make the
We are grateful for the lasting impact Frank Chester has made on the lives and hearts of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and community.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System invites you to join us in a dedication ceremony for the Eva Legard Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies on Thursday, July 19,
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues to prioritize safety and security by offering training throughout the summer to prepare school leaders for the upcoming school year. This morning,
The state of Louisiana is currently ranked 49th in the nation in reading proficiency and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020), workers who did not graduate high
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has transitioned to a summer schedule through July 29. The summer schedule went into effect May 23 to comply with the School Board-approved
McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual and Performing Arts has been selected as an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network for 2022-2027. McKinley Middle will host a special
When is the right time to hold the transition IEP? What is LRS? How do I best prepare my child to transition from middle to high school? These are valid
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Based on the latest weather forecasts and guidance from state and local agencies, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will transition to virtual and remote learning on Wednesday, March
Based on the latest weather forecasts and guidance from state and local agencies, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will dismiss early on Tuesday, March 22. All high schools
The pilot site for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Pathways to Bright Futures held at Glen Oaks High School released data showing the overwhelming majority of participants in
The EBR Exceptional Student Services Department will host a Virtual Transition Fair on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Sessions will run consecutively at the beginning of
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Graduation Excellence Department will present a Black History Talent Showcase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Glen Oaks High School,
The session was the fourth of seven scheduled by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System to provide information on the Pathways to Bright Futures program, which presents a new opportunity
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System continues to monitor COVID-19 transmission rates, and after review and consultation with EBRPSS’s Health Advisory Council, it has been determined that wearing mask
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has set the dates and locations for public informational sessions on the district’s Pathways to Bright Futures program. A least one session will be
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Special Education Advisory Council Virtual Meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will hold a Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Due to the impending weather and multiple road closures, all EBRPSS schools and administrative sites will switch to remote learning and work Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. As a result, all after-school
Due to impending freezing temperatures and the possibility of icy and hazardous roadways, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will delay the start time of operations for students and
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System reported 760 school-based absences Wednesday, Jan. 12. These absences were marked in Frontline and reflect a combination of COVID and non-COVID-related absences. After
This morning, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System was notified of several positive COVID-19 cases at Southdowns PreK and McKinley Middle school. Out of an abundance of caution, the district has made the difficult
This morning, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System was notified of several positive COVID-19 cases at Audubon, Bernard Terrace, and LaSalle Elementary Schools. Out of an abundance of caution, the district has made the
This morning, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System was notified of several positive COVID-19 cases at the schools Villa Del Rey Elementary School and Broadmoor High School. Out of an abundance of caution, the
This morning, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System was notified of several positive COVID-19 cases at Belaire High School, McKinley Senior High Schhol and Buchanan Elementary schools. Out of
After reviewing the most current community spread data; infection rates across staff and students; and upon the advisement of our Health Advisory Committee, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is advising families that school bus transportation may experience delays during the Friday afternoon commute home because of weather and road conditions across the parish. Transportation staff members are working to safely transport students while navigating possible heavy traffic, flooded areas and impacted roadways caused by
changing weather conditions.
District officials said student safety remains the top priority as drivers continue routes throughout the parish. The district appreciates the understanding and cooperation of families and the community during the weather event.
