The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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. 19 at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet. District Winners • Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School • Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow
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 now headed to Nationals in Washington, D.C. They are members of Scotlandville’s Government Affairs and Law Magnet Program. The National
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 Nov. 22-25 at Woodlawn High, 15755 Jefferson Highway. Presented by Mayor Sid Edwards, the tournament will feature a competitive field
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 Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet School – Best STEM/STEAM Program. Westdale Middle School – Best Foreign Language Immersion Middle School.
With cheering sections full of family, friends and school leaders encouraging them, some of EBR Schools’ very best were celebrated
Scotlandville Magnet High School students Reagan Scott and Chalaycia Lee were named finalists in the Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Regional Competition
BATON ROUGE, La. — Get ready for an exciting week of high school basketball as East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Employee Spotlight | Melissa Cooke
Melissa is a 4th-grade science and social studies teacher at WHAM. Spending 12 years with EBR. She believes in hands-on learning, which makes science an enjoyable experience. She loves the idea of having pets in the classroom, as it teaches responsibility and fosters a love for animals. What kids do outside of the classroom is essential; it`s not just about test scores. Former students say she played a significant role in fostering their enthusiasm for science. #DareToBeGreat #WeAreEBR #ebrschools
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! We asked our students what they were thankful for. 🥰
Out with the Old (Glory), in with the new.
Crestworth Early Learning Center and Crestworth Elementary held a meaningful ceremony on Friday to respectfully retire their worn American flag and raise a new one. The Istrouma High JROTC and Boy Scouts from Crestworth led the ceremony with dignity and care, ensuring this tradition was carried out with honor.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
Paul Valdezco | A dedicated sixth-grade social studies teacher with two years of experience at Glasgow and a total of fourteen years in the field, including twelve years in the Philippines. Mr. Valdezco believes that educators have the power to shape the future by positively influencing their students` lives.
"When we transform students, we ultimately alter the course of the future,"
The final is set! Woodlawn vs. Liberty in the East Baton Rouge Parish Girls Basketball Tournament final. The game starts at 7:30 PM at Woodlawn High. Be sure to catch some early games as well:
- 6:00 PM: Glen Oaks vs. Scotlandville (3rd Place Game)
- 4:30 PM: Istrouma vs. Broadmoor (5th Place Game)
- 3:00 PM: McKinley vs. Capitol
What are you thankful for? Let us know below! 🦃🥰
Baton Rouge has welcomed 15 new phlebotomists! Incredible work is being done at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). These newly certified medical professionals will draw blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.
