The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 for the East Baton Rouge School System’s “Let’s Band Together” fundraising campaign, which was launched last year to help provide
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 innovative school culture and House System made famous by the Ron Clark Academy of Atlanta, Capitol’s House System is designed
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 to promote the “Battle on the Bluff” High School Football Jamboree set for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27-28, at Southern
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 the third consecutive year with the “Battle on the Bluff” jamboree on Aug. 27-28 at Southern University’s A.W. Mumford Stadium.
The Liberty and Glen Oaks high school bands are sporting new uniforms this year, giving students another reason to march
The House Party has begun at Capitol Elementary. The school at 4141 Gus Young Ave. officially launched its House System
The excitement surrounding the 2026 high school football reached a new level on Wednesday. EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole, Mayor-President
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is excited to announce the launch of “Eighteen Under 18,” a new districtwide recognition campaign designed to shine a spotlight on 18 exceptional students of all ages.
Beginning September 8, EBR Schools will invite students, families, educators, employees and community members to nominate students 18 years old or younger who are making their mark in their schools, communities or areas of personal passion.
Nominate an EBR Student: LINK IN BIO or visit www.ebrschools.org/eighteen/
Nomination closes on Sept. 18. The “Eighteen Under 18” honorees will be announced to the public in November.
All EBRPSS schools and offices will be closed for Labor Day! Enjoy the holiday, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, refreshed and ready to learn! #LetsGoHigher #ebrschools
PBIS came with a little extra splash at McKinley Middle Magnet!
BEFORE WE KICK OFF WEEK 1… 🏈🔥
Let’s recap last week’s Battle on the Bluff! From big plays to hard-fought battles, here’s a look back at the action before we get Week 1 underway.
#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat
🏈 The traveling Downtown Showdown trophy has only known one home: McKinley High. The Panthers plan to keep it that way when they host Capitol tonight in the third annual Downtown Showdown at Memorial Stadium.🏆
🏆 Downtown Showdown
🔥 McKinley vs. Capitol
📍 7 p.m. Thursday | Memorial Stadium
#DowntownShowdown #WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #McKinleyPanthers #CapitolLions
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-s-downtown-showdown-returns-as-mckinley-and-capitol-high-meet-again
📚️ Brittany Melancon is in her second year as the dean of students at Delmont Pre-K Center. She has been with EBR for about 10 years, also serving as a paraprofessional, second-grade teacher and literacy coach.
A graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High and Southern University with three degrees, Melancon is passionate about giving back to North Baton Rouge, where she grew up. With educators in her family, including her mother and grandmother, Melancon said working with pre-K students allows her to help build their foundation for success.
Jay Luzaran is a 5th grade math and science teacher at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary! With five years at Cedarcrest and 39 years in education overall, including 18 with EBR, he believes dedication and consistency help lead students to high performance. He loves giving to his students, showing them love, teaching them respect and being a good example to everyone he encounters.
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.
