The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 earn college credit and maximize their college outcomes. Baton Rouge High is a platinum member of the Honor Roll. An
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 Capitol. Ananya earned second place in the seventh-grade inclusive art contest, and Xzavier received an honorable mention in the high school
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 been awarded a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, and Khan has been awarded a full scholarship to
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. The district’s overall SPS increased to 72.4, marking a solid “C” and the highest score in district history. Eleven schools
Baton Rouge Magnet High has been recognized on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for developing an AP program that
Glasgow Middle School’s Ananya Jain and Arlington Prep Academy’s Xzavier Thomas were recognized during the 2025 GOLD (Governor’s Outstanding Leadership
Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National
EBR Schools Family,
We would like to remind you that Monday, Jan. 19, is a national holiday. All school sites and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This weekend is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on his message of equality and service. #DareToDream
Erica Courtney is a fifth-grade ELA teacher at Progress Elementary! With 12 years at Progress and 25 years in education overall, including 19 with EBR, she loves watching students grow as readers and writers and seeing their excitement for ELA come to life. She believes children are the future, is proud to be part of EBR Schools, and also organizes student haircuts at Progress in collaboration with Ray J’s College of Hair.
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Southeast Middle School hosted "Literacy and Numeracy Night" to provide parents and students with helpful information and engaging activities to support success on the LEAP. Families explored reading strategies in core classes to strengthen comprehension and writing skills. Students and parents teamed up to compete in fun math games focused on building fluency.👏
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STEM meets sports at Park Forest Elementary CSAM!
Former LSU Tiger and NBA player Ronald Dupree is leading an exciting pilot program for 4th and 5th-grade magnet students with ARC Hoops, a web-based platform that brings math and data science concepts to life through basketball. Students engaged with interactive video lessons, data analysis, and friendly classroom challenges, all while strengthening their critical thinking skills and connecting their learning to real-world applications.
Highland Elementary and Sonic on Perkins collaborated with the debut of the school’s very own signature drink, the Roaring Tiger.
Highland ES is the first and only school to have a signature drink with Sonic. Even better, 10 percent of the proceeds from every Roaring Tiger sold go directly back to support the school. This partnership highlights school pride, community support, and creative ways to give back.
Stop by Sonic on Perkins (4171 Perkins Rd), grab a Roaring Tiger, and support Highland Elementary!
Mary Legoria is a Magnet Science Specialist at WHAM! With 23 years at WHAM and 36 years in education, all with EBR, she believes it is important to teach students to care for the earth, understanding that a love for animals and plant life comes full circle. She loves seeing the joy and pride students feel when they grow a plant and considers it her mission to teach compassion that carries into everyday life. She also shares a deep love for WHAM, where her passions are supported.
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Growing stronger together. 🚀
We were proud to bring charter and district school leaders together to review services, dig into school data, and collaborate on strategies to improve performance scores. When schools are supported, all students win! #WeAreEBR #DaretobeGreat #LetsGoHigher
