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. […]
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 and have received the highest honor of Top Merit Award of Excellence. Merit Award of Excellence: Merit Award of Distinction: These
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 research competition. Presented by the Society for Science, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition provides a stage
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. 19 in the school’s library, Glynn was honored at a reception for his selection as the 2024 Louisiana History Teacher
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 personal laptops on Wednesday, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Communications. “She’s been really good in school,
✨Congratulations✨ to Mayfair Laboratory School Principal Kyle Fontenette and Baton Rouge Magnet High School teacher Christopher Frazier for being named
Congratulations to our fantastic 2024-25 School Counselors of the Year. MaKeyba Patin-Carr (Winbourne Elementary), U’dana Green, (Capitol Middle) and Elayna
A huge congrats to Woodlawn High School football coach Christopher Clark, who was recently selected to coach the 2025 Louisiana
Northdale Academy welcomed more than 400 students from across the district on Thursday for a hands-on agriculture and STEM showcase filled with leadership, creativity, and real-world learning. From live animal encounters and hydroponics to drone technology, arts and agriculture, nutrition demos, and Northdale’s impressive student-led FFA and academic booths — every station highlighted the strength and innovation happening on their campus.
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Thankful for every single one of you! Have a wonderful week! 🦃
Brownfields Elementary fifth-graders stepped into the world of business at Junior Achievement’s BizTown at the Jewel J Newman Community Center on Wednesday. From managing storefronts to spending their hard-earned “money,” students got a hands-on look at financial literacy, teamwork, and real-world responsibility. Proud of these young leaders!
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Excellence isn’t an accident — it’s EBR. Congrats to our A-rated schools! 📘🏆#weareebr #successisinthesupport #daretobegreat
🎖️👏 Salute to Cadet Lt. Kennedy Nguyen of Liberty Magnet High, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursday`s School Board meeting. Kennedy was accompanied by instructor Col. Jona Hughes (retired). Kennedy is in his fourth year in the JROTC Cyber Program. The senior serves on the battalion staff as a public affairs officer, developed the JROTC website, and is a member of the Raider team, rifle team and leadership academic board. Kennedy was one of the four cadets from Patriot Battalion to compete last year in the National Junior Leadership Board in Washington, D.C. At Liberty, Kennedy is also a member of the Beta Club, the National STEM Society and the Health Occupations Students of America Club. With a 4.56 GPA, six AP classes and a class rank of fourth, Kennedy plans to attend LSU and major in biological science.
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🧡🐅Belaire High School brought the spirit on Thursday as students and staff came together for a pep rally to send the Bengals football team into Friday’s second round of the state playoffs. The Bengals (6–5) hit the road to Shreveport to take on Loyola Prep (9–1) at 7 p.m. Friday. Last week’s win over Patrick Taylor marked Belaire’s first playoff victory since 2003.
Good luck, Bengals — EBR Schools is behind you all the way! 💪🏽🏈
With cheering sections full of family, friends, and school leaders loudly encouraging them on, some of EBR Schools’ very best were celebrated at the 2025–26 Student of the Year ceremony on Wednesday at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet.
🏆 District Winners
• Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School
• Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow
• High: Lucy Thomas, Baton Rouge Magnet
🏆 Charter Winners
• Elementary: Jace Williams, Inspire Charter Academy
• Middle: Avery Harrell. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy
Students from every school across the district were honored for their exceptional talent and accomplishments. John Pastorek, of WBRZ, served as master of ceremonies and presenter.
The ceremony also featured a dazzling performance by The Famous Singing Pirates of Park Forest Middle Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet, who delivered the national anthem and Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”
🎉 Congratulations to all of our Students of the Year! 🎉
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