The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 […]
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
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
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Teach EBR, an innovative teacher preparation
Let the Zearn times roll! Until Feb. 13, our elementary and middle schools are taking on the Zearn Mardi Gras
Five EBR Schools are set to receive hundreds of quick-locking door barricades designed to enhance campus safety in the event
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.
✨ Something BIG is about to be unveiled…
18 is coming…but what does it mean? 👀
📅 09.08.26
⏰ NOON
🔔 Set your notification bell and be ready for the reveal.
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.
