The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Twenty-one Baton Rouge Magnet High School students were recently announced as semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. It is the most of any school in Louisiana. These […]
The stadium where Rusty Price led teams for 28 years as the football coach at Broadmoor High School now bears his name. On Sept. 6, the school officially unveiled “Rusty Price Stadium” during halftime of its season-opening 14-0 loss to Ellender. Price, 77, was surrounded by family and about 100
Congratulations to East Baton Rouge Parish School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis for her selection to the inaugural cohort of the prestigious Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellowship. Powell-Lewis is one of only two cohort members representing Louisiana. The invitation-only program meeting will be held Sept. 4-6 in Las Vegas. ELN
The “Showdown on the Bluff” high school football kickoff set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29-30, at Southern University’s A.W. Mumford Stadium has stirred up significant excitement. Superintendent LaMont Cole is among those leading the charge. “This is a glorious day here on the Bluff,” Cole said during
After touring Westdale Middle School’s amazing aquaponics lab on Wednesday, Baton Rouge native and U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator Daniel Whitley was impressed and a little envious. “I’m not the jealous type, but I’m jealous that we didn’t have this while I was in middle school,” said Whitley, who attended
Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school
Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Every year, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Students are encouraged to participate in our writing or drawing contest. Please check the details for each grade level. We look forward to seeing your creativity!
🏐🏈 Big shoutout to our elementary students and coaches.
EBR Schools hosted a fall sports showcase in volleyball and flag football at Broadmoor High — with an incredible turnout and community support. 💙💛 Stay tuned for more!
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #DareToBeGreat
✨ Lots of fun and smiles at Broadmoor High’s Patriot Day 5K Run & 2K Walk on Saturday. The Broadmoor JROTC hosted the event to bring together students, veterans, military groups and the running community to honor 9/11 victims, families and first responders.
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #PatriotDay
🎶🥁 Band Together, EBR! 🎺🎵
Support our high school marching bands through the Band Together EBR campaign!
Your donation helps provide new uniforms, boost student confidence, and enhance the high school experience through music.
Whether you once marched, love music, or want to support your alma mater, you can make a difference today! 💙💛
👉 Donate now: foundationebr.org/donate-now/bandtogetherebr.html
✨ Dress Down, Wildcats! ✨
Wedgewood Elementary students and staff enjoyed Dress Down Day on Friday. This fun fundraiser gave students the chance to show off their style while supporting their school. 💙💛
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #daretobegreat
🧡 We`re digital citizens. Orange you? 🧡
Students across the district showed their support for Digital Citizenship Week on Thursday by wearing orange and taking a stand against cyberbullying and being kind online. 💻🚫💬
At McKinley High, Capitol Elementary, Melrose Elementary and Park Medical Academy, students joined the EBR Schools Technology Department to sign the Digital Citizenship Pledge and engage in powerful conversations about being safe, respectful and responsible online.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #DigitalCitizenship #EBRTech #CyberSafety #OrangeUp
Twin Oaks Elementary Principal Terrie Junda expressed pride that eight different languages are spoken at her school, while Broadmoor Elementary Principal Kalan Jones highlighted her school`s representation of 11 different countries. The two principals on Wednesday welcomed representatives from the Louisiana Department of Education and EBR Schools` ESL Department (English as a Second Language) as part of a statewide effort to strengthen academic and language support for English learners. Visitors observed classrooms and collaborated with district and school staff to learn how students are acquiring both academic content and English language skills simultaneously.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #LDOE #daretobegreat
