The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 […]
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,
Attendees at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge meeting on Dec. 11 at Drusilla Catering were perhaps expecting guest speaker EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole to review the handout they received touting his 100 days in office. They got a lot more. “You can read that at your leisure. It
Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at Scotlandville Magnet High School. Last spring, Harris led Scotlandville to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division I indoor and Class 5A outdoor championship. In July, she was named National
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school performance score under the current accountability system — according to the annual report cards released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Nov. 20. The district, which grew in seven
A huge congrats to Woodlawn High School football coach Christopher Clark, who was recently selected to coach the 2025 Louisiana
Zoey Jenkins, a fifth-grader at Parkview Elementary School, has been named a finalist for the 2025 State Student of the
Congratulations to the 17 Baton Rouge Magnet High School students who have been selected as Presidential Scholars candidates by the
🏀 Flau’jae made their day. ✨
Four East Baton Rouge Parish students enjoyed a holiday shopping spree on Tuesday at Dick’s House of Sport — courtesy of LSU basketball standout Flau’jae Johnson and her More to 4 Foundation.
Each student was treated to a meal, games and a $400 shopping experience.
Participating students included:
• Aja Freeman, 14 — Liberty Magnet High
• Donell Hayes Jr., 13 — CSAL
• Kamryn King, 8 — Woodlawn Elementary
• King Mott, 9 — The Dufrocq School
Inspired by Johnson’s journey, the More to 4 Foundation empowers families, single mothers, and young people through programs rooted in family support, education, arts and sports.
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✨👩🍳Our talented culinary students at the EBR Career And Technical Education Center are cooking up the season, spreading good cheer and delicious treats throughout the district. From catering events to preparing for upcoming competitions, their hard work, creativity and teamwork are shining brighter than ever.
We’re so proud of their dedication and grateful for all the joy (and yummy goodies) they’ve shared this season. 🍪🎄🍰�🍳✨
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Employee Spotlight | Felicia Dotson
Dotson is a K-2 ESS teacher. She has been at Greenbrier for 11 years. This is her first year in the ESS role, and she says the transition has been smooth. She believes it’s important to help students become productive citizens when they grow up. Dotson loves building relationships with students and seeing them have that aha moment. Seeing former students thriving and flourishing keeps her going.
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Salute to Cadet Maj. Zamiria Miller, of Belaire High School, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursday`s School Board meeting. Zamiria was introduced by Belaire senior Army instructor Lt. Col. Dana Boyd-Donald (retired). Zamiria is a four-year member of the district’s largest JROTC program, where she serves as battalion commander. At Belaire, she has been an active and dedicated student leader. participating in the Honor Guard, Color Guard, archery team, and also competing on the school’s volleyball team. Upon graduation, she plans to join the U.S. Marine Corps and pursue a degree in nursing.
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🏆 Undefeated. Unmatched. Honored. 🏆
The McKinley Middle volleyball and football teams were recognized at Thursday’s School Board meeting for capturing their middle school district championships with undefeated records.
These outstanding student-athletes were celebrated for their dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship. We are proud of their commitment to both academics and athletics.
Congratulations to the Mustangs and their coaches.💙🐾
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The EBR Schools 2025 Students of the Year were proudly recognized during Thursday`s School Board meeting.
Honored were:
🏅 Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School.
🏅 Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow Middle.
🏅 High: Lucy Thomas, Baton Rouge Magnet High.
Each of these remarkable students completed the same rigorous Student of the Year process used by the Louisiana Department of Education. After schools across the district nominated their top candidates, a district committee selected those who best exemplify academic excellence, leadership and outstanding character.
Charter school winners were: Jace Williams, Inspire Charter Academy (elementary) and Avery Harrell. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy (middle).
Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!
🎉📚 #WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #StudentOfTheYear #DareToBeGreat
🎁✨ Gifts rolled in this week through the Adopt an Elf program. Hundreds of generous community members stepped up to "adopt" a student in need, selected gifts from their wish list and dropped them off at the Broadmoor Elementary collection site.
The gifts will be delivered to students next week, spreading warmth, joy, and holiday cheer across our district.
Thank you to our community for making this season brighter for EBR students. 💙🎄
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