The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
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 […]
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,
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
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
Zoey Jenkins, a fifth-grader at Parkview Elementary School, has been named a finalist for the 2025 State Student of the
🏀 Almost tip-off time.
For the first time, EBR Schools brings the Bob Pettit Boys High School Basketball Tournament to Baton Rouge Community College.
📅 Dec. 26–29 | 📍 Bonne Santé Wellness Center, 201 Community College Drive.
Featuring 13 teams and 20 games, including top seeds Madison Prep, McKinley, and Woodlawn.
💥 How`s this for opening day – Dec. 26:
11:30 a.m.: No. 8 Northeast vs. No. 9 Southern Lab
1 p.m.: No. 5 Glen Oaks vs. No. 12 Tara
2 p.m.: No. 13 Liberty vs. No. 4 Scotlandville
4 p.m.: No. 11 Broadmoor vs. No. 6 Capitol
5 p.m.: No. 7 Belaire vs. No. 10 Istrouma
🏆 Championship Game: 7 p.m., Dec. 29
🎟️ Tickets: eazyticks.com/events/mayor-sid-edwards-boys-basketball-tournament-2025
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Employee Spotlight | Tremaine Jackson
Tremaine Jackson is a third-grade ELA and social studies teacher at Capitol Elementary! In her first year at Capitol, with 20 years in education and seven years with EBR, she loves making a difference and watching students grow. She believes teaching is essential because, without teachers, nothing would exist, and teachers open the pathway to everything.
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💈✨ Smiles and fresh cuts all around at Progress Elementary! A big thank-you to Ray J’s College of Hair for giving back to students for the sixth year in a row by providing free haircuts for boys. This act of kindness helped spread confidence, joy and holiday cheer throughout the school community.
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Bikes, Bucs and baseball! 🚲⚾
Broadmoor High baseball coach Terrell Thomas and his team spread smiles by donating bikes to students at 15 schools through its annual "Bike from a BUC" giveaway. Thank you, coach Thomas and your Buccaneers, for riding into the community and making a difference!
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🎉Shoutout to our amazing school technology facilitators who play an essential role across our district. Wearing many hats each day, they go above and beyond their regular responsibilities to support the Department of Technology Services by helping manage devices at every site. Their dedication keeps our Chromebook program running smoothly and efficiently; we couldn’t do it without them! 💻👏
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💌🌟 Villa del Rey Elementary brought the holiday spirit to life on Thursday! Students shared cheerful songs, a special reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and energetic dance performances that highlighted their talents and joy. It was a wonderful celebration of creativity, confidence and festive cheer.
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Oh, what fun! Sharon Hills Elementary students spread holiday cheer during their annual Christmas Showcase.
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