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 […]
Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbons School during an awards ceremony Nov. 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This prestigious recognition highlights the commitment, hard work and excellence in education exhibited daily
Congratulations to our 2024-25 EBR Schools Students of the Year, who were announced during Wednesday’s Student of the Year Program oat McKinley Middle Academic Magnet: District winners:Elementary School: Zoey Jenkins, ParkviewMiddle School: Zachary Jarquin, SherwoodΒ High School: Kaitlyn Smith, Baton Rouge Magnet Charter school winners:Elementary School: Jace Johnson, CSALΒ Middle School: Karissa
Blue shirts replaced the purples on Friday, as Mayfair Laboratory School celebrated its recent selection as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. “We’re here because you guys, your teachers, all of y’all, won the biggest award that the U.S. government can give. We are a Blue Ribbon,” Principal Kyle Fontenette
Three EBR Schools teachers were selected as regional winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge. They are: Sheila Bryant, Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School; Nikita LaCour, Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy; and Tyler Colson, Eva Legard Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies. Colson, Bryant and LaCour
Teaching brings joy to Wildwood Elementary School’s Alexandra Horner, who was honored on Feb. 5 as the English as a
High praise for high-dosage tutoring. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole celebrated on
Congratulations to Paul Jackson, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for his selection as the Region V Principal of the Year
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 itβs 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 districtβs 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 schoolβs volleyball team. Upon graduation, she plans to join the U.S. Marine Corps and pursue a degree in nursing.
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π Undefeated. Unmatched. Honored. π
The McKinley Middle volleyball and football teams were recognized at Thursdayβs 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.ππΎ
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The EBR Schools 2025 Students of the Year were proudly recognized during Thursday`s School Board meeting.
Honored were:
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Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School.
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Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow Middle.
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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!
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πβ¨ 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. ππ
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π The new Theatrical Arts Department at Glen Oaks High is making a big debut with its first-ever production. Students will showcase their talents in Langston Hughesβ "Black Nativity."
π When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
π Where: Glen Oaks High Auditorium
π΅ Tickets: $10
Come support the talented students and enjoy an unforgettable performance.
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π§₯πA wave of warmth spread from WBRZ to Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet School and beyond on Friday! π Former WBRZ meteorologist Pat Shingleton hosted his annual Patβs Coats for Kids campaign outside the WBRZ studios, where representatives from Baton Rouge-area schools picked up bags of jackets to share with students. Later, Shingleton joined EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole at Park Forest to celebrate students receiving their new coats.π§₯π
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