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Let’s Band Together to Help More EBR Schools’ Marching Bands Get New Uniforms

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 […]

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21 Baton Rouge Magnet High students named National Merit Semifinalists

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 outstanding students are: Andrew Beasley • Olivia Bryant • Charlotte Carpenter • David Diez • Tristan Jarnagin • Julia Jung

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Digital Citizenship Week

To EBRPSS Staff,  We are absolutely thrilled to launch the 2nd Annual Digital Citizenship Week from Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September 11! This week is all about celebrating what it means to be safe, respectful, and empowered digital citizens in today’s connected world. Together, let’s make this celebration bigger and brighter than ever—with themed spirit days, fun activities,

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Seven EBR Schools Awarded Grants for Safety, Security Upgrades

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has awarded $350,000 in funding to seven East Baton Rouge Parish schools to support critical safety and security upgrades.  The grant will help improve protection measures by allocating $50,000 to each of the following school sites: LaBelle Aire Elementary McKinley

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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

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🏈 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

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📚️ 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.

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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.

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✨ 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.

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10 Questions. One Student. Let’s Get to Know Them. 🎤

Let’s see the man behind the camera and get to know Kaden. @slvhornets.tv

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Stay Up to Date with the Latest Weather Updates

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.