The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students identified as experiencing homelessness. During this month, we want to […]
A special message from Superintendent LaMont Cole regarding the outlook for the 2024-25 school year, which starts Thursday. Cole emphasizes that EBR Schools’ focus in the upcoming months will be on ensuring safety, academic excellence, mental health and wellness, and community engagement. Students and families are encouraged to take advantage
Calling it “the most important work of my lifetime,” new Superintendent LaMont Cole is grateful for the opportunity to lead the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. “It’s a great day for this community. It’s a great day for our families. Most importantly, it’s a great day for our children,” Cole said
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, in collaboration with WBRZ, is proud to announce their partnership for Stuff the Bus 2024. Scheduled for July 24 at the College Drive Walmart, this annual event aims to collect essential school supplies for students in need across the district. Stuff the Bus
Doug Williams, the former Chaneyville High School (now Northeast High) and Grambling State quarterback who won a Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins, was finally able to receive his East Baton Rouge Parish School System Athletic Hall of Fame jacket. He was presented with the jacket during his football camp
Congratulations to our 2024-25 EBR Schools Students of the Year, who were announced during Wednesday’s Student of the Year Program
Blue shirts replaced the purples on Friday, as Mayfair Laboratory School celebrated its recent selection as a 2024 National Blue
Three EBR Schools teachers were selected as regional winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge. They are: Sheila Bryant,
💼 Students at Tara High gained valuable life skills on Friday thanks to our amazing Junior Achievement volunteers! From learning financial literacy basics to mastering how to tie a tie, these students are preparing for success — in school, in careers, and beyond. 👏✨
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🎬 Students in Broadmoor High’s digital media program recently produced a feature interview with Dr. Anthony Stewart, director of Southern University’s Timbuktu Academy, an award-winning STEM mentoring program.
Southern is currently seeking high school seniors interested in STEM research opportunities! 🔬💡
Learn more ➡️ https://www.subr.edu/page/3000
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🏈 The Mustangs were mighty good!
The McKinley Middle Mustangs are the 2025 EBR Schools Middle School Football champions after shutting out Capitol 20–0 on Thursday night at Broadmoor High. 👏
Congratulations to both teams on an incredible season. Thank you to the bands, dancers, and cheerleaders — including those from McKinley and Capitol High Schools — for bringing the energy and school spirit all night long. And of course, thanks to the fans for the big turnout! 💙💛❤️
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🏈 Way to go, Liberty Magnet!
As high school football wraps up its regular season this week, the Liberty Patriots have turned heads with an impressive turnaround year under first-year head coach Jimmy Zachery. 🔴🔵
The Patriots host Woodlawn at 7 p.m. Friday at Olympia Stadium — don’t miss it!
Other Week 10 matchups featuring EBR Schools:
• Belaire at Baker
• Capitol at Episcopal
• Istrouma at Brusly
• McKinley at St. Michael
• Northeast at East Feliciana
• Scotlandville at Central
Read more from The Advocate: Liberty Magnet’s turnaround season ➡️
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November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. During this time, we want to remind families that support and resources are available through the district`s Students in Transition (SIT) Program. Our team is here to help you access school supplies, uniforms, tutoring, and more. We encourage families to contact their school or the Students in Transition Office for confidential assistance and support. Together, we can ensure that every child has what they need to learn and succeed, regardless of their current circumstances.
You can call us at (225) 456-5123 or (225) 456-5123. For assistance in Español, please call (225) 388-549.
Baton Rouge High had the honor of welcoming Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Magnet Schools of America Executive Director Ramin Taheri! Students enjoyed an inspiring conversation reflecting on our country and the importance of civic engagement. During her visit, Congresswoman Letlow was proudly recognized as a Magnet Schools Champion of Excellence, celebrating her outstanding support for magnet education and student opportunity across Louisiana.
🌟 Learning is being ignited and re-ignited at Capitol Elementary.
On Tuesday, the school hosted a launch event for its Teach For America Ignite Fellowship, now in its second year of providing virtual high-dosage tutoring for Capitol students.
District leaders, donors, BESE members, LSU School of Education representatives, and elected officials joined Teach For America to observe third graders in action during tutoring sessions.
“We’re just excited to have it again this year,” said proud Capitol Principal Karla Johnson. “Once you have the buy-in from the students, you can’t do anything but excel, and that’s what we’re seeing here at Capitol.”
Through its Ignite program, Teach For America aims to double literacy rates for Louisiana third graders by 2030 in the communities it serves. This year, more than 300 tutors will partner with 525 students across area parishes.
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