The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Please join us for two nights of action-packed high school football action. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is excited to kick off the high school football season for […]
The Joe Burrow Foundation has introduced the “Burrow Blueprint,” an initiative designed to support public schools in effectively addressing and improving mental health issues. At the launch reception on Monday, July 28, at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, speakers such as Robin and Jimmy Burrow, parents of former
Dear Beloved EBRPSS Team, Today marks one year since I had the honor of being appointed Superintendent of Schools here in Baton Rouge. I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and most importantly, thank you. Your support, trust, and commitment to our students and schools have meant the
Congratulations to the McKinley Elementary School Beta Club for its impressive showing at the National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, this summer. McKinley represented EBR Schools well at the largest elementary school convention, which included over 8,000 students. The McKinley students were also recognized during the School Board meeting on
“Roar into EBR” is still roaring this weekend! There’s no better time to enroll in EBR Schools than this Saturday, July 19, at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from 9 a.m. to noon. – Free zoo admission for the whole family. – Prize giveaways – Paint your face like a flamingo
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students
Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’Β BATON ROUGE, LA. β The halls are beginning
ExxonMobil is providing a unique opportunity for local educators to bring innovative STEM projects into the classroom. The company, in
Nowhere else puts the tools for your future to work quite like this. β‘οΈ
Where potential meets possibility. Whatβs next starts taking shape at EBR Schools. Maybe itβs worth taking another look.
πΈ Say cheese, Greenbrier! π
Photographers were able to get more than a few smiles during picture day for students and staff at Greenbrier Elementary.ππΈ
#WeAreEBR #LetsGoHigher #GreenbrierElementary #ebrschools
Join us in saluting Cadet Lt. Col. Mahki Matthews of Istrouma High School, who proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursdayβs EBR School Board meeting. He was introduced by Lt. Col. Stephen Johnston, who called Mahki a "model cadet" for his commitment and service:
ποΈ Fourth-year JROTC cadet.
β Serves as battalion commander for the second consecutive year.
πͺ Recognized as a model cadet who strives to live out the Cadet Creed.
π Plans to join the Southern University Police Department following graduation.
#WeAreEBR #LetsGoHigher #IstroumaHigh #JROTC
Kudos to Baton Rouge Magnet High and Liberty Magnet High.π
According to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks π No. 6 in Louisiana.
Liberty Magnet High School ranks ποΈ No. 12 in Louisiana.
Our students are showing the nation what it means to `Let`s Go Higher!
Niles Haymer II from Baton Rouge Magnet High School won the inaugural 100 Black Men of America Oratorical Competition. At just 16 years old, he expressed his confidence that his speech, titled βWhat Leadership Means To Me,β would captivate the judges. He felt a strong connection to every word he chose, which contributed to his success in the contest.
#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat
Emily Adams is an 8th grade ELA teacher at Southeast Middle! In her second year at Southeast and eighth year teaching, all with EBR, she loves building meaningful relationships with her students and exposing them to the power of literacy. She believes literacy can open doors and help students see new possibilities for their lives. Fun fact, Emily is a published poet with more than 40 publications!
EBR Schools is proud to see one of its own go higher on the classroom and the gospel music stage! ππΎπ Broadmoor Elementary School broadcasting teacher Mark Ellis Jr., who was honored as New Artist of the Year at the 2026 Stellar Awards. ππΆ
Ellis, director of the Ablaze Youth Choir of Baton Rouge, was honored at the 41st annual Stellar Awards in Charlotte, North Carolina, recognizing top artists in gospel music.
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.
