The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
ExxonMobil is providing a unique opportunity for local educators to bring innovative STEM projects into the classroom. The company, in partnership with the Foundation for EBR Schools, is awarding $2,500 […]
Desegregating the East Baton Rouge Parish School System during the 1963-64 school year took courage and sacrifice on the part of 28 Black students and their families. Sixty years later, those resilient high school students were proudly recognized during Thursday’s School Board meeting for their role in paving the way
Kylie Altier, of McKinley Elementary School, has received a grant from the Academic Distinction Fund for her new reading initiative, “Read with Kylie.” The free initiative includes physical kits for students to check out and a website where parents can teach their children the foundational skills of reading. Altier, the 2024 Louisiana Teacher
The inaugural East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Athletic Hall of Fame class is a remarkable group of individuals that sets a high standard for future inductions. Eight greats — Harvey Adger, Seimone Augustus, Billy Cannon, Bob Pettit, Eddie Robinson, Danielle Scott-Arubba, Ryan Theriot and Doug Williams — were inducted during
Congratulations to the JROTC programs at Belaire, Broadmoor, Scotlandville and Woodlawn high schools for passing their accreditation inspections with scores of 98% to 100%. The U.S. Army Cadet Command recently conducted the inspections and evaluated the cadets on various aspects such as community service, drill performance, and Color Guard performance.
Congratulations to East Baton Rouge Parish School Board President Carla Powell-Lewis for her selection to the inaugural cohort of the
The “Showdown on the Bluff” high school football kickoff set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 29-30, at Southern
After touring Westdale Middle School’s amazing aquaponics lab on Wednesday, Baton Rouge native and U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator Daniel
🎤Mark your calendar. Save the date. Get your tickets! 🎟️
The award-winning Famous Singing Pirates of Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School have been selected to perform the national anthem before the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the Smoothie King Center. 🏀
📣 This is more than just a performance; it’s a fundraising opportunity for the school. Every ticket purchased using the custom QR code or link on the flyer supports Park Forest Elementary
Come cheer on the Pelicans and the Famous Singing Pirates! 🎶💙
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🌟An honor for an angel. 🌟
Longtime Tara High teacher and coach Barry Jackson was among 10 honorees recognized with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation’s Angel Award during a special ceremony Monday at LSU’s Lod Cook Center.
The Angel Award celebrates “everyday Louisianians” who make extraordinary contributions to improving the health and lives of children across the state. Coach Jackson has helped guide more than 1,500 students to graduation. Each honoree receives a $30,000 grant to direct to a local nonprofit of their choice.
“It is just humbling to know that God has chosen to use me to be a part of what He desires to do through me,” Jackson shared with local media.
👏 Congratulations, Coach Jackson. 🌟
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🎭 Hello, birdies!
The Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts’ performance of “Broadway Bird” marked the first show in the school’s brand-new theater! 🌟 The talented third graders wowed a packed house with their amazing performance.
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🌍 Magnolia Woods Elementary transformed into a global celebration during its Multicultural Fair. With the theme "Mission Possible: Secret Agents of Unity," the fair brought together cultures, food, music and community spirit from around the world! 🎉
#MissionPossible #TheBraveTheBoldTheBears #MWES #MulticulturalFair #WeAreEBR #EBRschools
🎨 Congratulations to our 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest Winners! 🎉
A huge thank you to all students who participated—¡Muchas gracias! 🙌
🏆 Winners:
Zoe Vasquez, 2nd Grade – Highland Elementary School
Ximena Arriaga-Castilla, 3rd Grade – Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Emely Cabrera, 6th Grade – South Baton Rouge Charter
Alani Esquivel, 6th Grade – Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #HispanicHeritageMonth
🎉 Belaire High held its Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday with performances, dancers, food vendors and so much more!
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