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 […]
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,
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Band Together EBR, a fundraising campaign designed to provide new marching band uniforms for EBR high schools and strengthen the high school experience for students across the parish. For decades, EBR high school bands have
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
EBR Schools received national attention on Monday, Aug. 11, as Jefferson Terrace Academy hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The trip to Louisiana marked the launch of McMahon’s “Returning Education to the States” tour. At Jefferson Terrace, she celebrated the state’s “historic gains” in K–12 education, participated in roundtable discussion
Twenty-one Baton Rouge Magnet High School students were recently announced as semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Band Together EBR, a fundraising
💚Thanks to Gabriella Mercurio of WAFB Channel 9 for visiting Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet and Southeast Middle on Friday to showcase student activities in recognition of World Mental Health Day. 💚
The day is dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and encouraging support for mental health in our schools and communities.
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #WorldMentalHealthDay #DareToBeGreat #GreenForMentalHealth
💚 Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School is wearing green today in recognition of World Mental Health Day. Students and staff across EBR Schools are showing their support by wearing green — the color of hope, renewal and growth — to raise awareness and promote mental well-being.🧠✨
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No matter the outcome, Baton Rouge High senior Lucy Thomas` first-ever New Orleans Saints game (Oct. 4) is sure to be a memorable one. Lucy has been named the New Orleans Saints Scholar-Athlete of the Week. Saints linebacker Eku Leota delivered the surprise virtual announcement on Friday at the school. Lucy, 17, will be recognized at the game, where she’ll enjoy two free tickets, a pregame sidelines pass and a $500 scholarship award. Lucy is an excellent student and an outstanding cross-country and track and field athlete for the Bulldogs.
🌟 Athletic Achievements
Cross country state champion 2024
3200-meter state champion 2024
Team co-captain
Two-time EBR Athlete of the Week
📚 Academic Excellence
Baton Rouge High Student of the Year 2025
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit semifinalist
NHS vice president
Interact Club Representative and event coordinator
Beta Club member
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Nothing beats lunch with family and friends! Westdale Heights Academic Magnet hosted "Lunch on the Lawn" on Thursday. Families joined students for a special outdoor meal filled with smiles, sunshine and school spirit!
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Exciting news! Exxon has just made its largest grant to EBR in years, and we can`t wait to see what amazing projects you come up with! Don`t let this opportunity pass you by! Apply now before time runs out! ! Tag an EBR School`s teacher!
Who’s eligible: 4th–12th grade EBR educators (Math & Science)
Awards: 30 total | $2,500 each for hands-on classroom STEM projects
Deadline: Oct 15, 11:59 p.m. CT
Apply: www.foundationebr.org/programs/grants/star-stem-teach-grants.html
📚Proud alum U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields visited students at McKinley High on Wednesday. The 1980 McKinley graduate explained how government works and answered students` questions on such topics as the government shutdown, leadership, lawmaking and racism. Fields encouraged students to pursue leadership opportunities through programs like the Louisiana Leadership Institute. He also participated in a student podcast. "I`m here for you," Fields told students. "You`re my inspiration. That`s what makes me wake up in the morning. The bills I introduce in Congress for you, your children and my children make us all better." 📚
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The banner is finally up.
Westdale Middle School proudly hung its official U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School nominee banner on campus on Oct. 4, celebrating its outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Although the U.S. Department of Education discontinued the Green Ribbon program due to budget cuts, Westdale was among the final schools nationwide to be selected for the prestigious recognition in the spring. In June, the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Westdale`s achievement at its monthly meeting.
The Green Ribbon milestone reflects the visionary leadership of Dr. Lauraleigh Eddlemen, who played a key role in developing the school`s excellent aquaponics curriculum.
"Being recognized as a Green Ribbon School has truly been amazing," Eddlemen said. "I love it because the students get the attention. The students haven`t gotten a lot of attention, and they need the positive attention to know what`s going on and they deserve it. That`s what matters the most."
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