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The latest happenings in EBR Schools.

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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EBR Schools celebrates three straight years of academic growth

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school performance score under the current accountability system — according to the annual report cards released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Nov. 20. The district, which grew in seven

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Mayfair Laboratory honored as Blue Ribbons School in Washington, D.C.

Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbons School during an awards ceremony Nov. 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This prestigious recognition highlights the commitment, hard work and excellence in education exhibited daily

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Student of the Year Celebration

Congratulations to our 2024-25 EBR Schools Students of the Year, who were announced during Wednesday’s Student of the Year Program oat McKinley Middle Academic Magnet: District winners:Elementary School: Zoey Jenkins, ParkviewMiddle School: Zachary Jarquin, Sherwood High School: Kaitlyn Smith, Baton Rouge Magnet Charter school winners:Elementary School: Jace Johnson, CSAL Middle School: Karissa

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Mayfair Laboratory Blue Ribbon Celebration

Blue shirts replaced the purples on Friday, as Mayfair Laboratory School celebrated its recent selection as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. “We’re here because you guys, your teachers, all of y’all, won the biggest award that the U.S. government can give. We are a Blue Ribbon,” Principal Kyle Fontenette

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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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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PANTHERS ROAR TO VICTORY! 🐾🏈

Glen Oaks takes down the Capitol Lions 22-6 in the 2026 @mayorsidedwards Battle on the Bluff!

We hope everyone enjoyed the action. Good luck to all the players this season! 🔥

#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat

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LIBERTY SHUTS IT DOWN! 🏈🔥

Liberty takes down Scotlandville 6-0 in a hard-fought battle. Even with the long completion, the Patriots held strong and secured the shutout! 💪

#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat

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BIG BLUE BATTLES TO THE WIN! 🔵🔥

McKinley comes out on top in a hard-fought matchup against Istrouma, taking the win 8-6! 🏈💪

#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat

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Capitol Elementary students and staff have officially been sorted into their houses! ❤️ Amistad (Red) | 💚 Isibindi (Green) | 💙 Reveur (Blue) | 🖤 Altruismo (Black)
Through the Ron Clark House System, they’ll build community, character, teamwork, and plenty of school spirit.

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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.