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The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is delighted to announce that Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will join Bob the Builder for a special visit to Jefferson Terrace Academy at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in honor of National School Breakfast Week. The school system’s Child Nutrition Program is celebrating

Congratulations to the JROTC programs at Belaire, Broadmoor, Scotlandville and Woodlawn high schools for passing their accreditation inspections with scores
Congratulations to Istrouma High School’s Patricia Cooke, who was named the 2024 Louisiana ProStart Educator of Excellence. “Being voted Teacher
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🎉 Congratulations to Anthony Parker, a paraprofessional at The Dufrocq School, for being honored as Teacher of the Month on a prominent Baton Rouge billboard! 🌟
The recognition is part of the Gordon Gives & Tan Cares Bulletin Board, an initiative by attorney Gordon McKernan and radio personality Latangela Fay to celebrate area teachers who make an extraordinary impact in and beyond the classroom.
Parker, who is blind, recently led a White Cane Safety Day event at Dufrocq, giving students a hands-on look at how people who are blind navigate the world.
đź—Ł Gordon McKernan shared:
"Educators like him don’t just teach lessons; they shape confidence, spark curiosity, and show students what they’re capable of. Their dedication reaches far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting impression that stays with their students for years to come. We’re proud to support local educators who go above and beyond for their students every day!"💙
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #TheDufrocqSchool #TeacherOfTheMonth
🎉 Congratulations to Anthony Parker, a paraprofessional at The Dufrocq School, for being honored as Teacher of the Month on a prominent Baton Rouge billboard! 🌟
The recognition is part of the Gordon Gives & Tan Cares Bulletin Board, an initiative by attorney Gordon McKernan and radio personality Latangela Fay to celebrate area teachers who make an extraordinary impact in and beyond the classroom.
Parker, who is blind, recently led a White Cane Safety Day event at Dufrocq, giving students a hands-on look at how people who are blind navigate the world.
đź—Ł Gordon McKernan shared:
"Educators like him don’t just teach lessons; they shape confidence, spark curiosity, and show students what they’re capable of. Their dedication reaches far beyond the classroom, leaving a lasting impression that stays with their students for years to come. We’re proud to support local educators who go above and beyond for their students every day!"💙
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #TheDufrocqSchool #TeacherOfTheMonth
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🍩 Parkview Elementary hosted its "Dads with Donuts" event. It was truly inspiring to see so many dads spending quality time with their children, sharing donuts, laughter and meaningful conversations. Thank you to all who made this special event a success! 🍩🍩🍩
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #DadsWithDonuts #ParkviewElementary
🍩 Parkview Elementary hosted its "Dads with Donuts" event. It was truly inspiring to see so many dads spending quality time with their children, sharing donuts, laughter and meaningful conversations. Thank you to all who made this special event a success! 🍩🍩🍩
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #DadsWithDonuts #ParkviewElementary
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We’re back! 🙌
Students returned to school on Wednesday after fall break, ready to finish the semester strong! 💪📚
🍂 Next break: Thanksgiving, Nov. 24–28.
🗓️ End of 2nd nine weeks/semester: Dec. 18.
🧑‍🏫 Teacher In-Service (students off): Dec. 19.
❄️ Winter break: Dec. 22–Jan. 2.
#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat #EBRSchools
We’re back! 🙌
Students returned to school on Wednesday after fall break, ready to finish the semester strong! 💪📚
🍂 Next break: Thanksgiving, Nov. 24–28.
🗓️ End of 2nd nine weeks/semester: Dec. 18.
🧑‍🏫 Teacher In-Service (students off): Dec. 19.
❄️ Winter break: Dec. 22–Jan. 2.
#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat #EBRSchools
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🎤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! 🎶💙
#famoussingingpirates #parkforestelementary
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🎤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! 🎶💙
#famoussingingpirates #parkforestelementary
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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. 🌟
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #TaraHigh #AngelAward #LouisianaLeaders
đź”— Watch the story
đź”— About the Angel Award
đź”— WBRZ Coverage
đź”— WAFB Story
🌟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. 🌟
#WeAreEBR #EBRschools #TaraHigh #AngelAward #LouisianaLeaders
đź”— Watch the story
đź”— About the Angel Award
đź”— WBRZ Coverage
đź”— WAFB Story
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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.
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #DareToBeGreat #EBRMagnetPrograms
🎠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.
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #DareToBeGreat #EBRMagnetPrograms
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