Arts in Schools Month March 1-31 – A Month Long Celebration of the Arts Across the District
March 2, 2023
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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 […]
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District Principal of the Year Winners ElementaryDr. Joy Abernathy-Dyer, Villa Del ReyVanessa Bloss, Woodlawn Elementary MiddleAaron Sinclair, Eva Legard Center HighJohn Hayman, Tara High School District Teacher of the Year Winners ElementaryKylie Altier, Buchanan ElementaryBrittany Jefferson, Park Medical Academy MiddleJustin Broussard, Park Forest MiddleJanesa Richardson, Scotlandville Middle HighLai Cao, Baton
Superintendent Sito Narcisse is elated to announce that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded the East Baton Rouge Parish School System a $3.5 million “Research and Development Partnerships for Math Equity” grant for economically disadvantaged and minority students. The selection follows a rigorous six-month process among 17 qualifying
Congratulations to Brennan Smith (Westdale Heights Academic Magnet), Madilyn Whitmore (Westdale Middle School) and Noor Akram (Woodlawn High School) for
Mathematics content supervisor Latrenda Knighten was elected as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics during the organization’s
Our EBRPSS 6 Keys to Success are the most critical guideposts of our EBR Schools Strategic Plan. They intentionally begin
🎉 Belaire High held its Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday with performances, dancers, food vendors and so much more!
#BelaireMagnetHigh #HispanicHeritageMonth
🎉 Big celebrations at Jefferson Terrace Academy on Thursday!
Students showcased their talents with a vibrant program of music, dance, and a fall art exhibit honoring Hispanic heritage and culture. The school also announced Elementary and Middle School Teachers of the Year during the program. 🎨💃
The day also featured "Throwback Thursday" as part of Homecoming Spirit Week, bringing fun, fashion and school pride to life!
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #JeffersonTerrace #DareToBeGreat #HispanicHeritage
Time to your enROLLment on, EBR Schools employees!
The mandatory open enrollment period ends Oct. 31, and our Human Resources is really to help. Join us on Friday for a `HR Connect Live`
Virtual Benefits Boost Info Sessions.
Pick a Session That Works for You:
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. - HERE
11:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.- HERE
1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.- HERE
For more info, call the Benefits Department at 225-922-5680 or submit a question in "Let’s Talk."
Let`s get rolling!
🎖️👏 Salute to Cadet 2nd Lt. Serenity Smith of Scotlandville High, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursday`s School Board meeting. She was accompanied by Scotlandville Army instructor Sgt. 1st Class Tydas Blue (retired). Serenity is a sophomore in the JROTC program, serving on the JROTC battalion staff as S-2 intelligence and security officer. She is a member of the Color Guard drill team and the Hornet Battalion`s saber team. She has been selected as the Hornet Battalion`s LET (leadership, education, training) I Cadet of the Year. Serenity maintains a 4.0 GPA. She`s a member of the girls basketball team, serves as a magnet ambassador and was elected Scotlandville`s 2025-26 Miss Sophomore. She plans to attend Southern University to pursue nursing with dreams of becoming a pediatrician.
#daretobegreat #WeAreEBR #ebrschools
🎓 Glen Oaks Magnet Middle proudly hosted its first-ever middle school recruitment event. Students from Sharon Hills Elementary, Forest Heights Academy and Glen Oaks Park Elementary had an amazing time exploring all the programs and opportunities Glen Oaks has to offer. It was a day full of excitement, engagement and Panther pride! 🐾
#WeAreEBR #EBRSchools
Students, enjoy your days off! We’ll see you back on Wednesday! 🎉📚
Woodlawn High`s Thu Tran made history before the Panthers` home football player against Central last week. The 10th grader became the first deaf student at the school to perform the national anthem in American Sign Language. She is also the first deaf student to participate in JROTC at Woodlawn. A New Orleans native, Thu transferred to Woodlawn from the Louisiana School for the Deaf. She is enrolled in Advanced Placement government, Great Scholars geometry, English and talented art. She is also active in Student Government and is the founder of Woodlawn’s first-ever American Sign Language Club.
Beyond her academic and extracurricular involvement, Thu aspires to attend an Ivy League university on a full scholarship and pursue a career as a medical malpractice attorney. She also enjoys creating tactile art designed for blind and deafblind individuals to experience.
#WeAreEBR #ebrschools #daretobegreat
https://www.wafb.com/2025/10/10/woodlawn-student-sign-national-anthem-before-kickoff/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/woodlawn-student-to-perform-the-national-anthem-in-sign-language/
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https://www.wafb.com/2025/10/10/woodlawn-student-sign-national-anthem-before-kickoff/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/woodlawn-student-to-perform-the-national-anthem-in-sign-language/
