The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program, each valued at over $300,000. Nguyen has […]
A joint press release from EBRPSS and 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, with approval from Apple The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge will hold a press conference at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the School Board Office (1050
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Magnet Mania will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Exhibit Hall at the Raising Cane’s River Center. The annualrecruiting event helps launch the magnet application period for the 2023-2024 school year and promotes specialized programs in
On September 15, 2022, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to approve a resolution declaring September as Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that children suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of school days? At least one out of every 10 students in the United States misses 10
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, will hold the 12th-Grade Internship Pilot Program Match Day at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The event will be held at Baton Rouge Community College’s Magnolia Theatre and Performing Arts Pavillion (Building 7
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
The staggered dismissal schedules for secondary schools (high and middle schools) will continue through Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. All secondary
Salute to Cadet Maj. Zamiria Miller, of Belaire High School, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursday`s School Board meeting. Zamiria was introduced by Belaire senior Army instructor Lt. Col. Dana Boyd-Donald (retired). Zamiria is a four-year member of the district’s largest JROTC program, where she serves as battalion commander. At Belaire, she has been an active and dedicated student leader. participating in the Honor Guard, Color Guard, archery team, and also competing on the school’s volleyball team. Upon graduation, she plans to join the U.S. Marine Corps and pursue a degree in nursing.
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🏆 Undefeated. Unmatched. Honored. 🏆
The McKinley Middle volleyball and football teams were recognized at Thursday’s School Board meeting for capturing their middle school district championships with undefeated records.
These outstanding student-athletes were celebrated for their dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship. We are proud of their commitment to both academics and athletics.
Congratulations to the Mustangs and their coaches.💙🐾
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The EBR Schools 2025 Students of the Year were proudly recognized during Thursday`s School Board meeting.
Honored were:
🏅 Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School.
🏅 Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow Middle.
🏅 High: Lucy Thomas, Baton Rouge Magnet High.
Each of these remarkable students completed the same rigorous Student of the Year process used by the Louisiana Department of Education. After schools across the district nominated their top candidates, a district committee selected those who best exemplify academic excellence, leadership and outstanding character.
Charter school winners were: Jace Williams, Inspire Charter Academy (elementary) and Avery Harrell. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy (middle).
Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!
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🎁✨ Gifts rolled in this week through the Adopt an Elf program. Hundreds of generous community members stepped up to "adopt" a student in need, selected gifts from their wish list and dropped them off at the Broadmoor Elementary collection site.
The gifts will be delivered to students next week, spreading warmth, joy, and holiday cheer across our district.
Thank you to our community for making this season brighter for EBR students. 💙🎄
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🎭 The new Theatrical Arts Department at Glen Oaks High is making a big debut with its first-ever production. Students will showcase their talents in Langston Hughes’ "Black Nativity."
🗓 When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
📍 Where: Glen Oaks High Auditorium
💵 Tickets: $10
Come support the talented students and enjoy an unforgettable performance.
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🧥💛A wave of warmth spread from WBRZ to Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet School and beyond on Friday! 🌟 Former WBRZ meteorologist Pat Shingleton hosted his annual Pat’s Coats for Kids campaign outside the WBRZ studios, where representatives from Baton Rouge-area schools picked up bags of jackets to share with students. Later, Shingleton joined EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole at Park Forest to celebrate students receiving their new coats.🧥💛
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🎉 Big congratulations to Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan. 🎉Both students have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program, each valued at over $300,000. Nguyen has been awarded a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, and Khan has been awarded a full scholarship to Stanford University. QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s top colleges. Scholarship recipients receive early admission and a full four-year scholarship to a QuestBridge college partner, ensuring that these students and their families have access to an affordable education at a top college. The Match Scholarship provided by the school comprises a generous financial aid package that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, food, books and supplies and travel expenses.
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