The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Nanette McCann has been selected Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year, a highly competitive honor recognizing magnet leaders who exemplify excellence […]
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students identified as experiencing homelessness. During this month, we want to remind families that support, and resources are available through the district’s Students in Transition (SIT) Program. Our team is here
Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’ BATON ROUGE, LA. — The halls are beginning to fill with holiday cheer as the East Baton Rouge Parish School System launches its annual Adopt an Elf program. This joyful tradition helps make the season brighter for students
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 grants to 4th–12th grade math and science teachers in East Baton Rouge Parish schools. The Star STEM Teacher Grant program
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
BATON ROUGE, La. — Get ready for an exciting week of high school basketball as East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Three outstanding EBR Schools programs were recognized Nov. 5-7 at the recent Magnet Schools Mid-South Conference in Houston. Baton Rouge
November is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month. In the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, we currently have 1,121 students
Southeast Middle School hosted "Literacy and Numeracy Night" to provide parents and students with helpful information and engaging activities to support success on the LEAP. Families explored reading strategies in core classes to strengthen comprehension and writing skills. Students and parents teamed up to compete in fun math games focused on building fluency.👏
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STEM meets sports at Park Forest Elementary CSAM!
Former LSU Tiger and NBA player Ronald Dupree is leading an exciting pilot program for 4th and 5th-grade magnet students with ARC Hoops, a web-based platform that brings math and data science concepts to life through basketball. Students engaged with interactive video lessons, data analysis, and friendly classroom challenges, all while strengthening their critical thinking skills and connecting their learning to real-world applications.
Highland Elementary and Sonic on Perkins collaborated with the debut of the school’s very own signature drink, the Roaring Tiger.
Highland ES is the first and only school to have a signature drink with Sonic. Even better, 10 percent of the proceeds from every Roaring Tiger sold go directly back to support the school. This partnership highlights school pride, community support, and creative ways to give back.
Stop by Sonic on Perkins (4171 Perkins Rd), grab a Roaring Tiger, and support Highland Elementary!
Mary Legoria is a Magnet Science Specialist at WHAM! With 23 years at WHAM and 36 years in education, all with EBR, she believes it is important to teach students to care for the earth, understanding that a love for animals and plant life comes full circle. She loves seeing the joy and pride students feel when they grow a plant and considers it her mission to teach compassion that carries into everyday life. She also shares a deep love for WHAM, where her passions are supported.
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Growing stronger together. 🚀
We were proud to bring charter and district school leaders together to review services, dig into school data, and collaborate on strategies to improve performance scores. When schools are supported, all students win! #WeAreEBR #DaretobeGreat #LetsGoHigher
Baton Rouge Magnet High is a Platinum honoree on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, celebrating an AP program that opens doors to college credit and future success.
📊 96% of seniors took at least one AP exam
🎓 79% earned a score of 3 or higher
⭐ 55% took five or more AP exams
Congratulations!
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📚✨ Monday morning is storytime at Merrydale Elementary.
Each Monday, Principal Casey Wells hosts "Monday Morning Storytime," reading a book that students can follow along with virtually from their classrooms. Principal Wells sometimes invites special guest readers from the district and the community to join in the fun.
Great job, Principal Wells, for fostering a love of reading and connection across the school! 👏📖
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