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The latest happenings in EBR Schools.

Mayfair Lab principal, Baton Rouge Magnet teacher named state semifinalists

✨Congratulations✨ to Mayfair Laboratory School Principal Kyle Fontenette and Baton Rouge Magnet High School teacher Christopher Frazier for being named as semifinalists for state Principal and Teacher of the Year […]

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Several EBR Schools honored by Magnet Schools of America

Congratulations to our EBR Schools, who have achieved recognition from the Magnet Schools of America. Baton Rouge Magnet High and Mayfair Laboratory are two of the nation’s top magnet schools and have received the highest honor of Top Merit Award of Excellence. Merit Award of Excellence: Merit Award of Distinction: These

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Baton Rouge Magnet High student receives national science honor

Congratulations to Emily Chen of Baton Rouge Magnet High School for her remarkable achievement in being named one of the top 300 scholars in the 84th Regeneron Science Talent Search research competition. Presented by the Society for Science, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition provides a stage

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100 Claiborne Elementary students receive laptops

A parent expressed that a new laptop is bringing joy to her daughter as an early Christmas present. On Wednesday, 100 “high-achieving” students at Claiborne Elementary School received their own personal laptops on Wednesday, courtesy of the James M. Cox Foundation and Cox Communications. “She’s been really good in school,

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Back by popular demand! EBR Schools will again be offering students entering grades 6-12 the opportunity to learn and compete in Scholastic Esports in June. Get ready to level up.
Register at https://forms.gle/7Teg6cRnVfkcFYut7

#ebrpssesports #WeAreEBR #ebrschools

Back by popular demand! EBR Schools will again be offering students entering grades 6-12 the opportunity to learn and compete in Scholastic Esports in June. Get ready to level up.
Register at https://forms.gle/7Teg6cRnVfkcFYut7

#ebrpssesports #WeAreEBR #ebrschools
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The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 28, at 5 p.m. to vote on the proposed EBR Schools Realignment Plan - Students First. This important step is part of our commitment to creating stronger, more efficient schools with better resources for all students. The plan will realign school zones, facility usage, and educational programming across the district. Parents, educators, and community members are welcome to attend or follow the meeting live on our YouTube channel to stay informed about how the changes may affect their schools. Once the plan is finalized, communications will be sent to affected families. 

https://meeting.ebrschools.org

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, April 28, at 5 p.m. to vote on the proposed EBR Schools Realignment Plan - Students First. This important step is part of our commitment to creating stronger, more efficient schools with better resources for all students. The plan will realign school zones, facility usage, and educational programming across the district. Parents, educators, and community members are welcome to attend or follow the meeting live on our YouTube channel to stay informed about how the changes may affect their schools. Once the plan is finalized, communications will be sent to affected families.

https://meeting.ebrschools.org
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Congratulations to senior Daviyah Anthony, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for her selection as a 2025 Gates Scholar!
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective program established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding minority students from low-income backgrounds. The scholarship will allow Daviyah to attend college for free. She'll join an exclusive network of Gates Scholars receiving ongoing personal and professional enrichment, mentorship and additional support throughout college and into her career.
This year, 750 Scholars were selected from over 48,000 applicants nationwide, an acceptance rate of less than 1.6%. Daviyah's achievement reflects her exceptional hard work and determination. Her accomplishment marks the second consecutive year and sixth time overall that a Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Fellow has achieved this honor. 
BRYC is grateful for its partnership with EBR Schools
and Scotlandville Magnet High School.

#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
#GatesScholar

Congratulations to senior Daviyah Anthony, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for her selection as a 2025 Gates Scholar!
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective program established by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding minority students from low-income backgrounds. The scholarship will allow Daviyah to attend college for free. She`ll join an exclusive network of Gates Scholars receiving ongoing personal and professional enrichment, mentorship and additional support throughout college and into her career.
This year, 750 Scholars were selected from over 48,000 applicants nationwide, an acceptance rate of less than 1.6%. Daviyah`s achievement reflects her exceptional hard work and determination. Her accomplishment marks the second consecutive year and sixth time overall that a Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Fellow has achieved this honor.
BRYC is grateful for its partnership with EBR Schools
and Scotlandville Magnet High School.

#WeAreEBR #ebrschools
#GatesScholar
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It's Earth Day! River, a passionate 2nd grader from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant to help fund his idea to visit schools to teach other children about litter. Now, he's on a mission to get even more young people involved—partnering with schools, raising awareness, and reading to kids about how littering harms our planet. With heart and action, River is proving that anyone can protect the Earth—no Planeteer Rings required!

It`s Earth Day! River, a passionate 2nd grader from Westdale Heights Academic Magnet, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant to help fund his idea to visit schools to teach other children about litter. Now, he`s on a mission to get even more young people involved—partnering with schools, raising awareness, and reading to kids about how littering harms our planet. With heart and action, River is proving that anyone can protect the Earth—no Planeteer Rings required! ...

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