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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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Superintendent Cole speaks to Rotary Club of BR

Attendees at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge meeting on Dec. 11 at Drusilla Catering were perhaps expecting guest speaker EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole to review the handout they received touting his 100 days in office. They got a lot more. “You can read that at your leisure. It

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Scotlandville High track coach Ursula Harris gets national honor

Before being recognized on the national level, track coach Ursula Harris was honored with a sendoff reception Dec. 13 at Scotlandville Magnet High School. Last spring, Harris led Scotlandville to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division I indoor and Class 5A outdoor championship. In July, she was named National

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EBR Schools celebrates three straight years of academic growth

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has achieved three years of continuous academic growth — its highest overall school performance score under the current accountability system — according to the annual report cards released by the Louisiana Department of Education on Nov. 20. The district, which grew in seven

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Mayfair Laboratory honored as Blue Ribbons School in Washington, D.C.

Mayfair Laboratory School goes to Washington. Mayfair was one of the 356 schools in the nation formally recognized as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbons School during an awards ceremony Nov. 7-8 in Washington, D.C. This prestigious recognition highlights the commitment, hard work and excellence in education exhibited daily

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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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