The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Early Childhood Community Network will celebrate Early Education Week, Feb. 2–6, with its first-ever open house tours, highlighting the importance of high-quality early […]
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
The Little Bucs are officially on the air! Broadmoor Elementary cut the ribbon Oct. 2 on its brand-new broadcast and podcast studios, one of the first of its kind in an elementary school in the state. Proud families and guests got a front-row seat as students demonstrated their talents in
The Baton Rouge Center for the Visual and Performing Arts held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 30 with dazzling performances, inspiring remarks and a joyful reception. Joining in the ceremony were two beloved former principals, Mark Richterman and founder Julia Law. “This ceremony represents the start of a new era of exploring possibilities,
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
Help Bring Holiday Magic to Students in Need Through ‘Adopt An Elf’ BATON ROUGE, LA. — The halls are beginning
"Little heroes meet their big heroes! ❤️👮♂️🚒👩⚕️ Watching our kids interact with the amazing nurses, police officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders who keep our community safe fills our hearts with joy! Together, they #DareToServe to make our community the best it can be.
📚💡 EBR School Board Vice President Cliff Lewis visited EBR Readiness Elementary during a town hall and awards ceremony on Friday to encourage students to work hard, believe in themselves and prepare for the future.
Lewis shared how he struggled in school as a child before becoming an NFL player, educator, leader and School Board member. He urged students to ask for help, stay focused and never let labels define who they are.
🗣️ “There ain’t no free lunch,” Lewis said. “You’ve got to work hard — and in many cases, harder than the guy or the girl sitting next to you.”
#WeAreEBR #letsgohigher #DareToBeGreat
What an exciting STEM night at Westdale! We gasped at experiments that went "boom!", explored swamp life, and got hands-on with Liberty Magnet`s Robotics team. We even learned how teamwork and engineering create race cars with LSU TigerRacing. A night full of curiosity,
creativity, and fun!
@westdale_middle_school
NFL Hall of Famer and former Houston Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile brought inspiration and real talk to students during the "Heart of a Hall of Fame" event at Glen Oaks High. 🏈✨
Known as "Dr. Doom" during his playing days with the Oilers from 1975 to 1984, Brazile engaged student-athletes from Glen Oaks, Istrouma and McKinley high schools. Students had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions and hear about discipline, perseverance, character, and believing in one’s potential.
🔗 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA4gR94c1o4
#EBRSchools #HeartOfAHallOfFamer #LetsGoHigher #WeAreEBR
Boys` and girls` middle school playoff basketball begins today! All games will take place at the schools starting at 2:40 PM. Winners of today`s game will move on to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
All schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, and classes and work schedules will proceed as usual.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!
Jamie Quincy is an 8th grade ELA teacher at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy! In her first year at SPEMA and with 16 years in education, all with EBR, she loves working with students and seeing those moments when everything clicks. She enjoys being an inspiration, helping students recognize their opportunities, and preparing them for high school and the real world while showing them that someone outside of their home truly cares.
