The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Glasgow Middle School’s Ananya Jain and Arlington Prep Academy’s Xzavier Thomas were recognized during the 2025 GOLD (Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities) Awards on Dec. 10 at the Old State […]
Twenty-one Baton Rouge Magnet High School students were recently announced as semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. It is the most of any school in Louisiana. These outstanding students are: Andrew Beasley • Olivia Bryant • Charlotte Carpenter • David Diez • Tristan Jarnagin • Julia Jung
To EBRPSS Staff, We are absolutely thrilled to launch the 2nd Annual Digital Citizenship Week from Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September 11! This week is all about celebrating what it means to be safe, respectful, and empowered digital citizens in today’s connected world. Together, let’s make this celebration bigger and brighter than ever—with themed spirit days, fun activities,
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud to announce the launch of Band Together EBR, a fundraising campaign designed to provide new marching band uniforms for EBR high schools and strengthen the high school experience for students across the parish. For decades, EBR high school bands have
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has awarded $350,000 in funding to seven East Baton Rouge Parish schools to support critical safety and security upgrades. The grant will help improve protection measures by allocating $50,000 to each of the following school sites: LaBelle Aire Elementary McKinley
Westdale Middle School proudly hung its official U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School nominee banner on campus on Oct.
The Little Bucs are officially on the air! Broadmoor Elementary cut the ribbon Oct. 2 on its brand-new broadcast and
The Baton Rouge Center for the Visual and Performing Arts held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 30 with dazzling performances, inspiring remarks
🏀 Almost tip-off time.
For the first time, EBR Schools brings the Bob Pettit Boys High School Basketball Tournament to Baton Rouge Community College.
📅 Dec. 26–29 | 📍 Bonne Santé Wellness Center, 201 Community College Drive.
Featuring 13 teams and 20 games, including top seeds Madison Prep, McKinley, and Woodlawn.
💥 How`s this for opening day – Dec. 26:
11:30 a.m.: No. 8 Northeast vs. No. 9 Southern Lab
1 p.m.: No. 5 Glen Oaks vs. No. 12 Tara
2 p.m.: No. 13 Liberty vs. No. 4 Scotlandville
4 p.m.: No. 11 Broadmoor vs. No. 6 Capitol
5 p.m.: No. 7 Belaire vs. No. 10 Istrouma
🏆 Championship Game: 7 p.m., Dec. 29
🎟️ Tickets: eazyticks.com/events/mayor-sid-edwards-boys-basketball-tournament-2025
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Employee Spotlight | Tremaine Jackson
Tremaine Jackson is a third-grade ELA and social studies teacher at Capitol Elementary! In her first year at Capitol, with 20 years in education and seven years with EBR, she loves making a difference and watching students grow. She believes teaching is essential because, without teachers, nothing would exist, and teachers open the pathway to everything.
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💈✨ Smiles and fresh cuts all around at Progress Elementary! A big thank-you to Ray J’s College of Hair for giving back to students for the sixth year in a row by providing free haircuts for boys. This act of kindness helped spread confidence, joy and holiday cheer throughout the school community.
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Bikes, Bucs and baseball! 🚲⚾
Broadmoor High baseball coach Terrell Thomas and his team spread smiles by donating bikes to students at 15 schools through its annual "Bike from a BUC" giveaway. Thank you, coach Thomas and your Buccaneers, for riding into the community and making a difference!
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🎉Shoutout to our amazing school technology facilitators who play an essential role across our district. Wearing many hats each day, they go above and beyond their regular responsibilities to support the Department of Technology Services by helping manage devices at every site. Their dedication keeps our Chromebook program running smoothly and efficiently; we couldn’t do it without them! 💻👏
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💌🌟 Villa del Rey Elementary brought the holiday spirit to life on Thursday! Students shared cheerful songs, a special reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and energetic dance performances that highlighted their talents and joy. It was a wonderful celebration of creativity, confidence and festive cheer.
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Oh, what fun! Sharon Hills Elementary students spread holiday cheer during their annual Christmas Showcase.
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