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Let’s Band Together to Help More EBR Schools’ Marching Bands Get New Uniforms

The Liberty and Glen Oaks high school bands are sporting new uniforms this year, giving students another reason to march with pride. The uniforms were made possible through the Foundation […]

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EBR Schools Posts Strongest Post-Pandemic LEAP Performance, Demonstrating Accelerating Academic Growth Under Superintendent LaMont Cole

July 6, 2026

East Baton Rouge Parish School System students continue to build academic momentum, posting the district’s strongest post-pandemic LEAP assessment results while demonstrating growth that outpaced statewide results in several key areas.  Overall, EBR Schools improved student performance across every tested content area and improved or maintained results in 27 of

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EBR Schools Students Achieve 14-Point Increase in K-3 Reading

June 9, 2026

East Baton Rouge Parish School System students in kindergarten through third grades demonstrated strong literacy growth during the 2025-26 school year, with the district recording its highest-ever early literacy performance. Results from the state literacy screener show that 62% of K-3 students finished the school year reading on or above

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EBR Schools to Host Gifted Screening Blitz on June 8-9

June 4, 2026

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is inviting families to register for its annual “Gifted Screening Blitz,” a two-day event designed to identify students who may benefit from gifted and advanced academic programming. The Blitz will be held at 8:30 a.m. June 8-9 by appointment. The screening is open

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EBR Schools Educator Selected for Prestigious Teacher Leader Fellows Program

June 3, 2026

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Kiera Deloch has been selected as one of only 13 educators nationwide to participate in the 2027 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Teacher Leader Fellows Program. The highly competitive professional development opportunity is designed to strengthen instructional leadership and school improvement

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Lifelong Educator Sparks Renewed Passion: A Conversation with New EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole

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BEFORE WE KICK OFF WEEK 1… 🏈🔥

Let’s recap last week’s Battle on the Bluff! From big plays to hard-fought battles, here’s a look back at the action before we get Week 1 underway.

#WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat

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BEFORE WE KICK OFF WEEK 1… 🏈🔥 Let’s recap last week’s Battle on the Bluff! From big plays to hard-fought battles, here’s a look back at the action before we get Week 1 underway. #WeAreEBR #DareToBeGreat

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🏈 The traveling Downtown Showdown trophy has only known one home: McKinley High. The Panthers plan to keep it that way when they host Capitol tonight in the third annual Downtown Showdown at Memorial Stadium.🏆
🏆 Downtown Showdown
🔥 McKinley vs. Capitol
📍 7 p.m. Thursday | Memorial Stadium
#DowntownShowdown #WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #McKinleyPanthers #CapitolLions

https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-s-downtown-showdown-returns-as-mckinley-and-capitol-high-meet-again

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🏈 The traveling Downtown Showdown trophy has only known one home: McKinley High. The Panthers plan to keep it that way when they host Capitol tonight in the third annual Downtown Showdown at Memorial Stadium.🏆 🏆 Downtown Showdown 🔥 McKinley vs. Capitol 📍 7 p.m. Thursday | Memorial Stadium #DowntownShowdown #WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #McKinleyPanthers #CapitolLions https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-s-downtown-showdown-returns-as-mckinley-and-capitol-high-meet-again

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📚️ Brittany Melancon is in her second year as the dean of students at Delmont Pre-K Center. She has been with EBR for about 10 years, also serving as a paraprofessional, second-grade teacher and literacy coach.

A graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High and Southern University with three degrees, Melancon is passionate about giving back to North Baton Rouge, where she grew up. With educators in her family, including her mother and grandmother, Melancon said working with pre-K students allows her to help build their foundation for success.

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📚️ Brittany Melancon is in her second year as the dean of students at Delmont Pre-K Center. She has been with EBR for about 10 years, also serving as a paraprofessional, second-grade teacher and literacy coach. A graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High and Southern University with three degrees, Melancon is passionate about giving back to North Baton Rouge, where she grew up. With educators in her family, including her mother and grandmother, Melancon said working with pre-K students allows her to help build their foundation for success.

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Jay Luzaran is a 5th grade math and science teacher at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary! With five years at Cedarcrest and 39 years in education overall, including 18 with EBR, he believes dedication and consistency help lead students to high performance. He loves giving to his students, showing them love, teaching them respect and being a good example to everyone he encounters.

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Jay Luzaran is a 5th grade math and science teacher at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary! With five years at Cedarcrest and 39 years in education overall, including 18 with EBR, he believes dedication and consistency help lead students to high performance. He loves giving to his students, showing them love, teaching them respect and being a good example to everyone he encounters.

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✨ Something BIG is about to be unveiled…
18 is coming…but what does it mean? 👀
📅 09.08.26
⏰ NOON

🔔 Set your notification bell and be ready for the reveal.

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✨ Something BIG is about to be unveiled… 18 is coming…but what does it mean? 👀 📅 09.08.26 ⏰ NOON 🔔 Set your notification bell and be ready for the reveal.

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10 Questions. One Student. Let’s Get to Know Them. 🎤

Let’s see the man behind the camera and get to know Kaden. @slvhornets.tv

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10 Questions. One Student. Let’s Get to Know Them. 🎤 Let’s see the man behind the camera and get to know Kaden. @slvhornets.tv

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Stay Up to Date with the Latest Weather Updates

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The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is advising families that school bus transportation may experience delays during the Friday afternoon commute home because of weather and road conditions across the parish. Transportation staff members are working to safely transport students while navigating possible heavy traffic, flooded areas and impacted roadways caused by
changing weather conditions.

District officials said student safety remains the top priority as drivers continue routes throughout the parish. The district appreciates the understanding and cooperation of families and the community during the weather event.