The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program, each valued at over $300,000. Nguyen has […]
Principal Kyle Fontenette of Mayfair Laboratory School has been recognized as one of nine finalists for the 2026 state Principal of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Education. Under Fontenette’s leadership, Mayfair was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Fontenette, who holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree
Sharon Hills Elementary School students and educators recently participated in a new pilot program focused on carbon dioxide (CO₂) and its effective management in a lower-carbon future. The school welcomed academic leaders from Rice University’s Tapia Center and representatives from ExxonMobil Pipeline Co., who partnered to develop and launch the
Congratulations to Broadmoor High School junior Abby Alvarado for winning first place at the Regional and National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competitions. Alvarado first competed against high school students from across Baton Rouge in the regional competition hosted by the Southern University Law Center. She then advanced to the national level
Four Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors — Rohan Ninad Joshi, Abhinav Pathak, Emily Lien Phan, Tejasvi Tyagi — were announced on May 7 as winners in the second round of the prestigious 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Pathak will use the scholarship for Princeton University, Phan will use
The Joe Burrow Foundation has introduced the “Burrow Blueprint,” an initiative designed to support public schools in effectively addressing and
Dear Beloved EBRPSS Team, Today marks one year since I had the honor of being appointed Superintendent of Schools here
Congratulations to the McKinley Elementary School Beta Club for its impressive showing at the National Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida,
🏆 Undefeated. Unmatched. Honored. 🏆
The McKinley Middle volleyball and football teams were recognized at Thursday’s School Board meeting for capturing their middle school district championships with undefeated records.
These outstanding student-athletes were celebrated for their dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship. We are proud of their commitment to both academics and athletics.
Congratulations to the Mustangs and their coaches.💙🐾
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The EBR Schools 2025 Students of the Year were proudly recognized during Thursday`s School Board meeting.
Honored were:
🏅 Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School.
🏅 Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow Middle.
🏅 High: Lucy Thomas, Baton Rouge Magnet High.
Each of these remarkable students completed the same rigorous Student of the Year process used by the Louisiana Department of Education. After schools across the district nominated their top candidates, a district committee selected those who best exemplify academic excellence, leadership and outstanding character.
Charter school winners were: Jace Williams, Inspire Charter Academy (elementary) and Avery Harrell. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy (middle).
Congratulations to these outstanding scholars!
🎉📚 #WeAreEBR #EBRSchools #StudentOfTheYear #DareToBeGreat
🎁✨ Gifts rolled in this week through the Adopt an Elf program. Hundreds of generous community members stepped up to "adopt" a student in need, selected gifts from their wish list and dropped them off at the Broadmoor Elementary collection site.
The gifts will be delivered to students next week, spreading warmth, joy, and holiday cheer across our district.
Thank you to our community for making this season brighter for EBR students. 💙🎄
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🎭 The new Theatrical Arts Department at Glen Oaks High is making a big debut with its first-ever production. Students will showcase their talents in Langston Hughes’ "Black Nativity."
🗓 When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
📍 Where: Glen Oaks High Auditorium
💵 Tickets: $10
Come support the talented students and enjoy an unforgettable performance.
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🧥💛A wave of warmth spread from WBRZ to Park Forest Elementary Creative Sciences & Arts Magnet School and beyond on Friday! 🌟 Former WBRZ meteorologist Pat Shingleton hosted his annual Pat’s Coats for Kids campaign outside the WBRZ studios, where representatives from Baton Rouge-area schools picked up bags of jackets to share with students. Later, Shingleton joined EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole at Park Forest to celebrate students receiving their new coats.🧥💛
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🎉 Big congratulations to Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors Khoa Nguyen and Shehzad Mohammad Khan. 🎉Both students have earned prestigious scholarships through the QuestBridge National College Match program, each valued at over $300,000. Nguyen has been awarded a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, and Khan has been awarded a full scholarship to Stanford University. QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to the nation’s top colleges. Scholarship recipients receive early admission and a full four-year scholarship to a QuestBridge college partner, ensuring that these students and their families have access to an affordable education at a top college. The Match Scholarship provided by the school comprises a generous financial aid package that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, food, books and supplies and travel expenses.
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Welcome to Baton Rouge, Coach Lane Kiffin and Coach Marshall Faulk! The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is proud of our exceptional student-athletes and can’t wait for you to see them in action! The talent in EBR Schools runs deep, and we’re excited to showcase it! @thereallanekiffin @marshallfaulk
