The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Baton Rouge Magnet High Principal Nanette McCann has been selected Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year, a highly competitive honor recognizing magnet leaders who exemplify excellence […]
“Roar into EBR” is still roaring this weekend! There’s no better time to enroll in EBR Schools than this Saturday, July 19, at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo from 9 a.m. to noon. – Free zoo admission for the whole family. – Prize giveaways – Paint your face like a flamingo
Our EBR Schools students are engaging in global learning this summer. Glasgow Middle School and Principal Erin Howard recently led an incredible educational adventure across Italy, Switzerland and France. They were joined by students from Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet, Mayfair Laboratory School, Liberty Magnet High and Baton Rouge Magnet High,
Two graduations — earning a degree and a diploma in the same week. Congratulations to the outstanding Glen Oaks High students who graduated from Baton Rouge Community College on May 19 with an associate degree before receiving diplomas during their high school graduation ceremonies on May 23. Their accomplishments were
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
EBR Schools received national attention on Monday, Aug. 11, as Jefferson Terrace Academy hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
Entering high school can feel like walking into a whole new universe. With new peers, a new environment, longer classes
EBR Schools is excited to announce a Districtwide Enrollment Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4,
EBR Schools Family,
We would like to remind you that Monday, Jan. 19, is a national holiday. All school sites and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This weekend is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on his message of equality and service. #DareToDream
Erica Courtney is a fifth-grade ELA teacher at Progress Elementary! With 12 years at Progress and 25 years in education overall, including 19 with EBR, she loves watching students grow as readers and writers and seeing their excitement for ELA come to life. She believes children are the future, is proud to be part of EBR Schools, and also organizes student haircuts at Progress in collaboration with Ray J’s College of Hair.
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Southeast Middle School hosted "Literacy and Numeracy Night" to provide parents and students with helpful information and engaging activities to support success on the LEAP. Families explored reading strategies in core classes to strengthen comprehension and writing skills. Students and parents teamed up to compete in fun math games focused on building fluency.👏
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STEM meets sports at Park Forest Elementary CSAM!
Former LSU Tiger and NBA player Ronald Dupree is leading an exciting pilot program for 4th and 5th-grade magnet students with ARC Hoops, a web-based platform that brings math and data science concepts to life through basketball. Students engaged with interactive video lessons, data analysis, and friendly classroom challenges, all while strengthening their critical thinking skills and connecting their learning to real-world applications.
Highland Elementary and Sonic on Perkins collaborated with the debut of the school’s very own signature drink, the Roaring Tiger.
Highland ES is the first and only school to have a signature drink with Sonic. Even better, 10 percent of the proceeds from every Roaring Tiger sold go directly back to support the school. This partnership highlights school pride, community support, and creative ways to give back.
Stop by Sonic on Perkins (4171 Perkins Rd), grab a Roaring Tiger, and support Highland Elementary!
Mary Legoria is a Magnet Science Specialist at WHAM! With 23 years at WHAM and 36 years in education, all with EBR, she believes it is important to teach students to care for the earth, understanding that a love for animals and plant life comes full circle. She loves seeing the joy and pride students feel when they grow a plant and considers it her mission to teach compassion that carries into everyday life. She also shares a deep love for WHAM, where her passions are supported.
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Growing stronger together. 🚀
We were proud to bring charter and district school leaders together to review services, dig into school data, and collaborate on strategies to improve performance scores. When schools are supported, all students win! #WeAreEBR #DaretobeGreat #LetsGoHigher
