East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome to Visit Jefferson Terrace Academy for National School Breakfast Week

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is delighted to announce that Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will join Bob the Builder for a special visit to Jefferson Terrace Academy at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in honor of National School Breakfast Week.  

The school system’s Child Nutrition Program is celebrating National School Breakfast Week in all schools from March 6-10. The campaign theme “DIG Into School Breakfast” encourages the school community to take advantage of the healthy breakfast options available.  

On Tuesday, Bob the Builder and Mayor Broome will raise awareness and encourage Jefferson Terrace students to eat school breakfast. Broome is the co-chair of Share Our Strength’s Mayor’s Alliance, a campaign aiming to keep childhood hunger at the forefront in cities nationwide.  

Participants at Jefferson Terrace will enjoy fun activities, listen to Broome’s inspiring message and receive nutrition education materials.  

Jefferson Terrace is at 5601 Upton Drive. 

February 16, 2023 Board Recognitions

February 16, 2023 Board Recognitions

• February 17, 2023
• 3:39 pm

District Principal of the Year Winners

Elementary
Dr. Joy Abernathy-Dyer, Villa Del Rey
Vanessa Bloss, Woodlawn Elementary

Middle
Aaron Sinclair, Eva Legard Center

High
John Hayman, Tara High School

District Teacher of the Year Winners

Elementary
Kylie Altier, Buchanan Elementary
Brittany Jefferson, Park Medical Academy

Middle
Justin Broussard, Park Forest Middle
Janesa Richardson, Scotlandville Middle 

High
Lai Cao, Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Megan Hall, Arlington Preparatory Academy

Scholarship Awards

Scholarship winners, Elijah Cage (Tara High) and Alexis Rogers (Baton Rouge Magnet High), were presented with the Orion Scholarship by Orion Laboratories CEO, David Slaughter. Each scholarship is for $40,000 to any 4-year college or university in the state of Louisiana.

Congratulations, Elijah and Alexis!

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance for tonight’s meeting was led by Cadet Staff Sergeant Christopher Johnson.

Volunteers in Public Schools

Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) were recognized for their continued support of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.