The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
Five EBR Schools are set to receive hundreds of quick-locking door barricades designed to enhance campus safety in the event of an active shooter. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/door-barricades-proposed-for-five-baton-rouge-high-schools/article_8bd1fc0b-5279-41ae-a1b5-befc74612072.html#tncms-source=featured-2
“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
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has awarded $350,000 in funding to seven East Baton Rouge
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
"Little heroes meet their big heroes! ❤️👮♂️🚒👩⚕️ Watching our kids interact with the amazing nurses, police officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders who keep our community safe fills our hearts with joy! Together, they #DareToServe to make our community the best it can be.
📚💡 EBR School Board Vice President Cliff Lewis visited EBR Readiness Elementary during a town hall and awards ceremony on Friday to encourage students to work hard, believe in themselves and prepare for the future.
Lewis shared how he struggled in school as a child before becoming an NFL player, educator, leader and School Board member. He urged students to ask for help, stay focused and never let labels define who they are.
🗣️ “There ain’t no free lunch,” Lewis said. “You’ve got to work hard — and in many cases, harder than the guy or the girl sitting next to you.”
#WeAreEBR #letsgohigher #DareToBeGreat
What an exciting STEM night at Westdale! We gasped at experiments that went "boom!", explored swamp life, and got hands-on with Liberty Magnet`s Robotics team. We even learned how teamwork and engineering create race cars with LSU TigerRacing. A night full of curiosity,
creativity, and fun!
@westdale_middle_school
NFL Hall of Famer and former Houston Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile brought inspiration and real talk to students during the "Heart of a Hall of Fame" event at Glen Oaks High. 🏈✨
Known as "Dr. Doom" during his playing days with the Oilers from 1975 to 1984, Brazile engaged student-athletes from Glen Oaks, Istrouma and McKinley high schools. Students had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions and hear about discipline, perseverance, character, and believing in one’s potential.
🔗 Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA4gR94c1o4
#EBRSchools #HeartOfAHallOfFamer #LetsGoHigher #WeAreEBR
Boys` and girls` middle school playoff basketball begins today! All games will take place at the schools starting at 2:40 PM. Winners of today`s game will move on to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
All schools and offices will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, and classes and work schedules will proceed as usual.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow!
Jamie Quincy is an 8th grade ELA teacher at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Magnet Academy! In her first year at SPEMA and with 16 years in education, all with EBR, she loves working with students and seeing those moments when everything clicks. She enjoys being an inspiration, helping students recognize their opportunities, and preparing them for high school and the real world while showing them that someone outside of their home truly cares.
