The latest happenings in EBR Schools.
With cheering sections full of family, friends and school leaders encouraging them, some of EBR Schools’ very best were celebrated at the 2025–26 Student of the Year ceremony on Nov. […]
High praise for high-dosage tutoring. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole celebrated on Jan. 31 at Jefferson Terrace Academy to highlight EBR Schools’ successful implementation of state initiatives around high-dosage tutoring. Jefferson Terrace Principal Joy Watson emphasized the value of high-dosage tutoring, describing
Congratulations to Paul Jackson, of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for his selection as the Region V Principal of the Year by Magnet Schools of America. The esteemed recognition celebrates exceptional leadership in advancing equity and diversity within magnet schools across Region V, which includes Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Louisiana’s incredible educators and students were celebrated for the phenomenal growth shown over the past few years. EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole joined Gov. Jeff Landry, state Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and a host of other dignitaries for a press conference announcing the results on Jan. 29 at
Congratulations to our EBR Schools, who have achieved recognition from the Magnet Schools of America. Baton Rouge Magnet High and Mayfair Laboratory are two of the nation’s top magnet schools and have received the highest honor of Top Merit Award of Excellence. Merit Award of Excellence: Merit Award of Distinction: These
Congratulations to Broadmoor High School junior Abby Alvarado for winning first place at the Regional and National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court
Four Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors — Rohan Ninad Joshi, Abhinav Pathak, Emily Lien Phan, Tejasvi Tyagi — were
✨Congratulations✨ to Mayfair Laboratory School Principal Kyle Fontenette and Baton Rouge Magnet High School teacher Christopher Frazier for being named
Northdale Academy welcomed more than 400 students from across the district on Thursday for a hands-on agriculture and STEM showcase filled with leadership, creativity, and real-world learning. From live animal encounters and hydroponics to drone technology, arts and agriculture, nutrition demos, and Northdale’s impressive student-led FFA and academic booths — every station highlighted the strength and innovation happening on their campus.
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Thankful for every single one of you! Have a wonderful week! 🦃
Brownfields Elementary fifth-graders stepped into the world of business at Junior Achievement’s BizTown at the Jewel J Newman Community Center on Wednesday. From managing storefronts to spending their hard-earned “money,” students got a hands-on look at financial literacy, teamwork, and real-world responsibility. Proud of these young leaders!
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Excellence isn’t an accident — it’s EBR. Congrats to our A-rated schools! 📘🏆#weareebr #successisinthesupport #daretobegreat
🎖️👏 Salute to Cadet Lt. Kennedy Nguyen of Liberty Magnet High, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to open Thursday`s School Board meeting. Kennedy was accompanied by instructor Col. Jona Hughes (retired). Kennedy is in his fourth year in the JROTC Cyber Program. The senior serves on the battalion staff as a public affairs officer, developed the JROTC website, and is a member of the Raider team, rifle team and leadership academic board. Kennedy was one of the four cadets from Patriot Battalion to compete last year in the National Junior Leadership Board in Washington, D.C. At Liberty, Kennedy is also a member of the Beta Club, the National STEM Society and the Health Occupations Students of America Club. With a 4.56 GPA, six AP classes and a class rank of fourth, Kennedy plans to attend LSU and major in biological science.
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🧡🐅Belaire High School brought the spirit on Thursday as students and staff came together for a pep rally to send the Bengals football team into Friday’s second round of the state playoffs. The Bengals (6–5) hit the road to Shreveport to take on Loyola Prep (9–1) at 7 p.m. Friday. Last week’s win over Patrick Taylor marked Belaire’s first playoff victory since 2003.
Good luck, Bengals — EBR Schools is behind you all the way! 💪🏽🏈
With cheering sections full of family, friends, and school leaders loudly encouraging them on, some of EBR Schools’ very best were celebrated at the 2025–26 Student of the Year ceremony on Wednesday at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet.
🏆 District Winners
• Elementary: Bryan Gosa, The Dufrocq School
• Middle: Olivia Peng, Glasgow
• High: Lucy Thomas, Baton Rouge Magnet
🏆 Charter Winners
• Elementary: Jace Williams, Inspire Charter Academy
• Middle: Avery Harrell. Helix Mentorship & Maritime Academy
Students from every school across the district were honored for their exceptional talent and accomplishments. John Pastorek, of WBRZ, served as master of ceremonies and presenter.
The ceremony also featured a dazzling performance by The Famous Singing Pirates of Park Forest Middle Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet, who delivered the national anthem and Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”
🎉 Congratulations to all of our Students of the Year! 🎉
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