McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual and Performing Arts is a high-performing, A-rated, dedicated academic magnet school with a focus on visual and performing arts. McKinley has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and has received the titles of Magnet School of Excellence and Magnet School of Distinction from Magnet Schools of America. We are proud to offer students unique learning opportunities through advanced academics as well as arts integration across the curriculum. We are the only middle school in the state that participates in the Louisiana Thespian Association. Our amazing faculty and staff is passionate about our school and devoted to our students. McKinley provides a truly one-of-a-kind middle school experience while preparing students for high school and beyond.
We provide students with unique opportunities to cultivate the artist as well as the student. We believe engaging in the creative arts ignites a desire to learn in all areas of life. We value building community and family partnerships and strive to make all school events accessible to all families. Our students are well-rounded, driven, confident and ethically aware of the world around them. At McKinley Middle Magnet, we believe in changing the world one student at a time.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is advising families that school bus transportation may experience delays during the Friday afternoon commute home because of weather and road conditions across the parish. Transportation staff members are working to safely transport students while navigating possible heavy traffic, flooded areas and impacted roadways caused by
changing weather conditions.
District officials said student safety remains the top priority as drivers continue routes throughout the parish. The district appreciates the understanding and cooperation of families and the community during the weather event.
