EBR Magnet Programs

Congratulations are in order for these 5 outstanding Baton Rouge Magnet High School graduates for receiving this great honor! Let's go higher!

Five 2026 graduates from Baton Rouge Magnet High School are National Merit Scholarship recipients.

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📢 Time is running out!

The final day to apply for EBR Magnet Programs for the 2026-2027 school year is June 30, 2026.

Visit ebrmagnet.org to submit your application today.

Need more information about our Magnet Programs? Visit our website or give our office a call at 225-922-5443. Our team is happy to help guide you through the application process.

Our final Magnet Site Coordinator meeting of the school year was one filled with inspiration, reflection, and celebration.

Hosted at Scotlandville Magnet High School Magnet Coordinators wrapped up their book study of The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching after taking a tour of the campus and seeing firsthand the incredible opportunities already underway for students this summer.

Scotlandville High is bustling with activity as incoming students begin Summer Bridge, where they will have the opportunity to earn Industry-Based Credentials before the start of the school year. The campus is also alive with band camps, athletic clinics, and a variety of programs designed to help students learn, grow, and get connected before August arrives.

The meeting concluded with a special celebration honoring Scotlandville High graduate and Class Valedictorian Katlin Johnson, recipient of the 2026 Kathy Craig Scholarship. Katlin, who plans to attend LSU and pursue a career in secondary education, was recognized for her outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and dedication.

Presented annually by the Kathy Craig Foundation, the scholarship honors the legacy of Kathy Craig and supports exceptional magnet program seniors as they continue their educational journeys. Coordinators were moved by the heartfelt words shared by Kathy's family, Principal Paul Jackson, and Katlin herself as she accepted this well-deserved honor.

As our coordinators head into a well-earned summer, we are grateful for their dedication to creating exceptional opportunities for students across EBR Schools. Congratulations, Katlin, and thank you to Scotlandville High for hosting a memorable end-of-year gathering!

🎭📰 Congratulations to our EBR students and educators who are bringing the story of Newsies Jr. to life with our community partners over at Playmakers of Baton Rouge.

We are especially proud to recognize EBR Gifted and Talented Programs teachers Brandy Johnson (Director) of McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School of Visual & Performing Arts and Joni Duhe (Stage Manager) of Baton Rouge Magnet High School for their leadership and dedication to the arts.

Representing Baton Rouge Magnet High are:
⭐ Corey Thomas
⭐ Adelaide Overall
⭐ Ruby Dupre
⭐ Makenzie Jupiter
⭐ Miles Johnson

And representing Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School:
⭐ Peregrine Pittman

We love sharing these incredible opportunities for our students to showcase their talents, and we are proud to see them representing EBR Schools on stage.

🎟️ Newsies Jr. opens June 5! Purchase tickets at playmakersbr.org and come support these outstanding performers and educators.

Break a leg to the entire cast and crew—we can't wait to see you seize the day!

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GOOD NEWS: Baton Rouge teacher earns national honor

🎓 More than 160 students in EBR Schools Magnet Programs walked across the stage this year not only earning their high school diploma, but also earning their Associate Degrees from Baton Rouge Community College, contributing to a NEW STATE RECORD for the number of high school graduates simultaneously earning an associate degree.

Leading the way was Liberty Magnet High School, with approximately 130 graduates earning both credentials, alongside outstanding students from Scotlandville Magnet High School, McKinley High School, Woodlawn High School, Tara High, Belaire Magnet High School, Glen Oaks Magnet, and Istrouma Magnet High School, all contributing to this historic accomplishment for the state of Louisiana.

These students balanced the demands of high school while successfully completing rigorous college coursework, demonstrating extraordinary determination, discipline, and commitment to their futures. Their achievement is a testament to the power of innovative specialized programs, dedicated educators, strong partnerships, and students willing to rise to every challenge placed before them.

Congratulations to these incredible graduates for making history and proving what is possible when opportunity and hard work come together. The future is incredibly bright!

🎨🌟 BIG NEWS for Arts Education in EBR Schools! 🌟🎨

This news is fresh off the presses! Congratulations are in order for Ms. Kelly Adkinson of Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts for being named a 2026 Arts Schools Network Teacher of the Year! 🏆

Known affectionately as “Ms. A,” she brings creativity, passion, innovation, and joy to her students and school community every single day. From designing arts-rich learning experiences to building meaningful community partnerships, her impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

This recognition comes as BRCVPA and Forest Heights Academy of Excellence join McKinley Middle Magnet School as Arts Schools Network Exemplary Schools, marking an incredible season of celebration for arts education across EBR Schools. We are proud to see our students, educators, and arts communities recognized on the national stage! 🎭🎶🖌️