LSU Laboratory School

📸 Week 1 is a wrap!
From new friendships to unforgettable adventures, Summer at the U is off to an amazing start. 💛🖤

The best memories are often made walking hand in hand with a new friend.

Thank you to our campers, families, instructors, and counselors for a fantastic first week. We can't wait for Week 2!

University Laboratory School was proudly represented yesterday at the joint Regents/BESE meeting.

During his presentation, Dr. Mitchell highlighted an exciting collaboration between the LSU College of Education and University Lab School. Through the leadership of Dr. Heroman and Mrs. Blanchard, our Head of Educational Technology & Innovation, College of Education faculty and teacher candidates worked alongside ULS students to explore the emerging world of Artificial Intelligence.

This partnership provides students with unique, hands-on learning experiences while helping future educators develop innovative instructional practices. We are proud to be at the forefront of preparing both students and teachers for a future shaped by technology and innovation.

This collaboration also highlights the laboratory school's role in disseminating innovative practices beyond its campus. By sharing this work with the BESE Board, Board of Regents, University Lab School demonstrated how laboratory schools serve as incubators for educational innovation, providing scalable models that can inform teaching and learning across Louisiana.

Pictured:
Dr. Debbie Scruggs Heroman
Nikole Canatella Blanchard
William Woods (rising 8th)
Hayes Woods (rising 10th)
Collis Temple III (UHS graduate and Louisiana Board of Regents member )
Dr. Roland Mitchell
Ronnie Morris (BESE Board District 6 Representative)

☀️ Summer at the U brings opportunities like no other! ☀️

This week, our campers enjoyed some truly unique experiences that made learning come alive both on and off campus.

🧱 LEGO Camp took inspiration from one of LSU's most iconic landmarks! Campers visited the clock tower, sketched its architectural features, and then put their engineering and creativity skills to work by recreating it with LEGO bricks.

🌱 Garden Camp explored the Horticulture Hill Farm Teaching Facility, where campers harvested fresh vegetables and learned firsthand about gardening, agriculture, and where our food comes from.

🎣 Hooked on Fishin' Camp spent time at the newly restored LSU Lakes, learning fishing skills while experiencing one of Baton Rouge's most treasured outdoor spaces.

🧘 Cubs Go Wild welcomed former UHS parent Ms. Vic, who led yoga sessions focused on movement, mindfulness, stretching, and relaxation.

From mindfulness and creativity to engineering, agriculture, and outdoor exploration, our campers are discovering, exploring, and making memories every day at Summer at the U! 💛🖤

Our 8th graders have officially completed middle school and crossed over into high school as U-High students! We celebrated this exciting milestone with pride, encouragement, and joy as they stepped into the next chapter of their journey as Cubs. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish in high school!

☀️Summer at the U has officially begun!

The smiles were big, the energy was high, and Summer at the U is off to a fantastic start! We are excited for a summer full of exploration, creativity, friendships, and unforgettable memories.

Swipe through to see a few highlights from our first day of camp!