Event Supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools WHAT: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to receive $25,000 from Special Olympics Louisiana as it officially kicks-off the Opening Ceremony of its annual Dr. Rosalynne B. Dennis Fitness Challenge supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools! WHEN: The k...

(New Orleans – March 10, 2023) — During a special board meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted unanimously to pass a resolution urging Governor John Bel Edwards to reject the Folger Coffee Company's six Industrial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program ("ITEP") applications for industrial projects completed in New Orleans between 2018 and ...

(New Orleans – March 09, 2023) – Three NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) teachers have achieved National Board Teacher Certification (NBCT) with 41 educators from NOLA-PS and across Louisiana successfully accomplishing the maintenance of certification process. Congratulations to the following educators: ●Susan Kessler- KIPP Morial Primary - located in ...

(New Orleans – March 8, 2023) — As the proud Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), Dr. Avis Williams believes every child deserves to learn and thrive in an environment that's safe and healthy. With that in mind, last week she shared a decision to site the Homer A. Plessy Community School, currently located in the McDonogh 15 building, t...

(New Orleans – January 23, 2022) — During its regular monthly board meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) unanimously voted to re-elect Olin G. Parker as its President and Carlos Luis Zervigon as its Vice President. "I'd like to thank my fellow board members for their continued support and belief in me. We have a very talented and experie...

(New Orleans – January 19, 2023) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams was recently named as one of two recipients of the 2023 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). This award recognizes leaders who exemplify the qualities modeled by the late Dr. Effie Hall Jo...

(New Orleans – Jan. 12, 2022) – Taslin Alfonzo, NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Director of Media Relations, was awarded the coveted Silver Anvil Award by the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) New Orleans Chapter. It's the industry's highest honor recognizing the best crisis communications campaigns that showcase unique skills, creativity...

(New Orleans – January 12, 2023) — January is School Board Recognition Month and NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is honored to celebrate its school board members for their dedication and commitment to the district's schools and students. "Our school board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all of our scholars have ...

Closes Friday, January 20, 2023 (New Orleans – January 11, 2023) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) would like to remind families that the main round of the K-12 NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) closes Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. NCAP is the annual unified application process for children wishing to attend public schools in New Orleans. New Orlean...

(New Orleans – December 16, 2022) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and its community of schools have embarked on a plan to best optimize its highest quality facilities for students after data showed New Orleans and Louisiana, as a whole, can expect smaller student populations in the coming years. Thursday, NOLA-PS Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams an...

(New Orleans – December 13, 2022) — Surrounded by her family and friends, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) officially swore in Mrs. Leila Jacobs Eames as the newly elected Board Member for District 1. Eames served as interim board member for District 1, after school board member John Brown stepped down earlier this year. Mr. Brown resigned fr...

The District School Performance Score improved and nearly four out of five NOLA Public Schools received a progress index score of "A" or "B". (NEW ORLEANS – November 16, 2022) – Today, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the School Performance Scores (SPS) for the 2021-2022 school year, revealing our first look at the work ahead f...

WHAT: NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams will share School Performance Scores from the Louisiana Department of Education. School leaders will join her as she discusses glows, grows, and next steps. WHEN Wednesday, November 16 • 10:30 AM WHERE: Community is encouraged to watch: ●Via livestream: Facebook LIVE @NOLAPublicS...

(New Orleans – November 2, 2022) – The annual application process for children in grades Kindergarten - 12th enrolling in NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) for the 2023-2024 school year will open Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) allows families to apply to schools online, anytime during the Main Round period, whi...

Meeting will recap the overall tour and next steps. WHAT: Dr. Avis' Beignets & Conversation (ABC) Tours will take place for families and community leaders who live in the Uptown or Mid-City area. All are welcomed to join. WHEN Monday, October 24 • 6:00PM WHERE: Rosenwald Recreation Center • 1120 South Broad Street, NOLA, 70125 Watch the Livestr...

(New Orleans – October 17, 2022) —NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) and other local health providers to start a wellness program for its employees. The program kicked-off this morning and is designed to give employees access to a myriad of health tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ...

(New Orleans – September 26, 2022) — Tiffany Delcour, NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Chief Operations Officer (COO), is one of 10 individuals chosen as a recipient of the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) 2022 Excellence in Government honorees. Ms. Delcour will be awarded the BGR Innovation Award for her work in developing innovative and timely...

(New Orleans – May 10, 2022) – As NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) 2021-2022 school year is winding down, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has stated this week will be its last providing COVID-19 data for schools ahead of the summer break. NOLA-PS will continue to coordinate with LDH over the summer to better understand what data will be avai...

Scholars please join us for Dr. Avis' Beignets & Conversation. We want to hear from you! WHAT: Dr. Avis' Beignets & Conversation (ABC) Tours looks forward to meeting virtually with NOLA-PS high school students. WHEN Tuesday, September 27 • 6:00PM WHERE: Via zoom: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register...

Join us for Dr. Avis' Beignets & Conversation. We want to hear from you! WHAT: Dr. Avis' Beignets & Conversation (ABC) Tours will take place for families and community leaders who live in the Downtown or Mid-City area. All are welcomed to join WHEN Thursday, September 15 • 6:00PM WHERE: Treme Recreation Center • 900 N. Villere St., NOLA, 70...