(New Orleans – February 24, 2026) — The health and safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) will reopen schools previously closed due to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans' (SWBNO) precautionary boil water advisory on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon confirmation of adequate w...

(New Orleans – February 23, 2026) — The health and safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. To that end, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is recommending the closure of several schools for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th, affected by today's significant 30-inch water main break near South Claiborne Avenue and Toledano Str...

(New Orleans – February 23, 2026) — The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. It's the reason NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is announcing that several schools in the Uptown area are closed today, Monday, February 23, 2026, due to a significant water main break and resulting loss of water pressure across much of the n...

(New Orleans – February 3, 2026) — Tonight, after careful consideration and discussion, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to reject the City's latest settlement proposal in its long-standing case. Orleans Parish School Board v. The City of New Orleans, et al. centers on ensuring full allocation of dedicated education funding to schools r...

Click here to watch NOLA-PS' Mardi Gras Safety PSA Video (New Orleans – February 3, 2026) — Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore led a Mardi Gras safety press conference, joined by Orleans Parish School Board members school leaders, students, community partners, NOPD, and representatives from the Krewe of Rex and ...

(New Orleans – February 2, 2026) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) is proud to announce that all seven of its members have successfully completed and exceeded the state-required training and instruction for the calendar year 2025, as mandated by Act 705 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislature. This accomplishment was formally recognized through Re...

WHAT: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore will speak about keeping our students safe as they march in parades this carnival season. WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 3 ● 11:00 AM LIVE STREAMING: The community is encouraged to watch via YouTube; Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, or Instagram @nolaps WHY: With Carnival season upon us, Dr. F...

(New Orleans – Jan 26, 2026) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has officially approved and executed the Third Amended and Restated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for the 9th Ward Stadium project, during a special board meeting this evening. This marks a major milestone in bringing this long-awaited community facility to life and is eff...

(New Orleans – January 27, 2026)— NOLA Public Schools' Early Learning & Child Care team invites New Orleans families to an exciting Early Childhood School Exploration Fair this weekend. It's the perfect chance to explore high-quality early education options, get personalized help with applications, and kick off your child's learning journey, al...

(New Orleans – January 26, 2026) —With improving winter weather conditions, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27. This decision follows close coordination with city emergency officials and school leaders. District and school facilities teams have assessed conditions for safe school operations and to ens...

(New Orleans – January 25, 2026) — The safety and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), in close coordination with city emergency officials and school leaders, is carefully monitoring incoming winter weather conditions and has decided to close all schools and the district office on Monday, Janua...

(New Orleans – Jan 22, 2026) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) hosted its annual State of the District Address yesterday, highlighting unprecedented achievements, strategic advancements, and a unified commitment to elevating education for every child in Orleans Parish. Under the theme: Our Plan. Our Performance. Our Portfolio. Our People. Our Path Fo...

(New Orleans – January 23, 2026) — The safety of our school community is our top priority. To that end, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is closely monitoring an incoming weather system expected to bring freezing temperatures, potential freezing rain, and hazardous conditions to the Greater New Orleans area over the weekend and into early next week. F...

(New Orleans – January 22, 2026) — During its regular board business meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to elect Leila Jacobs Eames as President and Olin G. Parker 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 experienced board, and it's...

(New Orleans - January 12, 2026) – NOLA Public Schools Early Learning and Child Care Main Round application is now open and will run through February 20, 2026. The Main Round application period allows eligible families the opportunity to enroll their children in FREE high-quality early childcare education programs in Orleans Parish. When: Main Roun...

Contingent on Fundraising Milestone (New Orleans – January 9, 2026) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted today to keep The Leah Chase School (TLC School) open for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, provided that a minimum of $865,000 is deposited in The Leah Chase School Sustainability Fund by January 15, 2026. This decision unders...

NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Fateama Fulmore presented renewal recommendations regarding 13 charter school contracts expiring June 30, 2026, during a special Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) business meeting Thursday evening. Contract renewals were recommended for the following schools: Arthur Ashe Charter School Audubon Gent...

The District's School Performance Score improved more than 2 points, and 92% of NOLA Public Schools received a progress index score of "A" or "B". (NEW ORLEANS – November 21, 2025) – Today, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released the School Performance Scores (SPS) for the 2024-2025 school year. Over 91% of NOLA Public Schools receive...

(New Orleans – November 20, 2025) — During its regular monthly board meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to accept Einstein Group Inc.'s decisions to relinquish the charter for Sarah T. Reed High School and to consolidate Village de l'Est Elementary School and Einstein Middle School into Sherwood Forest Elementary School. This mov...

(New Orleans – November 3, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year through the NOLA Common Application Process (NCAP). New kindergarteners, 8th graders entering high school, or families needing a school for next year can apply today through January 23! What is NCAP? NCAP lets families a...