Dear NOLA-PS Family and Community, It is hard to imagine that we are almost two years to the day that the COVID-19 pandemic upended our daily lives. When I reflect on where we are today against where we were on March 13, 2020, I can only say how proud and grateful I am for our amazing community at NOLA Public Schools. From School Board members and school leaders, to principals, teachers, social workers, school nurses and cafeteria workers; from janitors to coaches, band leaders, and especially our parents and students: We came together in our collective hour of need. Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Reflection on our COVID-19 Response
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NOLA-PS Renaming Initiative NOLA-PS outlined a plan to rename school facilities in response to recent public requests and in accordance with policy approved by the OPSB to ensure school facilities do not have names honoring figures from our painful past. The board believes all schools should be welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring places for all students. Our goal is to ensure the names of these physical school facilities and the people that we honor reflect the values of the school district. For more information, please visit: nolapublicschools.com/renaming
GUIDANCE UPDATE: ALL ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASKS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES, RESTRICT ASSEMBLY SPACE USE AND UPDATE COVID-19 CASE PROCEDURES, EFFECTIVE 7/30/2021 NOLA Public Schools takes the health of our students, educators, and staff seriously, and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our district and schools. Visit our COVID Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year to review our latest guidelines to best keep our community safe. NOLA-PS has issued a requirement for all students 5 years and older to be vaccinated by Feb. 1, 2022 to keep classrooms safe and to limit disruptions to in-person learning. Families with medically vulnerable students or circumstances can apply for distance learning options by submitting this COVID Eligibility Form directly to their schools. To view our COVID Tracker for the 2021-2022 school year, please visit this link. These data now include the number of weekly tests administered among our school community, as well as the weekly positive test rate. To view our archived COVID Tracker for the 2020-2021 school year, please visit this link. For further information about how we reopened schools during the 2020-2021 school year, read our Roadmap to Reopening. ][
To help provide easy access to the vaccine, NOLA-PS, in partnership with local health partners, will be continuing to offer vaccination opportunities to eligible students. Click here for the list of sites.
Several of our schools are serving as community feeding centers at this time. Visit our COVID-19 Child Nutrition page for the latest list of schools and hours of operation.
Check out our COVID-19 Community Resource Center for important information and resources for families and community members.
NOLA Public Schools’ 2020-2021 Annual Report focuses on the role and accomplishments of the Central Office during this past school year. Please join NOLA-PS as it prepares for the next phase of its journey to be a national model for successful public education. Please click the upper right corner of the report to view it.
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Ask Listen Learn Campaign
Ask, Listen, Learn is a free, fully digital, turnkey underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13, their educators, and families. It is aligned to Common Core, Next Generation Science, and National Health Education standards. The program contains eight modules – seven focused on alcohol and the developing brain and one focused on cannabis and the developing brain – that are neuroscience-focused animation videos with accompanying lesson plans, classroom activities, and resources for both educators and parents. New Orleans-based artist and activist Brandan ‘BMike’ Odums has created art for the lesson plans and program that reflect New Orleans youth and culture. Click here to learn more about these resources and materials.
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504-527-KIDS
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504-522-HELP
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2401 Westbend Parkway
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
Phone: 504-304-3520
Hotline Number for Parents
504-527-KIDS
School-based issues or concerns from parents
24-hour Hotline Number for Community
504-522-HELP
District based community concerns, feedback, & inquiries from school staff or community members