NOLA-PS to Host Ribbon-Cutting for New Edna Karr High School Campus

EMBARGOED* – Until Dec. 14 at 10am

(Due to COVID-19, only media is invited – event is not open to the public)

WHAT: A ribbon-cutting will be held to mark the completion and opening of NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) new $48 million, three-story building. The building is the new site for InspireNOLA's Edna Karr High School.

WHEN: Monday, December 14 • 10 AM

WHERE: 4400 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70114

WHO:

Ms. Leslie Ellison - Board Member, Orleans Parish School Board, District 4

Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. - Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools

Mr. Eddie Williams - FEMA Louisiana Integration and Recovery Office, Public Assistance Lead-LA

Mr. Trey Folse - Assistant Superintendent, Office of School System Relations, Louisiana Department of Education

Mr. Troy Carter - Senator, State of Louisiana, District 7

Ms. Kristin Gisleson Palmer - Councilmember, City of New Orleans, District C

Mr. Jamar McKneely - Chief Executive Officer, InspireNOLA Charter Schools

VISUALS: B-roll and photos of the building's interior will be provided immediately following the press conference.

ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP TO COMMUNICATIONS@NOLAPUBLICSCHOOLS.COM BY 5 PM FRIDAY, DEC. 11, IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING. PLEASE NOTE TO LIMIT YOUR CREWS TO NO MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND THAT MEMBERS OF YOUR TEAM WEAR PROTECTIVE MASKS ONSITE. OUR TEAM WILL FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES AS WELL. DUE TO COVID-19, A TOUR OF THE FACILITY WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

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About Edna Karr High School:

Edna Karr High School is the second highest-ranked open-enrollment high school in New Orleans, achieving an A letter grade five years in a row. This high-demand school, located in Algiers, is known for its academic excellence and its plethora of extracurricular offerings, including its award-winning band and its athletic program, which holds numerous state championship titles. It is part of the InspireNOLA Charter Schools network and serves more than 1,000 students in grades nine through twelve.

About InspireNOLA Charter Schools:

InspireNOLA Charter Schools operates a network of eight public charter schools in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 2013, InspireNOLA is currently the highest performing open-admission charter management organization in New Orleans and is the only network with one A-graded school and two B-graded schools. InspireNOLA currently serves more than 5,600 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.

About NOLA Public Schools:

NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.

For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com. For updates, follow NOLA Public Schools on Facebook @NOLAPublicSchools, Instagram @nolaps and Twitter @NOLAPSchools.