NOLA-PS to Welcome Students to Fannie C. Williams School, Following Hurricane Ida

WHAT:

NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Principal Kelly S. Batiste will welcome Fannie C. Williams students in grades PreK – 8^th to campus as the school reopens, following Hurricane Ida.

THIS IS A DISTRICT SANCTIONED MEDIA AVAILABILITY TO CAPTURE CONTENT OF THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AT AN ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL. THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER THIS CONTENT. FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN AND THERE WILL BE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR MEDIA TO STAND.

ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP TO COMMUNICATIONS@NOLAPUBLICSCHOOLS.COM BY 5 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. *** THIS MEDIA OPP IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.***

WHEN:

Thursday, September 16

7:30 AM – 7:45 AM • Parents begin dropping off students

8:00 AM • Classes start (b-roll and photo opportunities will be made available)

WHERE:

Fannie C. Williams School (Front side of the school on Bullard Avenue by carpool drop-off)

11755 Dwyer Road

New Orleans, LA 70128

WHO:

-Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., NOLA-PS Superintendent of Schools

-Kelly S. Batiste, Fannie C. Williams Principal

-Fannie C. Williams families and staff

WHY:

NOLA-PS is looking forward to welcoming students, as schools reopen following Hurricane Ida. In order to help ensure the health and safety of our school community, as well as preserve in-person learning, NOLA-PS will require students wear masks and follow the school system's COVID-19 guidelines. In addition, the District is encouraging families to have their students tested for COVID-19 regardless of vaccination status, before schools reopen and get vaccinated, if eligible. All these measures will help protect the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff.

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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.

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