The Leah Chase School to Celebrate Inaugural First Day: Pioneering a New Era of Excellence in NOLA Public Schools

(New Orleans – July 31, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to celebrate the first day of school for The Leah Chase School (TLC School) – Tuesday, August 6^th. The new school will mark a significant milestone for the district. We heard the community! They asked for a traditional neighborhood school, and NOLA Public Schools is excited to deliver just that. After nearly two decades, NOLA-PS is proud to offer a new direct-run traditional public school that promises academic excellence and a nurturing, arts-inclusive environment.

Principal Crystal LaFrance and Assistant Principal Virgil Tiller are eager to welcome more than 280 students in grades K-5th, as well as 25 teachers and support staff to TLC School, where they are committed to helping scholars achieve their full potential. The school's administration has worked tirelessly over the past two weeks to provide in-depth professional development, ensuring that educators are fully prepared to implement and deploy the school's curriculum effectively and help our scholars achieve academic excellence.

To help families become acquainted with their new school, Principal LaFrance and her team hosted a family orientation night, where attendees had the opportunity to meet the school staff, learn about the curriculum and extracurricular activities, ask questions, and take a tour of the campus. The event was a resounding success, with families expressing excitement about the school's focus on academic success and the many resources available to scholars, including personal devices, tailored instruction, ongoing progress monitoring, and frequent communication with families.

The Leah Chase School is poised to make a significant impact on the community, providing a high-quality education in a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. We can't wait to see our families on the first day of school!

Ribbon Cutting & Opening Celebration

Get ready to party! The Leah Chase School is throwing an Opening Celebration that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars for Sat., Aug. 3, starting at 10AM, because it's going to be a day filled with excitement, fun, and a whole lot of TLC.

First up, join us for the official ribbon cutting ceremony, where we'll officially welcome The Leah Chase School to the community. It's a moment you won't want to miss.

After the ribbon cutting, the real fun begins! From 10:45AM to 2PM, TLC School families and the entire community are invited to join us for a day of celebration. Meet the amazing school staff, who are dedicated to providing an exceptional education in a nurturing environment. Plus, enjoy the following fun activities for the whole family:

• Live music by - DJ Raj Smoove; Tonya Boyd-Cannon; Rahim Glaspy; Flagboy Giz; and Icon the Poet
• Activities for the kids
• Healthy cooking demonstrations with Chef Reagan & Chef Shonda
• Fitness classes with Lion's Way Fitness & Magnolia Yoga
• Chance to win great prizes and giveaways
• Experience activations by Cox Communications & the Louisiana Children's Museum
• Access to health screenings from New Orleans East Hospital and CareEleven Health
• Free barbershop (11am-2pm)
• Free legal support - Landlord-Tenant, Home Loan Modification & Foreclosure; Government Benefits, Bankruptcy, employment Law, School Access, Child in Need of Care
• Information on community resources and programs

We're delighted to invite you to celebrate this incredible milestone with us and experience the excitement firsthand.

"Our goal for The Leah Chase School is nothing short of transformative. We're here to provide families with another top-notch choice for education within a neighborhood school setting," said Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools. "With a laser focus on rigorous standards-aligned instruction, differentiation, and student engagement, we're confident the school will make a profound impact on its scholars and the entire community."

For more information about The Leah Chase School and NOLA Public Schools, please visit TheLeahChaseSchool.com. Follow The Leach Chase School on Facebook @theleahchaseschool and Instagram @theleahchaseschool.

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About The Leah Chase School: The Leah Chase School (TLC School) is NOLA Public Schools' first, new direct-run traditional public school in nearly two decades. Committed to fostering a nurturing learning environment, TLC School aims to empower students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens through rigorous instruction, personalized support, and a focus on holistic development. For more information, visit www.theleahchaseschool.com. For updates, follow The Leah Chase School on Facebook @theleahhaseschool and Instagram @theleahchaseschool.

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 67 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the first woman in the District's 181 years to serve as its permanent superintendent.

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