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Closes Friday, January 29, 2021 and Opens Friday, November 20, 2020To schedule a media interview with Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., please email communications@nolapublicschools.com(New Orleans – November 20, 2020) – The annual unified app...
Grisela Jackson will take Ben Klebans’ place on the Orleans Parish School Board NEW ORLEANS – (June 11, 2020) – At the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) board business meeting on Thursday, June 11, the OPSB elected Grisela Jackson to take the Distri...
NEW ORLEANS – (May 8, 2020) - NOLA Public Schools, in collaboration with community partners, recently launched a web-based resource guide designed to assist students with disabilities transitioning into life after their high school careers. The resou...
Students and Families Across New Orleans Joined NOLA-PS and Cox Communications in “Making Some Noise” to Thank Teachers Amid Pandemic.Click here to access video compilation of participation Click here to access Mayor Cantrell’s video message to teach...
NEW ORLEANS – (April 29, 2020) - NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) has announced that meal distribution at its city-wide feeding sites will be delayed an hour this morning due to the inclement weather. Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. this morni...
NEW ORLEANS – (April 9, 2020) Due to the resignation of District 5 School Board Member Ben Kleban, which will be effective on June 15 2020, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will receive Letters of Interest from qualified individuals seeking to ...
Dear McDonogh 35 School Community,On behalf of NOLA Public Schools, our Orleans Parish School Board members, administration staff and the education community at large, I offer our collective condolences to the Reese family on the passing of our belov...
NEW ORLEANS – (March 23, 2020) - Per the proclamation issued by Governor John Bel Edwards all NOLA public schools have been ordered to close and will not resume in-class operations until April 13th. This necessary action is an effective way to slow t...
WHAT: The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will be hosting two meetings remotely on Tuesday, March 24. The Orleans School Facilities Foundation (OSFF) Meeting and the OPSB Board Business Meeting will be accessible to the public via teleconference/v...
New Orleans – (March 3, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools’ (NOLA-PS) first priority is always the safety of our students, faculty and staff and their families. NOLA-PS continues to coordinate local and state agencies, as we monitor the Coronavirus Disease ...
(New Orleans – July 9, 2024) — It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Tessie Prevost, a courageous civil rights pioneer whose impact resonates profoundly in our community and beyond. Alongside Leona Tate and Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost bravely integrated New Orleans' McDonough 19 on November 14, 1960, at just six years old. This hist...
WHAT: The Leah Chase School is excited to announce an Enrollment & Registration Day for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. All scholars who enroll are guaranteed a seat!! This new community school is NOLA Public Schools first, new traditional direct-run school in nearly two decades! Our goal is to shape the next generation of young scholars, l...
(New Orleans – June 4, 2024) — Open Enrollment through NOLA Public Schools' Common Application Process (NCAP) officially opens Wednesday, June 5th for the 2024-2025 school year. This annual process is for children in grades Kindergarten through 12 who are enrolling in NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and did not have a chance to enroll during NOLA-PS'...
60 recent high school graduates were eligible for the drawing. (New Orleans – (May 22, 2024) – 18-year-old Tyran Zardies Jr, a soon to be graduate of The Willow School won this year's Stay in School Car Giveaway. Zardies, who plans to study finance at LSU, walked away with 2024 Toyota Corolla LE for being one of 60 NOLA Public School (NOLA-PS...
DATELINE - ### 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 f...
(New Orleans – April 30, 2024) – Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) released its NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) Main Round placement results for Early Childhood and grades K-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Families can log-in and review those placement results for Early Childhood by visiting: apply.avela.org/nolaps and placement resu...
Meet the new NOLA-PS CAO & Director of Fine Arts, as well as the Principal of The Leah Chase School (New Orleans – April 12, 2024) — As the eagerly anticipated opening of The Leah Chase School draws near, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) proudly announces the addition of three distinguished professionals to its team. These appointments mark a sign...
(New Orleans – April 9, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is closely monitoring weather conditions for Wednesday, April 10th, as numerous severe storms and heavy rainfall are anticipated. As of now, there is no significant threat to the morning school arrival process. However, concerns heighten for the afternoon to early evening hours, where da...
Event Supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools WHAT: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to receive $25,000 from Special Olympics Louisiana as it officially kicks-off the Opening Ceremony of its annual Dr. Rosalynne B. Dennis Fitness Challenge supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools! WHEN: Tuesd...
(New Orleans – March 21, 2024) — Eager to embark on a journey that signifies a monumental milestone in the city's educational history, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) proudly announces the commencement of community meetings for the new, direct-run Leah Chase School – the first traditional public school for the district in nearly two decades. "I'm gra...
(New Orleans – March 20, 2024) — Ochsner Health is collaborating with NOLA Public Schools, Scholastic Books and the New Orleans Saints to support Orleans Parish public schools by hosting three student book fairs in March and April to promote the importance and joy of reading. Ochsner will donate 300 books per school, and each student will receive t...
Plessy to remain in McKenna Building (New Orleans – February 27, 2024) — Homer Plessy Community Schools (Plessy Schools) and NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) are pleased to jointly announce a significant decision regarding the permanent site for Homer Plessy Community School's elementary program. After careful consideration and community engagement, t...
(New Orleans – February 27, 2024) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) unanimously approved the creation of The Leah Chase School, a direct-run institution under the auspices of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS). It will be the district's first, permanent direct-run school in 18 years. This decision marks a significant step towards providing a high...
(New Orleans – February 22, 2024) — In light of the tragic shooting incident that occurred on the Crescent City Connection (CCC) bridge earlier this afternoon, resulting in the closure of the bridge, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has made the decision to postpone today's regularly scheduled Board Business Meeting. The new date for the meet...
(New Orleans – February 22, 2024) — In a continued commitment to honoring Black History Month, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), along with The Blairisms, presents a series of engaging events featuring the remarkable talents of scholars from The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men. The month-long celebration will culminate in a closing event ho...
(New Orleans – February 22, 2024) — It is with a heavy heart that NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) acknowledges the passing of a cherished member of the New Orleans community, Edgar L. "Dooky" Chase III. On behalf of NOLA-PS, we extend our deepest condolences to the Chase family during this difficult time. Dooky III was not only a beloved patriarch of...
(New Orleans – February 8, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools proudly commemorates Black History Month with a series of engaging events featuring talented scholars from Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men. Black History Month Quiz Bowl at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Date: Thursday, February 8, 10 amLocation...
(New Orleans – February 7, 2024) — In an effort to empower students from Orleans Parish with enhanced educational opportunities, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and the University of New Orleans (UNO) are pleased to announce the renewal of the Orleans Instant Admit Program. The program is designed to streamline the admissions process for local high s...
(New Orleans – February 6, 2024) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) invites its scholars to celebrate Black History Month by applying for the Dr. Avis Williams' Equity in Action Scholarship. This $1000 award aims to recognize and support a deserving scholar in pursuit of their college and/or career plans upon graduating from a NOLA-PS high school. Spo...
(New Orleans – January 24, 2024) —NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) for a series of extraordinary concerts that will captivate the hearts and imagination of more than 3,000 students in grades 2nd-5th. This unique initiative, born out of a partnership wit...
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New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
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
