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Mark Your Calendars! Jan. 21 is the Deadline to Enroll for Ì첩ÌåÓý-PSâ€� 2022-2023 School Year

(New Orleans â€� January 19, 2022) â€� The annual application process, now called the Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Common Application Process (NCAP), for children enrolling in Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) for the 2022-2023 school year is closing this Friday, Jan. 21. Families have until this Friday at midnight to go through NCAP and apply to schools online. Matches will t...

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New Guide Highlights Specialized Programs for Students with Disabilities Across New Orleans Public Schools

Guide Showcases Specialized Programs at Schools Citywide Along with New Referral Process to Improve Student Access; Part of Multiyear Effort by Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools, Center for Learner Equity, and Schools to Scale and Improve Student Access to Specialized Programs New Orleans, LA -- For the first time in the city's post-Katrina school system familie...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Statement on Release of SPS Scores during COVID-19 Pandemic

(New Orleans - December 3, 2021) â€� Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the Louisiana Department of Education's release of the statewide simulated School Performance Scores (SPS) for the 2020-2021 school year as schools and districts faced challenges presented by the COVID-19...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Superintendent Delivers His School Contract Renewal Recommendations to the Orleans Parish School Board

(New Orleans â€� December 8, 2020)â€� During its annual, standard evaluation of contract renewals based on school performance, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools' (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. has recommended renewing 17 of the 18 public schools whose contracts will expire at the end of the current 2020-2021 school year. Dr. Lewis presented the re...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Begins its November Vaccination Drives for Students Ages 5-11

This new immunization opportunity will help enhance the health & safety of our school community. (New Orleans â€� November 12, 2021) â€� Following the FDA's emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) is excited to provide a series of Vaccination Events for students ages 5 t...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS & COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING FOR RENOVATION OF SCHOOL BUILDING RENAMED AFTER LEAH CHASE

Marks first formal school ceremony recognizing its name change after OPSB's renaming initiative to remove names reflecting our painful past WHAT: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) and Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) are proud to announce the completion of the Lafayette School building's $7 million renovation and name change to the Leah Chase ...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Response to Gov. John Bel Edwardsâ€� Announcement Regarding Mask

(New Orleans â€� October 26, 2021) â€� Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) supports Gov. John Bel Edwards' decision to continue to recommend masks in schools, and therefore will keep in place its mask requirements inside school buildings, on school buses, and during school-related events. Masks are a proven precaution against the spread of COVID-19, especial...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PSâ€� Common Application Process for the 2022-2023 School Year Opens Nov. 1

(New Orleans â€� October 20, 2021) â€� The annual application process for children enrolling in Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) for the 2022-2023 school year will open Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Now called the Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Common Application Process (NCAP), this process allows families to apply to schools online, anytime during the Main Round period, which closes ...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Announces Hurricane Ida Relief for Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Families

Family resource drive-up giveaway this Saturday morning. WHAT: Cleaning supplies, household goods, school supplies, and social emotional support resources â€� these are the relief items Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) will be providing to families who have been impacted by Hurricane Ida. More than 600 care packages will be distributed on a first-come-f...

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OPSB to Hold Public Hearing for Charter Renewal Presentations

WHAT: On Wednesday, October 6 at 3:30 PM, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will hold a Public Hearing for Charter Renewal Presentations based on 2020 accountability data. WHERE: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Central Office â€� 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70114 The in-person meeting can also be viewed via the Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS website through this link -...

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HEALTH & SAFETY CONTINUES TO BE TOP PRIORITY AS ALL Ì첩ÌåÓý PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE REOPENED, FOLLOWING HURRICANE IDA

***Event Not Open to the Public*** WHAT: With the majority of Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) back in session, Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Principal Dominique Zenon will welcome Lafayette Academy Community Middle School students in grades 6 â€� 8th to campus. They will highlight the work being done to keep students and staff safe, as we...

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Two Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools

(New Orleans â€� September 21, 2021) â€� Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) is proud to announce Lake Forest Elementary and Benjamin Franklin High School were recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). Both schools are among a total of 325 schools honored as an "Exemplary High Performing School," who are amo...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Kicked Off Stronger Together Training Collaborative & Attendance Works Professional Development Scholarships

(New Orleans â€� September 21, 2021) â€� In collaboration with Baptist Community Ministries (BCM), Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) kicked off its annual training collaborative. This year's theme, "Stronger Together", is in line with the District's safe return to in-person instruction. The 2021 Stronger Together Training Collaborative features a series of...

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

WHAT: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Principal Kelly S. Batiste will welcome Fannie C. Williams students in grades PreK â€� 8th 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 & MIDDL...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Provides Update on COVID Testing Availability and Schools Reopening after Hurricane Ida

Reopening window: Sept. 15-22 (New Orleans - Sept. 10, 2021) â€� As conditions in New Orleans continue to improve from Hurricane Ida, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) is committed to keeping its school community updated on its progress towards reopening buildings and returning students to class as safely as possible, amidst the ongoing pandemic. Given o...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Superintendent & State Superintendent of Education to Tour Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Schools Following Hurricane IDA

WHAT: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. will host State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley as they tour Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS school buildings in the wake of Hurricane Ida. They will discuss reopening schools and Districtwide needs during the present recovery. ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP TO COMMUNICATIONS@Ì첩ÌåÓýPUBLICSCHOOLS.COM BY 1PM ...

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Media Invited to Food Distribution to Families at McDonogh 35 High School

What: As school leaders and Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS continue to assess the condition of school buildings, food will be distributed to families today to help them with basic needs during the recovery from Hurricane Ida. MEDIA CAN RSVP TO COMMUNICATIONS@Ì첩ÌåÓýPUBLICSCHOOLS.COM IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING. WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND THAT MEMBERS OF...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Continues Assessment of Schools After Hurricane Ida

(NEW ORLEANS - Aug. 31, 2021) -- Today, in partnership with our school community, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools continues to assess the condition of school buildings, checking for any damage and their capacity to reopen, checking for any damage and their capacity to reopen once essential services are restored. Our schools and teams have assessed about a...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools Closed Until Further Notice

(NEW ORLEANS â€� August 30, 2021) â€� Today, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) announced its schools and facilities will be closed until further notice as recovery assessments commence regarding Hurricane Ida's impact. With broad power outages, it is unclear at this time when school will resume. The District will begin working with school leaders to assess...

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Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Schools Closure Extended through Tuesday, Aug. 31 Due to Hurricane Ida

(NEW ORLEANS â€� August 29, 2021) â€� Today, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) announced that the closure of schools and its Central Office will be extended through Tuesday, Aug. 31 due to Hurricane Ida. All Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS COVID-19 testing services and mobile vaccinations will also be closed during that time. The District will continue to monitor Ida and connect ...

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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