Ì첩ÌåÓý-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 Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools' (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) new $48 million, three-story building. The building is the new site for InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý'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, Ì첩ÌåÓý 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, InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý 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@Ì첩ÌåÓýPUBLICSCHOOLS.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 InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý Charter Schools network and serves more than 1,000 students in grades nine through twelve.
About InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý Charter Schools:
InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý Charter Schools operates a network of eight public charter schools in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 2013, InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý 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. InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý currently serves more than 5,600 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
About Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools:
Ì첩ÌåÓý 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. Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.
For more information, visit . For updates, follow Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools on @Ì첩ÌåÓýPublicSchools, @nolaps and @Ì첩ÌåÓýPSchools.
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