What: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools takes the health of our students, educators, and staff seriously, and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the district and our schools are supported through the duration of the pandemic.To that end, the District will provide weekly updates on any changes related to...
(New Orleans â€� September 23, 2020) â€� Twelve exceptional teachers in the Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) family were honored, during tonight’s virtual 2020 New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Award (NOETA) ceremony. Each educator received a $2,500 or $1,000 prize, thanks to generous $10,000 grants from both the Allstate Sugar Bowl and...
(New Orleans â€� September 21, 2020) â€� All 26 high schools in the Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) district will partner with various local organizations to encourage students to register and vote.With the 2020 Elections around the corner, schools within the District are committed to teaching civic responsibility to students with the...
WHAT: Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and InspireÌ첩ÌåÓý CEO Jamar McKneely will welcome McDonogh 42 Charter School students back to campus Thursday, Sept. 17. Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS announced in August that, since the City's health data was exceeding all health and safety criteria, the District would begin a phased return...
Survey sought feedback from the public on how COVID-19 has affected public education inâ€� Orleans Parish, concerns for health and safety top respondents priorities for next school year  â€� NEW ORLEANS â€� (June 19, 2020) – As  Ì첩ÌåÓ� Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) prepares for the 2020-2021 school year, it encouraged the community to participate in a Public Education Survey to gain insights on how COVID-19 has affected public education, as...
NEW ORLEANS â€� (June 12, 2020) â€� Today, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) released the OneApp placement results for families participating in Round 2 and Early Childhood rounds for the 2020-2021 school year. Families can log-in and review those placement results by visiting: http://oneapp.force.com.The OneApp is the centralized school enrollment application process...
District will develop plans with schools across the city to address systemic racismNEW ORLEANS � (June11, 2020)�- Today, at its June Board Business Meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) passed a resolution approving the engagement of a consultant to strategically evaluate School District policies, practices and procedures and utilize those...
A Record Number of 106 Graduating Seniors Were Eligible for the Drawing.NEW ORLEANS â€� (June 5, 2020) â€� For the 14th year in a row, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) and Premier Automotive Group awarded a brand-new car, courtesy of Toyota of New Orleans, to a graduating senior with perfect attendance. This...
NEW ORLEANS â€� (MAY 27, 2020)â€�- The Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Public Education Survey on how COVID-19 has affected public education is now live. The goal of the survey is to gather feedback on the current experience of participants and discover what is most important to them at this time as...
NEW ORLEANS â€� (MAY 26, 2020)â€�- In planning for the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) has announced it will be launching an open survey for parents, students, teachers, school staff and the community to share their insights and experiences on how COVID-19 has affected...
Citywide Feeding Program to Continue Providing Meals to Students Through the Summer with Revised ScheduleNEW ORLEANS â€� (May 20, 2020) â€� Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schoolsâ€� (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Citywide Feeding Program has officially served more than one million meals to students since the program started on March 16.  Ì첩ÌåÓ�-PS and Charter Management Organizations launched the full-scale Citywide Feeding Program in collaboration with...
The Annenberg Learner programming will reach 45,000 local students through Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS TV NEW ORLEANS â€� (Mayâ€�18, 2020) – Ì첩ÌåÓ� Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) and the Annenberg Foundation have partnered to broadcast Annenberg Learner programming on Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS TV free of charge to help support continued distance learning needs over the summer impacting more than 45,000...
NEW ORLEANS � (May 14, 2020)� - This evening, at the May Board Business Meeting, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted to extend the contract of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. The vote, which passed 5-2, will extend the contract by an additional twelve months, extended from ending June...
NEW ORLEANS â€� (May 14, 2020) â€� This evening New Orleans Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent of Schools Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. presented his recommendations on the Spring Charter Applications to the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). In total, two organizations received a recommendation to either approve or deny their application to...
Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Provides Updates on School Re-opening Plan, Formation of Task Forceâ€� NEW ORLEANS â€� (May 7, 2020)â€�- Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent announcement, all Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schoolsâ€�(Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. This necessary action is an effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 across our city and state. The District will issue updates...
WHAT: The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has scheduled its monthly public meetings for Tuesday, May 12 (Committee of the Whole Meeting) at 1 p.m. and Thursday, May 14 (Business Meeting) at 3 p.m. The meetings will be hosted remotely via teleconference/video conference in an effort to limit the spread of...
Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Offers Support for Graduation; Provides Updates for 2020-2021 Academic Year â€� NEW ORLEANS â€� (May 7, 2020)â€�- Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent announcement, all Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schoolsâ€�(Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. This necessary action is an effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 across our city and state. The District...
NEW ORLEANS –â€�(Mayâ€�6, 2020) â€� On Tuesday, May 5, Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schoolâ€�(Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mary Garton along with Board President Ethan Ashley and Board Member Leslie Ellison, helped to honor a total of fifteenâ€�2020 New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Award (NOETA) semifinalists in an unique way. Dr. Lewis,...
Round 2 of OneApp Closes Next Wednesday, May 6; Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS Partners With Cox Communications To Launch ‘Morning Bellâ€� Teacher Appreciation CampaignNEW ORLEANS â€� (April 30, 2020)â€�- Per Gov. John Bel Edwardsâ€� recent announcement, all Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. This necessary...
Superintendent Henderson Lewis Invites Ì첩ÌåÓý Community, Anyone Who Loves a Teacher to ‘Ring a Bell, Bang a Pan and Make Some Noiseâ€� to Salute Teachers on Tuesday, May 5 at 9 a.m.NEW ORLEANS â€� (April 30, 2020)â€�- As Ì첩ÌåÓý Public Schools (Ì첩ÌåÓý-PS) continues to provide critical resources and help to students and...