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School bus driver placed on 2-day leave after pepper spraying student who punched her in the face Play Video
May 11, 2022 7:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old student was ticketed after punching a bus driver in the face before the driver sprayed them with mace or pepper spray. WBRZ first reported on the incident and the wild video that captured it May 11. The video was posted by a social media... more » -
Sunday Journal: Students of the Year 2021 Play Video
December 14, 2021 5:10 AM
In this episode of Sunday Journal, audiences enjoy an overview of the best of the best among East Baton Rouge Parish's students as they were honored at the Students of the Year Ceremony. These students, some of whom dream of becoming astronauts, engineers, and veterinarians, were recently recognized at... more » -
Woodlawn High coach on leave after player alleges coach spit on him, used racial slur Play Video
September 22, 2021 5:03 PM
UPDATE Oct. 13, 2021: Attorneys from both sides were in court Wednesday for a hearing after a judge previously denied a request for a restraining order against coach Weber Mansur. A hearing was held Wednesday where the injunction was denied. The attorney representing the student involved said a... more » -
EBR Schools' Meal Service Program to include two additional locations
September 2, 2021 7:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - Since Hurricane Ida hit Baton Rouge on Sunday, the storm's impact on the region has been felt in nearly every aspect of daily life. But the local school system is pivoting with the changes and taking measures to see that student's nutritional needs are met during... more » -
EBR school employees will need to share vaccine information with bosses, all to be tested for COVID weekly Play Video
August 5, 2021 6:40 PM
BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Parish School System employees will need to share their COVID vaccine status with bosses and undergo weekly COVID tests, the school board agreed in a meeting Thursday. NEWS: @ebrpschools votes to allow superintendent to require employees share #COVID19 vaccination status with... more » -
EBR Schools discusses plans for 2021-2022 school year
March 31, 2021 9:45 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Schools announced Wednesday (March 31) that its newly appointed Superintendent is aiming to bring staff and students back to campuses ahead of schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. In a news release, the school system said that Superintendent Sito Narcisse is hoping... more » -
Community input sought in naming of new EBR Parish elementary school Play Video
March 25, 2021 9:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - In the last twelve months, increased emphasis has been placed on the social relevance of names that have been assigned to major companies, brands, sports teams, and educational institutions. In June of 2020, for example, a Baton Rouge-based high school called, "Lee High," in honor of... more » -
EBR Schools to begin meal delivery service for virtual students Play Video
October 29, 2020 12:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish students who have been attending school by way of online virtual programs will be eligible to receive meal-delivery services beginning November 2, but their parents must first complete an online registration form. EBR Schools announced Thursday that its curbside grab-n-go meal service... more » -
EBR students return to full-time, in-person classes Play Video
October 19, 2020 6:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Monday morning, the last batch of East Baton Rouge Parish students who've grown used to spending school days in front of a laptop will return to in-person classes five days a week. School officials are prepared for the return of 6-12 graders to campuses across... more » -
EBR school board selects interim superintendent Play Video
October 15, 2020 11:01 AM
BATON ROUGE - Following the unexpected departure of East Baton Rouge Schools Superintendent Leslie Brown, the school system is now responsible for finding the right candidate to take on her responsibilities. During the board's meeting Thursday night, members discussed potential solutions to replacing Leslie Brown, who recently stepped down... more » -
As EBR's elementary students return to campus full-time, 5 schools close due to teacher sick-out Play Video
October 5, 2020 9:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Though East Baton Rouge Parish's youngest students are returning to full-time classes beginning Monday , five of EBR's schools will be closed due to a planned teacher sick-out. While some parents praise the parish for their handling of the COVID-19 health crisis and are eager to... more » -
Tuesday kicks off first in series of public meetings regarding search for new EBR Schools superintendent Play Video
December 3, 2019 10:14 AM
BATON ROUGE - Warren Drake, superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, is retiring, and a committee has been tasked with the responsibility of finding his replacement. Members of the community who'd like to weigh in on who Drake’s replacement should be will be able to do... more » -
EBR schools return a week from today
August 17, 2016 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will reopen for students Wednesday. Teachers should report back to campuses Monday and Tuesday, the superintendent said in a live TV interview during continuous coverage on WBRZ Channel 2. Nine schools sustained some sort of flooding - Glen Oaks... more » -
Principal's stick topic of hours-long hearing Monday
November 2, 2015 10:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - An administrative judge will rule within the next ten days on firing of an East Baton Rouge Parish School System principal. Calvin Nicholas and his attorney, Jill Craft, argued against Superintendent Warren Drake at a hearing Monday. The hearing lasted the entire day and featured Nicholas... more » -
School district doesn't comment on video but says principal on leave Play Video
September 1, 2015 10:58 PM
BATON ROUGE- A teacher at Scotlandville High sent a video clip to WBRZ Tuesday afternoon of what the employee, who asked that their identity not be released, said was an administrator at the school using a stick to hit a student while trying to break up a fight. A... more »