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• 'Lee High' letters removed from newly-named Liberty High School in Baton Rouge Play Video

  August 3, 2020 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Monday, Aug. 3 marked an historical moment for a Baton Rouge school that's just over six decades old. Liberty High's outdated 'Lee High' sign was removed Monday morning following public outcry that the school be renamed. Community members were concerned that allowing students to attend... more »

• Students now facing less severe punishment after fight club videos appear on the news Play Video

  December 3, 2019 8:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Schools officials are reversing course on punishments for 24 students at Lee Magnet High School after faculty found videos depicting student-on-student boxing matches in a restroom. A statement from the East Baton Rouge school system Wednesday said the students are now facing suspensions rather than the... more »

• Removing the "Robert E." from "Robert E. Lee High School" Play Video

  May 31, 2016 10:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Before the new Lee High School opens, there's some controversy over the origin of its name. At a meeting Tuesday evening, a committee came up with recommendations for new names in an attempt to distance the school from its confederate namesake, Robert E. Lee. ... more »

• GPA requirement approved for new Lee High School

  September 17, 2015 9:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A committee of the whole East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved setting a minimum GPA for entrance into the new Lee High School magnet program. The vote Thursday night was rendered by the entire school board, but since it was meeting in committee fashion, the... more »

• New Lee High School could get GPA requirement Play Video

  September 16, 2015 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Prospective students of Lee High School may have a tougher time getting accepted into the newly-built magnet school. The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board may require students to have at least a 2.5 grade point average during the past two years. It is something the... more »