Advertiser's Message / education / recognition / schools
by James Phelps · Published August 15, 2023
We’re ringing the alarm that the new school year has started! Exciting times are ahead as we invite you to a special meet & greet with the new principal of Eleanor McMain Secondary School, Dr. Melanie Moore. All alumni, community...
Longtime educator and school leader, Dr. Sharon Clark, is officially announcing her candidacy to serve as the District 2 member on the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). “The essence of a good education is the belief by...
They’ve put in the work, crossed the stage, and can now call themselves high school graduates! Congratulations to the class of 2023 from McDonogh 35 High School, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, and Edna Karr High School! These scholars have accomplished...
City Government / Parks & Recreation / schools
by Gentilly Messenger · Published April 3, 2023 · Last modified April 6, 2023
By Jesse Baum, Gentilly Messenger The field beside Audubon Gentilly School, where children play during the day, has become a battleground for Gentilly Terrace homeowners pushing to turn the city-owned plot into a public park and parents who want it...
Advertiser's Message / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published January 26, 2023 · Last modified January 24, 2023
InspireNOLA high school students from Edna Karr, Eleanor McMain, and McDonogh 35 hosted a peace walk on January 11th, bringing awareness to the ongoing gun violence happening across New Orleans with the strive for peace in the city. NOLALove advocates...
film & television / schools / transportation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published February 27, 2022 · Last modified March 2, 2022
McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School in the St. Bernard neighborhood will host a film crew on Wednesday (March 2) and Thursday. TCS Louisiana Productions will be filming portions of a feature film at the school. The Mardi Gras break...
By Domonique Tolliver, Gentilly Messenger School Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. has proposed new names for school buildings named after slave owners and segregationists across New Orleans, including two Gentilly high schools named for slave owners. Lewis’ recommendations were submitted to...
By Domonique Tolliver, Uptown Messenger The Renaming Committee of New Orleans Public Schools met Tuesday (May 25) to deliberate on the final names they will propose to school Superintendent Henderson Lewis. From there, Lewis will review the list of names...
Benjamin Franklin High School students, along with Student Activities Coordinator John Parauka, gathered on campus on a Saturday in March to commemorate the founding of the New Orleans Public Schools 180 years ago. The students decided it would be appropriate...
Events / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by Tyree Worthy · Published January 15, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
via InspireNOLA InspireNOLA will host their community “Inspire to Serve: MLK Food Giveaway” drive-thru this Saturday, Jan. 16 at Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, 5800 St. Roch Ave. While supplies last, each vehicle will receive one turkey and a bag...
Advertiser's Message / schools
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 20, 2020 · Last modified November 19, 2020
Coalition Reminds Voters to Consider Scorecard in Runoff Election Early voting is Nov. 20-28 (excluding Sundays and holidays) Forward New Orleans for Public Schools (FNOPS) congratulates the two candidates who were elected to the Orleans Parish School Board in the...
Advertiser's Message / Arts, books, and music / schools
by Gentilly Messenger · Published October 14, 2020
Deepen your child’s connection with the arts—in the comfort of your home! Young Audiences of Louisiana is launching a virtual studio art program, Simply Arts Studio. Families across the Greater New Orleans Area have the opportunity to enroll their child...
