WHAT:
Ribbon Cutting and Opening Celebration for The Leah Chase School
WHEN:
Saturday, August 3rd ● 10 AM - 2 PM
Where:
The Leah Chase School ● 2727 S. Carrollton Ave, NOLA, 70118
WHY:
Mark your calendars and join NOLA Public Schools as we officially host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening celebration for The Leah Chase School – the district's first, new direct-run traditional public school in nearly two decades!
It's what the community has been asking for! The Leah Chase School will offer academic excellence in math, science, English, and social studies with an emphasis on ensuring every child can chase their full and complete academic potential.
Get ready for a day of family fun, joy, and community spirit!
Event Highlights:
- Ribbon cutting ceremony – 10AM
- Opportunities to meet the school staff
- Fun activities for the whole family!!!
- Great prizes & giveaways
- Activities for the kids!
- Healthy Cooking Demos with Chef Reagan & Chef Shonda
- Fitness Classes with Lion's Way Fitness & Magnolia Yoga
- Activations by Cox Communications and the Louisiana Children's Museum
- Community resources, and programs
- Live Music & Performances:
- DJ Raj Smoove
- Tonya Boyd-Cannon
- Rahim Glaspy
- Flagboy Giz
- Icon the Poet
- Health screenings provided by LCMC - New Orleans East Hospital and CareEleven Health
- Free barbershop from 11a - 2p
- Free Legal Support: Landlord-Tenant, Home Loan Modification & Foreclosure; Government Benefits, Bankruptcy, employment Law, School Access, Child in Need of Care
For families who have already enrolled and registered their child to attend The Leah Chase School, this event serves as a welcome and back-to-school celebration! The first day of school is Tues., Aug. 6th!
Still need to register your child? No problem! You can sign up at the event or conveniently enroll online at enrollNOLAPS.com if you can't make it.
We can't wait to see you there and celebrate this exciting new chapter together!
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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA 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. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 67 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the first woman in the District's 181 years to serve as its permanent superintendent.
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