Tuesday's public hearing postponed to allow for more input and research. (New Orleans – March 29, 20201) – Since NOLA Public Schools requested public feedback on its plan to rename dozens of school buildings to remove racist legacies and honor those who championed progress and equality, we have received hundreds of suggestions, historical anecdotes...

Event photos available here. Event videos and presentations available here. (NEW ORLEANS – March 26, 2021) – 180 years ago, in 1841, public education was born in the City of New Orleans. Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) officially kicked off the 180th anniversary of the school district with a virtual celebration hosted at McDonogh 35. NOLA-PS S...

What: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-12 students remain in in-person and hybrid learning. One significant update to our learning model is the recently adopt...

In-Person Photo & Media Opportunities. Media RSVP Required. *Public is invited to participate in event VIRTUALLY* WHAT: 180 years ago, in 1841, public education was born in the City of New Orleans. Join us as NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) hosts a virtual event celebrating and commemorating this milestone. The event is designed to showcase the h...

WHAT: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-12 students remain in in-person and hybrid learning. NOLA-PS will continue to publicly share each week the number ...

Superintendent Lewis received his vaccine Friday. (New Orleans – March 12, 2021) – Exactly one year after New Orleans first went into lockdown and all public schools closed to in-person learning as the COVID-19 pandemic surged, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) marked a new milestone: More than 3,300 public school teachers, educators, and staff had rec...

Superintendent Lewis to receive his first round of COVID-19 vaccine. More than 3,000 will have received the vaccine. Photo & Media Opportunities. Media RSVP Required. *PHOTO OP IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* WHAT: Exactly one year after New Orleans first went into lockdown and all public schools closed to in-person learning as the COVID-19 pandemic...

What: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-12 students remain in in-person and hybrid learning. NOLA-PS will continue to publicly share each week the number of co...

What: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-12 students remain in in-person and hybrid learning. NOLA-PS will continue to publicly share each week the number of co...

Public Feedback Welcomed, Starting Feb. 25 (New Orleans – February 24, 2021) — During the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Committee Meeting, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced the official kickoff of its School Facilities Renaming Initiative. The initiative, designed to outline a plan to assess the names of all District facilities, is in re...

(New Orleans – February 23, 2021) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and LCMC Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) celebrated another milestone today in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as public school teachers and support staff who work on-site at K-12 schools received their first round of vaccines. “We are...

(New Orleans – February 23, 2021) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and LCMC Children's Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) celebrated another milestone today in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as public school teachers and support staff who work on-site at K-12 schools received their the first round of vaccines. "We are excited our educators ha...

Photo & Media Opportunities. Media RSVP Required. *PHOTO OP IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC* WHAT: The COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) teachers and staff, who work on-site at K-12 schools, to help protect them against the coronavirus. We are grateful to the state and Children's Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) f...

What: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-12 students remain in in-person and hybrid learning. NOLA-PS will continue to publicly share each week the number of co...

Event Supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools (New Orleans – February 22, 2021) —With the Olympic Trials over, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is set to officially kick-off the Opening Ceremony of its inaugural Dr. Rosalynne B. Dennis Fitness Challenge supported by Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Champion Schools! The virt...

(New Orleans – February 18, 2021) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) salutes and supports Gov. John Bel Edwards' announcement today that pre-K through 12th grade teachers and on-site school support staff will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday, Feb. 22. "Since vaccinations began, we have waited patiently for this exciting news," NOL...

(New Orleans – February 17, 2021) – As the city's health data continues to improve, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) will continue its phased return to in-person learning for our high school students, starting Monday, February 22nd. "As we were with our youngest learners previously, so, too, are we excited to welcome our high school students back to t...

(New Orleans – February 11, 2021) – The District and its community of schools will be off the rest of carnival season, Feb. 12-17. Since students will not be in class, NOLA Public Schools will resume updating the COVID-19 Case Tracker Monday, Feb. 22. ###  About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans...

What: NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is committed to the health and safety of our school community, and we will continue to monitor the data that measures the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and do everything we can to ensure our K-8 students remain in in-person learning and our high school students can return to a hybrid model as soon as it's safe ...

(New Orleans – February 1, 2021) —NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) has released the full application of its Spring 2021 Charter Request for Applications (RFA) annual process. The District welcomes new and existing entities willing to strive to meet NOLA-PS' vision to ensure all students receive a high-quality education. The charter school application ...