Congratulations to the Best of West Baton Rouge!
We are thrilled to announce that WBR Schools has secured a Regional Honoree in every single category: 5th, 8th, and 12th grade, for the 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year awards!
The Louisiana Department of Education and BESE recognize these exceptional students for their leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to their community. Being named a Regional Honoree is a prestigious milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students for representing WBR so well.
Finalists for the state-level honor will be announced later this school year. Please join us in celebrating these incredible young leaders!
We are thrilled to announce that WBR Schools has secured a Regional Honoree in every single category: 5th, 8th, and 12th grade, for the 2026 Louisiana Student of the Year awards!
The Louisiana Department of Education and BESE recognize these exceptional students for their leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to their community. Being named a Regional Honoree is a prestigious milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students for representing WBR so well.
Finalists for the state-level honor will be announced later this school year. Please join us in celebrating these incredible young leaders!

We extend our sincere appreciation to our School Board members for their dedicated service and the many hours they devote to making important decisions that support the success of our students, teachers, and schools. We appreciate you.

Substitute Teachers Needed in Our Amazing West Baton Rouge Parish Schools! Learn how you can become a substitute teacher at one of the best school districts in the region.

We hope you enjoyed your Winter Break! Students return January 6th.

Enjoy your Winter Break! Students return January 6th.

Tomorrow is an early dismissal day for students as they begin their Winter Break!

We are proud to announce outstanding state results for our Early Childhood programs:
Port Allen Elementary – Top 1% statewide of all early childhood sites
Brusly Elementary – Top 2% statewide of all early childhood sites
Caneview – Top 13% statewide of all early childhood sites



WBR isn't just growing year after year--it continues to outperform the state in both the current and new, more rigorous formulas!

Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful you are part of the WBR family. Enjoy your break. Students return December 1st.

Big news! WBR Early Learning is ranked 6th in the state. This includes our incredible Head Start, PreK, and child care partners. Thank you to our educators, families, and community for supporting our youngest learners!

WBR continues to grow! We’re so proud of the hard work of our teachers and students, putting us in the TOP 20 districts in the state! District Performance Scores are changing. Here are the scores in the current formula and projected new formula.


Now Hiring School Bus Drivers!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Shannon Girod on being named West Baton Rouge Parish 2025-2026 Principal of the Year! We are so proud to have you representing WBR!

Thank you, West Baton Rouge Parish!

Please vote TODAY! Two teacher pay tax RENEWALS on the ballot! These tax renewals are used exclusively for teacher & staff pay and benefits!

Election Day is tomorrow! Two teacher pay tax RENEWALS on the ballot! Please vote!

Substitute Teachers Needed in Our Amazing West Baton Rouge Parish Schools! Learn how you can become a substitute teacher at one of the best school districts in the region. November 19th from 9:00-1:00 at the WBR School Board Office.

CONGRATULATIONS, WBR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR!



Congratulations to our 5th grade, 8th grade, and 12th grade Students of the Year! We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and achievements.



Progress Reports are posted today.

