(New Orleans – August 21, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is proud to announce Benjamin Franklin High School has been ranked #1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report in its latest Best High Schools rankings. It is also the only school in the state to make the national Top 100 list. This prestigious recognition underscores the school's ...

WHAT: NOLA Public Schools' (NOLA-PS) Early Learning & Child Care invites families to attend in-person Open Enrollment events every Friday in August and September. These sessions offer personalized support for: Enrolling children (birth to 4 years) in Early Learning & Child Care programs Starting or completing applications Exploring availabl...

(New Orleans – July 3, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is delighted to announce that we have been recognized as one of the top improving systems overall for 3-12 mastery+, with an impressive +2% increase in student performance. "Our district's continued improvement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, educators...

(New Orleans – June 23, 2025) — We're proud to announce the launch of a new resource: New Orleans Public Schools: 20 Years Later—an online data-informed timeline that reflects two decades of transformation in New Orleans public education. Developed by NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO), in collaboration with the Co...

(New Orleans – June 5, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) unanimously voted to adopt Option 3 of its Deferred Revenue Plan, authorizing up to $12.5 million in supplemental funding to support schools facing financial challenges due to deferred revenue over-projections for the 2024-2025 school year. Under this option, the OPSB will alloca...

(New Orleans – June 5, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jawan Brown-Alexander as Deputy Superintendent, effective June 23, 2025. A native New Orleanian and graduate of our city's public schools, she brings over 30 years of distinguished experience in education, leadership, and community advocacy t...

60 recent high school graduates were eligible for the drawing. (New Orleans – (May 30, 2025) – 17-year-old Jonathan Vazquez, a recent graduate of Morris Jeff High School won this year's Stay in School Car Giveaway. Vazquez, who plans to study Game Programming and Design, as well as Mechanics, walked away with a 2025 Toyota Corolla LE for being one ...

(New Orleans – May 1, 2025) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is pleased to announce the Main Round placement results for the 2025-2026 Early Childhood NOLA Common Application Process (NCAP) are now available. Families can view their results by logging into apply.avela.org/nolaps. Early childhood enrollment in New Orleans aims to provide families wit...

(New Orleans – April 28, 2025) — NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is pleased to announce the approval of New Harmony High School's siting or relocation from its current location at the Holy Rosary campus to the Dr. Charles Richard Drew Elementary School site at 3819 St. Claude Avenue, a school board-operated facility, effective for the 2025-26 school ...

(New Orleans – April 17, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) celebrated the official swearing-in of Dr. Fateama S. Fulmore as Superintendent of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) this evening, in the OPSB board room. The ceremony, held immediately following the OPSB Business meeting, was followed by a reception honoring Dr. Fulmore's appointm...

(New Orleans – April 2, 2025)— The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) voted today to offer the NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendency to Dr. Fateama S. Fulmore, who currently serves as Interim Superintendent of NOLA-PS. The Board and Dr. Fulmore will now enter contract negotiations. After a successful agreement, she will be formally appointe...

(New Orleans – March 27, 2025) – Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) released NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) Main Round placement results for K-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Families can log-in and review placement results for K-12 by visiting nola.ps/apply The NCAP is the centralized school enrollment application process for Orlean...

WHAT: The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will hold a public engagement meeting to introduce the finalists for the Superintendent position at NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) to the community. WHEN: Doors will open at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The event will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: ●Walter Cohen High School, 3575 Baronne Street,...

(New Orleans – March 25, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) named two finalists for the Superintendent position of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) following a Special Board Meeting on March 25, 2025. The finalists were selected after a thorough review of applications, nominations, and first-round interviews with three semifinalists. The f...

Bios Included. (New Orleans – March 21, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) named three semifinalists for the Superintendent position of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) during its regular board business meeting this evening. The semifinalists are: Dr. Sharon Latten-Clark: Dr. Clark is a distinguished educator with more than 25 years of exp...

(New Orleans – March 20, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) named three semifinalists for the Superintendent position of NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) during its regular board business meeting this evening. The semifinalists are: Dr. Sharon Latten-Clark - BESE District 2 Representative and Charter Director of Sophie B. Wright High Schoo...

(New Orleans – February 21, 2025) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) and New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO) are proud to announce the launch of two critical data tools: the NOLA-PS Data Dashboard and the NSNO School Sustainability Analysis. These tools, developed collaboratively, provide key insights into school enrollment trends, financial sustainabi...

(New Orleans – January 27, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has officially launched its search for a new superintendent, emphasizing a community-driven approach. Central to this initiative is an online survey aimed at gathering input from students, parents, educators, and the broader New Orleans community to help define the profile of...

(New Orleans – January 25, 2025) — The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive search for its next superintendent. This initiative seeks to identify a visionary leader with integrity, a passion for education, and a steadfast commitment to excellence for all students in New Orleans. The search process ...

(New Orleans – January 23, 2025) — In light of continued icy conditions and their potential impact on transportation and essential services, all NOLA Public Schools (Charters and The Leah Chase School) will remain closed on Friday, January 24. Schools are set to resume normal operations on Monday, January 27. All District offices will operate remot...