Author: DP1

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Perform at Merriment in McDonoghville

Event to feature Charging Yaks Marching Band, YACS Orchestra, and caroling WHAT: Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will participate in the  Merriment in McDonoghville, a free community holiday event featuring live entertainment, caroling, light refreshments, and...

Hynes Charter Schools Show Strong Growth and Sustained Excellence Across All Campuses

All three Hynes campuses among Top 10 open-enrollment elementary schools in New Orleans New Orleans, LA (November 20, 2025) — Hynes Charter Schools are reporting strong academic gains across all three campuses following the release of the 2025 School Performance Scores (SPS) from the...

Discovery Schools Celebrate Academic Excellence with School Performance Scores

Discovery Schools Celebrate Academic Excellence with School Performance Scores Kenner Discovery Retains “A” Status The Discovery Schools network is excited to announce the school letter grades for the 2024-2025 academic year. These ratings are part of the Louisiana Department of...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Host December Open Houses in Orleans and Jefferson Parish

Families invited to explore arts-integrated learning and new campus expansion NEW ORLEANS, LA — Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS), open-enrollment, arts-integrated public charter schools serving students in Orleans and Jefferson Parish, will host Open House events in December for...

Video: Undefeated Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) Football Team gifts favorite teachers with jerseys before last game Friday

Video: Senior players surprise favorite teachers by presenting them with game jerseys GRETNA, LA – The Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) football team is heading into its final game of the season undefeated — a remarkable achievement for a team only in its third year of...

Charter School ADMISSIONS FAIR Hosted by GNOCCS

One-Stop Shop for School ChoiceThe GNOCCS Charter School Admissions Fair brings together dozens of schools from Orleans and Jefferson Parish—giving families direct access to programs, representatives, and admissions info all in one place.Wednesday, November 125:30-7:30pmHynes Charter School990...

Kenner Discovery Student Jaden Newman Named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist

Kenner, LA — Discovery Schools is proud to announce that Kenner Discovery senior and founding student Jaden Newman has been named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist, an honor placing her among the top academic performers in Louisiana and across the nation.  “We are...

Benjamin Franklin High School Named No. 1 High School in Louisiana by U.S. News & Report

Benjamin Franklin High School Named No. 1 High School in Louisiana by U.S. News & Report – and the Only School in the State to Make the Top 100 NEW ORLEANS (Aug. 21, 2025) – Benjamin Franklin High School is proud to announce that it has once again been ranked the top...

Young Audiences Charter Schools Class of 2025

The Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) Commencement Exercise was held on Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. The Keynote Speaker was Terrance Osborne. Other special guests were  U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and Erica Seemann (Board of Directors President). Diamond...

Discovery Schools Celebrates Seamless Leadership Transition as CEO Dr. Patty Glaser Retires

Chief Academic Officer Sharon Preen Named New CEO Following Yearlong Transition Plan NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Discovery Health Sciences Foundation (DHSF) Board of Directors announces the retirement of founding Discovery Schools CEO Dr. Patty Glaser, effective June 30, 2025,...