Category: Benjamin Franklin High School

Baby Ben Students to Perform Black History Production THE SHOULDERS WE STAND ON on Feb. 27

Student performances include ancestral monologues, live music, singing, dancing and drama WHAT: Benjamin Franklin Elementary/Middle Mathematics & Science School is proud to announce its annual Black History Month production, “The Shoulders We Stand On.”This beloved,...

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...

Benjamin Franklin Mathematics & Science School to Host Inaugural Baby Ben Festival on May 17

Family-friendly event to feature live music, games, bounce house, student performances and more! New Orleans, LA — Benjamin Franklin Elementary/Middle Mathematics & Science School is excited to announce its first Baby Ben Festival, a vibrant celebration for students,...

Benjamin Franklin High School Launches Exciting Hands-On Science Workshops for Middle School Students

Calling all young scientists, artists, and innovators in grades 7 and 8! Benjamin Franklin High School is thrilled to announce the Art of Science Spring Workshop Series, a collection of hands-on, mind-expanding experiences designed to bring science to life in the most creative...

Benjamin Franklin Mathematics & Science School Presents “Holiday Extravaganza” on December 17th

MEDIA NOTICE Benjamin Franklin Mathematics & Science School Presents “Holiday Extravaganza” on December 17th Event will feature student performances with theater, dance, art, symphony orchestra and marching  band WHAT:Experience the magic of the season as Benjamin...

Benjamin Franklin High School Honored as German Center of Excellence

NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 18, 2024) – Benjamin Franklin High School is proud to announce that it was named a 2024 German Center of Excellence by the American Association of Teachers of German. This honor, which was given to only two schools in the nation, will be celebrated at a virtual...

Benjamin Franklin High School Graduates 266 Members of the Class of 2024

NEW ORLEANS (May 23, 2024) – Benjamin Franklin High School held its annual graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Tuesday, May 21, at 4 p.m. at UNO Lakefront Arena, officially marking the transition from student to alumnus for 266 students.  “The graduating class of 2024 was born...

Benjamin Franklin High School Announces Two Gates Scholars

NEW ORLEANS (May 16, 2024) – Benjamin Franklin High School is delighted to share that it has not one but two Gates Scholars in the Class of 2024. Each year, between 30,000 to 50,000 applicants apply for Gates Scholarships and only 1% to 2% of students are chosen. The...

Benjamin Franklin High School Announces New Principal

NEW ORLEANS (April 29, 2024) – Benjamin Franklin High School is thrilled to announce that Dr. Kendall McManus-Thomas, affectionately known as Dr. Mac, will be the next school principal of Benjamin Franklin High School at the Katherine Johnson Campus.  “After an extensive...

Benjamin Franklin High School Announces New Girls’ Soccer Head Coach

Benjamin Franklin High School Announces New Girls’ Soccer Head Coach NEW ORLEANS (April 22, 2024) – Benjamin Franklin High School is excited to announce that Rodolfo Araujo has taken over as the head coach of the girls’ soccer team.Araujo served for three years as the assistant...