[Kreweoftruth] Hynes Charter Schools and community COVID testing this Wednesday

Hynes Charter Schools 

Community, student and staff COVID testing to take place Wednesday.

Hynes Charter Schools  is a NOLA Public Schools COVID testing site and will hold free community CORE COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, September 15, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Hynes-Lakeview gym located at the corner of French and Orleans. Testing is open to anyone, and no payment, insurance, identification, or symptoms are required to get tested, said CEO Douglas. 

Pre-registration is encouraged at: https://www.primarybio.com/l/neworleansps. “We are excited for Hynes to get back to school safely and encourage everyone to come and get tested,” said CEO Douglas. “Getting our students back to school safely and quickly after Hurricane Ida is a testament to the strength, resilience and support of the Hynes community.”

 #### Hynes Charter Schools are some of the highest in-demand, non-selective admissions elementary schools in Orleans Parish. Serving three campuses for the 2021-22 school year, the Hynes family is a leader in quality public, open-enrollment education. Hynes-Lakeview earned Louisiana’s highest “A” rating for school performance, Equity Honors, and “Top Gains Honoree” for exceptional student progress. Hynes-UNO students have exceeded math and reading targets each year. Hynes Charter School Corporation is excited to add Hynes-Parkview to its family for the 2021-22 school year, replicating its proven model with focus on a well-rounded education.  Hynes offers a challenging academic curriculum that includes a progressive literacy program; gifted and talented courses, classes in art, instrumental music, vocal music, library, theater and physical education. Art and social-emotional learning are integrated throughout the curriculum.  In addition, Hynes offers a French Immersion program. Hynes is proud of the collaborative culture that it fosters with distributed leadership and shared decision-making. Hynes has identified five core elements that drive its success: 1) student centered instruction, 2) an inclusive and positive school culture, 3) tailored enrichment opportunities for students, 4) an invested and committed community and 5) having a sustainable organization.  Learn more at the Hynes website: hynesschool.org