NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

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,...

Warren Easton Charter High School Class of 2025

The Warren Easton Charter High School Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center. The celebration honored the achievements of graduating seniors in a memorable and inspiring event. The keynote...

Wild Magnolias’ Big Chief Bo Dollis to Lead International School of Louisiana’s End-of-Year Second Line Celebration May 30

CONTACT:   Karla Marie Cochran (504) 451-0989 or development@isl-edu.org or Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or hharper@h2nola.net Request for Coverage Wild Magnolias’ Big Chief Bo Dollis to Lead International School of Louisiana’s End-of-Year Second Line...

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Class of 2025

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Confers 179 Diplomas in Class of 2025 On May 20, 2025, 179 seniors received their diplomas from Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy during a graduation ceremony held at the Pontchartrain Center. The Class of 2025 achieved numerous honors and...

Hynes Charter Schools Appoints Shawne B. Favre as Chief Financial Officer

NEW ORLEANS — Hynes Charter Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawne B. Favre, CPA as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Favre will assume the role in May, succeeding longtime CFO Leon Mathes, who is retiring after six years of dedicated service to the...

Audubon Gentilly Celebrates Kindergarten Graduation

Audubon Gentilly School celebrated Kindergarten Graduation this morning at its campus with a brass band, performances and lots of dancing, of course! Check out this adorable video of Audubon Gentilly students dancing into 1st grade!For more photos and video, click...