Blogs from Erica Freeman

DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES TO RESUME AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO REOPEN WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16TH

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:30:58 +0000

NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 15, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is announcing that all distance learning classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 16th and the reopening of the NOLA-PS central office and school buildings. Additionally, this past Monday, some schools were set to begin in-person instruction for PreK-4th grade students,...

NOLA-PS TO CANCEL DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES, CLOSE SCHOOL BUILDINGS TUESDAY DUE TO HURRICANE SALLY

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:05:18 +0000

NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 14, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is announcing the cancellation of all distance learning classes along with the closure of NOLA-PS central office and all school buildings for Tuesday, Sept. 15 due to Hurricane Sally. Given that the District had set Monday, Sept. 14 as the...

NOLA-PS ANNOUNCES ALL SCHOOLS TO REMAIN IN DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES THROUGH WED DUE TO TS SALLY

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:06:34 +0000

DISTRICT STILL REVIEWING SITUATION TO DETERMINE IF CLOSURES WILL BE NECESSARY. NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 13, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is announcing that no in-person instruction will begin across school campuses tomorrow due to TS Sally, as previously scheduled. All schools will remain on distance learning through at least...

NOLA-PS ISSUES WEEKLY UPDATES SURROUNDING COVID-19 RELATED DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE DISTRICT

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 20:51:02 +0000

NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 3, 2020) – In an effort to provide timely updates about the current academic school year and any changes due to COVID-19, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) will issue weekly updates to the public with developments every Thursday. Throughout the coming weeks and months, NOLA-PS will continue to...

NOLA-PS DONATES CARE PACKAGES FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE LAURA

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:57:17 +0000

Fifteen years following Hurricane Katrina, NOLA-PS pays it forward to those most affected by Hurricane Laura Click here for photos of NOLA-PS stuffing backpacks and delivering donations to Convention Center NEW ORLEANS – (Sept. 2, 2020) – Today, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced the donation of more than 400 care packages for...

NOLA-PS ANNOUNCES PHASED RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING; ROLLS OUT COVID-19 TESTING PLAN

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:52:27 +0000

Guided by the Roadmap to Reopening, Grades PreK – 4th Grade Will Return to School Sept. 14–25, Grades 5-12 Set to Return Mid-October on Hybrid Schedules PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF FAQS ABOUT THE REOPENING PLAN. NEW ORLEANS – (Aug. 28, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) announced today that...

NOLA-PS TO CLOSE SCHOOL BUILDINGS, CANCEL DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSES MONDAY AND TUESDAY DUE TO TS MARCO

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:01:45 +0000

NOLA-PS To Provide Update on TS Laura in Coming Days NEW ORLEANS – (Aug. 23, 2020) – NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is announcing school closures and cancellation of all school-based activities for Monday and Tuesday of this week due to Tropical Storm Marco. With this announcement, all public school buildings will...

NOLA-PS Sites Hynes Charter School Corporation to Operate Mary D. Coghill Charter School

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:41:53 +0000

Hynes to Expand A-rated School Program To Third Campus NEW ORLEANS – (Aug. 12, 2020) – On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) notified Mary D. Coghill Charter School faculty, staff and families, of the siting of the school to Hynes Charter School Corporation. Hynes Charter School Corporation will...

NOLA-PS LAUNCHES ‘MASK UP FOR OUR KIDS’ CAMPAIGN

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:05:49 +0000

NOLA-PS LAUNCHES ‘MASK UP FOR OUR KIDS’ CAMPAIGN Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Mayor LaToya Cantrell Urge NOLA Community to Mask Up Now to Save Lives & Help Get Kids Back in the Classroom Click here for Mask Up imagery for media use NEW ORLEANS – (July 24, 2020) - As COVID-19...

NOLA-PS Announces First Day of School to Start with Distance Learning

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:07:19 +0000

NOLA-PS Announces First Day of School to Start with Distance Learning To help New Orleans get back on track and help keep students and teachers healthy amid the current rate of community spread, schools will start with distance learning for August. New Orleans – (July 21, 2020) — With COVID-19 cases...

NOLA-PS Announces First Day of School to Start with Distance Learning (2)

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:07:19 +0000

NOLA-PS ANNOUNCES PROCUREMENT OF PPE SUPPLIES FOR ALL ORLEANS PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:34:31 +0000

NOLA-PS ANNOUNCES PROCUREMENT OF PPE SUPPLIES FOR ALL ORLEANS PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE District announces hiring of new Medical Advisor; New Orleans Department of Health Director Dr. Avegno speaks on NOLA-PS’ important partnership with the City.Click here for PPE supplies photos NEW ORLEANS – (July 14, 2020) –...

NOLA-PS RELEASES ROADMAP TO REOPENING SCHOOLS

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:14:32 +0000

The Roadmap outlines a phased approach with clear standards for all schools to adhere to when implementing their school-specific plans for next year NEW ORLEANS – (July 1, 2020) - NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) has released its Roadmap to Reopening Schools for the upcoming academic year. The Roadmap outlines a common...

NOLA-PS COVID UPDATE: Cox Extends Free Service for Students Until July 15

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:13:14 +0000

Cox Extends Free Service for Students Until July 15 NEW ORLEANS – (April 23, 2020) - Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent announcement, all NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. This necessary action is an effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 across...

NOLA-PS ISSUES CONTINUING UPDATES SURROUNDING DISTRICT’S COVID-19 RESPONSE

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:36:20 +0000

OPSB Seeks to Fill Interim District 5 School Board Member Seat; Round 2 of OneApp open until May 6 NEW ORLEANS – (April 17, 2020) - Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent announcement, all NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. This...

OPSB TO HOST APRIL COMMITTEE MEETING VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE ON APRIL 21

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:37:32 +0000

WHAT: The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will host its April Committee Meeting remotely on Tuesday, April 21 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public via teleconference/video conference. This meeting will be held remotely in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to preserve the...

OPSB ANNOUNCES CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY OPSB BUSINESS MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 23 AT 2 P.M. & 3 P.M.

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:48:44 +0000

The Public Hearing is expected to continue past 3:00pm. The live stream of the OPSB Business Meeting will be available here beginning at 3 p.m. WHAT: The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) has scheduled a virtual public hearing for Charter School Applications on Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. followed by...

NOLA-PS Issues Continuing Updates Surrounding District’s COVID-19 Response

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:07:12 +0000

Districtwide School Facility Closures to Stay in Affect for Remainder of Academic School Year; Schools Distribute Tech Resources to Students This WeekNEW ORLEANS – (April 15, 2020) - Per Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent announcement, all NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) facilities will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school...