NOLA-PS & InspireNOLA to Welcome Students for the 1st Day of School at Edna Karr High School

WHAT:

NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and InspireNOLA CEO Jamar McKneely will welcome Edna Karr High School students to campus for their first day of school.

THIS IS A DISTRICT SANCTIONED MEDIA AVAILABILITY TO CAPTURE CONTENT OF THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AT A HIGH SCHOOL. THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER THIS CONTENT. FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN AND THERE WILL BE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR MEDIA TO STAND.

ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP TO COMMUNICATIONS@NOLAPUBLICSCHOOLS.COM BY 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 30.

WHEN:

Monday, August 2

7:30 AM – 7:50 AM • School buses & students begin arriving

8:45 AM – Classes start (b-roll and photo opportunities will be made available)

WHERE:

Edna Karr High School

4400 General Meyer Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70131

WHO:

-Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., NOLA-PS Superintendent of Schools

-Jamar McKneely, InspireNOLA Chief Executive Officer

-Dr. Tomika Washington, Edna Karr High School

-Edna Karr High School students, families, and staff

WHY:

NOLA-PS is excited many of our schools will be kicking off the first day of school next week. The District is committed to preserving in-person learning and will require students wear masks, encourage vaccinations through mobile vaccine drives, and incentivize students, teachers, and staff to partake in regular COVID-19 testing to help protect the health and safety of our school community.

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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 76 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr.

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