KIPP New Orleans Schools

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💙💛A Day with Cougar Nation 💙💛

John F. Kennedy High School proudly welcomed NOLAPS Superintendent Dr. Fulmore to campus today! From a spirited entrance led by our Cougar cheerleaders to conversations with Principal Dr. Jones, four of our outstanding student ambassadors, and KIPP New Orleans Schools CEO Rhonda Kalifey-Aluise—the visit showcased the excellence of JFK. 🐾📖✨

Dr. Fulmore also joined our freshmen for lunch, visited Ms. Scott’s class, and explored our JFK History Installation. What a wonderful day of connection and pride! 🎓👏

Thank you, Dr. Fulmore, for spending the day with the Cougars! 💙💛

#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #NolaPS

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✨ Our presence powers their future! ✨

Meet Chnitra, Melissa, and Savannah—KIPP families showing up in every way that matters. From morning drop-offs to volleyball practice, our students feel it when we’re there. 🧡

📊 Students with family support are twice as likely to succeed—and when they attend school 90% or more of the time, they’re 25% more likely to achieve high academic outcomes. Let’s keep showing up, cheering them on, and imagining bright futures together. 🚀

🎉 Join us for Family Night on Thursday, August 28 and be entered to win a brand-new TV just for coming!Because when families and schools team up—every kid wins.

#AttendanceMatters #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #FamilyNight2025 #ShowUpGrowStrong

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🚍 From the bus stop to the classroom… STUDENT SAFETY MATTERS. 💙🖤

In this video, you’ll hear from our transportation partner Chavez at All About Kids and from Jaslynn and Brandon, two proud Booker T. Washington students, sharing why bus safety matters for every KIPPster.

Whether you’re Uptown, Downtown, or anywhere in between, how we show up starts with how we ride:
✅ Wait safely on the sidewalk
✅ Stay seated and calm on the bus
✅ Respect drivers, younger students, and each other
✅ Parents—thank you for showing up and waiting at the stop 🙏🏾

Even after a pep rally, we protect the vibe. Because safe rides = strong starts. Let’s keep our schools safe, focused, and family-ready—together.

🎥 Shoutout to our BTW KIPPsters for leading the way!

#SafetyMatters #RideRightNOLA #RespectTheRide #KIPPOnTheMove #StrongerTogether #FamilyPartners #KIPPNewOrleansSchools

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🦁 The Pride of Uptown is Back! 🦁

From the beats of the second line to the roar of our Lion Pride, this morning was nothing short of magical! ✨BTW Alumni, a high-energy brass band, the New Orleans Tramps, and our BTW family came together to welcome our students with joy, tradition, and love. ❤️ 🖤

The 2025-26 school year is here—and we’re stepping into it with bright smiles, big dreams, and unstoppable energy. Let’s go, Lions! 🦁💥

#ThePrideOfUptown #BTWLions #KIPPNewOrleansSchools

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📣 It’s go time, KIPPsters—school is back and we’re ready to SHOW UP and SHOW OUT! 🙌🏾✨

Day 1 sets the tone—and showing up means you’re ready to grow, lead, and succeed. 💪🏽

📅 PreK–8 Students:
First Day: Monday, August 4, 2025
Arrival Time: 8:15 AM for walkers & car riders
🚌 Bus service will run as scheduled.
Let’s start strong—on time and ready to learn!

🎓 High School First Day Info:

Frederick A. Douglass High School
🔹 9th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM

Booker T. Washington High School
🔹 9th & 10th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM

John F. Kennedy High School
🔹 9th Grade: Monday, Aug 4 | 7:25 AM – 1:30 PM
🔹 All Students: Tuesday, Aug 5 | Arrival at 7:20 AM

🚌 Bus service will run as scheduled both days.
📚 Still need uniforms or supplies? Don’t stress—COME ANYWAY. We’ve got you.

Let’s make this year unforgettable—starting with Day 1.

#AttendanceMatters #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #DayOneReady #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpShowOut

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🚫 No vapes. ✅ Real support.

At KIPP New Orleans, we believe in healthy kids and stronger communities. That’s why our schools are 100% committed to being vape-free zones.

From health and safety to student support, we’re standing together to protect our KIPPsters—and help them thrive.

🎥 Watch as Nikki Taylor and Alicia Henderson share how we’re keeping our campuses safe, strong, and full of joy.

#SafetyMatters #HealthyKidsStrongerCommunities #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #VapeFreeSchools #StudentWellness #BlackHealthMatters #StrongerTogether

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🎒 BACKPACK POLICY REMINDER 🚨

As we gear up for the 2025–2026 school year, KIPP New Orleans Schools is continuing our commitment to student safety and readiness. All students are required to use clear or mesh backpacks this school year.

Let’s continue working together to create a safe and secure learning environment for every KIPPster! 🌟💼 We’re excited to welcome our KIPPsters back next week — PreK–8th grade students return Monday, August 4th, and high school students return Tuesday, August 5th!

#BackToSchool #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #SafetyFirst

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🎓 From Valedictorian to Spelman Scholar — This Is What Belief Looks Like.💫

As we wrap up our 20 for 20 series, Amari Ann Shepherd, proud graduate of KIPP Frederick Douglass High School, shares how 20 years of love, learning, and high expectations helped shape her path—and thousands more like her. 💙📚✨

With over $11 million in scholarship offers, a full ride to Spelman, and a National KIPP Goldberg Scholarship, Amari’s story is one of many that show what happens when students are seen, supported, and held to a standard of greatness. 🏆✊🏽📖 💥 KIPP New Orleans Schools now serves over 13% of all public school students in the city—creating impact at scale, and futures without limits.

📣 Want your child to be part of the next 20 years of excellence? Enroll today at👉 (https://t.co/5BcKiiibJF)

#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #3820Made #SpelmanScholar #Valedictorian
#EnrollNOLAPS #LegacyAndExcellence #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether

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🎆 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at KIPP New Orleans Schools! 🎇

Today, we recognize the power of coming together as a community. 🤝🏽 We’re proud to serve our students and families each day—and grateful for the strength, hope, and unity that define our schools. 💙❤️✨

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📚✨ School leaders are back at it and getting ready to welcome our amazing KIPPsters on August 4!

From fresh ideas to powerful planning, they’re diving into learning so your child can have their best school year yet.

🎒 Haven’t enrolled yet? There’s still time! Visit https://t.co/uYVeVSn0Cy to apply or register—spots are still available at select schools.
Let’s get ready for a year full of joy, growth, and KIPP pride! 💙🧡

#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #BackToSchool #FirstDayReady #EnrollNOLAPS #TeamAndFamily

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🌟 20 Years of Impact. Fueled by Community. Focused on the Future. 💙

In this 20 for 20 spotlight, Rhonda Kalifey-Aluise, CEO of KIPP New Orleans Schools, reflects on the partners, families, and supporters who have shaped our journey over the past two decades. From classrooms to community events, from funders to alumni—we’re here because you believed in what’s possible. 🙌🏽📚🎉

Together, we’ve built something powerful. And the next 20 years? Even brighter. 💫

📣 Want your child to be part of a school grounded in legacy and built for opportunity? Join us today—open enrollment is live at 👉 https://t.co/rEPIEg6kdq

#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #LegacyAndExcellence #EnrollNOLAPS #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether

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Freshman Year, Big Roar Energy! 🦁

Taylor is starting 9th grade at Booker T. Washington with a $200 uniform voucher — just for registering early! 💸👕

🎉 Want in? Apply by June 30 to enter the next raffle plus a surprise bonus! Already registered? You’re in. ✅

At BTW, freshmen level up with AP, Bard Early College, and the city’s best teachers. 📚✨We’re celebrating 20 years of growing up together and you’re next.

🔗 \[https://t.co/pGxEQCfVHp] → Enroll Now → Booker T. Washington
📅 Deadline: June 30
📍 Limited seats. Big futures.

Let’s grow, Lions!

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🎓 $65 Million. 60+ Full Rides. One Powerful KIPP NOLA Class.💥

Meet Jamahri Williams, proud Salutatorian of Frederick A. Douglass High School’s Class of 2025 and future Tulane University student on a full ride! 💚💸

In this 20 for 20 spotlight, Jamahri shares what hard work and excellence look like at KIPP New Orleans. Since 2014, our high school grads have earned nearly $250 million in scholarships and acceptances to top colleges like Yale, Spelman, Duke, Howard, and Columbia. 🎓🌎🔥

📣 This is the tradition of excellence your child can be part of. Start your journey today by visiting https://t.co/rEPIEg6kdq!

#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #3820Made #CollegeBound #EnrollNOLAPS #TraditionOfExcellence #ClassOf2025

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Today, we honor. Today, we celebrate. ✊🏾

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward justice. Join us in celebrating Black history, Black culture, and the emancipation of Black Americans. ❤️💚🖤💛

#Juneteenth #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #FreedomDay

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Important Reminder: Juneteenth Closure

In observance of #Juneteenth✊🏾, all KIPP New Orleans schools and our regional office will be closed on Thursday, June 19 as we honor Black freedom, resilience, and joy. ❤️💚💛

#KIPPNewOrleansSchools #Juneteenth

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From KIPPster to Classroom Leader. This Is What Full Circle Looks Like.💫

For 20 years, we’ve built joyful, academically excellent schools rooted in our New Orleans community. In this 20 for 20 video, Deanna Reddick, School Leader at KIPP Morial, shares how alumni are returning—not just to visit, but to teach, mentor, and lead. 💙📚🧑🏾‍🏫

Today, 80+ alumni work across our schools, leading with purpose and connecting through lived experience. At KIPP Morial, some now teach just steps away from their old classrooms. 🌱🔥

📣 Want your child to grow in a school that builds its own leaders? Enroll today for unlimited opportunities: https://t.co/pGxEQCgtwX

#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #KIPPMorial #DeannaReddick #EnrollNOLAPS #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether

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The Pride of Uptown is calling. Will you answer? 🦁

Booker T. Washington High School is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 school year!

Whether you’re a rising 9th grader or looking for a school that feels like home, this is your moment to step into a future filled with purpose, power, and possibility.

📚 High expectations. 🎓 College and career readiness. 💥 Unmatched Uptown pride.

Spots fill fast—secure your seat at one of New Orleans’ top high schools. Apply today at https://t.co/pGxEQCfVHp. Click the link in our bio! 🖤❤️

#ThePrideOfUptown #EnrollNow #FutureStartsHere #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #TheLionsDen

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🌍 Big Moments. Bright Futures. Global Possibilities. 💫

As we celebrate 20 years of growing up together, we know that the classroom is just the beginning. In this 20 for 20 spotlight, Towana Pierre-Floyd, School Leader and longtime KIPP NOLA educator, shares how international travel experiences are opening minds and expanding futures across all three of our legacy high schools. ✈️📖🌎

From standing at the Door of No Return in Ghana 🇬🇭 to witnessing sumo wrestling in Japan 🇯🇵, our students experience the world—and begin to see their place in it with deeper purpose, empathy, and drive. These aren’t just trips. They’re transformations. 🌱🌐💥

📣 At KIPP New Orleans, we provide students with unlimited opportunities. Join one of our legacy high schools and help your child imagine—and achieve—a future without limits.

Visit https://t.co/uYVeVSn0Cy to enroll today! OR click the link in our bio now!

#20for20 #KIPPNewOrleansSchools #LegacyInTheMaking #GlobalMinds #EnrollNOLAPS #20YearsOfGrowingUpTogether

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🎓 John F. Kennedy High School Class of 2025 — Bold. Brilliant. Unstoppable. 🎓

The Cougars showed the world what greatness looks like. From long nights of studying to powerful moments of self-discovery, this class rose above every challenge with confidence and courage. 🐾✨

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎉Your hard work, leadership, and spirit have left an unforgettable mark on JFK and the entire KIPP New Orleans community. You’ve proven that with vision and heart, the future is yours to shape.

📣 Want to be part of this movement? Join KIPP New Orleans Schools—where dreams are nurtured and futures are built.
➡️ Open enrollment is happening now at https://t.co/pGxEQCfVHp
📲 Click the link in our bio to apply today.

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