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BRMHS PRESENTS SOUL MUSIC CONCERT
THE MASKED TEACHER AT DUFROCQ
Baton Rouge Magnet High School’s Symphony Orchestra recently presented their Soul Music Concert , and it was a night full of incredible performances. Kelsi Montgomery and Soul Eclectic started the evening with an incredible rendition of William DeVaughn’s “Be Thankful.” Other hits of the evening included George Gerwin’s “Prayer” by trumpeter Russ Love, Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” by Summer Hayes and Levi Kenney, the Impressions’ “Falling in Love with You” by Hayes, and “Sunshine” by Montgomery and Brynnan Self. The concert was a spectacular showcase of musical talent. The evening was dedicated to the memory of former student Judah Cheong.
The Dufrocq School recently held their own rendition of the popular show, The Masked Singer , titling it The Masked Teacher . The last to be unmasked was Sunflower with their performance of “Killing Me Softy.” Other masked performances included “Superstitious” from PJ Mask, “The Climb” from the Fox, “What's Love Got to Do With It” from Cocomelon , “How Far I'll Go” from Marshmellow, “ABC” from the school’s mascot, and “Respect” from Gracie's Corner . Performances were judged by the students’ loud cheers. Earlier in the day, the students were also able to showcase their talents in their own edition of The Masked Singer .
BASIS Baton Rouge Schools announced significant academic gains, as reflected in their 2024 School Performance Scores (SPS). The Louisiana Department of Education SPS are based on criteria such as year-to-year student academic progress and proficiency on the state assessment for grades 3–8. The scores are an indicator of how well a school prepares its students for the next level of study. BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City experienced a 19.3-point increase, rising from an SPS of 57.3 to 76.6. This substantial growth propelled the school to a "B" rated campus. BASIS Baton Rouge Materra also achieved notable progress, increasing its SPS from 90.8 to 102.3, an 11.5-point gain. This achievement solidified the school's "A" rating status while setting a new benchmark by surpassing an SPS of 100. BASIS BATON ROUGE ACHIEVES ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The Dunham School’s Middle School students collected a total of 204 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Each year, Operation Christmas Child delivers essentials and an opportunity to present the Gospel to children in need. Each box can be filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items. To add even more fun to giving back, the students turned their box collection into a House Competition. House Michaelson came out on top with a total of 64 boxes collected. DUNHAM STUDENTS DONATE TO OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
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