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LOCAL ROBOTICS TEAMS PARTNER FOR COLLABORATIVE BUILD DAY Students from Scotlandville Magnet High School recently spent the day at the STEM and Robotics Center at Denham Springs High School for a hands-on robotics build alongside Denham Venom (FRC 8044), Louisiana’s top-ranked FIRST Robotics team. The visit connected Scotlandville’s rookie team (FRC 11342) with experienced student mentors through FIRST Louisiana-Mississippi. By the end of the session, students had assembled key components of a competition robot while learning programming, wiring, and manufacturing skills. Both teams will compete at the upcoming Bayou Regional, continuing a partnership designed to build confidence, leadership, and community through STEM.
SOUTHDOWN PRE-K CENTER OPENS INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND Southdown Pre-K Center has officially opened a new, fully inclusive playground, becoming the first school in the area to create a space intentionally designed for children of all abilities. The thoughtfully planned playground replaces traditional stairs and mulch with wide ramps, smooth ground coverings, and ground-level play features. The design allows children who use mobility devices to move freely and play alongside their peers. School leaders say the goal is to remove both physical and social barriers during recess. With support from Louisiana State University engineering and architectural design students, the project hopes to inspire other schools to prioritize accessibility and inclusion.
PARKVIEW CELEBRATED KINDNESS WEEK 2026
EPISCOPAL WELCOMED CHILEAN EXCHANGE STUDENTS It was a memorable two weeks at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge as 14 students and two teachers from Colegio Concepcion de San Pedro visited campus for the school’s first Chilean exchange since 2020. From cooking lessons and a swamp tour to exploring the Louisiana State Capitol and the Louisiana State University campus, students immersed themselves in local culture. The Chilean students also shared their own traditions, performing La Cueca, Chile’s national dance, and speaking at assemblies. This summer, Episcopal students will travel to Chile to complete the exchange, continuing a partnership designed to build cultural understanding, courage, and global citizenship.
WITH “BETTER TOGETHER” THEME Parkview Baptist School celebrated Kindness Week 2026 as students across all divisions focused on unity, service, and reflecting God’s love in everyday actions. Centered on the theme “Better Together,” the week encouraged age-appropriate opportunities to practice empathy, gratitude, and community care. High school and middle school students assembled snack baskets for local fire and police departments, while elementary students prepared appreciation baskets for cafeteria and maintenance teams. Early childhood students collected items for local police officers, who visited campus to receive them. Throughout the week, students also created thank-you cards, reinforcing the message that small acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.
10 APRIL 2026 | BRPARENTS.COM
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