Pride College Prep is discussing a possible move next fall to share the campus of the Mildred Osborne School, in eastern New Orleans. That was the word from Pride’s founder and school leader Michael Richard at the December meeting of the school’s board, of which he is an ex-officio member. The school is also gearing […]

The board of Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans has found a new home, at 631 State Street, and arranged a long-term lease with St. Francis of Assisi Church. This location is convenient for the many Lycée families who live close by and the new building, with a capacity for upwards of 500 students, gives the […]

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has recommended that Pride College Preparatory School move into the Mildred Osborn School in New Orleans East next fall. Building proposals were passed out at the charter school board’s monthly meeting, Nov. 17.  Michael Richard, ex-officio board member, is in discussion with Erin Lewellen, vice president of […]

Arriving for school on Nov. 7, students and parents of Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orleans were greeted with a brand new, shiny playground built by KaBoom, a national organization, with help from volunteers. “Watching the kids come to school and the look on their faces showed the school that it was a great project,” Jill […]

Faced with a new $1,500-a-month expense or the prospect of fewer students enrolling, the board that oversees Lycee Francais charter school opted to hire a marketing company to raise awareness of the new school. Black Olive Marketing will now handle the campaign for the board of Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle Orleans. Black Olive had been doing […]

The board of Pride College Prep School met on Oct. 18 at 6:45 p.m. in the conference room of the Main Office Building. Three board members were absent: Lauren Bierbaum, Lisa Tabb, and Janice Piazza. Two teachers and a reporter for The Lens comprised the audience. Founder and school director Michael Richard, an ex-officio board member, discussed school leader […]

Note: this report has been corrected to state that the pumpkin patch is part of a charity drive by First Presbyterian Church, and is not affiliated with Lycée Français. The Lycée Français School Board met on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Board members Kenneth Charity and Jean Montes were absent. Consul Général Jean-Claude […]

The Pride College Prep School Board met on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Main Office Building. Two board members were absent: K. Lavon Wright and Scott Jacobs. Two teachers and a reporter for The Lens comprised the audience. All teacher and staff positions are currently filled, except for the […]

The Lycée Français School Board met on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary of The First Presbyterian Church. One board member, Jean Montes, was absent. Six people were in the audience. Principal Jill Otis announced that two Tulane students are working as volunteers, providing great assistance during lunch breaks. Lycée Français is looking […]