Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy

Exciting update! In our first year as a K-8 school, we’ve earned a "C" rating with a score of 62.6 SPS. This marks an improvement of approximately 7 SPS points compared to last year when we operated as a middle school only. We’re proud to be one of the most improved open-enrollment schools in Baton Rouge. And this is just the beginning—greater things are ahead! #KenilworthStrong #K8Pride #MovingForward

Exciting news! Registration for the 13th Louisiana Elementary Math & Coding Olympiad is now open! This year’s event will be held in-person on Saturday, February 22, 2025. 5th-grade students from across Louisiana are invited to participate in challenging math and coding competitions. Best of all, it’s FREE to register! Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding opportunity for your 5th grader to showcase their STEM skills. Sign up today at: https://lnkd.in/gAaE-ASe

We are proud of our Science Research Mentorship (SRM) Program at Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy! This program connects our middle school students with college professors, offering hands-on experience in real-world experiments at the college level. What’s in it for students? Work side-by-side with a college professor to complete an experiment in their lab that will become your Science Fair project! Receive guidance from a dedicated Kenilworth staff member assigned as your mentor. Get support to enter Science Fair competitions at the school, regional, and state levels, giving you the chance to shine and win!

We had the honor of welcoming Germain Gilson, Assistant Superintendent of the Office of School Choice at the Louisiana Department of Education, and her colleague, Megan Thompson, Deputy Education Advisor, to our school. Their visit was inspiring and insightful, as Mrs. Gilson shared valuable perspectives on education and emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation, and fostering a positive learning environment for all students. We're grateful for their time and for reminding us of the incredible impact we have as educators, fueling our passion as we start the new school year.

Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy has been nationally recognized by Character.org with a "Promising Practice" award for our outstanding commitment to fostering good character! This is just the beginning of our character development program and the many initiatives to come. As a team, we are working diligently to ensure our students leave Kenilworth with both the academic skills they need and outstanding character. Thank you to our wonderful Culture & Character Coordinators, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Bennett, for their hard work! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/efRiKJTx

Last Friday, our Kenilworth students visited the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD) at Louisiana State University! Under the guidance of Dr. Orhan Kizilkaya, our students had the incredible opportunity to delve into hands-on experiments, exploring the cutting-edge technologies shaping our future. From nanotechnology to materials science, every moment was filled with wonder and discovery. A huge thank you to Dr. Kizilkaya @CAMD team for his warm welcome and for igniting the curiosity and passion for science in our students. CAMD is the synchrotron facility in the southern United States. The students learned how synchrotron light is generated and utilized at various experimental stations for ongoing research projects. They were exposed to advanced technology up close and involved in hands-on demonstrations, including optics, electroplating, and experiments showcasing changes in states of matter using liquid nitrogen and magic mud (also known as Oobleck). The tour concluded with a sweet treat-orange ice cream made with liquid nitrogen and orange crush.

We are happy to partner with 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge to host The 100’s STEM and Robotics Summer Academy. It is designed to help youth develop an interest in STEM and to gain effective skills in the areas of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Youth will be engaged in hands-on experiments, learn computer programming, robotics, video game development, as well as develop language arts skills. They will also maintain scholastic alertness during the summer break while having fun in the process! Link to Register: https://lnkd.in/gWa5mMpb

Congratulations to the Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy Lady Tigers Basketball Team for making it to the Championship Game and finishing 2nd place in the Charter School Athletic Association League! Great job to the coaching staff and team on an phenomenal season!

It was an incredible day at Kenilworth on Saturday hosting an International Festival on our campus, bringing the diverse flavors and vibrant cultures of the world right to our doorstep! We sampled delicious food from various cultures and enjoyed performances from different countries, all put on by our talented students.

Congratulations to our brilliant students from Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy for their outstanding performance at the LSU Region VII Science & Engineering Fair! They brought home a total of 11 awards, including 1 First Place, 4 Third Place, and 6 Fourth Place honors. Your dedication to scientific inquiry and innovation is truly inspiring! #STEMexcellence #ScienceFairChampions #KenilworthPride