We are thrilled to announce our fundraising campaign for a brand-new weight room at Southern Lab High School. As an integral part of our commitment to the overall well-being and success of our student athletes, we believe that a well-equipped weight room is essential in providing them with the tools they need to excel physically, mentally, and academically.

First Fridays at Southern University Laboratory School are dedicated to celebrating Literacy and encouraging students to become lifelong readers. Friday, September 1, 2023 kicked off the monthly literacy events. The Kittens welcomed the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmobile for the first of many visits and checked out a book and were later treated to snowballs.

AS we start the 2023 schooly year, we wanted to provide you with some pertinent information relative to whats going on at Southern University Laboratory School. We are excited about the start of the 2023 school year as we are approaching 500 students at the Laboratory school. As a result of our growth, we are in the process of expanding staff as well as offerings and opportunities.

Kitten Nation, do you want to be part of history? Southern Lab is selling wall plaques to be placed on the halls of the school. Anyone with connections to the school, including current students, alumni, current and former teachers, current and former administrators, and parents, can purchase a plaque. Plaques can be purchased for $50. You may now submit your order starting Friday, September 1st - Saturday, September 30th, for the SULS wall plaque at the link below.

SU Lab state of the art playground and fence with 8 connecting brick columns have been constructed. To finalize the vision the students and teachers need 4 playground benches. SU Lab alumni, fans, friends, and supporters are invited to be part of this project by sponsoring the naming rights of the playground, reserving a commemorative brick column or a bench today.  Please visit SU Lab Playground to be a sponsor or contact Ashley Sensley-Square at ashley_square@sulabschool.com.

“Alma Woodsey Thomas (September 22, 1891 – February 24, 1978) was an African-American artist and teacher who lived and worked in Washington, D.C., and is now recognized as a major American painter of the 20th century. Thomas is best known for the "exuberant", colorful, abstract paintings that she created after her retirement from a 35-year career teaching art at Washington's Shaw Junior High School.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests in our future — offering college scholarships to exceptional high school students dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. We’ve done it for 34 years, changing the paths of more than 6,600 young people ready to change the world.

On Thursday, August 3, 2023 Southern University experienced a campus wide power outage. As a result, SUBR staff will work remotely Friday, August 4, 2023. Consequently, SULS will not have orientation on Saturday, August 5, 2023, thus postponing orientation to Saturday, August 12, 2023. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 09, 2023. There is also a uniform update. Please click here for more information.  

Congratulations to Southern University Laboratory School students Jeremiah Dunbar, Reginald Ellis II and Brandon Odom. They attended Kappa Kamp (Leadership camp) in Dallas, TX last week. Their team won 1st place in the Kappa Kamp Business Plan. They each won a monetary gift from Google.

Welcome to the start of the much-awaited 2023-2024 school year! Attached is the 1st newsletter for the upcoming school year. From important dates to insightful articles and helpful resources, this newsletter will be your companion in ensuring an enriching and fulfilling experience for all. Let's gear up, prepared to embrace the endless possibilities that await us in the new school year!

Welcome to the Southern University Laboratory School! As we embark on the 23-24 school year, we understand that you may have some questions. This frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide serves as a helpful resource to address any queries you may have. From information about our academic programs to extracurricular activities, carpool, and everything in between, we hope this guide will provide you with the necessary information to ensure a successful and rewarding school year. So, let's dive into the answers to some of the common questions that parents, students, and staff often have.

We are excited to announce that the Southern University Laboratory School Summer Reading List for the 2023-2024 school year is now available.  Research shows that when students read in the summer, it improves

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 outgoing SGA President Nylah Guidry “passed the Gavel" to the incoming SGA President Tanner Pruitt. The title of Student Government Association President is not one to be taken lightly. It carries many responsibilities. The most important task of the SGA President is to be the leader even when no one is looking. The SGA President is the ultimate ambassador of the Laboratory School.

The Class of 2023 Salutatorian is Miss. Madison Spears. Madison is the daughter of Ms. Angela Spears (C/O 92’).  Madison has attended Southern University Laboratory School for 4 years. She has graced the halls daily with a warm smile anytime you encounter her. She has been the epitome of a student athlete. We always put focus on the student part first. Madison is graduating with a 4.095 grade point average while participating in many extracurricular activities.

The SULS Class of 2023, Valedictorian is Kelsie Tillage. Kelsie is the daughter of Mr. Keith (C/O 87') & Ann Tillage. Kelsie has been with the Lab family since her 4th grade year and has maintained her honor roll status since. Kelsie is a member of the Senior Beta club and is involved in several volunteering ventures such as tutoring, reading and creating book logs for children, providing digital content for non-profit organizations, and spearheaded the Queen's Book Drive from her literacy platform, with over 1700 books donated and counting. She has participated in Varsity and Club Volleyball, Youth & Government, the Student Government Association, serving as Secretary, Vice President, Parliamentarian, and the Centennial Miss Southern High.

Congratulations to Kelsie Tillage! She earned the Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) Young Hero Award. A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character.

Southern University Laboratory School Athletic Department is proud to announce the nomination process for the SULS Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Southern University Laboratory School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those SULS athletes, coaches, and administrators who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles and who helped to bring honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to SULS by their conduct.  This recognition will help maintain the spirit, pride, and sense of community as well as serve as a historical account of the great athletic traditions of Southern University Laboratory School. 

Southern University honors Charlie Rae Hilliard as a Leading Lady. Charlie is a proud Pre-K student at Southern University Laboratory School where she has been for the past 2 years. Charlie Rae earned the title of Little Miss Southern for the 2022-2-23 school year.

Congratulations to Jude Foster for winning the Louisiana State Fair Foundation Outstanding High School Volunteer Award. Jude is an 11th grade honor student at Southern University Laboratory School. 32 students from surrounding parishes were awarded the volunteer award for their work in the community.

The three-week program will be held at the Louisiana Bar Center and is scheduled on June 12, 2023 – June 30, 2023. Students who complete the program will be eligible for a stipend of up to $250.00! Students must provide their own transportation to the program. Students have the option of paying a residential housing fee if housing is needed (adult chaperone required). The estimated housing cost for three-weeks is $1,080 and approximately $60 per day. Please contact Cara Traczek at catracze@loyno.edu for more information.

Over the course of the three-week program, students will be introduced to lawyers, legal documents, and the legal system, all designed to assist them in pondering one important question, “Do I really want to be a lawyer?”