In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service and community upliftment, the Southern University Laboratory School Junior Beta Club members recently took part in a remarkable initiative at the Martin Luther King Fest 2024. Guided by the values of unity, equality, and compassion, these students dedicated their time to make a lasting impact on the Gus Young Area community.

As we approach the winter season, we want to ensure that you are informed and prepared for any potential weather-related disruptions to our regular school schedule. In the event that inclement weather (icy roads, heavy snow, etc.) prevents us from conducting in-person classes on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, we have established a plan to seamlessly transition to asynchronous learning to ensure the continuity of your child's education.

Southern University Laboratory School is proud to announce its recent accreditation through Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and fostering a productive learning environment for its students.

The Louisiana State Department of Education released the School Performance Scores for the 22-23 school year. We are excited to announce that we have experienced growth as we have maintained our “B” rating. As we approach Thanksgiving and the Winter break, we must stay focused and finish the semester strong. Attached to this newsletter is an outline of important dates and times relative to school closure for the upcoming Holiday Season. Click the link to see more information for November and December.

We are thrilled to share with you the latest news from Southern University Laboratory School following the release of the official 2022-2023 school and district performance scores by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). Our school has demonstrated significant progress, achieving a growth of  6.3 points and maintaining our “B” rating. (Click Here For The Full Letter).

The Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College at Southern University (the "Honors College") will host some of the "best and brightest" at a free informative session. This event should be of interest to high school seniors who meet the requirements for admission to the Honors College, which generally include a 3.3 GPA and a composite ACT score of 23 or higher or an equivalent SAT score (without writing).

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is currently administered by ACT, a nonprofit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning.

UREC Academy is sponsoring the ACT Prep Institute from November 6, 2023, through December 15, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the campus of Southern University, T.T. Allain Building.  To REGISTER, please sign-up at urecbr.com/ACTPREP2023.

We are now into the groove of the school year. Take a moment to review the SULS Lab Report for October 23. We have some exciting events that are taking place inclusive of field trips, Southern University/community partnerships, club activities, and opportunities for students to grow academically. Also, included in this report is updated tuition, registration, application, and seat deposits that will affect Spring 24 as well as the next school year (Fall 24 & Spring 24). It is important to us that you receive pertinent information as quickly as possible; thus, allowing you to make informed decisions as it relates to your child. If you have any questions regarding this edition feel free to contact the school at 225-771-3490 or info@sulabschool.com. (Click the link for more details)

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is currently administered by ACT, a nonprofit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning.

This year is the four-year anniversary of Traeh’s death. On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the foundation had its Third Annual Bullying and Suicide Awareness Runway Show at Enchanted Gardens located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This show brought awareness to bullying and youth suicide while showcasing local designers and community youth, providing resources and tips to stop/prevent bullying and suicide, providing resources to support mental health and crisis prevention, and paying tribute to Traeh Thyssen.

In the world of sports broadcasting, few experiences can rival the thrill of working behind the scenes at a major network like ESPN. Several talented students from Southern University Laboratory School, this dream became a reality as they embarked on an unforgettable internship during the Southern University vs. Florida A&M football game. Mariah Clivens, Dashayla Snerling, Khaleb Smith, Ethan Jupiter, Faith Thornton, Dalton Toussant, and Keyana Jackson were selected to join the ESPN production team, where they played a role in bringing the Black College Game Day and the thrilling football game to screens across the nation.

We proudly announce that the work to begin the renovations to the Faculty/High School (gravel) parking lot will begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  The process may take up to approximately three weeks to complete.  As a result, we will have to move the Middle and High school carpool to another location.

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.

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.