Buchanan Elementary

About Our School

Click Image to Enlarge EBRPSS 2008-2013 Strategic Plan and Vision and Mission Statement

Our Program

Mrs. Patrice Hudson / Principal

Buchanan is a PreK - 5th grade elementary school
with an enrollment of 430 students (2011-2012). Buchanan's special programs are something to "roar" about: Accelerated Reader, BEST for Pre-K, Compass Learning, K-3 Initiative, RenzulliLearning, LSU field experience teachers, as well as a music, dance, and strings program.

Buchanan is also a Gifted/Scholastic Academy and Talented site. Special programs include: Gifted self-contained classrooms, Scholastic Academy classes, Talented Visual Art, Talented Music, and Talented Theatre.

Principal’s
Welcome Back Message!

Monday Morning Memo!

Buchanan Elementary Community Partners

Please help SUPPORT
Buchanan Elementary
Partners in Education
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needed to access our school’s CODES.

Bobcat Pics!

Read
Across
America 3-2-11

Buchanan Elementary
Student's Trip to NASA

Special Awards

National Board Certified Teacher!

Mrs. Selena Gilcrease, 4th grade gifted teacher earned the prestigious National Board Certification and was recognized by EBRParish at a reception on January 21st.

Buchanan Elementary
is proud to be a
PBIS School!

Bobcats
News & Events!

Catherine Stevens
2011-2012
Buchanan Elementary Teacher of the Year
EBRP Reception
Mayor Kip Holden and Interim Superintendent EBRP

Anusha Zaman
5th Grade Buchanan Elementary
2012
EBR Student of the Year
with Superintendent John Dillworth

Schedule of Events for
May 2012

15

VIP JAZZ Brunch

16

Strings Concert
1:30 P.M.

16

Honor's Breakfast
K - 2    8:45 - 9:30
3rd & 4th   9:45

18

5th Grade Recognition       9:00 A.M.

21-22

Early dismissal Days
Parent/Teacher Conference
12:30 P.M.

23

Last Day of School
Early Dismissal
12:30 P.M.

24

Last Day of School for Staff



Please support our PTA
Only $5/year
Spirit Shirts Available

Buchanan Elementary
will continue participating
in the following drives!
Please help support our school and save your coupons during the summer.

PTA Links

buchananpta0809@yahoo.com

LINKS
Lunch Menu
Student Handbook
Uniform Policy
ZeroTolerance

Mrs. Laura Shaw
was honored at EBR Parish's
reception as the winner of the
2010 Volunteer in Public Schools.
Mrs. Shaw is a community organizer
for First Presbyterian Church.
We would like to thank all of
our volunteers from
First Presbyterian, United Presbyterian,
Judge Bob Downing, Diane Deaton /Channel 9,
and all of our volunteers who help to make
Buchanan Elementary a school of choice.

1222 E. Buchanan St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
PH (225) 343-4585
FAX (225) 343-4673
Map to School