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The mission of Crescent City Schools is to support and develop open enrollment schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college.

Crescent City Schools is an organization dedicated to operating and managing high-performing college prep charter schools that are accessible to all students regardless of past academic record or special need. Our organization includes Harriet Tubman Charter School, Mildred Osborne Charter School, and Dorothy Height Charter School. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. Comments on the Crescent City Schools page are moderated.

11/04/2026

From Parent to Board Chair: Meet Chanel Long! 🌟♥️

Chanel Long’s Crescent City Schools journey began as a parent searching for the right fit for her son at Tubman Montessori. Today, she serves as CCS Board Chair, bringing her perspective as a parent and her passion for advocacy to help shape the network’s future.

In our latest blog, Chanel shares how her relationship with CCS has evolved, what she’s learned behind the scenes, and why she believes putting children first makes all the difference. From creating spaces where scholars can learn and play to advocating for their success, Chanel is excited to see CCS continue making academic strides.

✨ Read the full story on our website to learn more about her journey and what she hopes families know about CCS!

11/01/2026

💛📚 A little library, a big impact! Tubman Montessori Charter School is thrilled to receive a Little Yellow Library from the Kendra Scott Foundation, along with a generous $1,000 donation to support our students and their love of reading!

This special gift is more than just books on a shelf... it’s an investment in our students’ imaginations, curiosity, and bright futures. We are grateful to the Kendra Scott Foundation for helping us create more opportunities for our scholars to explore new stories, discover new possibilities, and grow through the power of literacy.

Thank you, Kendra Scott Foundation, for bringing a little more sunshine and a whole lot of inspiration to Tubman Montessori! 💛📖

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM CCS 👻🍭

10/30/2026

The Friday before Halloween…. 🤣🪩 Enjoy a little behind the scenes sneak peak of our Fall Spelling Bee video creation! MJ really showed up and showed out today!!!

Wishing you all a happy and safe Halloween weekend!

10/28/2026

Brighter Futures at Tubman Montessori! 💚👀

Tubman Montessori was proud to welcome VSP Vision and the Kendra Scott Foundation for a special day of vision screenings and eye care for our students! Through the VSP Eyes of Hope program, students had the opportunity to receive free vision screenings and free eyewear for qualifying students to help ensure they have the resources they need to see clearly, learn confidently, and thrive in the classroom and beyond. ✨

We are grateful to VSP Vision and the Kendra Scott Foundation for their commitment to supporting our students’ health, well-being, and educational success. Thank you for helping our scholars see a brighter future! 📚

10/25/2026

School Leader Spotlight: Carissa Kolakauskas! 🌟

Meet Carissa Kolakauskas, Director of Student Support at Crescent City Schools! Since joining the team in 2014, Carissa has been dedicated to advancing student well-being, strengthening family partnerships, and ensuring scholars have the support they need to succeed.

With a background in psychology, social work, and child and adolescent development, Carissa brings extensive experience in mental health, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Her passion for social justice and educational equity continues to shape her work supporting both scholars and the professionals who serve them. 💙

10/22/2026

Celebrating culture, community, and connection! 🇲🇽🇵🇷🇨🇴

Our scholars celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful parade of flag posters, student presentations highlighting their countries and fun facts, face painting, games, and plenty of dancing! 💃🎨 From learning about the rich cultures represented in our community to celebrating together, it was a day full of pride, learning, and joy.

Here’s to celebrating the diversity that makes our school community so special! ✨

10/20/2026

School Leader Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Baudy! 🌟

Meet Dr. Jennifer Baudy, Director of the Aurora Program! Since joining Crescent City Schools in 2014, Jennifer has dedicated her career to supporting scholars’ academic achievement, social growth, and overall well-being.

With more than 15 years of experience in education, social work, and program development, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for empowering young people. Her work focuses on ensuring scholars who need additional academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support have the resources and guidance they need to thrive. 💙

10/15/2026

Falling into a season full of school spirit! 🍁📸

From fall festivities to family nights and holiday celebrations, we love welcoming our community onto our campuses!

Visiting one of our five amazing schools this school year? Snap a picture, tag us, and show us how you’re making memories with Crescent City Schools! 💙🌙

We can’t wait to see you around campus all year long!

10/13/2026

School Leader Spotlight: LaKeysha C. Arthur! 🌟

Meet LaKeysha C. Arthur, Principal of Dorothy Height Charter School and a proud founding member of Height! Since joining the Crescent City Schools team in 2013, LaKeysha has served in multiple roles, from ELA and science teacher to Director of Curriculum and Instruction, helping scholars grow and achieve academic success.

A New Orleans native and product of the Orleans Parish School System, LaKeysha has been part of Height’s transformation from an F-rated school to a C-rated school. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, teacher development, and creating opportunities for every scholar to thrive. 💙

Join us in celebrating Principal Arthur and her dedication to the Height community!

Address

2701 Lawrence Street
New Orleans, LA
70114

Telephone

+15047084136

Website

http://www.crescentcityschools.org/

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