🎭✨ Junie B. Jones Theater Camp is officially underway!
✨🎭 Our talented cast has been assigned their roles and is already hard at work rehearsing songs, learning choreography, creating the set, and designing props. The excitement is building, and this production is going to be one you won't want to miss! 🎟️ Now we need YOU!
Mark your calendars and come cheer on these amazing young performers. Performance Times: ⭐ Friday, July 17 – 2:00 p.m. ⭐ Friday, July 17 – 6:30 p.m. ⭐ Saturday, July 18 – 2:00 p.m. ⭐ Saturday, July 18 – 6:30 p.m. 📍 E.B. Ted Robert Auditorium
Stay tuned for more details—we can't wait to see you in the audience!
Week 4 is officially underway at Summer at the U! ☀️
We're back with smiling faces, hands-on learning, new friendships, and lots of Cub fun. Here's to another week of exploring, creating, and making unforgettable summer memories!
University Laboratory School at ISTE + ASCD 2026!
This week, Alex Bailey, Kim Carr, Trisha Fos, Laura Heroman, Shannon Hannaman, Brian Simpson, Taylor Rising, Solveig Turner, and AImee Welch-James represented University Laboratory School at the ISTE + ASCD Annual Conference, one of the world's premier education conferences. The conference brings together educators, school leaders, and innovators to explore the latest research, instructional strategies, educational technology, and leadership practices through inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and collaborative learning experiences. Our team is excited to bring back fresh ideas, innovative strategies, and practical tools to enhance teaching and learning across our campus.
We are especially proud of Shannon Hannaman, ULS 1st grade Instructor; Nikole Blanchard, ULS Head of Educational Technology & Innovation; and Debbie Heroman, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Educational Technology at LSU, who presented "From Campus to Classroom: Strengthening Preservice Teaching Through Local Collaborations." Their session highlighted the power of local partnerships in preparing future educators and strengthening the connection between universities and schools, showcasing the impact of collaboration between University Laboratory School and LSU.
Adding to an already outstanding conference, Nikole Blanchard was honored with one of ISTE's highest recognitions—the Make It Happen Award. This prestigious award celebrates educators who inspire meaningful change by empowering teachers, fostering strong relationships with students, embracing innovation, and using technology to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
We are incredibly proud of all of our educators for representing University Laboratory School through professional learning, leadership, and service. Their commitment to continuous growth ensures they return with new ideas and inspiration that will benefit our students and school community.
To read more, click here: https://iste.org/news/iste-2026-honorees-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-education
This week, Alex Bailey, Kim Carr, Trisha Fos, Laura Heroman, Shannon Hannaman, Brian Simpson, Taylor Rising, Solveig Turner, and AImee Welch-James represented University Laboratory School at the ISTE + ASCD Annual Conference, one of the world's premier education conferences. The conference brings together educators, school leaders, and innovators to explore the latest research, instructional strategies, educational technology, and leadership practices through inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and collaborative learning experiences. Our team is excited to bring back fresh ideas, innovative strategies, and practical tools to enhance teaching and learning across our campus.
We are especially proud of Shannon Hannaman, ULS 1st grade Instructor; Nikole Blanchard, ULS Head of Educational Technology & Innovation; and Debbie Heroman, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Educational Technology at LSU, who presented "From Campus to Classroom: Strengthening Preservice Teaching Through Local Collaborations." Their session highlighted the power of local partnerships in preparing future educators and strengthening the connection between universities and schools, showcasing the impact of collaboration between University Laboratory School and LSU.
Adding to an already outstanding conference, Nikole Blanchard was honored with one of ISTE's highest recognitions—the Make It Happen Award. This prestigious award celebrates educators who inspire meaningful change by empowering teachers, fostering strong relationships with students, embracing innovation, and using technology to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
We are incredibly proud of all of our educators for representing University Laboratory School through professional learning, leadership, and service. Their commitment to continuous growth ensures they return with new ideas and inspiration that will benefit our students and school community.
To read more, click here: https://iste.org/news/iste-2026-honorees-for-innovation-and-excellence-in-education
We've been working behind the scenes to streamline communication, enhance our website, and make important resources easier to access. Now, we're excited to introduce the University Laboratory School App!
Download the app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play to stay connected with school news, events, announcements, quick links, and more—all right at your fingertips.
While you're there, be sure to explore the latest updates to our website as well!
#UniversityLaboratorySchool #CubCommunity #StayConnected #SchoolApp #OneCommunityOneMission
Download the app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play to stay connected with school news, events, announcements, quick links, and more—all right at your fingertips.
While you're there, be sure to explore the latest updates to our website as well!
#UniversityLaboratorySchool #CubCommunity #StayConnected #SchoolApp #OneCommunityOneMission
We are so proud of our UHS Steppers team! They finished the 2026 UDA camp in New Orleans this week and came home highly decorated.
All Blue Ribbons denoting Superior ratings
Nationals Bid
8th place D2 Home Routine
Super Spirit Stick awarded from UDA staff
7 All-Americans
1 Pin It Forward Awarded to Senior, Lizzie Acosta
The UDA Leadership Award which is a prestigious peer-voted honor.
This team modeled the UHigh mission of "Total Effort in Every Endeavor" and received great feedback for their participation and leadership example they set all week during camp.
Awesome job girls and congratulations on all of your accomplishments this week! Go Cubs!
All Blue Ribbons denoting Superior ratings
Nationals Bid
8th place D2 Home Routine
Super Spirit Stick awarded from UDA staff
7 All-Americans
1 Pin It Forward Awarded to Senior, Lizzie Acosta
The UDA Leadership Award which is a prestigious peer-voted honor.
This team modeled the UHigh mission of "Total Effort in Every Endeavor" and received great feedback for their participation and leadership example they set all week during camp.
Awesome job girls and congratulations on all of your accomplishments this week! Go Cubs!
With 6 days remaining, help support the U-High Football Team’s Annual Lift-a-Thon! The U-High Football Lift-a-Thon is in full swing, and our Cubs are putting in the work- now we need your support to power the program forward. This off-season event isn’t just about strength- it’s about commitment, teamwork, and building the future of U-High Football.
Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 program-wide, with every player participating and working to raise a minimum of $250. Every gift, no matter the size, helps strengthen our program and provides valuable resources for our athletes. All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Thank you for supporting U-High Football and investing in our student-athletes. Geaux Cubs!
https://give.lsufoundation.org/uls-football-lift-a-thon
Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 program-wide, with every player participating and working to raise a minimum of $250. Every gift, no matter the size, helps strengthen our program and provides valuable resources for our athletes. All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Thank you for supporting U-High Football and investing in our student-athletes. Geaux Cubs!
https://give.lsufoundation.org/uls-football-lift-a-thon
This week, our rising 5th–8th grade Math Counts campers have been stretching their problem-solving skills through puzzles, challenges, teamwork, and real-world math experiences across the U-High campus. Inspired by Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) and MATHCOUNTS, campers are discovering that mathematics goes far beyond the classroom.
Led by instructor Rebecca Nguyen, campers are building confidence, perseverance, and a love for mathematical thinking.
The campers' final big project is to create a UHS Campus Math Trail that can be used by teachers and students throughout the school year. Students are exploring campus landmarks and designing math problems for a variety of grade levels connected to the people, places, and things that make UHS unique. Their goal is to create both a map and guide that will allow others to follow the trail and solve math challenges along the way.
We can't wait to see the finished Math Trail and the impact it will have on the UHS community! 💛🖤
Led by instructor Rebecca Nguyen, campers are building confidence, perseverance, and a love for mathematical thinking.
The campers' final big project is to create a UHS Campus Math Trail that can be used by teachers and students throughout the school year. Students are exploring campus landmarks and designing math problems for a variety of grade levels connected to the people, places, and things that make UHS unique. Their goal is to create both a map and guide that will allow others to follow the trail and solve math challenges along the way.
We can't wait to see the finished Math Trail and the impact it will have on the UHS community! 💛🖤
☀️ Smile... it's Week 3 of Summer at the U! ☀️
A successful cheer clinic in the books! 📣
Today our middle school girls spent time building skills, learning routines, and strengthening teamwork while having fun. We’re excited for the season ahead and proud of the dedication these athletes are already showing.
Geaux Cubs 🖤💛
Today our middle school girls spent time building skills, learning routines, and strengthening teamwork while having fun. We’re excited for the season ahead and proud of the dedication these athletes are already showing.
Geaux Cubs 🖤💛
✨ Unique Experiences Around Every Corner This Week! ✨
At Summer at the U, learning comes to life through hands-on adventures, special guests, and one-of-a-kind LSU connections. Here's a look at some of our campers' favorite moments from the week! 💛🖤
LSU Connections:
🔹 Visit to LSU Dining Hall 459 Commons with Executive Chef Chad Galiano for a behind-the-scenes look at culinary arts and hospitality.
🔹 Exploration of the world of insects with the LSU Entomology Club.
🔹 Trip to the Manship Theater for a dress rehearsal of 101 Dalmatians, where campers learned about the many roles involved in bringing a production to life. Special shoutout to our own Dana Lux for leading the theater boot camp, Evie Trahan for running the sound board, and Emery McCandless for choreographing the entire show!
Special Guests:
⭐ Leader in early childhood STEM education and author of Making and Tinkering with STEM, Cate Heroman
⭐ Beekeeper Jim VanHook
⭐ Card trick connoisseur Sam Breaux, who left campers amazed with his incredible magic and sleight-of-hand skills
These unique experiences are just a glimpse of the adventures, learning opportunities, and memories being made every day at Summer at the U! ☀️💛🖤
At Summer at the U, learning comes to life through hands-on adventures, special guests, and one-of-a-kind LSU connections. Here's a look at some of our campers' favorite moments from the week! 💛🖤
LSU Connections:
🔹 Visit to LSU Dining Hall 459 Commons with Executive Chef Chad Galiano for a behind-the-scenes look at culinary arts and hospitality.
🔹 Exploration of the world of insects with the LSU Entomology Club.
🔹 Trip to the Manship Theater for a dress rehearsal of 101 Dalmatians, where campers learned about the many roles involved in bringing a production to life. Special shoutout to our own Dana Lux for leading the theater boot camp, Evie Trahan for running the sound board, and Emery McCandless for choreographing the entire show!
Special Guests:
⭐ Leader in early childhood STEM education and author of Making and Tinkering with STEM, Cate Heroman
⭐ Beekeeper Jim VanHook
⭐ Card trick connoisseur Sam Breaux, who left campers amazed with his incredible magic and sleight-of-hand skills
These unique experiences are just a glimpse of the adventures, learning opportunities, and memories being made every day at Summer at the U! ☀️💛🖤
One of the unique opportunities at Summer at the U is our Cub Counselor program! 💛🖤
Cub Counselors are UHS high school students who apply and are hired to work as part of our summer camp staff. Throughout the summer, they gain valuable leadership and job experience while helping campers learn, play, create, and explore.
Whether assisting instructors, leading activities, encouraging campers, or jumping into the fun, Cub Counselors play an important role in making Summer at the U a positive experience for everyone.
We're proud to provide opportunities for our students to develop workplace skills, build confidence, and serve as role models for our younger campers. ☀️
Cub Counselors are UHS high school students who apply and are hired to work as part of our summer camp staff. Throughout the summer, they gain valuable leadership and job experience while helping campers learn, play, create, and explore.
Whether assisting instructors, leading activities, encouraging campers, or jumping into the fun, Cub Counselors play an important role in making Summer at the U a positive experience for everyone.
We're proud to provide opportunities for our students to develop workplace skills, build confidence, and serve as role models for our younger campers. ☀️
We’re honored to be nominated for BR Parents Magazine’s 2026 Family Favorites! 🎉
At University Laboratory School, we are proud to provide a strong academic foundation while fostering creativity, leadership, and a supportive community for our students and families. This nomination is a reflection of the dedication of our faculty, staff, students, and families who make our school so special every day.
We would greatly appreciate your support! Please take a moment to vote for University Lab School and help us continue this tradition of excellence!
🔗 Vote here: https://voteei.com/favbrpm/university-laboratory-school
Geaux Cubs!💛
At University Laboratory School, we are proud to provide a strong academic foundation while fostering creativity, leadership, and a supportive community for our students and families. This nomination is a reflection of the dedication of our faculty, staff, students, and families who make our school so special every day.
We would greatly appreciate your support! Please take a moment to vote for University Lab School and help us continue this tradition of excellence!
🔗 Vote here: https://voteei.com/favbrpm/university-laboratory-school
Geaux Cubs!💛
Big congratulations to our talented Young Author Writing Competition winners! 🎉📖 From regional recognition to state honors, these students have shown incredible creativity, dedication, and passion for writing. Go Cubs!
Watching history come to life! 🧱✨ As part of their Cold War unit, our 8th grade students had the incredible opportunity to touch a real piece of the Berlin Wall in class today. A powerful hands-on moment that brought history beyond the textbook and made the lessons of the past feel a little more real.
