Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) invites you to join us for our annual Apple Awards on April 18, 2024. We are excited to host this event at the beautiful Oak Lodge in Baton Rouge. The Apple Awards acknowledges and honors individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to public education in East Baton Rouge Parish. Our teachers, administrators, volunteers, and community partners play a vital role in the important work we do at VIPS, and this special occasion aims to pay tribute to their invaluable contributions to the success of our students.

Through VIPS' impactful programs; EveryBody Reads, EveryOne Counts, and Partners In Education, students throughout the parish can meet with success at school and attain bright futures. Give Today! CATEGORIES OF GIVING Honor Roll - $1000 Place trained, screened, and dedicated Reading or Math Friends in the lives of underperforming students for one-on-one weekly tutoring sessions. […]

Join VIPS for a night of family theater featuring a festive reception prior to curtain and during intermission.  Enjoy tasty appetizers from your favorite restaurants around the city along with beverages for all ages, plus an amazing silent auction.

      "1 in 5 Baton Rouge students is chronically absent." - 2024 Baton Rouge Area Chamber Students cannot learn if they are not in school. Join us on May 13th for a discussion on strategies to support parental engagement and reduce truancy and chronic absenteeism in our schools. VIPS' Partners In Education (PIE) […]