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Second Graders Explore Louisiana in Cross-Curricular Study
October 29th, 2024
Second graders recently presented their work in front of family and friends from a cross-curricular unit all about Louisiana. Blending music, physical education, art, science, literacy, and social studies, the unit spanned several months and a variety of topics. Students began by learning a...
College Reps Visit St. Martin's
October 17th, 2024
As part of the college counseling process, representatives from colleges around the world are invited to our campus to visit with interested St. Martin’s juniors and seniors. This year, St. Martin’s students have the opportunity to meet with college reps from a multitude of schools, including S...
Varsity Baseball Earns the Team Academic Excellence Award by The American Baseball Coaches Association
October 15th, 2024
The 2023-24 varsity baseball team recently received the Team Academic Excellence Award by The American Baseball Coaches Association, honoring the team’s GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the cumulative 2023-24 academic year. The team was one of just 350 high school programs in the nation and ...
Students Explore Agriculture by Growing Microgreens in Science Lab
October 10th, 2024
Lower School students have been getting a hands-on look at agriculture by helping to grow microgreens with science teacher Mrs. Pam Brierre. Over the summer, Mrs. Brierre received a grant from Louisiana Ag in the Classroom to grow 10 different types of microgreens, and students have been enjoying th...
Kindergarten Bakes Bread in Exploration of Season of Fall
October 4th, 2024
Our Kindergarteners have been exploring the season of fall and recently had the opportunity to bake bread using a favorite fall ingredient – apples! Students tasted red, green, and yellow apples and compared the taste of each. They also discussed the life cycle of an apple tree. Using the leftover...
Pre-K Explores Early Reading Skills Through Library Class
October 3rd, 2024
A love of reading starts early at St. Martin’s — and library time is a favorite for so many of our Pre-K students! This week, Mrs. Shelley Foster has been reading “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat,” the Halloween-themed book in the “Old Lady” series, with Pre-K. As each menu ite...
Two-Year-Olds Practice Early Math Skills Through Pretend Pizza-Making
October 3rd, 2024
Our George Cottage Twos have transformed their classroom kitchens into pizza kitchens. Students practiced counting, sorting, taking turns, cooperation, using their imaginations, and the process of making pretend pizzas. Using all of their new skills, they made real pizzas for a snack. To continue on...
Katherine Sossaman Named National Merit Commended Student
October 1st, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to announce that senior Katherine Sossaman has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Kate is among just 34,000 Commended Students nationwide recognized for exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 st...
Seventh Graders Explore Coastal Restoration and Sustainability
October 1st, 2024
Seventh graders recently embarked on an experiential learning trip at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Marine Education Center in Ocean Springs where they explored beach and barrier island ecology, trawled for vertebrates and invertebrates, and kayaked through a salt marsh. On the final n...
Boyu Hua Recognized as National Merit Semifinalist
September 30th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to announce that senior Boyu Hua has been recognized as a semifinalist in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which honors students who show exceptional ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Boyu is among just 16,000 semifinalists bein...
Middle School Latin Class Steeped in Tradition
August 21st, 2024
Any StM student who has taken Middle School Latin with Mr. Keith Schwarz can attest it is a special, one-of-a-kind experience filled with deep learning, meaningful experiences, huge amounts of laughter and fun, and memorable traditions. The "Latin 7 Starter Pack" is a newer tradition in Middle Schoo...
St. Martin's Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for 2024-25 School Year
August 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s welcomed several new faculty and staff members for the 2024-25 school year who will enhance the school’s program with their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to St. Martin’s mission.Roby Arensman ’91 is the Director of Enrollment Management. He brings two decades of man...
Rising Senior Boyu Hua Places #1 in the Nation in Data Science Challenge
June 24th, 2024
Among more than 9,000 students — including course-completers in AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, and AP Calculus — St. Martin’s Episcopal School rising senior Boyu (Jeremy) Hua took home first place in the recently announced results for the After the AP Data Science Challenge. In addition t...
Lower School Students Honored in Awards Chapel
May 20th, 2024
Students in grades 2-4 were honored for their achievements scholarship and service during the Lower School Awards Chapel on May 20. Students were recognized for advancements in the Accelerated Reading program, and even inducted one student into the AR Wall of Fame in the Lower School Library for ear...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Lower SchoolSaints Finish in Second Place of Year-Long Stock Market Game Competition
May 6th, 2024
The team of Alex Diaz ’27 and Eli Patrick ’27 finished second in a year-long Stock Market Game™ competition hosted by the SIFMA Foundation. The Stock Market Game allows students to delve into the intricate world of stock trading by investing a virtual $100,000 in real-time stock markets. Throu...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolStudents Help Fellow Saints Through NHS Tutoring Program
April 30th, 2024
Junior Lilly Bordelon and fifth grader Landon Parks share a special bond. Twice a week, Bordelon helps Parks after school as part of the National Honor Society tutoring program. Despite being several grades apart, the two have developed a bond. ...
Saints Shine at State Rally
April 26th, 2024
Several St. Martin’s Upper School students performed well at the recent State Rally, scoring high marks in Division 4. Congratulations to the following Saints:Kaitlyn Tillery ’24, 1st in Division 4 Calculus IIGrant Heytens ’26, 1st in Division 4 U.S. HistoryConnor Becnel ’27, 1st in Division...
Students Explore a Variety of Professional Fields During Career Day
April 23rd, 2024
Alumni and parents in a variety of professional fields offered juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore a range of future careers. St. Martin’s graduates, parents, and community members engaged with students across three 30-minute sessions, sharing valuable insights about more than 20 differ...
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
April 18th, 2024
The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted several students as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization on April 18, at its annual induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, where Alexandra Houghtaling, Bo Fan Hua, Jeremy Hua, Colin Richard, Ma...
Science Olympiad Team Earns 2nd Place in State Competition
April 15th, 2024
St. Martin’s Science Olympiad team took home second place in the state Science Olympiad Tournament hosted at Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, Louisiana. The tournament featured more than 200 students from 16 schools across the state competing for a chance to represent Louisiana at the ...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolTwo StM Seniors Recognized at Allstate Sugar Bowl Awards Luncheon
April 11th, 2024
Seniors Manny Bejaran and Dominic Hogan were recently recognized as scholar athletes by the Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter of the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame at its 2024 Awards Luncheon on April 11, 2024 at the Audubon Tea Room. Bejaran and Hogan were among just 32 loc...
St. Martin’s Co-Sponsors Civil Discourse Speaker Series
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2024 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. Today, Ian Vásquez spoke to Upper School students about Personal & Economic Freedom, Global Poverty and Human Flourishing. Following the talk, students and faculty engaged with Vásquez in a Q&A session.The speak...
Two-Year-Olds Explore Plants and Flowers
April 8th, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have been engaging in planting and flower explorations over the last few weeks. Before Spring Break, they began a bean experiment. Students chose from black beans, red beans, or pinto beans and soaked them in water and placed them in a paper towel. Students asked sev...
Model United Nations Team Competes in WAMUNC
April 5th, 2024
Congratulations to St. Martin’s Model United Nations team on its recent competition in the Washington Area Model United Nations Conference (WAMUNC), hosted by George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. The conference is a four day exercise in diplomacy, international...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolSeventh Graders Participate in Youth Legislature
April 4th, 2024
Seventh graders (with the help of some eighth graders) recently traveled to Baton Rouge to participate in the Youth Legislature program, competing against students in schools across the state. Youth Legislature introduces students to the legislative process by allowing them to write bills to present...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Middle SchoolWinter Sport Athletes Recognized in LHSAA All-Academic Award Program
March 27th, 2024
Several St. Martin’s athletes have been recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) for their academic achievements. The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recognizes the academic excellence of senior student-athletes who have attained a 3.5 grade point average or higher by...
Two-Year-Olds Explore the World of Bees
March 26th, 2024
The George Cottage Twos have been exploring the world of bees! They were even able to visit with and learn from a real beekeeper! (@bebesbeautyandbees) The Twos have enjoyed several bee-themed provocations — exploring pollination, honey, and moreThis fun exploration is part of the George Cottage's...
First Grade Video Chats with Iditarod Volunteer
March 20th, 2024
Recently, first grade spent some time learning about the Last Great Race -- The Iditarod. After learning about the history and rules of the race, each student chooses a musher to follow, completes a biography of that musher, and creates their very own sled dog. This year, students were fortunate to ...
Pre-K Celebrates Community Day
March 15th, 2024
It’s Community Day in Pre-K! This #OnlyStM tradition dates back three decades! Pre-K students take on the roles of community members for one day, helping to serve their fellow Saints. The firsthand experience helps Pre-K students learn more about the complex topic of citizenship, helps t...
Students Seek a Spot on "La Pared de la Fama" in Spanish Class
March 12th, 2024
Students in Señorita Mascorro’s Middle School Spanish classes have the opportunity to earn a spot on the coveted “La Pared de la Fama” (The Wall of Fame), which recognizes students for outstanding participation and performance in Spanish. Adorned in a colorful poncho and sombrero or flower, s...
Alexandra Kern '14 Speaks to Film Production Students About Her Short Film
March 5th, 2024
St. Martin's believes that every student – from our youngest Saints to the senior class – can learn and benefit from visiting authors, illustrators, artists, and speakers. And it is especially fulfilling when a visiting speaker is an alum. Alexandra Kern ’14 spoke to students in Film Producti...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Alumni, Arts, Authors & Speakers, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityAuthor Hope Stark Visits Third Grade
February 28th, 2024
Third graders were excited to welcome author Hope Stark to their class. Stark is the author of "The Mystery of the Hidden Treasure," "The Mystery by the River," and "The Mystery in the Marsh." (In addition, she is also the sister of fourth grade teacher Ms. Susan Pendleton. Stark read her book to th...
Middle School Welcomes Bestselling Authors Lisa and Matt McMann
February 19th, 2024
We were proud to welcome bestselling authors Lisa McMann and Matt McMann to speak to fourth-sixth graders in the Solomon Theater today. The duo discussed their latest books (in the Forgotten Five and Monsterious series), shared their journeys to becoming writers, and answered questions from students...
Eighth Graders Celebrate Elizabethan Day
February 2nd, 2024
Today was Elizabethan Day for our Class of 2028! For more than 20 years, St. Martin’s eighth graders have celebrated Elizabethan Day. This #onlyStMartins tradition is the culmination of a cross curricular study in English and History classes of the Elizabethan age — a period where peace, prosp...
Two-Year-Olds Go On a Campus Bear Hunt
February 2nd, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have loved exploring hibernating bears! Today they packed their binoculars and went on a bear hunt on campus. They went over, around, under, and through several imaginary obstacles before finally seeing and reuniting with their stuffed animals! This fun exploration ...
Fourth Graders Present Book Reports in "Shark Tank" Style
January 30th, 2024
As fourth grader Keagan G. stepped up to the podium, she was prepared with a great pitch. With the confidence of a contestant on the long-running TV show Shark Tank, she explained why she enjoyed her chosen book, and why she thought her classmates might, too. Keagan and her classmates were taking p...
George Cottage Three-Year-Old Classes Celebrate Hibernation Day
January 26th, 2024
The educational philosophy of the George Cottage is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes allowing children to follow their natural curiosity and creativity to stimulate a love for learning.
Posted in: Academic Excellence, George CottageWhy George Cottage Students Play with Boxes and Loose Parts
December 20th, 2023
The educational benefits and creativity that comes from using everyday items for play.
Posted in: Academic Excellence, George CottageStudents Explore Dance Through New Course Offering
December 15th, 2023
On the expansive stage of the Solomon Theater, several Upper School students are working together to choreograph a dance. Each student takes turns suggesting an 8-count dance move. The group then turns each of the individual moves into one fluid piece of choreography set to music. It’s just one sk...
Saints Recognized in LHSAA All-Academic Award Program
November 27th, 2023
Several St. Martin’s athletes have been recognized by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) for their academic achievements. Seniors Gabby Rubin (volleyball) and Cole Angerer (cross country) were named to the All-Academic Composite Team.The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recogni...
Third Grade Designs Balloons Inspired by Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 16th, 2023
Third graders in Mary Lee Saucier ’91's STeaM Class have taken on a lofty challenge — designing and building balloons inspired by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The New York City parade's giant helium balloons generally measure several stories in size, an...
Middle and Upper School Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos
November 6th, 2023
A special altar stood in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, ornamented with bright orange marigolds, photos of loved ones and pets who have passed, decorated skulls, candles, and papel picado (perforated paper flags). One by one, Middle and Upper School students, faculty, and staff placed ofrendas�...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper SchoolSecond Graders Explore Louisiana in Wide-Ranging Cross-Curricular Study
October 30th, 2023
Second graders recently presented their work in front of family and friends from a cross-curricular unit all about Louisiana. Blending music, physical education, art, science, literacy, and social studies, the unit spanned several months and a variety of topics. Students began by learning about asp...
Three St. Martin’s Students Among 15 Finalists in STEM Signing Day, Hosted by Saints and Pelicans
October 17th, 2023
Three St. Martin’s students – BoFan Hua ’25, Jeremy Hua ’25, and Cole LaCoste ’25 – were among just 15 finalists in the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans STEM Signing Day at STEM Fest on Saturday, October 14. St. Martin’s was the only school to have more than one student participate in STEM Signing Day, declaring their college of choice on a STEM scholarship.
St. Martin’s Earns Gold Recognition in AP School Honor Roll
October 11th, 2023
St. Martin's is pleased to announce we have been recognized as a Gold member of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to: increase their school’s college-going culture, to provide opportunities for students to earn college credi...
St. Martin's Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
September 20th, 2023
St. Martin’s is excited to announce that Cole Angerer ’24 and Carter Scheuermann ’24 have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. As Commende...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Upper SchoolSt. Martin’s Senior Bo Fan Hua Finishes in Top 10 of the After-The-AP National Data Science Championship
August 21st, 2023
Among 2,500 students from over 35 states and a range of academic backgrounds — including course-completers in AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, and AP Calculus — St. Martin’s Episcopal School senior Bo Fan Hua finished 10th in the recently announced results for the National Data Science Cham...
Middle School Ends the Year with Awards Ceremony
May 28th, 2023
To end the school year, the Middle School held programs to recognize outstanding students. On Friday, May 26, faculty, students, and families gathered in the Solomon Theater to honor the Class of 2027. Middle School Head Jenny Velasquez and Acting Head of School Father Michael Kuhn each addressed th...
Posted in: Academic ExcellenceLower School Bids Farewell to Class of 2031 at Recognition Program
May 27th, 2023
As a fitting end to a wonderful year, the Lower School celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2031 at the annual Recognition Program on Friday, May 26. Family, friends, and fellow students gathered in the Solomon Theater to laud the class and send it on its way as the students move up to Mid...
Posted in: Academic ExcellenceValedictorian and Salutatorian Reflect on Success
May 20th, 2023
Valedictorian Blake Verdigets and salutatorian Alexis Akers have the first and second-highest rankings in the Class of 2023. Their hard work throughout their academic career is worth noting. Both were selected as members of the National Honor Society. Each is a member of the Cum Laude Society. Blake...
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