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Empowered to Lead: St. Martin's Girls Seize Statewide Leadership Opportunities
June 8th, 2026
At St. Martin's Episcopal School, education extends far beyond the classroom walls. The unique academic environment is intentionally designed to foster deep confidence, encouraging students to embrace new challenges and step into leadership roles with conviction. This dedication to growth and opp...
St. Martin’s Educator Brings History to Life on National WWII Museum Stage
June 3rd, 2026
A few weeks ago, the lights went down at BB’s Stage Door Canteen inside The National WWII Museum, transporting audiences to the 1940s through the vibrant rhythms of Carmen Miranda: Samba in Technicolor. The biographical tribute was a triumph of historical storytelling, moving past Hollywood carica...
Celebrating Excellence: Faculty and Staff Honored for Service, Leadership, and Outstanding Teaching
May 29th, 2026
At the close of the school year, St. Martin’s faculty and staff gathered in the Dan and Frances White Chapel to celebrate a year of growth and to recognize the remarkable dedication of their colleagues. This annual ceremony honors the individuals whose passion and service help shape the heart of o...
St. Martin’s Senior Internship Program Bridges Classroom Learning and Real World Experience
May 28th, 2026
For seniors at St. Martin’s, the two weeks between the final day of class and graduation are defined by a long-standing tradition. For more than 30 years, graduating classes have participated in the Senior Internship Program, an initiative designed to provide real-world learning experiences that g...
Celebrating Excellence in Reading, Creativity, and Character at Lower School Awards Chapel
May 18th, 2026
This morning, our chapel was filled with joy, pride, and a few happy tears as we gathered for the Lower School Awards Chapel—a special time to celebrate the accomplishments of our young Saints in reading, creative expression, athletics, and citizenship. Families, teachers, and students joined t...
Sixth Grade Innovation + Design Students Build Custom Furniture for Younger Students
May 15th, 2026
View this post on Instagram A post shared by St. Martin's Episcopal School (@stm_saints) Sixth grade students at St. Martin's Episcopal School are blending practical skills with creative problem-solving. Mr. Robby Stanley's Innovation + ...
Fourth Grade Living Museum Details Famous Figures Throughout History
May 11th, 2026
This morning, our Fourth Graders wrapped up their Living Museum project, bringing history to life! Each student researched a famous figure, wrote an informational essay, and then stepped into character to deliver a first-person speech to Lower School students, faculty, family, and friends. From art...
George Cottage Students Explore Robotics in STeaM Class
May 7th, 2026
The George Cottage Threes recently engaged in a hands-on learning adventure as they explored the fundamentals of programming car robots. Led by Ms. Natalie Ott in STeaM class, the session offered students an early introduction to technology and problem-solving.This interactive experience serves as a...
St. Martin’s Cum Laude Society Inducts New Members for 2025-26
May 6th, 2026
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, academic excellence is more than a pillar of our mission—it’s a lived value that inspires students to pursue truth, think deeply, and lead with purpose. One of the most distinguished ways we honor this commitment is through our membership in the Cum Laude Soci...
Creative Writing Class Debuts Chapbooks
May 1st, 2026
The Upper School Creative Writing class recently celebrated a milestone with the release of their brand-new chapbooks, which are small-scale books featuring their best poetry and prose. Students, faculty, and families gathered in the Peyton Center to showcase original works spanning poetry, fiction,...
Four Saints Earn Top Finishes at State Literary Rally
April 28th, 2026
Four St. Martin’s students secured first or second place honors at the State Literary Rally held at Louisiana State University on April 18. This group of Saints rose to the top of the state’s premier academic competition, earning two state championships and two state runner-up finishes. ...
Two Saints Named Scholar-Athletes by Allstate Sugar Bowl Foundation
April 23rd, 2026
St. Martin’s is proud to celebrate Noah Dunn ‘26 and Aidan Molaison ‘26 for being named among just 40 National Football Foundation Scholar Athletes by the Allstate Sugar Bowl Chapter. Noah and Aidan were recognized at today’s awards luncheon for their outstanding achievements in the class...
Sixth Grade Spanish Students Bring The Three Little Pigs to Life for George Cottage Threes
April 21st, 2026
Señorita Mascorro’s 6th-grade Spanish class presents a live performance of the classic children’s tale Los Tres Cerdos Pequeños (The Three Little Pigs) for an audience of George Cottage students. Gestures, storytelling, and laughter are at the heart of how our Middle School students master ...
Saints Earn High Marks on National Latin Exam, Including One Perfect Score!
April 14th, 2026
Salvete, omnes! Please join us in congratulating the following Middle School Latin scholars on their outstanding performance on the 2026 National Latin Exam. Each of these students earned recognition for scoring above the national average on this year’s exam. This year, we even had a perfect sc...
St. Martin's Students Achieve 100% Advancement Rate at 2026 District Literary Rally
March 25th, 2026
St. Martin's students secured a dominant victory at the Southeast Louisiana District Literary Rally on March 14, held at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. From the humanities to the advanced sciences, St. Martin’s competitors secured top finishes in the state’s premier academic compe...
St. Martin’s Students Earn Multiple Podium Finishes at 2026 Louisiana Science Olympiad State Championships
March 25th, 2026
St. Martin’s Science Olympiad team earned a sixth-place overall finish at the Louisiana Science Olympiad State Championships, competing against 10 teams in a rigorous day of competition held Saturday, March 21, 2026.Hosted on the campus of Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, the state tou...
Third Grade Explores History and Regional Culture Through Interdisciplinary Study
March 23rd, 2026
Last week, third grade students celebrated the culmination of a months-long multidisciplinary study of the geography and history of the United States with American Heritage Day. The event featured a full exhibition of performances and projects in the Solomon Theater and Saints Hall.The journey began...
Upper School English Students Take On “Julius Caesar” Campaign Project
March 23rd, 2026
St. Martin’s Honors English I students recently traded their desks for a political arena as Matthew Munhall’s classroom became the staging ground for a modern-day take on “Julius Caesar.” Students stepped into the roles of campaign managers, tasked with bringing Shakespeare’s characters in...
Seventh and Eighth Graders Shine at Louisiana Youth Legislature
March 20th, 2026
Our 7th and 8th grade students recently returned from an incredible trip to Baton Rouge for the Youth Legislature program, where they joined peers from across Louisiana in a hands-on government experience. After weeks of preparation, students spent two exciting days presenting and defending their b...
Middle School Students Celebrate Locura de Marzo Results
March 19th, 2026
The nationwide results are in. Our Middle School students have been on the edge of their seats waiting to see if their favorite tracks would win the national Locura de Marzo bracket. This month-long challenge connects our Middle School Spanish classrooms with students across the country as they list...
St. Martin’s Students Engage in Civil Discourse and Socratic Seminar on American Founding Principles
March 19th, 2026
Earlier this week, seniors Grant Heytens ’26 and Juliet Whitaker ’26 and junior Miriam Taylor ’27 engaged in a Socratic seminar with Upper School History and Economics Teacher Frank Canzoneri and Upper School Social Studies Teacher and Social Studies Department Chair Dr. West Stout ’99.Toget...
Coding the Madness: AP Computer Science Students Use Java to Predict NCAA Tournament
March 18th, 2026
St. Martin's Episcopal School AP Computer Science students coding Java algorithms for March Madness.
St. Martin’s Lower School Science Teacher Named 2026 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
March 18th, 2026
When Pam Brierre takes her students outside for one of her signature On-Campus Field Trips, the school grounds transform into a living laboratory. For the Pre-K through fourth grade students at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, science isn't just something found in a textbook; it is something they ca...
Global Early Childhood Educators Tour St. Martin's George Cottage
March 9th, 2026
St. Martin's Episcopal School recently served as a host site for the 17th NAREA Winter Conference, welcoming early childhood educators from around the globe to explore the George Cottage and our Lower School. This significant event brought together nearly 200 participants representing five different...
Kindergarteners Become Human Thermometers
March 6th, 2026
Lower School science teacher Mrs. Pam Brierre took kindergarteners on a special mission today: to become “human thermometers!” By ditching their shoes and stepping onto the playground, these young scientists got a first-hand (or first-foot!) lesson in heat absorption. Mrs. Brierre guided the cl...
What Happens on a Faculty Professional Development Day? Mapping the Future of Student Success
March 6th, 2026
St. Martin’s Faculty Enhance Student Outcomes Through Vertical Curriculum Mapping Powerful learning experiences do not happen by chance. They are the result of intentional instructional design and rigorous alignment. During our recent Faculty Professional Development Day, the St. Martin’s cam...
St. Martin’s Episcopal School Celebrates National Honor Society Inductees
March 5th, 2026
The newest members of the National Honor Society were officially recognized during a formal induction ceremony held in the Dan and Frances White Chapel. This annual event honors students who have consistently demonstrated the four key pillars that have defined the organization since its founding in ...
From Curiosity to Commerce: Middle School Makers in the Innovation Lab
March 4th, 2026
What began as a spark of curiosity in the Lasering for Fun and Profit Club has quickly evolved into a burgeoning entrepreneurial endeavor for a group of St. Martin’s Middle School students. This project highlights the impact of providing students with the dedicated space and resources to explore t...
St. Martin’s Administrators Showcase National Educational Expertise
March 4th, 2026
Two St. Martin’s administrators recently joined fellow educators in Washington, D.C., to lead a session at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual conference. Denise Altobello, Director of Curriculum, Innovation + Design, and Jenny Velasquez, Head of Middle School, presented thei...
St. Martin’s Once Again Serves as a Host School for the Civil Discourse Speaker Series
March 3rd, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce its continued participation in the 2026 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. This year’s event, “The Declaration at 250: The Moral Ideas That Formed a Nation,” invites the community to reflect on the philosophical foundations of our country. E...
St. Martin’s Senior Alex Scheuermann ’26 Named National Merit Finalist
March 2nd, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce that Alex Scheuermann ’26 has been named a Finalist in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Alex’s advancement to the Finalist stage places him in an elite group of high school seniors—representing less than one percent of ent...
Rising 9th–12th Graders: Design AI Solutions for Real Social Challenges This Summer
February 23rd, 2026
AI Summer Intensive 2026: Designing Generative AI Projects for Social GoodLed by InSpirit AI in St. Martin’s Gibbs Family Center for Innovation + Design, this summer program invites rising 9th-12th grade students to explore the latest generative AI tools and design an original project from scratch...
Lower School Students Explore the Physics of Winter Olympic Sports in STeaM Class
February 11th, 2026
In Lower School STeaM with Ms. Natalie Ott, first through fourth graders are discovering that science is everywhere, even in the Winter Olympics. By connecting classroom learning to current events, Ms. Ott has invited students to explore the physics behind some of the most iconic winter Olympic e...
C’est Magnifique! First Graders Celebrate Jour de France
February 10th, 2026
C’est magnifique! Our first graders recently wrapped up their France unit with Jour de France, a joyful and educational celebration held in the Solomon Theater. Throughout the unit, students immersed themselves in French culture and learning—practicing French phrases, discovering famous Frenc...
Students Take Learning Beyond the Classroom at the Rex Den
February 3rd, 2026
Kindergarten and third grade students recently stepped into the heart of New Orleans Carnival with a behind-the-scenes visit to the Rex den, where they got an up-close look at this year’s parade preparations. St. Martin’s alumnus Falvey Fox ’73 welcomed students and guided them through the ...
George Cottage Threes Bring Winter Learning to Life on Hibernation Day
February 2nd, 2026
The George Cottage Threes at St. Martin’s Episcopal School recently wrapped up their study of cold weather and hibernating animals with one of the most anticipated traditions of the year: Hibernation Day, held on Friday, January 30.A beloved part of the George Cottage experience for more than a de...
Local Author Monica Vaughn-Flam Visits the George Cottage Literacy Center
January 29th, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School recently welcomed local author Monica Vaughn‑Flam to campus for a special visit with students in the George Cottage Twos and Threes program. The visit took place in the newly renovated George Cottage Literacy Center, a space intentionally designed to support early l...
Seniors Step into Leadership on Senior Leadership Day at St. Martin’s
January 27th, 2026
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, leadership isn’t just talked about… It’s lived. On Senior Leadership Day, our Upper School seniors took this tradition to heart, stepping into the shoes of faculty and administrators for a full day of authentic leadership, service, and learning. Now in it...
St. Martin’s Science Olympiad Team Earns Top-Four Finish at Tulane Invitational
January 26th, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School students earned a fourth-place overall finish at the Tulane Science Olympiad Invitational, competing against 18 Division C (Grades 9–12) teams in a demanding, full-day tournament held Saturday, January 24, 2026. Hosted on the campus of Tulane University, the invi...
A Science Lesson They Won’t Forget: Inside a Fifth Grade Digestive System Lab at St. Martin’s
January 21st, 2026
In fifth grade science at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, learning doesn’t stop at diagrams in a textbook. Recently, students took part in a hands-on lab designed to model the human digestive system. While the activity may have been memorable for its sensory elements, its real impact came from t...
St. Martin’s to Host North American Reggio Emilia Alliance Winter Conference
January 21st, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School will host the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance Winter Conference, welcoming educators from across the country to engage in thoughtful dialogue around early childhood education, inquiry-based learning, and child-centered teaching practices.
St. Martin’s Varsity Baseball Earns National Academic Excellence Honor
January 20th, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce that its Varsity Baseball team has once again been recognized with the Team Academic Excellence Award by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). This national honor celebrates high school baseball programs whose student-athletes achieve ...
Joyful, Purposeful Play at George Cottage: Learning Begins with Wonder
January 8th, 2026
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, learning begins long before a child can read or write. It begins with curiosity, imagination, and joyful exploration—especially in our youngest learners at George Cottage. Our newly renovated 10,000-square-foot outdoor playground was intentionally designed as...
George Cottage Threes Settle Into New Classrooms and 10,000 Sq. Ft. Outdoor Playground
January 5th, 2026
The George Cottage Threes returned from Christmas Break to newly completed classrooms and a 10,000-square-foot outdoor playground, launching an exciting new chapter in early childhood learning at St. Martin’s Episcopal School.
St. Martin’s Episcopal School Opens Renovated George Cottage, Reimagining Early Childhood Learning
December 15th, 2025
A Reimagined Home for Early Childhood Learning Laughter, light, and possibility now fill the newly renewed George Cottage, where St. Martin’s youngest Saints will take their first steps into a life of learning. Designed with intention and imagination, the renovated three-year-old classrooms and...
Lower School Students Bring Creativity and Learning to Life Through Holiday Ornaments
December 12th, 2025
Creativity and joyful learning were on full display as Lower School students at St. Martin’s Episcopal School designed and created ornaments for the Christmas tree in the Lower School office. Each grade contributed unique, handmade pieces that reflect the skills and concepts students are developin...
Third Graders Take Flight with Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade-Inspired Balloon Designs
November 24th, 2025
Just before Thanksgiving Day, creativity was already soaring at St. Martin’s Episcopal School as Third Grade students brought parade-inspired balloons to life in Ms. Natalie Ott’s STeaM class.Inspired by the iconic balloons of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, students took on the challenge ...
Senior Spotlight: Juliet Whitaker ’26 Pursues Leadership, Scholarship, and Justice
November 17th, 2025
Meet Juliet, a standout scholar-athlete and dedicated leader in St. Martin’s Class of 2026. Last summer, Juliet took her drive for justice and advocacy all the way to Stanford University, where she was selected to participate in the prestigious Intensive Law & Trial program. For 10 days at ...
Eighth Grade Celebrates Veterans in Poignant, Student-Led Assembly
November 10th, 2025
On Monday, November 10, eighth grade students at St. Martin’s Episcopal School culminated weeks of collaborative work in their English and history classes with a moving Veterans Day Assembly honoring those who have served our country.In preparation for the event, each student identified a veteran�...
Second Graders Explore Louisiana in Year-Long Cross-Curricular Study
November 10th, 2025
Second graders recently presented their work in front of family and friends from a cross-curricular unit all about Louisiana. The beloved StM tradition of Louisiana Day tied all their hardwork together in a performance on the Solomon Theater stage. Blending music, physical education, art, scien...
Students Study and Celebrate Día de los Muertos
October 30th, 2025
A special table stood in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, glowing with the color and spirit of Día de los Muertos. Colorful paper marigolds framed photos of loved ones and pets who have passed, surrounded by decorated skulls, candles, and delicate papel picado banners. One by one, Middle and Upper...
From Page to Pottery: Sixth Graders Bring “A Single Shard” to Life in Clay
October 19th, 2025
After reading A Single Shard in Mr. Keith Schwarz’s sixth-grade English class, students took their learning beyond the page and into the studio. Partnering with Upper School art teacher Allison Thomas, they explored the ceramics process to see the craftsmanship and creativity they’d only imagine...
Hands-On Discovery: Exploring Marine Life in Dr. Mighell’s Classroom
October 16th, 2025
This week, Upper School students in Dr. Kimberly Mighell’s Marine Biology class took a closer look—literally—at one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures: the starfish. Through a detailed dissection, students examined the anatomy of these echinoderms, gaining insight into how each part p...
Seventh Grade Explores Marine Science on Class Trip
October 14th, 2025
St. Martin’s seventh grade class recently returned from their class trip to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Marine Education Camp and Cat Island. This hands-on learning adventure gave the Class of 2031 the opportunity to explore the Gulf Coast’s unique ecosystems through a variety of ...
Mastering World Languages Using the Accelerative Integrated Method
October 10th, 2025
Gestures, storytelling, and laughter — that’s how our Middle School students are mastering World Languages of French, Spanish, and Mandarin! Here, the focus on learning a new language is more than memorizing words — it’s about living the language. Listen as our Middle and Upper School World ...
Pre-K Celebrates Community Day Tradition
October 7th, 2025
Our youngest Saints stepped into the roles of community helpers for one of our most beloved Lower School traditions. For nearly 40 years, Community Day has helped students understand what it means to serve others and be good neighbors. In the days leading up to the event, Pre-K students have been...
Kindergarten Students Learn Science, Math, and Reading Through Apples
September 22nd, 2025
In Kindergarten, even an apple turns into a whole world of learning! From measuring and counting seeds (math), to exploring the parts of an apple and how they grow (science), to practicing the letter A (reading readiness), our students are discovering how one familiar object can open doors to every ...
Pre-K Explores the Concept of Community
September 22nd, 2025
Our Pre-K Saints are learning all about community helpers—the people who keep our neighborhoods healthy, safe, and connected. So far, they’ve met Dr. Aaron Thompson, Nurse Eileen Smilari, and even postal worker Earl Egan, who brought his mail truck to campus and let students climb inside! They a...
Cottage Threes Practice Shape Recognition in STeaM Lab
September 12th, 2025
This week in the STeaM Lab with Ms. Natalie Ott, our George Cottage Threes dove into Shape Stories — a book that shows how circles, squares, lines, and squiggles aren’t just shapes, but stories waiting to be told! After reading, students practiced using Play-Doh to make familiar shapes like tria...
Going Beyond AP Calculus: StM Students Aim for Multivariable Calculus
September 8th, 2025
While most high schools stop at AP Calculus, St. Martin’s Episcopal School offers motivated students the chance to go further. At StM, Upper School students who want to challenge themselves at the highest levels can take multivariable calculus before graduation. Because when our students dream big...
Inside the 4-D Curriculum: How St. Martin’s Prepares Students for Life
July 24th, 2025
The world is changing fast—and education has to keep pace. That’s why St. Martin’s uses the 4-D Curriculum, a research-based framework that prepares students to thrive not just in college, but in life. Developed out of research at Harvard University’s Center for Curriculum Redesign, the 4...
Celebrating Excellence: Faculty and Staff Honored for Service, Leadership, and Outstanding Teaching
June 11th, 2025
At the close of the school year, St. Martin’s faculty and staff gathered in the Dan and Frances White Chapel to celebrate a year of growth and to recognize the remarkable dedication of their colleagues. This annual ceremony honors the individuals whose passion and service help shape the heart of o...St. Martin’s Senior Cole LaCoste Named 2025 Pfizer Future Physician Award Winner
June 4th, 2025
Prestigious $20,000 Scholarship Honors Academic Excellence and Aspiring Healthcare LeadersSt. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to celebrate senior Cole LaCoste, one of just 50 students selected nationwide for the 2025 Pfizer Future Physician Award, a highly competitive scholarship awarded to exc...
Trailblazers of Tomorrow: St. Martin’s Inaugural STeaM Diploma Graduates Chart Bold, Purpose-Driven Paths
June 3rd, 2025
This spring, St. Martin’s proudly celebrates an academic first: the graduation of our inaugural STeaM diploma recipients, Lillian Bordelon ’25 and Cole LaCoste ’25. These trailblazing students represent the future of education — one that fuses science, technology, engineering, and math with...
Four St. Martin’s Students Selected for Prestigious Louisiana Girls and Boys State Leadership Programs
May 30th, 2025
Congratulations to rising seniors Garri Lawson and Sophie Miller, who will attend Louisiana Girls State, and Will Adriance and Aidan Molaison, who will attend Louisiana Boys State! Hosted by the American Legion, these prestigious leadership programs give rising seniors the opportunity to immerse ...
Senior Kaden Forges Named 2025 Horatio Alger State Scholar; Headed to TCU This Fall
May 27th, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce that Kaden Forges, son of Ms. Kimberly Collins of New Orleans and a member of the Class of 2025, has been selected as a 2025 Horatio Alger State Scholarship recipient. This prestigious honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional...
Upper School Awards Ceremony Honors Achievements in Academics, Leadership, Arts, Athletics, and Character
May 16th, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, we believe in nurturing the whole student—mind, body, and spirit. On Tuesday, May 6, the Upper School gathered to honor that mission and recognize the achievements of our students in academics, leadership, arts, athletics, and character.This year’s Upper Schoo...
Second Grade Explores Wetlands with Hands-On Experiment
May 13th, 2025
Second grade has spent all year learning about Louisiana’s geography, culture, art, music, traditions, landmarks, wildlife, and more. Lower School science teacher Pam Brierre took that learning even deeper with a science experiment showing students the challenges facing wetlands and the people who...
Sixth Grade Constructs Benches in I+D Class
May 12th, 2025
Our Sixth Graders have been hard at work in their Innovation + Design class, building benches that will be used across campus. Guided by Mr. Robby Stanley, our students have learned to use several tools in The Gibbs Family Center for Innovation + Design to create the pieces that will be used by stud...
Saints Score High Marks at State Rally
May 7th, 2025
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: Aubree Flores - 2nd in World History, Division IV William Pejic - 3rd in US History, Division IV Sophia Quintero - 1st in French ...
Aidan Molaison ’26 Receives Prestigious José Luís Baños Award
May 6th, 2025
St. Martin’s is proud to celebrate Aidan Molaison ’26, who was recently honored with the José Luís Baños Award for excellence in the Study of Spanish. The award, presented by the Sociedad Española de Nueva Orleans, recognizes outstanding achievement in Spanish language and cultural studies a...
Seniors Ready Themselves for Graduation and Celebrate Time-Honored StM Traditions
May 6th, 2025
In a little more than three weeks, the Class of 2025 will walk across the stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in the school’s 75th Commencement Ceremony. Well prepared for college and beyond, the Class of 2025 is entering the next stage of their educational journey with 193 acceptances t...
Saints Excel at the 2025 Louisiana Science Olympiad State Championships
April 7th, 2025
The St. Martin’s Episcopal School high school Science Olympiad team had a standout showing at the 2025 Louisiana State Championships, held at Louisiana Christian University on April 5. Competing against other top schools from across the state, our team placed 4th overall, finishing ahead of strong...
StM Team Competes in George Washington Model UN Conference
March 25th, 2025
Congratulations to our Model UN team—Lily Congemi, Aubree Flores, Jeremy Hua, Quincy Martin, Hailey Silvey, and Miriam Taylor—on an outstanding performance at the George Washington Model UN conference, hosted by GWU's Elliott School of International Affairs! Facing approximately 1,000 high sc...
Pre-K Learns About Citizenship Through Community Day
March 24th, 2025
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Third Graders Take Deep Dive Into American Heritage
March 10th, 2025
Before heading into Mardi Gras Break, Third Grade concluded their eight-week-long multidisciplinary study of the geography and history of the United States with American Heritage Day. The day showcased their intensive studies with a full exhibition of performances and projects in the Solomon Theater...
St. Martin’s to Serve as Host School for the Civil Discourse Speaker Series
February 24th, 2025
St. Martin’s is pleased to be part of the 2025 Civil Discourse Speaker Series. This year’s speaker, Allan Carey, Director of Sphere Education Initiatives at the Cato Institute, will speak to Upper School students, followed by a Q&A, at an StM-only event on campus Tuesday, March 25. In a...
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
February 21st, 2025
The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted several students as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization on February 20, at its annual induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, where Will Adriance, Hannah Coe, Mary Alice Comer, Lily Congemi, No...
Sophomores Dig Deeper Into Historical Narrative with the Help of Local Historian
February 18th, 2025
Sophomores in Mr. Stephen Rice’s English classes welcomed Meredith Melançon, esteemed public historian and recipient of the Theresa Allen Award for Service to Public History. Known for creating “The Solomon Northup Trail” on the Acadiana Historical app, she brings history to life through imme...
First Graders Present Jour de France
February 15th, 2025
C’est magnifique! Our first graders wrapped up their France unit with Jour de France, a lively program in the Solomon Theater. From learning French phrases to discovering famous French artists to researching iconic landmarks and creating books and themed t-shirts, they’ve explored it all.Last w...
On Elizabethan Day, History Comes Alive for Eighth Graders
February 14th, 2025
St. Martin’s time-honored tradition of Elizabethan Day took place today—fittingly on Valentine’s Day—as our eighth graders immersed themselves in the world of Romeo and Juliet.In English class, students have been studying Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, while in history, they explored the ...
Faculty Embrace A Love of Thinking and Learning on Professional Development Day
February 7th, 2025
At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, the pursuit of knowledge extends beyond the classroom—not just for students, but for our dedicated faculty and staff as well. Our recent Professional Development Day was a testament to the passion, expertise, and commitment that define our school community. A...
George Cottage Threes Learn About Winter Animals via Hibernation Day
January 29th, 2025
For more than a decade, each winter in our George Cottage Threes classrooms, students and teachers have celebrated a beloved tradition—Hibernation Day! Our little Saints had so much fun bringing their study of arctic and winter animals to life! Dressed in cozy pajamas and armed with flashlights an...
Students Take a "Ride" on the Polar Express
December 10th, 2024
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Eighth Grade Latin Takes Experiential Learning Trip
December 9th, 2024
Our eighth grade Latin class recently took a field trip to Lakeside Shopping Center and went puellae vs. pueri on a quest to find as many words with "Latin DNA" as possible. In addition to their knowledge of Latin roots, students used a set of 16 clues as a guide to help determine if a word has some...
Third Grade Designs Balloons Inspired by Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 25th, 2024
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, and depict characters from pop culture...
Students Gain Life Skills Through Mastering the Skill of Changing a Tire
November 15th, 2024
Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Heather Wiltshire’s Life Skills class gained hands-on experience today mastering the skill of changing a tire. This graduation-required class equips students with practical life skills, including car basics like tire changes and jump-starting, preparing them for real-wo...
Cottage Students Meet Community Helpers
November 11th, 2024
Our youngest Saints in the George Cottage have been learning about the important roles community helpers play in serving others. Students recently had the opportunity to meet and learn from a variety of community helpers, including a doctor, dentist, fireman, and police officer. Each guest gave a...
Students and Faculty Member Deliver Join Presentation at NSTA Conference
November 11th, 2024
St. Martin's Makerspace Coordinator Robby Stanley and three students, Juliet Whitaker ’26, Sadie Miller ’29, and Drew Kosarek ’29, presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) 2024 National Conference on Science Education on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The group's present...
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 ...
Fourth Grade Learns About Rosh Hashanah
October 13th, 2024
The Fourth Grade class has been reading the novel “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry this trimester. The story is set during the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II. Students learned how the Danish people tried to protect and save their Jewish citizens. A pivotal part of the plot occurs...
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...
Eighth Grade Retreat Gives Students Opportunities to Live Out StM's Five Pillars
October 10th, 2024
This week’s eighth grade retreat to Feliciana Retreat Center was an incredible opportunity for students to live out St. Martin's five pillars: Our Episcopal Tradition, Academic Excellence, A Love of Thinking and Learning, A Supportive and Diverse Community, and A Campus of Opportunity. Through cha...
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...
George Cottage Students Ease Into New School Year
August 22nd, 2024
Our youngest Saints in the George Cottage are exploring new classrooms, easing into new routines, meeting new friends, and learning new things every day in this new school year. We can’t wait to see how much they learn and grow this year!
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningPre-k Students Practice Self Portraits
August 22nd, 2024
Our Pre-k students in Mrs. DeMarias Sojka’s art class practiced creating self portraits while peering into mirrors. It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come since they drew their self portraits in the George Cottage Threes! “This group’s artistic skills are quite impressive!” said Mrs. S...
Upper School Students Participate in Louisiana Girls State and Louisiana Boys State
August 20th, 2024
This summer, several StM Upper School students participated in Louisiana Girls State and Louisiana Boys State, immersive, unique learning programs about local and state government. Girls State and Boys State are week-long leadership programs designed to educate outstanding high school students about...
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...
Seventh Grade Performs "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos" for George Cottage 3s
May 7th, 2024
Señorita Mascorro's seventh grade Spanish class performed "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos", (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) in front of a live audience of our George Cottage 3s class. The three-year-olds were excited to watch the play, having recently studied fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The pl...
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...
George Cottage 2s Explore Abiyoyo
April 17th, 2024
Our George Cottage 2s have been immersing themselves in the world of Abiyoyo, an engaging South African lullaby and folk story. Today, our young Saints performed an interactive play in the Flick Family Amphitheater. The captivating story follows a young boy and his father as they cleverly outwit a t...
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningSt. 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...
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...
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's Play-Based Approach to Early Learning
January 16th, 2024
George Cottage’s Reggio-inspired approach emphasizes exploration and hands-on learning based on the interests and needs of the children in each group. Our littlest Saints learn and grow in a secure, safe setting designed to promote social skills, decision-making, and play.Learn more about our play...
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningInfants Explore Five Senses Through Holiday-Themed Provocations
December 14th, 2023
Our infants have been exploring their five senses with some holiday-themed provocations. This adorable activity is helping to build their brains in their critical early years. Research shows when multiple senses are ignited, children’s brain connections are deepened. This fun play supports learnin...
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningThird 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...
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