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St. Martin’s Episcopal School gathered today in the Dan and Frances White Chapel for its annual Mardi Gras chapel service, a beloved tradition that brings together faith, culture, and academic learning in a meaningful way.

Rooted in the season of Epiphany and the rich Mardi Gras traditions of Louisiana, the service highlighted the school’s commitment to immersive, interdisciplinary education. Middle and Upper School French students led the chapel through readings, prayers, and music en français, offering a powerful demonstration of how language learning extends beyond the classroom.

This annual celebration serves as a living extension of St. Martin’s French curriculum, reinforcing cultural fluency, global awareness, and confident communication. By actively using the French language in a real-world, faith-centered setting, students deepen their understanding of both linguistic structure and cultural context—key components of academic excellence at St. Martin’s.

Moments like Mardi Gras chapel reflect the heart of a St. Martin’s education: honoring tradition while engaging students in joyful, relevant learning experiences that connect scholarship, culture, and spiritual life.

Through celebrations like this, St. Martin’s continues to cultivate a learning environment where faith, academic rigor, and cultural understanding come together—preparing students to think deeply, communicate confidently, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.