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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...
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 + ...
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 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...
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...
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...
Black History Month Comes to Life in the Lower School Library
February 10th, 2026
In celebration of Black History Month, the Lower School Library has been transformed into an immersive, student-centered exhibition honoring Black culture, history, and influential leaders. Curated by Lower School Librarian Allison Lewis with support from parent volunteers, the experience invites st...
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...
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...
Fourth Grade Brings The Lion King Kids to Life Through Cross-Curricular Learning
January 16th, 2026
Before the curtain ever went up, St. Martin’s Class of 2034 was already doing meaningful work. Their recent production of Disney's The Lion King Kids was the culmination of months of learning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving that extended far beyond the stage. For many of the fourth gr...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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 to Host AI Summer Intensive
January 6th, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is offering an in-person, pre-college, project-based artificial intelligence program this summer through Inspirit AI, an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT graduates. Rising students for grades 8-12 will learn the fundamental concepts of AI ...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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