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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...
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...
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 ...
St. Martin's Episcopal School to Host Arts Fest 2026
March 31st, 2026
St. Martin's Episcopal School will host Arts Fest 2026 on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. This annual event provides a comprehensive look at the developmental arc of an arts education, featuring student work from the earliest grades through advanced collegiate-level studies. Family an...
Posted in: Arts, Community, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityStudents Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week
March 17th, 2026
Recently, our students practiced living out the saying “It’s better to give than receive,” as part of StM’s Random Acts of Kindness Week. At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal tradition calls us to respect others, speak honestly, offer kindness, and serve the community in celebration and worship ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Is St. Martin’s the Best Private School in New Orleans for Character and Academic Excellence?
December 30th, 2025
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is widely regarded as one of the strongest private schools in New Orleans for families seeking both character formation and academic excellence, offering a rigorous college-preparatory education grounded in faith, integrity, and service.
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...
St. Martin’s Day Brings the School Together in Faith and Fun
November 14th, 2025
On Friday, November 14, the St. Martin’s Episcopal School community came together for a beloved tradition: St. Martin’s Day, a celebration honoring the life and legacy of St. Martin of Tours. The day was filled with gratitude, service, and schoolwide camaraderie in honor of our namesake’s comm...
Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, Mission, StM Traditions, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper SchoolCommunity Comes Together for George Cottage Work Day
November 13th, 2025
Exciting progress continues on the George Cottage Threes classroom rebuild at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, where a restoration project has grown into a full reimagining of our early childhood environment. When complete, the new outdoor playspace will span 10,000 square feet and include several t...
StM Celebrates Episcopal Schools Week with Activities and All-School Chapel
October 7th, 2025
As part of Episcopal Schools Week, St. Martin’s All-School Chapel brought together students, faculty, and staff in celebration of our Episcopal identity. Senior Will Adriance ’26 offered a heartfelt reflection on how his St. Martin’s journey has shaped his sense of service and leadership, and ...
Middle School Choir Sings for George Cottage Threes
September 12th, 2025
Our George Cottage Threes were in for the sweetest surprise today—a special performance by Mrs. Christina Vial Comer ’91 and her fifth and sixth grade choir students. Little ones lit up hearing “big kids” share their voices, and the older students loved inspiring our younger Saints. We ...
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...
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...StM Celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 25th, 2025
Throughout last week, our students practiced living out the saying “It’s better to give than receive,” as part of StM’s Random Acts of Kindness Week. At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal tradition calls us to respect others, speak honestly, offer kindness, and serve the community in celebration ...
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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Hurry to Get Your Tickets to Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop!
December 2nd, 2024
Ticket sales close Monday, December 9 Kids of all ages are invited to partake in the festive and fun tradition of decorating gingerbread houses at Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop! Unleash your inner artist as you decorate a pre-assembled cardboard gingerbread house with special adornments personal...
StM Celebrates Grandfriends' Day
November 26th, 2024
Grandparents and grandfriends play an extremely important role in the lives of our Saints. St. Martin's was filled with gratitude to welcome our students’ grandparents and family friends to our annual Grandfriends' Day. The special day, which gives our students the opportunity to sh...
Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, ParentsThird 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...
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...
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...
Middle School Students Participate in "Cottage Club"
August 30th, 2024
Our Middle School students have set time in their schedule to participate in a variety of clubs. One popular option is Cottage Club, where our Middle School students get to visit our George Cottage classrooms and, along with our youngest Saints, do the work of childhood — play! This is just one of...
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 LearningCommunity Comes Together for Back to School Bash
August 18th, 2024
The St. Martin's community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-25 school year at the annual Back to School Bash. From a chapel service to games to facepainting to food and more, Saints enjoyed celebrating together on campus. ...
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...
StM Welcomes Author Mary T. Heffron deBrueys
April 18th, 2024
The George Cottage and Lower School was pleased to welcome Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, author of “Let’s Talk! Antics of a Talking Pancake!” to campus today. Students enjoyed listening to a read aloud about Jam Cake, a talking pancake who leaps from the frying pan into exciting antics. ...
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 to Host Arts Week
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to showcase talented student artists from across divisions during Arts Week: April 22-26, 2024! Students have worked all year centered on this year’s theme: Take Flight. View/download printable schedule Arts Fest, on Tuesday, April 23, is a highlight of the week. Joi...
Posted in: Arts, Community, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityTwo-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...
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...
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 ...
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 CottageGeorge 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 LearningWhy 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 CottageInfants 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 Learning
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