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Celebrating the 2026 Martin de Tours and Dorothy Porter Service Award Recipients
April 30th, 2026
St. Martin’s was pleased to celebrate its 2026 Martin de Tours Award recipient, The Rev. Dr. Fred D. Devall IV ’87, and 2026 Dorothy Porter Service Award recipient, Mrs. Janis McCormick, at a recent chapel service in the Dan and Frances White Chapel. These two awards are the school’s highes...
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...
Students 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 ...
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...
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...
Mardi Gras Chapel Celebrates French Language, Faith, and Louisiana Culture at St. Martin’s
February 3rd, 2026
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 L...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, World Languages, Middle School, Upper SchoolSt. Martin’s to Honor Alumni and Community Service Leaders During Alumni Weekend
January 9th, 2026
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is proud to announce the recipients of its two highest honors—the Martin de Tours Award and the Dorothy Porter Service Award—to be presented during St. Martin’s Alumni Weekend, held April 17-18, 2026. These awards represent the very heart of St. Martin’s mi...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.
Middle School Student Council Leads Annual Food Drive to Support Local Families
December 12th, 2025
Service is a cornerstone of life at St. Martin’s Episcopal School, and this season, that commitment was on full display through the leadership of the Middle School Student Council. Through their annual food drive, student leaders organized collections, encouraged participation, and worked together...
Eighth Graders and Seniors Support Families Through Service Learning Toy Drive
December 2nd, 2025
Service learning is an essential part of the St. Martin’s Episcopal School experience, and on December 2, Eighth Grade students and Seniors brought that commitment to life through a meaningful toy drive benefiting Angels’ Place.Students gathered on campus as donations were collected and prepared...
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 SchoolStudents Lead Service-Learning Project to Support Angels’ Place
November 10th, 2025
St. Martin’s 8th and 12th grade students are putting compassion into action through a meaningful Service Learning partnership with Angels’ Place, an organization that provides ongoing support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.As part of their yearlong focus on servic...
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...
Where Kindness Shines: Honoring Our 2025 Lower School Super Saints
October 17th, 2025
On Friday morning, the St. Martin’s community gathered in the Dan and Frances White Chapel for one of the sweetest traditions of the fall semester — the presentation of the Lower School Super Saints. Each year, as part of Lower School Pack the Stadium Night, teachers select one student from e...
St. Martin’s Named #1 Best Christian High School in New Orleans Area
October 9th, 2025
We’re proud to share that St. Martin’s Episcopal School has been named #1 in Best Christian High Schools in the New Orleans Area in Niche’s 2026 Best Schools rankings, earning an overall A grade! Each year, Niche evaluates thousands of schools nationwide using a combination of academic data, ...
Lower School Celebrates The Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals
October 8th, 2025
Lower School students participated in a heartwarming tradition: The Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals! The Feast of St. Francis, celebrated each year in early October, honors the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis of Assisi’s love and compassion for all living creatures, both great...
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 ...
Faith, Fellowship and Fur: Celebrating Blessing of the Animals at StM
October 2nd, 2025
Each October, two-legged and four-legged creatures gather on the Van Slate lawn for the annual Blessing of the Animals. This tradition, now more than four decades strong, celebrates the Feast of Francis of Assisi and is always a special occasion as students and families bring their furry (and someti...
Middle School Celebrates Honor Chapel
September 8th, 2025
Middle School students have been exploring what it means to live with honor. In advisory, they researched and discussed the virtue of honor, then worked together to create videos illustrating what it looks like in their own lives. Today, in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, students gathered to watc...
St. Martin’s to Celebrate Episcopal Schools Sunday with Bishop Duckworth
August 19th, 2025
St. Martin’s will join Episcopal schools across the country for the Episcopal Schools Celebration on Sunday, October 5, during the 10:00 a.m. service at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church (2216 Metairie Road in Old Metairie). This special day honors the ministry of the more than 800 Episcopal schools...
Posted in: Episcopal Tradition, FaithWhat makes an Episcopal school different?
August 5th, 2025
Choosing the right school isn’t just about academics—it’s about finding a community that will nurture your child’s whole self. Parents often wonder: What makes an Episcopal school different? At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal identity shapes everything we do, from the way we approach learning ...
Celebrating Excellence in Reading, Creativity, and Character at Lower School Awards Chapel
May 19th, 2025
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, and citizenship.Families, teachers, and students joined together to reco...
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...
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 ...
BSU Hosts Black History Assembly
February 17th, 2025
The Black Student Union held an educational and lively assembly for Middle and Upper School students, shining a light on the impact and importance of Black History on New Orleans’ culture. This year’s assembly highlighted the rich musical and cultural heritage of New Orleans, celebratin...
LS Students Create Ceramic Christmas Ornaments in Art Studio
December 19th, 2024
For more than 40 years St. Martin's Lower School students have handcrafted ceramic Christmas ornaments in our art studios. These cherished keepsakes are so much more than decorations adorning StM families' trees. They are connections to past generations... part of the legacy of St. Martin's that con...
Posted in: Arts, Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, StM Traditions, Lower School, Campus of OpportunitySixth and Seventh Graders Create Jesse Tree
December 17th, 2024
During this season of Advent, as we await the coming of Christ, our sixth and seventh graders have been learning about the tradition of the Jesse Tree in their religion classes with Ms. Betsy Fox ‘82. This tradition is based on the prophecy from Isaiah: “There shall come forth a shoot from the s...
Kindergarten Hosts Annual "Elves Workshop"
December 9th, 2024
The Christmas spirit is in the air all across campus! Recently our kindergarten elves we're very busy in their workshop! Our students love creating holiday crafts with the help of our parent volunteers in this decades-long tradition. View more photos ...
Père Noël Visits St. Martin's
December 6th, 2024
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School each received a visit from Père Noël, or St. Nicholas, in the Dan and Frances White Chapel. St. Nicholas was a fourth-century bishop from Myra, located in modern-day Turkey. During his visit, he gave students a bit of background about who this important ...
Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, StM Traditions, Lower School, Middle School, Upper SchoolCelebrate Advent with the StM Digital Advent Calendar
December 1st, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to announce our online advent calendar! Now through Christmas Day, you can click to open a new door, each with its own unique surprise! View Advent CalendarStM Honors Veteran Faculty and Staff
November 11th, 2024
On this Veterans Day, St. Martin’s extends its gratitude to the many brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our country, especially those in our school community. Please join us as we honor these current faculty and staff members who have served: Athletic Director Frank Gendusa...
Lower School Honors Students as "Super Saints"
October 18th, 2024
St. Martin’s strives to cultivate students who exemplify the core values of our Episcopal Tradition. These values are more than just words; they are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Today, the Lower School recognized students who stand out for embodying the qualities of honesty, respectf...
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...
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...
Lower School Celebrates the Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals
October 4th, 2024
This morning Lower School students participated in a heartwarming tradition: The Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals! The Feast of St. Francis, celebrated each year on October 4, honors the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis of Assisi’s love and compassion for all living creatures, b...
Middle School Hosts Annual Blessing of the Pets
October 3rd, 2024
This morning Middle School students (and a few George Cottage friends, too) celebrated their pets at the annual Blessing of the Animals. This StM Middle School tradition dates back three decades and is a wonderful way our community honors God’s creation and all God’s creatures as well as the wor...
Upper School Holds Matriculation Ceremony
August 21st, 2024
Last week, the Upper School held its annual Matriculation ceremony, formally welcoming and celebrating the Class of 2028 as official members of our high school. As each freshman processed forward, they signed the roll book, signifying their entrance into the Upper School student body and community. ...
Senior Passes Along Doorkeeper Tradition
May 2nd, 2024
After several years of holding open the door for his fellow Saints, Kyle Lawrence, of the Class of 2024, is preparing to graduate and join the ranks of St. Martin's alumni. What started as a simple act of kindness became a daily tradition. Kyle, along with classmate, Charles Patrick '24, helped...
Second Grade Hosts Collection Drive for Jefferson SPCA
May 1st, 2024
Second grade has been collecting items to help homeless animals in the care of the Jefferson SPCA. Students learned about the mission and services of the Jefferson SPCA and created flyers to inform their fellow students of the collection drive. This second grade project is one small way some of our ...
Seventh Grader Shares Story of Passover and Seder Meal with Classmates
April 30th, 2024
Molly Dunn ‘29 (daughter of Sam Dunn '91) brought Matzah and charoset to share with her seventh grade religion class. She told the class the story of Passover and about the Seder meal. Together, the class talked about the foods on the Seder Plate that help tell the story of the Israelites' liberat...
Fourth Grade Learns About Ramadan
March 22nd, 2024
Fourth grade was excited to welcome family members of David B. and Amirah D. to give a presentation about Ramadan. Fourth graders learned that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. We're grateful for this experience to learn more about the cult...
Second Grade Honors Junior Harlem Berry '25 as a Black Hero
February 29th, 2024
On the final day of Black History Month, the second grade invited our very own Harlem Berry ‘25 to visit their classroom. Second grade has been studying Black Heroes throughout history with their teachers Ms. Barbara Weaver and Ms. Natalie Ott. As second grader Miles Adams explained to Harlem, “...
StM Welcomes Son of a Saint Founder Bivian Lee to Black History Month Assembly
February 26th, 2024
St. Martin’s was pleased to welcome Son of a Saint Founder + CEO Bivian ‘Sonny’ Lee III to a Black History Month Assembly hosted by the Black Student Union. Middle and Upper School students learned about key figures in Black History, listened to a conversation with junior Kaden Forges and Mr. ...
Students Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 23rd, 2024
All week long, our Saints have been 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 worsh...
Freshmen and Juniors Study Food Insecurity and Take Action
February 5th, 2024
Inside the Merrick Visual Arts Center, several juniors build papier-mâché structures of bowls that will later be covered in fabric and painted. Though it may look like an art class, it is actually a chance for St. Martin’s to live out its mission to prepare students to “thrive in college and...
Alumni Spotlight: Robert W. “Bob” Merrick ’62
December 7th, 2023
Robert W. “Bob” Merrick ’62 NAI Latter & Blum, Chairman of the Board Attended StM 8th - 12th grade Martin de Tours recipient, 2002 Since its founding in 1947, St. Martin’s Episcopal School has been blessed with hundreds of outstanding alumni. As we ...
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