StM News

Now viewing articles posted in 2023.

StM Community Donates Coats to New Orleans Mission
November 10th, 2023
Each year, the St. Martin’s community joins together to live out our ideal of Service and support a worthy cause as part of our celebration of our patron saint, St. Martin de Tours. This year, the school followed the example of St. Martin himself and hosted a coat drive.According to legend, Martin...
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Posted in: Community, Faith, StM Traditions, Mission, Middle School, Upper School
Middle and Upper School Students Celebrate Día de los Muertos
November 6th, 2023
A special altar stood in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, ornamented with bright orange marigolds, photos of loved ones and pets who have passed, decorated skulls, candles, and papel picado (perforated paper flags). One by one, Middle and Upper School students, faculty, and staff placed ofrendas�...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper School
Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Student Athletes
November 6th, 2023
It was a perfect day for golf on Friday at the annual St. Martin’s Golf Tournament! Support of the golf tournament directly benefits our student athletes as all proceeds benefit the StM athletic department, which offers more than 20 LHSAA-sanctioned sports. Support of the golf tournament helps pro...
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Posted in: Athletics, Community, StM Traditions
Second Graders Explore Louisiana in Wide-Ranging Cross-Curricular Study
October 30th, 2023
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 about asp...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, StM Traditions, Lower School
Lower School Students Recognized for Being a "Saint"
October 23rd, 2023
On October 23, in Lower School chapel, 12 students were honored for their commitment to the values of being honest, respectful, responsible, and kind. These students act with kindness and respect on a daily basis, show a love for learning and are responsible with their work and belongings. Today th...
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, Mission, Lower School
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.
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Innovation + Design, Mission, Upper School
Christmas Greens Available for Purchase
October 17th, 2023
St. Martin’s Junior Class is selling Christmas greens from October 11-26 to raise funds for the junior/senior prom. Two sizes of wreaths, garland, and a decorative centerpiece are available. There is a direct delivery option for those who are unable to pick up locally at St. Ma...
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Posted in: Community
St. Martin's Hosts Coat Drive for StM Day
October 16th, 2023
Each year, the St. Martin’s community joins together to live out our ideal of Service and support a worthy cause as part of our celebration of our patron saint, St. Martin de Tours. This year, we will follow the example of St. Martin himself and host a coat drive.According to legend, Martin of Tou...
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Posted in: Community, Faith, StM Traditions, Mission
St. Martin’s Earns Gold Recognition in AP School Honor Roll
October 11th, 2023
St. Martin's is pleased to announce we have been recognized as a Gold member of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to: increase their school’s college-going culture, to provide opportunities for students to earn college credi...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Mission, Upper School
Harlem Berry Named Top September Athlete for New Orleans
October 11th, 2023
Harlem Berry '25, St. Martin's running back and one of the top-rated high school football players in the nation, has been selected as the Greater New Orleans Amateur Athlete of the Month for September. Monthly award-winners are selected by the Greater New Orleans Sports Awards Committee, sponsored ...
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Posted in: Athletics, Upper School