Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

❄️🍧 KONA ICE IS ROLLING INTO MACA! 🍧❄️

Get ready to cool off with a sweet treat! On Tuesday, September 23, the Kona Ice truck will be on campus. Every shaved ice sold helps support our MACA Band Department 🎶🥁

Come grab your favorite flavor, chill with friends, and help our band keep the beat going! 🎺✨

#KonaIce #MACABand #SweetSupport #FundraiserFun

📢 Important Dates at MACA 📢

The first nine weeks ends on October 8.
📅 Report Cards will be distributed during Open House on October 15 from 12–3 PM.

We look forward to seeing our families as we celebrate student progress together! 💙💛

#MACAProud #ReportCards #OpenHouse2025

📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal tomorrow, September 17th, at 11:30 AM! 📢

The application for the JumpStart Afterhours program is now open to St. Landry public high school students. Students will only be allowed to participate in one session for the after-school program. Students will earn up to $1,000.00 for all programs listed and a Carnegie credit. Some may earn more depending on the program.
The application will close on September 26, 2025. Students will be notified if their application was received, and will receive notification of acceptance within three weeks of the close of the application.

Programs are contingent on enrollment. Students MUST have reliable transportation (unless a class is virtual) and must commit to the 138 hours.

Orientation and further instructions will be forwarded to students at their school email addresses. Please reach out to tellender@slpsb.org for more information or questions.
Students Apply Here:
https://forms.gle/DSTBfYzNyQALYn6B7

Calling all parents and family members! We are excited to invite you to our first Parent and Family Engagement Parent Advisory Council Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn how we can work together to make this a fantastic year for our students. Mark your calendars—we can't wait to see you online! Here is the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88956690440?pwd=5WBxVr5HOzKJVbxT5zXB9VY9vlhx10.1
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHXMsEPR8Bv_MxNNeY4cL4BRw7s8ntcaBAu_adplrKNT6k9w/viewform

📢 Attention MACA Families! 📢

Early Dismissal this Wednesday, September 17th at 11:30 AM.

Thank you for your cooperation!

#MACA #EarlyDismissal

🔬 More action from Mr. Preston’s Biology II class! Our seniors are hard at work dissecting earthworms and exploring the fascinating details of anatomy. 🪱 Hands-on labs like these bring science to life and give students an inside look at the natural world. #MACABiology #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #BiologyLab #StudentSuccess

See what's going on at MACA for the week of September 15-19, 2025 💙💛

✨ MACA’s JAG Career Association proudly held its 2nd Annual Initiation & Installation Ceremony! ✨ Our new members were officially initiated, and our officers were inducted into their leadership roles. 💙 We are grateful to Mrs. Melissa Armond for stepping in with encouraging words, to Mrs. Joyce Haynes for attending, and to Ms. Jacqueline Vallaire for the beautiful (and delicious!) cake. A special thank you to our principal, Mrs. Natalie Angelle, for her wonderful closing remarks that inspired our students to lead and serve with excellence. 🌟 #MACAJAG #LeadershipInAction #TogetherWeAreUnlimited #MACAPride #StudentLeaders #SLPSB #JAGLA

Sorry Guys! No Free Jean Day on Wednesday of this Week. Keep the attendance above 95% daily next week to earn another one.

👖JEAN DAY TOMORROW!👖 Friday, September 12th. Remember, no rips or tears!

🔬 Mr. Preston’s Biology II class kicked off their dissection lab today with the earthworm specimen! Seniors had the chance to dive deeper into anatomy through this hands-on learning experience. 🪱📚

🇺🇸 Congratulations to MACA’s own Benjamin J.! 🎉

Ben officially signed with the National Guard yesterday! After scoring extremely high on the ASVAB, he qualified for every MOS and chose his path with confidence. He’ll serve one weekend a month and two weeks each summer while pursuing his IT/Computer Science degree at UL Lafayette.

MACA is proud to celebrate Ben’s commitment to both his education and our nation! 🌟

#MACAPhoenix #NationalGuard #FutureSoldier #ProudPhoenix

🚀🤖MACA Robotics class students participated in competitions based on their understanding of engineering, momentum, and friction!
1️⃣ In the first competition student's robots had to come to a stop before hitting a wall.
2️⃣ The second assessment was on going the furthest in a straight line.
3️⃣ The third was an all out race to the finish line. 🏁
The Robotics students will continue to assemble and code their robots to complete various tasks throughout the beginning of the school year. 💡🔧💻

#MACARobotics #STEM #EngineeringMinds #FutureInnovators #PheonixPride

🌱 Exciting news for MACA Biology! 🌱 Our class has received a miniature professional greenhouse from LSU’s Ag Center. Along with it came seed packets, planting guides, and lesson plans to bring science to life. Soon, students will begin germinating seeds right here in class—hands-on learning at its best!

📢 A big thank you to Pelican State Credit Union and Mrs. Adrienne Guillory for visiting our JAG students today! 🙌 She shared valuable lessons on savings and budgeting, giving our students tools for smart financial futures. 💰 Did you know? Pelican also offers student savings accounts where you can earn money for A’s on your report card AND a MACA School Pride Debit Card that supports our school with every swipe! 💳🐦 #FinancialLiteracy #PelicanStateCU #MACAPride #JAGLA

📢 Attention MACA Juniors & Seniors! 📢

Jostens will be on campus for class meetings on Thursday, October 16th.
🗓️ Mark your calendars and don’t miss this important meeting!

#MACASeniors #MACAJuniors

Keep Rocking That Attendance!

🍂🌤️ As cooler fall temps arrive, MACA students, remember outerwear must follow the dress code:
✔️ Plain, solid-colored navy, white, or sunflower gold
✔️ MACA jackets (old & new) permitted
🚫 No large logos, camo, or hoodies

Stay cozy & stay in dress code! 🦅✨