Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

📢 Prospective students and parents—come learn about MACA's amazing talent programs! Check the flyer for details. Tag your friends to share and spread the word! 🎨🎭🎶✨ #MACATalent #FutureMACAStudents

See what's going on at MACA for the week of January 13-17, 2025.

*Please read the message from the school board.*

🎨 Check out this masterpiece! 🎨 Congratulations to Samuel, the high school winner of the 2024-2025 LSBA District Art Contest! His stunning artwork will be showcased at the 2025 LSBA Annual Convention at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, February 25th-27th. Way to go, Samuel! 🖌️✨ #MACAProud #LSBAArtContest #StudentArtist

🎉 Exciting News, MACA Family! 🎉 We are proud to unveil our newest banner celebrating our incredible achievements: 🏆 A School 🏆 2024 Opportunity Honoree 🏆 2024 Top Gains Honoree This banner represents the hard work, dedication, and success of our students, staff, and entire school community. Together, we continue to soar to new heights! 💙💛 #MACAProud #ExcellenceInAction #TopGains #OpportunityHonoree #ASchool

🎉✨ Congratulations to Samuel J.! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Samuel J. is one of the 2024-2025 LSBA District Art Contest Winners! His outstanding artwork, along with two other incredible pieces from our parish, will be proudly displayed at the 2025 LSBA Annual Convention at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from February 25th-27th. Way to represent, Samuel! 🖌️🎨 Your talent and creativity inspire us all! #MACAProud #LSBAArtContest #GoldenNugget #StudentSpotlight

BUS ANNOUNCEMENT! Bus 624, Sharon Credeur, will not run: Wednesday afternoon 1-8-25 Thursday all day 1-9-25 Friday all day 1-10-25.

🎉 Exciting News! The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and BESE have announced the 2025 Students of the Year Regional Honorees! This program recognizes exceptional 5th, 8th, and 12th-grade students for their leadership, academics, and community service. We’re proud to celebrate Addisyn Dronet, our Grade 8 Regional Honoree! Finalists will be announced later this year. Congratulations, Addisyn! #MACAProud #StudentExcellence #AddisynDronet

📢 Attention MACA Families! Due to this week's cold weather, we've made some temporary adjustments to our school dress code. Please refer to the attached image for full details. ❄️ Reminder: -- Pajamas, leggings, and hoodies are NOT allowed. -- Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students. -- These are not free dress days. Students must still wear uniform tops/spirit shirts under their outerwear. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus warm and professional! #MACAFamily #StayWarm

Join us for Open House, January 16th, from 2:45-4:30, where parents can pick up their child’s report cards and arrange conferences with teachers as needed. Please note that this event is not intended for on-the-spot conferences, allowing everyone to move through efficiently. We appreciate your cooperation!

Attention MACA Students! The break was fun, but your alarm clock misses you. School’s back in session Tuesday, January 7th! Pack your bags, sharpen your pencils, and try to remember where your shoes are. See you Tuesday!

🎭✨ MACA Theater students brought holiday cheer to the CASA Christmas Party for local foster children! Dressed as festive characters, they added magic to the event, spreading joy and making memories. We’re so proud of their kindness and talent! 🌟🎅 #MACAPride #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

🏠🎄 Gingerbread Masterpieces in the Making! 🎄🏠 Our junior high students teamed up to create some incredible gingerbread houses! 🍬✨ Today, MACA faculty cast their votes for their favorites, and the competition is fierce! 🗳️ The winning team will be announced tomorrow—who do YOU think will take the crown? Comment your guesses below! 👇 Stay tuned for the big reveal, and let’s give a round of applause to our talented students for their creativity and teamwork! 👏🍭 #MACAGingerbreadChallenge #TeamworkInAction #HolidayFun

🎄✨ The Most Festive Teachers in Town! ✨🎄 For our final Surprise Teacher Dress Day of the year, our amazing MACA teachers lit up the halls as Christmas trees! 🌟🎁 They brought the holiday cheer with creativity and festive vibes. To make the season even brighter, they also exchanged gifts as part of their Secret Santa celebration. 🎅🎁 What a wonderful way to wrap up the semester with fun and fellowship! Let’s hear it for our teachers who spread joy this holiday season! 🎄❤️ #MACAHolidayCheer #TeacherChristmasTrees #SecretSantaFun

🌟 Fuzzy Pajama Dress Day is Tomorrow! 🌟 Get cozy and show your style during our FREE DRESS day! Here are the guidelines: ✔ Wear your favorite fuzzy pajamas or comfy clothes! ✔ All attire must be school-appropriate. ✔ Closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Let’s make it a fun and comfortable day while staying in dress code! 🎉

📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal Tomorrow! MACA students will have an early dismissal on Friday, December 20th at 11:30 AM. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7th. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎄✨ #EarlyDismissal #MACA

🎄 Attention MACA Students! 🎄 Tomorrow is Free Dress Day! Celebrate the holiday spirit by wearing school-appropriate Christmas outfits or clothing in red, green, and white. ✔️ Colored jeans and bottoms are allowed. ❌ Remember to keep all attire school-appropriate. Let’s spread holiday cheer and make MACA shine bright! 🎅✨

MACA is deeply grateful to Pat Mason-Guillory and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial (Wreaths Across St. Landry Parish) for their thoughtful donation of a beautiful wreath to our school. This generous gift is a meaningful tribute to honor and remember our veterans. We are also incredibly proud of Gabriella H., who gave a heartfelt performance of Amazing Grace at the event and had the honor of accepting the wreath on behalf of MACA. Thank you for helping us celebrate the spirit of gratitude and remembrance in such a special way. 🇺🇸🎄

🎄✨ MACA's Holiday Arts Celebration 🎨🎶 Our students kicked off the annual Holiday Arts Celebration with a bang! From live art demonstrations by our talented art students to breathtaking stage performances, this event truly showcased the best of MACA's creativity and talent: 🎨 Art students amazed us with live drawing and painting sessions, bringing their incredible creations to life. 💃 Dancers lit up the stage with their merry routines. 🎵 Choir students sang beautifully, filling the air with holiday cheer. 👻 Oogie Boogie Man put on a spectacular show. ✍️ Creative writers shared their innovative and beautifully written stories. 🎺 Band students wowed us once again with outstanding performances. 🎭 Theater students had everyone laughing with their hilarious, well-executed skit. 🦶 Step team brought the energy with a powerful routine that left the crowd in awe. What an incredible showcase of the immense talent at MACA! It was the perfect way to celebrate the season and head into the holiday break. 💖🎄

🎄 MACA Students! 🎄 Get ready for Free Dress Day tomorrow! Join the holiday fun by wearing school-appropriate Christmas outfits or clothes in red, green, and white. ✔️ Color jeans and bottoms are allowed! ❌ Please ensure all attire is school-appropriate. Let’s make MACA merry and bright! 🎅✨