Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

📣 Attendance Matters! 📣 We’re excited to share that MACA has achieved our weekly attendance goal of 95% with an impressive 96.55%! 🎉 A huge thank you to our students, parents/guardians, and staff for your commitment and effort. Let’s keep up the great work and continue to hit our attendance goals each week! 💪

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our Speech and Debate team has achieved Charter Status with the National Speech and Debate League! 🏆 We are not just members but proud Charter Members, marking a significant milestone for our team. This achievement reflects our dedication, hard work, and passion for excellence. Here’s to many more debates and speeches ahead! 🌟

Welcome Mrs. Bergeron, our new school counselor

We are deeply touched by the generosity of Wade Cormier's grandfather. In memory of Wade Cormier, we are thrilled to announce the donation of a new amplifier to our music department. This gift will help keep Wade’s passion for music alive and inspire future students. Thank you for this meaningful contribution.

📚✨ Kicking off the school year with energy and clarity! Here is a photo of Mrs. Angelle leading our class meetings, covering school expectations, and warmly welcoming students. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Our amazing PBIS/Renaissance students kicked off the school year with a fantastic first meeting! They worked hard to assemble thoughtful gifts for our dedicated teachers. 📚✨

💃🕺Get ready to groove into the new school year! Join us for our Back to School Dance on Friday, August 23rd, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM! $7 advanced tickets or $10 at the door 💃🕺

UPDATED: Parents/guardians are a key factor in their student's academic success. MACA brings together a group of specific parents/guardians to assist in organizing activities that foster collaboration among these four key components: students, teachers, parents/guardians, and community. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please take a moment and complete the survey by August 30. https://forms.gle/tRHzpcS51uZfHVL99

Reminder: Yearbook pictures today!

The store is now open to order P.E. uniforms. Please order by September 8. https://sunsports1988.com/macape/shop/home

🌟 Support JAG Students! 🌟 JAG is a vital program dedicated to helping students stay in school, graduate, and secure employment. Our students work hard to build skills and prepare for their futures, and now they need your help to purchase their JAG shirts. By donating, you’ll help offset the costs for these shirts, allowing students to proudly represent JAG. Any contribution is appreciated and will make a difference. Thank you for supporting our students and their future success! https://osp.osmsinc.com/SLPSB/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=KJ058-VAR12 If you wish to donate via cash/check, contact Carmen Leger at cleger1@slpsb.org.

📸 PICTURE DAY ALERT 📸 This Friday, August 16, all 7th to 11th graders will take their yearbook photos starting at 1st hour. Each student will receive a personal link to view and purchase their photos.

✏️ Welcome Back to School! ✏️ We're so excited to kick off a new school year with all our amazing students! Here are some highlights from the first day—let's make this year unforgettable. 🎉 We’d love to see your first day of school photos of our MACA students too! Share them in the comments below, and let’s celebrate the start of a fantastic year together. 📸👇

Mrs. Doucet, We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the incredible work you have done as our school counselor. Your support, guidance, and dedication have made a significant difference in our school community. As you move on to your new role, please know that you leave behind a legacy of positive impact and kindness. Best wishes in your new position. You will be greatly missed!

MACA teachers are ready for the new school year! To help get everyone get back into the "swing" of things, staff members were able to experience team building at Top Golf! Keep scrolling through pictures to see the winning team!

MACA teachers are ready for the new school year! Our teachers were hard at work during professional development meetings.

Steve Carter Literacy Program Information

MACA's DND Club is having their first meeting on Tuesday, August 13th, after school from 2:30-3:30 in the library. Club sponsors are hoping to get the word out and see some new faces, even those who've never played tabletop games before.

We are pleased to inform you that the St. Landry Parish School Board is participating in a meal service option called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All enrolled students in the District are eligible to receive a breakfast and lunch meal at NO CHARGE to your household throughout the school year. The schools listed below (all schools) are participating for SY 2024-25:

Become a member of our Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) this year! Apply by going to https://forms.gle/GuvGFcnywQtXnomR7 or pick up an application at 1013 East Creswell Lane or 127 Blair St., Opelousas, LA.