Dreaming of taking your student to Paris in 2028? 🗼🥐✈️ Come learn more about this exciting travel opportunity at our Parent Interest Meeting!
📅 October 15
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 MACA – Room 104
Come hear all about the trip, get your questions answered, and learn how your student can be part of this incredible experience! 🇫🇷💙
We hope to see you there! ✨
📸 REMINDER: PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW! 📸
Picture Day is Thursday, October 1 for all 7th–11th grade students!
👔 School uniform is required.
⏰ Pictures will begin promptly after the tardy bell, so DON’T BE LATE!
Come ready to smile! 😊
Before heading out to support our student athletes, please review the guidelines below to make sure your bag meets the requirements:
✅ APPROVED BAGS:
• Clear Tote: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC
• Plastic Storage Bag: 1-gallon re-sealable, clear
• Small Clutch Bag: with or without strap
• Equipment bags for necessary medical items and diaper bags for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult are permitted.
❌ NON-APPROVED BAGS:
• Purses, backpacks, clear backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, tinted plastic bags, and oversized tote bags are strictly prohibited.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our athletic events safe, smooth, and fun for everyone! 🏈🏀⚾️ Track down the graphic below for visual details.
What eligible families receive:
✅ A FREE mobile hotspot device
✅ FREE 200GB of high-speed data every year for 5 school years
✅ NO fees and NO annual recertification needed
Who is eligible?
Families participating in state or federal assistance programs, including:
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• SNAP (via P-EBT or EBT)
• TANF / Medicaid / Head Start / CEP
(Note: There is a strict limit of 1 hotspot per household).
Taking advantage of this offer only takes about 5–10 minutes. Scroll down on the link below and click "Apply Now" to complete your application!
👉 Apply Today: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
🎉 Join us in celebrating Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA) on an incredible achievement!
U.S. News & World Report has officially named MACA #7 in the State of Louisiana among the 2026-2027 Best High Schools! On top of that, MACA tied for #1 in Graduation Rate across the entire state!
"Our success is made possible by an inclusive culture in which talents are celebrated and cultivated rigorously. We use the arts as a vehicle to propel our learning in all of our classes."— Sandra Castille, Principal
Picture Day is THIS Thursday, October 1st for all 7th–11th graders! 🏫👔👗
📅 Pictures will begin promptly after the tardy bell, so be on time and ready to shine!
👕 Must be in school uniform.
Let’s capture those smiles and make this Picture Day one to remember! 😁🎉
👉 Apply online: https://slp.schoolspring.com/
📞 Questions? Contact Kim Goins at (337) 948-3657
💙 Blue Up to Stand Up to Bullying! 💙
Join St. Landry Parish Schools as we celebrate the 20th Annual World Day of Bullying Prevention® on Monday, October 5th, 2026! We are asking all students, staff, and community members to wear a blue shirt to support the national initiative to "Help Turn America Blue" for the safety of our youth! Let's stand together, make a bold statement, and put an end to bullying in our schools and community.
📅 Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
👕 What to Wear: Your favorite blue shirt!
🌐 Learn More: stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bullying-prevention
What We’ll Cover:
Prepare to Shine: Learn key criteria and what judges look for in top performing candidates.
Tips & Strategies: Practical, actionable advice to help your student put their best foot forward.
Parent Support: Understand your vital role in motivating and empowering your student to reach their full potential. 📅 When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ Time: Immediately following the 5:30 PM Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom 🔗 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success Attendance Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Hfd06YQuJPCFNKuST6gYlTF9OR--QyJPvT25TxSWugFOcg/viewform
📞 Questions? Contact Tawasha O. Thomas at (337) 948-3657 ext. 10203.
📢 Calling all parents! 📢
Join us for our initial Parent Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 5:30 PM.
This meeting is your chance to stay informed about what is going on in the district and learn how you can be a part of it. Your voice matters!
Check out the attached flyer for more details, and please let us know if you can attend or not by completing the Attendance Survey (PAC).
Attendance Survey (PAC): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAUeTmefJF88k7BtFDg-v4GjwR255YjR8LZ0tmTwjf9DE8fg/viewform
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81002931910#success
Have you heard the news? 🎉 MACA is ranked #7 in Louisiana AGAIN—making it two years in a row!
According to the U.S. News & World Report 2026–2027 Best Louisiana High Schools rankings, this recognition is a testament to the continued hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our exceptional MACA team. 💙💛
Two years. Same #7 spot. Still shining! 🌟
Check out the article here:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/louisiana/rankings
Our MACA JAG students were busy, upbeat, and ready to serve at Opelousas General as they helped distribute Paint the Town Pink shirts! They passed out shirts and drinks, kept the tables stocked, and made sure everyone was greeted with a smile. We’re proud of our students for giving their time and energy to support such a meaningful community event! 💗
Bus 643 Aurelia Sanders (NCHS) will not run this AFTERNOON. 9/24/26.
Bus L209 Roslyn Mayfield and Carlos Smith bus 518 (BCHS buses) will not run this AFTERNOON NOR TOMORROW 9/25/26.
Please make arrangements for your child if he/she rides these buses. Sorry for the inconvenience.