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LS Students Create Ceramic Christmas Ornaments in Art Studio
December 19th, 2024
For more than 40 years St. Martin's Lower School students have handcrafted ceramic Christmas ornaments in our art studios. These cherished keepsakes are so much more than decorations adorning StM families' trees. They are connections to past generations... part of the legacy of St. Martin's that con...
Posted in: Arts, Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, StM Traditions, Lower School, Campus of OpportunityStudents Take a "Ride" on the Polar Express
December 10th, 2024
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Eighth Grade Latin Takes Experiential Learning Trip
December 9th, 2024
Our eighth grade Latin class recently took a field trip to Lakeside Shopping Center and went puellae vs. pueri on a quest to find as many words with "Latin DNA" as possible. In addition to their knowledge of Latin roots, students used a set of 16 clues as a guide to help determine if a word has some...
Kindergarten Hosts Annual "Elves Workshop"
December 9th, 2024
The Christmas spirit is in the air all across campus! Recently our kindergarten elves we're very busy in their workshop! Our students love creating holiday crafts with the help of our parent volunteers in this decades-long tradition. View more photos ...
Père Noël Visits St. Martin's
December 6th, 2024
Students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School each received a visit from Père Noël, or St. Nicholas, in the Dan and Frances White Chapel. St. Nicholas was a fourth-century bishop from Myra, located in modern-day Turkey. During his visit, he gave students a bit of background about who this important ...
Posted in: Community, Episcopal Tradition, Faith, StM Traditions, Lower School, Middle School, Upper SchoolHurry to Get Your Tickets to Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop!
December 2nd, 2024
Ticket sales close Monday, December 9 Kids of all ages are invited to partake in the festive and fun tradition of decorating gingerbread houses at Santa’s Gingerbread Workshop! Unleash your inner artist as you decorate a pre-assembled cardboard gingerbread house with special adornments personal...
Celebrate Advent with the StM Digital Advent Calendar
December 1st, 2024
St. Martin’s is pleased to announce our online advent calendar! Now through Christmas Day, you can click to open a new door, each with its own unique surprise! View Advent CalendarStM Celebrates Grandfriends' Day
November 26th, 2024
Grandparents and grandfriends play an extremely important role in the lives of our Saints. St. Martin's was filled with gratitude to welcome our students’ grandparents and family friends to our annual Grandfriends' Day. The special day, which gives our students the opportunity to sh...
Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, ParentsSecond Graders Explore Louisiana in Cross-Curricular Study
October 29th, 2024
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 a...
Eighth Grade Retreat Gives Students Opportunities to Live Out StM's Five Pillars
October 10th, 2024
This week’s eighth grade retreat to Feliciana Retreat Center was an incredible opportunity for students to live out St. Martin's five pillars: Our Episcopal Tradition, Academic Excellence, A Love of Thinking and Learning, A Supportive and Diverse Community, and A Campus of Opportunity. Through cha...
Lower School Celebrates the Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals
October 4th, 2024
This morning Lower School students participated in a heartwarming tradition: The Blessing of the (Stuffed) Animals! The Feast of St. Francis, celebrated each year on October 4, honors the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis of Assisi’s love and compassion for all living creatures, b...
Middle School Hosts Annual Blessing of the Pets
October 3rd, 2024
This morning Middle School students (and a few George Cottage friends, too) celebrated their pets at the annual Blessing of the Animals. This StM Middle School tradition dates back three decades and is a wonderful way our community honors God’s creation and all God’s creatures as well as the wor...
Seventh Graders Explore Coastal Restoration and Sustainability
October 1st, 2024
Seventh graders recently embarked on an experiential learning trip at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Marine Education Center in Ocean Springs where they explored beach and barrier island ecology, trawled for vertebrates and invertebrates, and kayaked through a salt marsh. On the final n...
StM Crowns Homecoming Queen and King
September 29th, 2024
St. Martin’s crowned its 2024 Homecoming Queen, Savannah Westacott ‘25, and Homecoming King, Harlem Berry ‘25, during a special presentation in the Solomon Theater on September 28 at the start of the Homecoming Dance. Homecoming is one of our school’s oldest traditions, having been c...Register or Sponsor the 3rd Annual Jambalaya Cook-Off!
September 16th, 2024
Get ready for some tasty jambalaya, fun activities for the kids, and lots of Saints Spirit at the 3rd Annual StM Jambalaya Cook-Off on Saturday, October 5, hosted by the Booster Club. Register a Team to Compete Think you have what it takes to cook the best jambalaya? Register a...
Homecoming Court 2024 Selected
September 3rd, 2024
As has been its tradition for more than 70 years, St. Martin’s Upper School elected members from its student body to comprise a Homecoming Court. The representative for the freshman class is Marigny Molaison ’28. Sophomore class representatives are MaryAlice Comer ’27 and Kamryn Donal...
StM Announces 2024 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
August 30th, 2024
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is pleased to announce the 2024 inductees into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame: Thea Casseri Papageorgopolous ‘84, the 1992-93 District Champion Football Team, and Nick DiMaggio ‘09. This Hall of Fame class will be formally inducted in a ceremony during Upper Sc...
Middle School Latin Class Steeped in Tradition
August 21st, 2024
Any StM student who has taken Middle School Latin with Mr. Keith Schwarz can attest it is a special, one-of-a-kind experience filled with deep learning, meaningful experiences, huge amounts of laughter and fun, and memorable traditions. The "Latin 7 Starter Pack" is a newer tradition in Middle Schoo...
Upper School Holds Matriculation Ceremony
August 21st, 2024
Last week, the Upper School held its annual Matriculation ceremony, formally welcoming and celebrating the Class of 2028 as official members of our high school. As each freshman processed forward, they signed the roll book, signifying their entrance into the Upper School student body and community. ...
Community Comes Together for Back to School Bash
August 18th, 2024
The St. Martin's community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-25 school year at the annual Back to School Bash. From a chapel service to games to facepainting to food and more, Saints enjoyed celebrating together on campus. ...
Seniors Ready Themselves for Graduation and Celebrate Time-Honored StM Traditions
May 6th, 2024
In a little more than three weeks, the Class of 2024 will cross the stage in the school’s 74th Commencement Ceremony. In the meantime the near-graduates have been completing a few final requirements and observing time-honored StM traditions. Senior Favorites As the school yea...
Senior Passes Along Doorkeeper Tradition
May 2nd, 2024
After several years of holding open the door for his fellow Saints, Kyle Lawrence, of the Class of 2024, is preparing to graduate and join the ranks of St. Martin's alumni. What started as a simple act of kindness became a daily tradition. Kyle, along with classmate, Charles Patrick '24, helped...
Tootie Conway Named Recipient of the 2023-24 Dorothy Porter Service Award
April 18th, 2024
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is delighted to present this year’s Dorothy Porter Service Award to one of the most dedicated, caring community members in the school’s history. For four decades, Tootie Conway has generously given her time and talents to the betterment of St. Martin’s. She has ...
Alumni Families Welcomed to Campus for Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 24th, 2024
It was a beautiful day for the Alumni Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2024. We loved welcoming alumni and their families to campus to hunt eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. To learn more about StM Alumni events, visit our Alumni Events page. View video
Pre-K Celebrates Community Day
March 15th, 2024
It’s Community Day in Pre-K! This #OnlyStM tradition dates back three decades! Pre-K students take on the roles of community members for one day, helping to serve their fellow Saints. The firsthand experience helps Pre-K students learn more about the complex topic of citizenship, helps t...
Chike Ozah ’96 Serves as 2024 Ring Day Speaker
March 14th, 2024
When the juniors of the Class of 2025 received their class rings in the Dan and Frances White Chapel on March 14, 2024, St. Martin’s alumnus Chike Ozah ’96 was there. The renowned director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and producer, and 1/2 of directing duo Coodie & Chike returned to his al...
Eighth Graders Celebrate Elizabethan Day
February 2nd, 2024
Today was Elizabethan Day for our Class of 2028! For more than 20 years, St. Martin’s eighth graders have celebrated Elizabethan Day. This #onlyStMartins tradition is the culmination of a cross curricular study in English and History classes of the Elizabethan age — a period where peace, prosp...
Seniors Take Over StM and Continue to Impress
February 1st, 2024
St. Martin's senior class takes on the roles of faculty, staff, and administrators in an immersive full-day learning and leadership experience.
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...
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�...
Posted in: Academic Excellence, Community, Faith, World Languages, StM Traditions, Middle School, Upper SchoolGolf 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...
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...
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...
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...
Saints Spirit Overflowing on Homecoming Weekend
September 18th, 2023
From spirit dress days to hallway decorations to daily competitions to pep rallies to Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame and more, it was a fantastic Homecoming Week! Our loving, supportive community came out in full force to celebrate St. Martin’s — past and present!To cap off a week of celebration...
StM Graduation to Feature Local Icon
May 17th, 2023
On May 25, the Class of 2023 will walk across the stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in the school’s 73rd Commencement Ceremony. St. Martin’s is excited to announce that Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, will deliver the address to graduates. Mrs...
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