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Students Gain Life Skills Through Mastering the Skill of Changing a Tire
November 15th, 2024
Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Heather Wiltshire’s Life Skills class gained hands-on experience today mastering the skill of changing a tire. This graduation-required class equips students with practical life skills, including car basics like tire changes and jump-starting, preparing them for real-wo...
Lower School Honors Students as "Super Saints"
October 18th, 2024
St. Martin’s strives to cultivate students who exemplify the core values of our Episcopal Tradition. These values are more than just words; they are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Today, the Lower School recognized students who stand out for embodying the qualities of honesty, respectf...
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...
Second Grade Hosts Collection Drive for Jefferson SPCA
May 1st, 2024
Second grade has been collecting items to help homeless animals in the care of the Jefferson SPCA. Students learned about the mission and services of the Jefferson SPCA and created flyers to inform their fellow students of the collection drive. This second grade project is one small way some of our ...
Students Help Fellow Saints Through NHS Tutoring Program
April 30th, 2024
Junior Lilly Bordelon and fifth grader Landon Parks share a special bond. Twice a week, Bordelon helps Parks after school as part of the National Honor Society tutoring program. Despite being several grades apart, the two have developed a bond. ...
Students Explore a Variety of Professional Fields During Career Day
April 23rd, 2024
Alumni and parents in a variety of professional fields offered juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore a range of future careers. St. Martin’s graduates, parents, and community members engaged with students across three 30-minute sessions, sharing valuable insights about more than 20 differ...
National Honor Society Inducts New Members
April 18th, 2024
The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted several students as the newest members of the prestigious academic organization on April 18, at its annual induction ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Dan and Frances White Chapel, where Alexandra Houghtaling, Bo Fan Hua, Jeremy Hua, Colin Richard, Ma...
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 ...
Libby Pedrick Sartain ’72 Named Martin de Tours Award Recipient
March 28th, 2024
Sartain is St. Martin’s 26th recipient of the Martin de Tours award.
Fourth Grade Learns About Ramadan
March 22nd, 2024
Fourth grade was excited to welcome family members of David B. and Amirah D. to give a presentation about Ramadan. Fourth graders learned that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. We're grateful for this experience to learn more about the cult...
Students Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 23rd, 2024
All week long, our Saints have been living out the saying “It’s better to give than receive,” as part of StM’s Random Acts of Kindness Week. At St. Martin’s, our Episcopal tradition calls us to respect others, speak honestly, offer kindness, and serve the community in celebration and worsh...
Freshmen and Juniors Study Food Insecurity and Take Action
February 5th, 2024
Inside the Merrick Visual Arts Center, several juniors build papier-mâché structures of bowls that will later be covered in fabric and painted. Though it may look like an art class, it is actually a chance for St. Martin’s to live out its mission to prepare students to “thrive in college and...
Senior Cole Mathas Participates in Covenant House Sleep Out
November 27th, 2023
One St. Martin’s seniors spent a night helping raise awareness and funds to support youth who are unhoused by participating in the 2023 Covenant House Sleep Out. His support is one way St. Martin’s students live out the mission of our school “to prepare students to thrive in college and in lif...
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...
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...
Three St. Martin’s Students Among 15 Finalists in STEM Signing Day, Hosted by Saints and Pelicans
October 17th, 2023
Three St. Martin’s students – BoFan Hua ’25, Jeremy Hua ’25, and Cole LaCoste ’25 – were among just 15 finalists in the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans STEM Signing Day at STEM Fest on Saturday, October 14. St. Martin’s was the only school to have more than one student participate in STEM Signing Day, declaring their college of choice on a STEM scholarship.
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...
St. Martin’s Earns Gold Recognition in AP School Honor Roll
October 11th, 2023
St. Martin's is pleased to announce we have been recognized as a Gold member of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to: increase their school’s college-going culture, to provide opportunities for students to earn college credi...
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