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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...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, StM Traditions, Middle School
Two-Year-Olds Go On a Campus Bear Hunt
February 2nd, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have loved exploring hibernating bears! Today they packed their binoculars and went on a bear hunt on campus. They went over, around, under, and through several imaginary obstacles before finally seeing and reuniting with their stuffed animals! This fun exploration ...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, George Cottage, Campus of Opportunity, Love of Learning
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.
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Posted in: Community, StM Traditions, Upper School
Fourth Graders Present Book Reports in "Shark Tank" Style
January 30th, 2024
As fourth grader Keagan G. stepped up to the podium, she was prepared with a great pitch. With the confidence of a contestant on the long-running TV show Shark Tank, she explained why she enjoyed her chosen book, and why she thought her classmates might, too. Keagan and her classmates were taking p...
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, Lower School, Love of Learning
Alumni Making Headlines
January 29th, 2024
St. Martin’s graduates are leaders across New Orleans and beyond. Our alumni have helped to shape their communities in the fields of medicine, law, policy, real estate, education, politics, the arts, and more. Here’s a look at some alumni who made recent headlines.Gary Solomon, Jr. ’04, co-fo...
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Posted in: Community, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni
George Cottage Three-Year-Old Classes Celebrate Hibernation Day
January 26th, 2024
The educational philosophy of the George Cottage is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes allowing children to follow their natural curiosity and creativity to stimulate a love for learning.
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Posted in: Academic Excellence, George Cottage
George Cottage's Play-Based Approach to Early Learning
January 16th, 2024
George Cottage’s Reggio-inspired approach emphasizes exploration and hands-on learning based on the interests and needs of the children in each group. Our littlest Saints learn and grow in a secure, safe setting designed to promote social skills, decision-making, and play.Learn more about our play...
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Posted in: George Cottage, Love of Learning
Cast List of The Music Man, Jr. Announced
January 15th, 2024
St. Martin’s Fine Arts Department has announced the cast list of its spring musical, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, Jr. Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man Jr. features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled ...
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Posted in: Arts, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Alumni Spotlight: Allison Johnston DeViney ’91
January 1st, 2024
Allison Johnston DeViney ’91 Attended 6th - 12th grade Father Dr. William Johnston, Jr., ’63 Uncle Bruce Johnston, ’67 Brother William “Guy” Johnston, ’96 Parent of ’23 & ’27 Saints Community Organization (SCO) President Krewe of Argus, Executive...
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Posted in: Community, Alumni Spotlight, Alumni