Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

🌿 Last week, Mr. Preston’s class got hands-on with science by using organism cards to build their own food webs! 🐛🦅 Students explored how living things are connected and depend on one another in an ecosystem. 🌎🔬

Thank you to LSUE for visiting MACA and spending time with our students! Our students had the opportunity to learn more about what LSUE has to offer and ask questions as they explore their future plans. We appreciate you taking the time to connect with our students!

🧪 Science in action at MACA!

Our 8th graders got hands-on in Mrs. Jolivette-Wilson’s Science class, making non-edible gummy worms using calcium chloride and sodium alginate!

📣 MACA Spirit Week Reminder! 🎉

Spirit Week kicks off next week! Dressing up is $1 per day, Monday through Thursday. Friday is FREE for Color Day! If you choose to wear a Halloween costume on Friday, the cost is $2.

Get those outfits ready, MACA! Let’s show our Phoenix pride! 💙💛

🥤 MACA Coca-Cola Fundraiser Reminder!

Don't forget! Monday, October 26, is the deadline to turn in your Coca-Cola fundraiser orders and forms! Be sure to get those orders in on time!

📦 Order Pickup: Friday, November 6
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 In front of MACA

Thank you for supporting MACA and helping make our fundraiser a success! 💙💛

👖Jean Day Tomorrow!👖
Friday, October 23rd - $1.

Remember, no rips or tears.

🎉 Congratulations to MACA’s 2026-2027 Staff Members of the Year! 🌟

We are proud to recognize these outstanding team members for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence!

👏 Support Person of the Year: Ms. Courtney Warren
🍎 New Teacher of the Year: Ms. Courtney Bordelon
🏆 Teacher of the Year: Mr. Jonathan Autrey

Thank you for all you do to make MACA a special place for our students and staff. Help us celebrate these well-deserving honorees! 💙💛

#MACAProud #StaffOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #MACAFamily #Congratulations

📢 ONE WEEK AWAY, MACA JUNIORS & SENIORS! 🎓

Jostens will be back on campus Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:30 AM to take orders!

💍 Don’t forget to bring your completed order forms and deposits!

Be prepared and don’t miss out!

#MACASeniors #MACAJuniors #JostensDay

🎉🔥 MACA SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! 🔥🎉 It’s time to show off that Phoenix pride! 🐦‍🔥 Get your outfits ready because we have a fun week of themes coming your way! 😴 Monday: Sleepover Day – Come dressed for a cozy night in! 🎭 Tuesday: Character Day – Bring your favorite character to life! 👯 Wednesday: Duo Day – Grab your partner and coordinate your looks! 🤠 Thursday: Country/Camouflage Day – Boots, camo, and country vibes! 💙💛 Friday: Colors Day – Let’s finish the week by showing off our MACA pride! Get ready to dress up, have fun, and show out, MACA! Let’s make it a week to remember! 🙌🔥 #MACASpiritWeek #PhoenixPride #ShowYourSpirit

🎉 MACA is proud to celebrate being ranked #19 in Louisiana for middle schools, ranking among the top 40% statewide! Our middle school grades provide the foundation on which our high school’s success is built. We are proud of the excellence happening across our campus! 💙💛 #MACAPride #ExcellenceInEducation

See what's going on at MACA for the week of October 19 - 23... 💙💛

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 MACA Students of the Year! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating our outstanding Students of the Year! We are proud to recognize these students for their accomplishments and congratulate them on this well-deserved honor. 🏆 8th Grade Student of the Year: Amia Ford 🏆 12th Grade Student of the Year: Aiden Rideaux Congratulations, Amia and Aiden! We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing all the amazing things you will accomplish! 💙💛 #MACAProud #StudentsOfTheYear #MACAExcellence

Celebrating National Principal’s Month! 🍎✨
St. Landry Parish School Board highlights Sandra Castille, Principal at MACA (Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts)! Thank you, Principal Castille, for fostering creativity, supporting artistic and academic achievement, and guiding students toward bright futures! 💙🎭🎨
📸 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SLPProud #MACA #SLPExcellence #ThankAPrincipal

📢 Attention MACA Juniors, Seniors, & Parents/Guardians!

Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, October 28th @ 7:30 AM to take orders!

✅ Seniors: Place orders for caps, gowns, and graduation items.
✅ Juniors: Order class rings or make payments at this time.

📦 Items can also be ordered online—check the packets handed out at today’s meeting for details and instructions.

📝Don't forget your order form and deposit!💵

#MACASeniors #MACAJuniors #JostensDay

🇫🇷✨ Paris 2028 Trip Meeting Update ✨🇫🇷

Due to low interest, our Paris 2028 Parent Interest Meeting has been postponed.

If you would like more information about the trip or have questions, please email Mrs. Brower at mbrower@slpsb.org. 🗼✈️

Stay tuned for future updates! 💙

🚌MACA BUS ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bus 570 - Mitchell Green (NCHS) will not run tomorrow afternoon, 10-16-26. There is no sub.

Bus L205 - Marquana Payne (NCHS) will not run tomorrow afternoon, 10-16-26. This will also affect Kristy Hutchins route.

Bus 518 - Brenda Bell (BCHS Frank Angelle sub) will not run tomorrow ,Friday, 10-16-26.

Today at 10:10am, MACA participated in a Lockdown drill. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our school community safe and prepared.

🌺🌴 REMINDER: Pink Out Day is TOMORROW! 💗

Aloha, MACA! 🌸 Wear your pink or Hawaiian-themed attire this Friday, October 16, to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness! 🌺🌊

💵 Donate $1 per item (maximum $3). 100% of donations will support breast cancer awareness. 💕

🌴 Let’s come together for a great cause and bring a little island spirit to MACA! 🌺✌️

🍂 FALL BREAK IS HERE!
Parents and Guardians, just a friendly reminder that St. Landry Parish students will not have school from Monday, October 19th through Wednesday, October 21st for Fall Break.

We hope all of our students enjoy this well deserved time to rest, recharge, and get ready to return to school Inspired, Determined, and Unstoppable! 🧡

#FallBreak #StLandryParish #SLP #NoSchool #InspiredDeterminedUnstoppable #StudentSuccess

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨

Get ready for a magical evening at "Once Upon a Time in Early Childhood: A Family Storybook Adventure"! Pack up the kiddos and join us tonight for stories, activities, and community fun! 🏰🐉✨

⏰ Time: Tonight, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Opelousas Civic Center (1638 Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LA 70570)

👶 Who: Little ones 6 weeks to 5 years old & their families!

Special thanks to our hosts at the St. Landry Parish Early Learning Network and all our amazing sponsors for making tonight possible!

See you all in a few hours! ❤️

#HappeningToday #OnceUponATime #StLandryParish #OpelousasEvents #EarlyLearning #FamilyFun #OpelousasLA