October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During this month and beyond, let's unite in the fight against breast cancer. Together, we can make a difference by raising awareness and supporting those affected. 💗 Show Your Support: Wear pink to show solidarity with breast cancer survivors and fighters. Together, we can make strides toward a world without breast cancer. 💕 #BreastCancerAwareness

🌸 Our Student Government Association and Renaissance Team are hard at work preparing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This year’s theme, Flowers in Bloom: Planting Seeds of Hope, is coming to life as they decorate our school with beautiful pink flowers, ribbons, and inspiring messages. 🌷💖
Join us in spreading awareness and hope as we honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and continue to fight for a cure! 🌺💪








Guns Down, Power Up Community Event
See flyer for more details!

🚨 FBLA Interest Meeting! 🚨
Are you interested in becoming a leader, learning business skills, and making new friends? Join us for a quick interest meeting for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 1st
🕰️ Time: 7:15 AM (before school)
📍 Location: Mr. Soileau’s Classroom
Come find out what FBLA is all about and how you can get involved! All high school students are welcome—don’t miss it! See you there!

Teamwork Makes the Dream work!
🎈🪑 Our JAG students tackled a fun challenge: building a chair entirely out of balloons that’s strong enough to sit on. Amazing work, future leaders!🎈🪑









🎉 MACA and Northwest JAG students had an incredible time at the first annual Parish Government Day yesterday! 🏛️ Our students had the unique opportunity to hear from our Parish President, Mr. Jessie Bellard, along with many dedicated parish council members. They toured the courthouse, jail, clerk of court, and Delta Grand, gaining first-hand insight into the important roles of public servants.
To top off the day, we were treated to some delicious gumbo! 🥣 A huge thank you to our St. Landry Parish government members for making this day possible. Our JAG students learned so much, and we are grateful for this memorable experience!










👖 JEAN DAY 👖
Friday, September 27th
Remember, no rips or tears!

The MACA Library is excited to announce some great new updates including a new section of books on how to draw, shelf displays showcasing books for each of MACA's talent areas, and over 100 new books added to our catalogue with even more on the way!
Whether you'd like to check out one of our graphic novels, do research about a potential new hobby, or print out your science study guide, there's never been a better time to visit the library.
The Library is open every day during both lunch periods and before school Mondays and Fridays.



SLP families, The Good News publication is linked below. Thanks for your continued support! Great things are happening here. Let's spread The Good News! READ HERE: https://5il.co/2xhqg

💙💛Great News!💙💛
The spirit store is back open.
Be sure to order your items by October 8!
https://sunsports1988.com/maca/shop/home

🌟 Exciting News from Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts! 🌟
We proudly hosted our first annual JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Initiation and Installation Ceremony for the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉
Our newly installed members and officers were officially welcomed into the JAG family, and we were honored to have Major Mark LeBlanc from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department as our guest speaker. His words of encouragement truly inspired our students!
A special thank you to our principal, Mrs. Natalie Angelle, for her insightful closing remarks, leaving everyone motivated for the year ahead.
Here’s to an incredible year of growth, leadership, and success! 💫










Exciting moments from our school's students rehearsing for the Opelousas Cemetery Tours! 🎭🪦 They've been working hard, bringing history to life with their performances. Coming in October, don't miss it! Stay tuned for more, and come support them at the actual event!

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Our JAG Students! 🌟
We’re seeking help from our amazing community to provide life-changing opportunities for our JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) students! Whether it's job shadowing, guest speaking, field trips, or donations, your support can open doors to experiences that will empower and inspire our students.
📌 How You Can Help:
●Volunteer opportunities
●Job shadowing
●Field trip hosts
●Guest speakers
●Donations (monetary or supplies)
Let’s work together to prepare the next generation for success! If you or your organization are interested in making a difference, please reach out to Carmen Leger at cleger1@slpsb.org for more details.
Thank you for being part of their journey! ❤️💙💛

🍽️ Thank You, A+PEL! 🍽️
Today, our teachers enjoyed a fantastic lunch courtesy of A+PEL, while learning more about how A+PEL supports educators. We're grateful for their generosity and dedication to our team! 💙
Check out some highlights below! ⬇️







🎉 Congratulations to our new MACA Step Team members! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and effort during tryouts. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated! 🙌
We’re excited to announce the roster of those who made the team and can't wait to see the amazing performances ahead. First practice will be on Monday at 2:45 PM—get ready to step up and show out! 💥
Veterans
Aleisha F.- captain
Layla E.- co captain
Justus C.
Nevaeh J.
Aiden R.
Kaitlyn S.
Sophie T.
New Members
Kimora B.
Zoe C.
Elijah F.
Christina G.
Avonte L.
Anya L.
Jonathan L.
Mylee M.
Layla S.

🚀 Exciting news! Our school's Student Government Association held their first meeting for the 2024-25 school year, and the energy was electric! Students shared fantastic ideas for community service initiatives. Stay tuned to see what MACA SGA will present this year!

👖 JEAN DAY 👖
Friday, September 20th
Remember, no rips or tears!

🎭 Exciting night ahead! Our talented high school students will perform "Rap-Punzel" by Whitney Ryan Garrity at the GFCW Opelousas Woman's Club.
Meet the cast:
Husband: Isaac C
Wife: Layla C
Witch: Morgan K
Rapunzel: Devyn S
Prince: Bishop J
Rapper 1: Jazz V
Rapper 2: Glennda B
Rapper 3: Nevaeh J
Directed by Dana Reed, this whimsical twist on a classic tale promises to be a night of fun!


🌟 Great energy at today’s staff meeting! Our teachers engaged in productive collaboration during PLCs, utilizing the High Quality Professional Learning Cycle Tool to enhance their practices. The Instructional Leadership Team also shared their long-range plan, setting the stage for our collective growth and success. Excited to see how these initiatives will impact our students!




🎭 Reminder to all students! Our drama club meeting is after school tomorrow until 4:00. This is your last chance to join us and get involved in the action! Don’t miss out—hope to see you there!

