Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

MACA Theatre Princesses Lend a Royal Hand! 👑✨ This past weekend, our talented MACA Theatre Princesses had the honor of helping out at the Opelousas Little Theatre’s Annual OLT Princess Party! From enchanting storytime to magical makeovers, they brought smiles, sparkles, and a touch of theatre magic to every little princess in attendance. We’re so proud of our students for sharing their time, talents, and kindness with the community! 💖🎭 #MACAProud #TheatreMagic #OLTPrincessParty #CommunitySpirit

Celebrating Black Excellence at MACA! Our JAG students continue to highlight inspiring Black leaders and careers for Black History Month. Submitted by our JAG student Neviah T., we honor Mae Jemison, an engineer, physician, and the first African American woman in space. In 1992, she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations in STEM. Beyond her historic spaceflight, Jemison has dedicated her career to advancing science, education, and technology, proving that the sky is never the limit! Stay tuned as we continue celebrating history, excellence, and the trailblazers who inspire future generations! #BlackHistoryMonth #JAGLeads #MACAProud #BlackExcellence #MaeJemison #WomenInSTEM

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🎤✨ Future Focused! ✨🎓 On Wednesday, MACA’s freshman class had the chance to hear from an amazing lineup of speakers—including MACA alumni, a recruiter from the Army National Guard, our school counselor, and a senior recently named Student of the Year! These inspiring guests shared valuable advice on the many paths available after graduation and the importance of academic excellence to reach their goals. After the seminar, our freshmen enjoyed a snack and connected with their student mentors, who shared their own high school experiences and tips for success. #MACAFreshmen #FutureReady #InspirationAndExcellence

See what's going on at MACA for the week of February 17-21, 2025.

🎭💜 A Huge Thank You to Our Bronze Sponsors! 💛🎭 We are beyond grateful for our 2025 Renaissance Rally Bronze Sponsors! Your generous donations—prizes, money, gift cards, and merch—make this event truly special. Thanks to your support, we can provide door prizes, awards, and exciting prize patrol surprises for our students. This rally wouldn’t be possible without you, and we appreciate your commitment to celebrating student success with us! Thank you for making a difference! 🎉💚💜💛 #MACARenaissance #ThankYouSponsors #StudentSuccess

🎤✨ MACA Talent Show Winners! ✨🏆 Last night’s MACA Talent Show was a huge success, and our performers blew us away with their incredible skills! A huge congratulations to our winners: 🥇 1st Place: Liana R. 🥈 2nd Place: Isaiah T. 🥉 3rd Place: Benjamin J. A big shoutout to all of our talented participants—you made the night unforgettable! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate MACA’s amazing talent! 🎶🔥 #MACATalentShow #ShineBrightMACA #ProudOfOurPerformers

📣 Applications to attend MACA for the 2025-2026 school year are NOW OPEN! Who's Eligible? Students zoned for a St. Landry Parish school and entering grades 7-12 🎨📔🩰🎭🎤🎺 📍 Pick up an application packet at 1100 E. Leo Street OR 💻 Apply online here: https://bit.ly/4jG6GjR

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Celebrating Black Excellence at MACA! Our JAG students continue to highlight inspiring Black leaders and careers for Black History Month. Submitted by our JAG student Layla E., we honor Judith Jamison, an iconic dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. As a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful performances. Later, as the company’s artistic director, she carried on Ailey’s legacy, mentoring new generations of dancers and expanding opportunities for Black artists in the world of dance. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating history, excellence, and the trailblazers who inspire future generations! #BlackHistoryMonth #JAGLeads #MACAProud #BlackExcellence #JudithJamison #DanceLegend

❤️👖 Valentine’s Jean Day Alert! 👖❤️ Tomorrow is Valentine’s Jean Day! For just $2, you can wear your favorite jeans and show off your best Valentine’s-themed outfit. ❤️💘 📅 Date: Tomorrow 💰 Cost: $2 🎨 Theme: Valentine’s colors & styles encouraged! Don't forget to bring your money and spread the love! 💕 #MACAValentineJeanDay #DressWithHeart

🎤✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! ✨🎭 The stage is set, the lights are ready… and MACA’s most talented students are about to put on an unforgettable show! 🎶🔥 🎟 MACA’s Talent Show is happening TONIGHT at 6 PM in the school auditorium! Don’t miss out on an evening of music, dance, and jaw-dropping performances! 🎟 Admission: $7 Adults | $2 Students 📍 Where: MACA Auditorium ⏰ When: TONIGHT at 6 PM Come cheer on our incredible performers and enjoy a night of amazing entertainment! See you there! 🎤✨ #MACATalentShow #ShineBrightMACA

Celebrating Black Excellence at MACA! Our JAG students continue to highlight inspiring Black leaders and careers for Black History Month. Submitted by our JAG student Ram V., we honor Earl Lloyd, a basketball pioneer who made history as the first African American to play in an NBA game in 1950. Lloyd’s talent, perseverance, and leadership paved the way for generations of Black athletes in professional basketball. He later became a coach and mentor, leaving an enduring legacy in the sport. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating history, excellence, and the trailblazers who inspire future generations! #BlackHistoryMonth #JAGLeads #MACAProud #BlackExcellence #EarlLloyd #NBAPioneer

OLT is proud to announce that the Princess Party 2025 will be Saturday, February 15th, with a 10 a.m. show and 1 p.m. show. All seats are $10 and should be reserved with our Online Square. Our featured princesses are Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked. Come for the magical time of fun, food, song and dance and all your favorite stations of games such as make-up, coloring, ring toss, nail painting, take pictures with all of your favorite princesses who will be there to celebrate with you as well. Any questions call 337-351-2591. https://opelousaslittletheatre.square.site

Celebrating Black Excellence at MACA! Our JAG students continue to highlight inspiring Black leaders and careers for Black History Month. Submitted by our JAG student Jazz V., we honor Halle Berry, a groundbreaking actress, producer, and former model. She made history in 2002 as the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball. Beyond acting, Berry has excelled as a producer and entrepreneur, using her platform to advocate for diversity in Hollywood and support causes like domestic violence awareness and diabetes research. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating history, excellence, and the trailblazers who inspire future generations! #BlackHistoryMonth #JAGLeads #MACAProud #BlackExcellence #HalleBerry #Trailblazer

⏰️Early Dismissal Reminder!⏰️

Celebrating Black Excellence at MACA! Our JAG students continue to highlight inspiring Black leaders and careers for Black History Month. Submitted by our JAG student Glennda B., we honor Rose Marie Pegues-Perkins, a trailblazing radiologic technologist. In 1936, she became the first African American registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), breaking barriers in the medical field. Despite facing challenges, her dedication and perseverance paved the way for future Black professionals in radiology and healthcare. Stay tuned as we continue celebrating history, excellence, and the trailblazers who inspire future generations! #BlackHistoryMonth #JAGLeads #MACAProud #BlackExcellence #RoseMariePeguesPerkins #MedicalPioneer

MACA Drama Club Takes Rehearsal Outdoors! 🎭☀️ Yesterday, our Drama Club switched things up and held rehearsal outside! It was a fun change of pace, and the students had a blast practicing in the fresh air. Don't miss their upcoming performances at Opelousas Little Theatre on February 19th at 6 PM! Come out and support these talented students as they bring their hard work to the stage! 🎟️✨ #MACADrama #TheShowMustGoOn #SupportTheArts

📢Early Dismissal Reminder!📢 MACA students will be dismissed early on Tomorrow, February 12, at 11:30 AM. 🚌🚗

📜 7th Grade Civil War Battle Boards! ⚔️ Our 7th-grade students have been diving deep into the Civil War! Each student researched a battle of their choice and created a Battle Board showcasing key facts, strategies, and outcomes. 🏛️📖 From Gettysburg to Antietam, they explored the turning points of history and brought the past to life through their creative presentations. 🎨📝 Check out their amazing work! 👏 #MACALearning #CivilWarHistory #StudentProjects