Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

📢 Attention MACA Families! Due to this week's cold weather, we've made some temporary adjustments to our school dress code. Please refer to the attached image for full details. ❄️ Reminder: -- Pajamas, leggings, and hoodies are NOT allowed. -- Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students. -- These are not free dress days. Students must still wear uniform tops/spirit shirts under their outerwear. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus warm and professional! #MACAFamily #StayWarm

Join us for Open House, January 16th, from 2:45-4:30, where parents can pick up their child’s report cards and arrange conferences with teachers as needed. Please note that this event is not intended for on-the-spot conferences, allowing everyone to move through efficiently. We appreciate your cooperation!

Attention MACA Students! The break was fun, but your alarm clock misses you. School’s back in session Tuesday, January 7th! Pack your bags, sharpen your pencils, and try to remember where your shoes are. See you Tuesday!

🎭✨ MACA Theater students brought holiday cheer to the CASA Christmas Party for local foster children! Dressed as festive characters, they added magic to the event, spreading joy and making memories. We’re so proud of their kindness and talent! 🌟🎅 #MACAPride #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

🏠🎄 Gingerbread Masterpieces in the Making! 🎄🏠 Our junior high students teamed up to create some incredible gingerbread houses! 🍬✨ Today, MACA faculty cast their votes for their favorites, and the competition is fierce! 🗳️ The winning team will be announced tomorrow—who do YOU think will take the crown? Comment your guesses below! 👇 Stay tuned for the big reveal, and let’s give a round of applause to our talented students for their creativity and teamwork! 👏🍭 #MACAGingerbreadChallenge #TeamworkInAction #HolidayFun

🎄✨ The Most Festive Teachers in Town! ✨🎄 For our final Surprise Teacher Dress Day of the year, our amazing MACA teachers lit up the halls as Christmas trees! 🌟🎁 They brought the holiday cheer with creativity and festive vibes. To make the season even brighter, they also exchanged gifts as part of their Secret Santa celebration. 🎅🎁 What a wonderful way to wrap up the semester with fun and fellowship! Let’s hear it for our teachers who spread joy this holiday season! 🎄❤️ #MACAHolidayCheer #TeacherChristmasTrees #SecretSantaFun

📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal Tomorrow! MACA students will have an early dismissal on Friday, December 20th at 11:30 AM. School will resume for students on Tuesday, January 7th. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎄✨ #EarlyDismissal #MACA

🌟 Fuzzy Pajama Dress Day is Tomorrow! 🌟 Get cozy and show your style during our FREE DRESS day! Here are the guidelines: ✔ Wear your favorite fuzzy pajamas or comfy clothes! ✔ All attire must be school-appropriate. ✔ Closed-toe shoes are required for safety. Let’s make it a fun and comfortable day while staying in dress code! 🎉

🎄 Attention MACA Students! 🎄 Tomorrow is Free Dress Day! Celebrate the holiday spirit by wearing school-appropriate Christmas outfits or clothing in red, green, and white. ✔️ Colored jeans and bottoms are allowed. ❌ Remember to keep all attire school-appropriate. Let’s spread holiday cheer and make MACA shine bright! 🎅✨

MACA is deeply grateful to Pat Mason-Guillory and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial (Wreaths Across St. Landry Parish) for their thoughtful donation of a beautiful wreath to our school. This generous gift is a meaningful tribute to honor and remember our veterans. We are also incredibly proud of Gabriella H., who gave a heartfelt performance of Amazing Grace at the event and had the honor of accepting the wreath on behalf of MACA. Thank you for helping us celebrate the spirit of gratitude and remembrance in such a special way. 🇺🇸🎄

🎄✨ MACA's Holiday Arts Celebration 🎨🎶 Our students kicked off the annual Holiday Arts Celebration with a bang! From live art demonstrations by our talented art students to breathtaking stage performances, this event truly showcased the best of MACA's creativity and talent: 🎨 Art students amazed us with live drawing and painting sessions, bringing their incredible creations to life. 💃 Dancers lit up the stage with their merry routines. 🎵 Choir students sang beautifully, filling the air with holiday cheer. 👻 Oogie Boogie Man put on a spectacular show. ✍️ Creative writers shared their innovative and beautifully written stories. 🎺 Band students wowed us once again with outstanding performances. 🎭 Theater students had everyone laughing with their hilarious, well-executed skit. 🦶 Step team brought the energy with a powerful routine that left the crowd in awe. What an incredible showcase of the immense talent at MACA! It was the perfect way to celebrate the season and head into the holiday break. 💖🎄

🎄 MACA Students! 🎄 Get ready for Free Dress Day tomorrow! Join the holiday fun by wearing school-appropriate Christmas outfits or clothes in red, green, and white. ✔️ Color jeans and bottoms are allowed! ❌ Please ensure all attire is school-appropriate. Let’s make MACA merry and bright! 🎅✨

🎄🌍 Christmas Around the World! 🌍🎄 Mrs. Brower's World Geography classes brought the holiday spirit to life today by exploring Christmas Around the World! 🌎 Each student researched a country that celebrates Christmas, discovering unique customs and traditions during the holiday season. They shared their findings in creative presentations and treated everyone to a taste of traditional dishes from their assigned countries. 🍲✨ From festive foods to cherished traditions, it was a day of cultural celebration and holiday cheer! 🎅🎁 #MACA #WorldGeography #ChristmasAroundTheWorld #GlobalHolidays

🌟 Spreading Christmas Cheer! 🎄 Our MACA JAG students are sharing the joy of the season by crafting heartfelt and decorative Christmas cards for local nursing home residents. 💌✨ Using their creativity and talents, they’re brightening lives one card at a time. 💖 #MACAJAG #CommunityService #HolidayCheer #MakingADifference #MACA #JAGLA

🎨✨ You're Invited! ✨🎨 Parents of our talented performing students, join us for a special morning of creativity and celebration! 📅 When: Wednesday, December 18th ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. 📍 Where: MACA Gym Experience the joy of the season with inspiring performances and beautiful holiday art displays. Let's come together to celebrate the incredible talents of our students! We can't wait to see you there! 🎄🎶🖌️

📢 Here’s what’s happening at MACA this week! Stay tuned for all the upcoming events and activities! 🗓️

💚🎄Our MACA teachers have done it again! 🎄💚 This week’s Secret Dress-Up Day brought a Grinch-tastic twist, and let’s just say the holiday spirit was alive and well—maybe with a little Max on top! Who’s your favorite Grinch character? Max seems to be stealing hearts this season, but we can’t forget the Grinch himself or the Whos of Who-ville! Check out this festive snapshot of our incredible teachers spreading joy (and maybe some Grinchy grins)! #MACATeachers #GrinchDay #HolidayCheer

🧊🐧 Engineering in Action! 🐧🧊 Our 8th-grade students are diving into an exciting engineering project! Their mission? Design and construct a home that will keep their penguin-shaped ice cubes cool in a warming environment. 📐 First, they sketched out detailed blueprints, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 🏗️ Now, they're bringing their plans to life, building creative models to protect their "penguins." 🔥 Finally, the real test—placing their models in the "hot box" to see how well they work under heat! We're so proud of their innovative designs and teamwork! #MACAInnovators #STEMinAction #CoolPenguins

🎶✨ Last night, our Instrumental Music Department brought the holiday spirit to life at their annual Christmas Concert! 🎄🎷 It was an evening filled with festive tunes, incredible talent, and holiday cheer. 🎺🎶 Guests enjoyed not only the beautiful performances but also the excitement of door prizes that added extra joy to the night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented musicians and make the event so special. Here's to spreading Christmas cheer and celebrating the magic of music! 🎁❤️ #ChristmasConcert #MACAMusic 🎼 #HolidaySpirit #TalentedMusicians #MACA

🎄✨ Last Night in Opelousas: Christmas Magic in Full Swing! ✨🎄 MACA shined bright at the Opelousas Christmas Parade! Our theater students brought the magic to life, showing up in full character and spreading holiday cheer with their incredible costumes and performances. And let’s not forget about our amazing MACA Step Team, who truly "stepped" it up with an energetic and powerful performance that had the crowd on their feet! Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped make the parade a memorable night for our community. We are so proud of our students for sharing their talents and passion this holiday season! 🌟 #MACAChristmas #HolidaySpirit #ProudToBeMACA #OpelousasParade