Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

Attention MACA Faculty, Staff, Students, and Families: Group pictures for all clubs, organizations, and talent areas will be taken Wednesday, April 16, throughout the school day. Groups will be called to the gym as needed for their photos. Say cheese, MACA – let’s capture our school spirit!

Come feel the music! Join us for MACA Band’s Instrumental Spring Concert — "We Will Rock You" — happening tomorrow evening, April 15th at 6 PM in the MACA Gym! Our talented student musicians have been working hard to put on a performance you won’t forget 🎶🥁🎸 Come out and support the arts! Admission: 🎟️ $7 for adults | $2 for students Let’s pack the gym and cheer them on — hope to see you there! You don’t want to miss it! #MACABand #WeWillRockYou #SpringConcert #SupportTheArts #MACAPride #LiveMusic

Reminder: MACA Blood Drive – TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 15, 2025! 🩸 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: MACA Your donation saves lives and helps a MACA Senior earn the LifeScholars scholarship! Donations can be made in any senior’s name—even if you give at another LifeShare blood drive or center. Let’s come together and make an impact! Spread the word and see you there!

See what's going on at MACA for the week of April 14-18th, 2025

Great News, MACA Family! Our Coca-Cola Fundraiser has officially been extended through April 27, 2025—so there's still time to support our school-wide effort! We’re raising funds to upgrade the entrance to our school with a custom door/window wrap that will showcase our school pride while increasing safety by limiting outside visibility. 25% of profits will also go toward Employee Appreciation efforts! New Deadlines: Order Pickup: April 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ MACA Gym Order Forms & Money Due: Monday, April 28, 2025 by 10:00 AM (no exceptions) You can also support by making a general donation via our Online School Payments Store (scan the code on the flyer). Thank you for helping us make MACA even better! 💙💛 #MACAFundraiser #SchoolBeautification #SupportMACA #CocaColaFundraiser

We’re still feeling the excitement from last night’s Student Art Show at Phoenix Fest 25 — thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support! Tonight, we are shining the spotlight on our High School Art Department winners! Their skill, vision, and creativity wowed the crowd and judges alike. Congratulations to these talented artists for their outstanding work! #PhoenixFest25 #MACAArtShow #HighSchoolWinners #ArtExcellence #SupportStudentArtists #MACAPride

We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Student Art Show at Phoenix Fest 25! Your presence made the night so special for our talented student artists. We are excited to showcase the winners from our Junior High Art Department! Their creativity and hard work truly stood out — congratulations to these young artists! Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more incredible student work from the show! #PhoenixFest25 #MACAArtShow #JuniorHighWinners #StudentTalent #ThankYou #SupportStudentArtists

📣 Deadline Approaching! Applications to attend MACA for the 2025-2026 school year are DUE Monday, April 14, 2025! 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 Don't miss your chance to be a part of something creative and amazing!

🎨 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! Join us at 6 PM tonight, April 9th, in the MACA Gym for our Student Art Show at Phoenix Fest 25! 🖼️ Come experience the amazing creativity of our student artists. 🎟️ Admission: $7 Adults | $2 Students Don’t miss this celebration of talent and expression! See you there! #PhoenixFest25 #MACAArtShow #StudentTalent #SupportTheArts #ArtShowTonight

Come out tomorrow night!!

More Exciting Mail for Our MACA JAG Students! 📬✨ The responses keep coming in! A few more of our JAG students just heard back from the companies and public figures they wrote to as part of their business letter assignment. This round, we received responses from 📚 Barnes & Noble, 🐱 Sanrio Inc., 🎤 Billie Eilish, and 🛢️ HF Sinclair! Our students are seeing firsthand how strong writing and professional communication can open doors—sometimes with real-world replies! #MACAJAG #BusinessLettersInAction #JAGSuccess #FutureLeaders #ProudTeacherMoment

Let’s cheer them on! MACA students are heading into testing this week, and we know they’ve got what it takes to succeed! Drop a comment below to wish them GOOD LUCK and remind them how amazing they are! You’ve got this, MACA! #MACAPride #YouGotThis #TestingWeek #GoodLuckMACA

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we proudly celebrate Mrs. Sandra Castille, our amazing new Assistant Principal at MACA! Though she’s just getting started here, she’s already making a positive impact with her leadership, kindness, and commitment to our students and staff. Join us in showing some love and appreciation for Mrs. Castille—MACA is lucky to have you! #APWeek #ThankYouMrsCastille #MACAProud #LeadershipMatters

MACA Families – This Is NOT Your Typical Week-at-a-Glance! Parents, students, and guardians – please pay very close attention to this week’s schedule. LEAP Testing for high school students is happening this week! Make sure your student is well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best. We’re counting on everyone to be present and prepared – let’s make this a successful week, MACA! #MACAPride #LEAPTesting #StayReady #MACAUpdates

📢 Attention MACA Students & Families! 📢 Next week is LEAP 2025 testing! Please review the schedule carefully. ✅ High school students NOT testing will have virtual learning at home on their non-testing days. ✅ Only testing students & 7th-8th graders will be on campus. ✅ Friday, April 11, is a regular school day—all students must report to campus. Get some rest, eat a good breakfast, and be prepared! 💻📚 #LEAP2025 #MACATesting #StayFocused

🚨 MACA Coca-Cola Fundraiser Ends This Sunday! 🚨 Parents, Guardians, Everyone! We need your help! MACA is raising funds to upgrade our school entrance with a door/window wrap—enhancing school spirit and improving safety by reducing outside visibility. Your support in our Coca-Cola fundraiser will make this possible! 🏫💙💛 📅 Final Day to Order: Sunday, April 6, 2025 📍 Order Online: www.cocacolaunitedd2c.com/MACATruckloadFundraiser 📦 Pickup: April 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 💡 Be sure to select a MACA student at checkout! Every purchase brings us closer to our goal! Check out the flyer for more details and scan the QR code to order. Thank you for your support! Let’s finish strong, MACA! 💙💛 #MACAFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CocaCola #MACAImprovement

📚 Happy National School Librarian Day! 📚 Today, we celebrate our school librarian, Rowan LaFleur! 🎉 Thank you for fostering a love for reading, helping us find the perfect books, and making the library a welcoming place for all. Your dedication and hard work don’t go unnoticed! #ThankYouLibrarian #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #MACA

Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, April 8th at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We invite all community members to attend. A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/3cpji.

📢 MACA Yearbook 2024-2025 is Now on Sale! 🎉 Capture the memories of this school year with the Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts yearbook! 📖✨ 🛍️ Order Now & Save! 💰 Get $5 off when you purchase before March 31! 📅 To include as many school events as possible, the yearbook will be printed over the summer and distributed in the fall. 🔗 Click here to order: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/24965 Don’t miss out on this keepsake of an unforgettable year! Order yours today! 📸🎭🎶 #MACA #Yearbook2025 #SaveTheMemories #OrderNow

🚨 FINAL CALL: MACA Coca-Cola Fundraiser Ends Sunday! 🚨 Time is almost up! ⏳ The deadline to order is this Sunday, April 6! Don't miss your chance to stock up on your favorite Coca-Cola products while supporting MACA! 🥤✨ 📅 Final Day to Order: Sunday, April 6, 2025 📍 Order Online: www.cocacolaunitedd2c.com/MACATruckloadFundraiser 📦 Pickup Date: April 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 💡 Reminder: When ordering online, be sure to select a MACA student from the dropdown menu! 🎉 Seller Rewards: 🥇 Top Seller: Wins a 26-inch mountain bike 🚴‍♂️ 🥤 Sell 15 items: Get a Coca-Cola Cinch Bag 🎒 👖 Sell 5 items: Earn a FREE Jean Day Coupon! All proceeds go toward School Beautification & Employee Appreciation—let’s finish strong! 📌 Check out the flyer below for details and scan the QR code to shop! Last chance, MACA! Let’s make it count! 💙💛 #MACAFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CocaCola