Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts St. Landry Parish opened The Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts in 2005. The school bridges creativity and core curriculum subjects. Enrollment is open to all St.

Along with all core subjects (math, English, social studies, and science), the school provides instruction in six talent areas--creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Each year, MACA hopefuls audition to gain entry to the school. Although students spend an hour a day in their talent areas, they do not miss out on required subjects. In fact, they excel-M

ACA boasts high LEAP and GEE scores above the state and parish averages. Landry Parish students. Those interested in auditioning should contact the school for more information.

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:On Tuesday, Sept 8th, the North Central transfer bus will be Bus 629. This bus will ru...
09/04/2026

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:
On Tuesday, Sept 8th, the North Central transfer bus will be Bus 629. This bus will run the morning and evening route.

Our seniors got to enjoy their first free dress day of the year! 🎉 And it looks like these girls didn’t plan it, but som...
09/04/2026

Our seniors got to enjoy their first free dress day of the year! 🎉 And it looks like these girls didn’t plan it, but somehow they all showed up wearing PINK! 💕💗 Senior year is off to a great start!

🎉👟 Welcome to the MACA STEP Team! 👟🎉Help us congratulate our newest STEP Team members! These talented students are ready...
09/04/2026

🎉👟 Welcome to the MACA STEP Team! 👟🎉

Help us congratulate our newest STEP Team members! These talented students are ready to bring the energy, rhythm, teamwork, and MACA spirit all season long! 🔥💚

Pictured:
First row - Amia F., Avee B., Nylah R., Kari S., Zalayah C., Jonathan L.
Second row - Mylee M., Kennedy W., Kaitlyn S., Layla S., Vernon J.
Third Row - Christina G., Amyah G.
Not pictured- Zoe C. and Elijah F.

We can’t wait to see them STEP UP and shine! ✨🙌

🩸 MACA Heroes in Action! 💪Yesterday, our students, staff, families, and MACA alumni rolled up their sleeves and gave the...
09/04/2026

🩸 MACA Heroes in Action! 💪

Yesterday, our students, staff, families, and MACA alumni rolled up their sleeves and gave the gift of life during our LifeShare Blood Drive! We’re proud of everyone who stepped up to make a difference! 🩸🙌

Way to go, MACA Heroes! 💙💛

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:Bus 535, Jimmy Coleman, will not tomorrow, Friday, 09-04-26. Instead, Bus 536, Anthony ...
09/03/2026

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:
Bus 535, Jimmy Coleman, will not tomorrow, Friday, 09-04-26.
Instead, Bus 536, Anthony Thierry, will drive students to and from MACA/SLATS.

Join us as we gather to honor and remember on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. The St. Landry Parish Governme...
09/03/2026

Join us as we gather to honor and remember on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.
The St. Landry Parish Government and the St. Landry Parish Veterans Memorial invite the public to attend our September 11th Commemoration Ceremony. Together, we will pay tribute to the 2,977 victims lost, the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the families whose lives were forever changed.
📅 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
📍 Location: St. Landry Parish Courthouse
⚠️ IMPORTANT PARKING & TRAFFIC NOTICE: To ensure safety and honor our local emergency personnel, parking spaces in front of the St. Landry Parish Courthouse will be strictly RESERVED for First Responders (Sheriff, Police, Marshal Units, Fire Trucks, and Ambulances).
Additionally, the Courthouse Square will be BLOCKED from the corner of West Landry Street to Bellevue Street for the duration of the ceremony.
We encourage our entire community to attend as we stand together to remember and honor those who serve.
We remember. We honor. We stand together. 🇺🇸

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:Bus L212 Annette Lastrapes will not tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 09-04-26.
09/03/2026

Attention MACA Parents/Guardians:
Bus L212 Annette Lastrapes will not tomorrow afternoon, Friday, 09-04-26.

Mrs. Racheal Richard's 8th graders showed their knowledge of character traits and ended their lesson on "The Medicine Ba...
09/03/2026

Mrs. Racheal Richard's 8th graders showed their knowledge of character traits and ended their lesson on "The Medicine Bag" by performing their favorite part of the short story for their classmates. As one of the students said, "We were all theater majors for a day!"🎭

👖Jean Day Tomorrow!👖Thursday, September 3rd - $1.Remember, no rips or tears.
09/02/2026

👖Jean Day Tomorrow!👖
Thursday, September 3rd - $1.

Remember, no rips or tears.

🩸 MACA BLOOD DRIVE — TOMORROW! 🩸Our LifeShare Blood Drive is happening Thursday, September 3, and we’re encouraging our ...
09/02/2026

🩸 MACA BLOOD DRIVE — TOMORROW! 🩸

Our LifeShare Blood Drive is happening Thursday, September 3, and we’re encouraging our students, parents, and families to come out and support this important cause!

Students who donate may have the opportunity to earn an Honor Card for graduation and possibly qualify to win a scholarship! 🎓

Parents and family members can also donate on behalf of a MACA student so their donation can count toward the student’s opportunities.

🚌 The LifeShare bus will be parked at MACA.
📅 Thursday, September 3

See the flyer for additional details. Every donation can make a difference! ❤️

Address

1100 Leo Street
Opelousas, LA
70570

Telephone

+13379426195

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