News & Events

List of 8 news stories.

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  LSMSA’s Leadership Academy debuts with inspiring presentation by Alum Ben Marcel

  12/10/2025
  The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts is excited to officially announce the launch of a new Leadership Academy. For its first official guest speaker, LSMSA alumnus Ben Marcel returned to campus to share a wealth of hard-earned wisdom with students, drawing from his journey from adoption in Taiwan to academic challenges at LSMSA, and ultimately to building a successful technology business spanning IT services, cybersecurity, data management, and digital communications. His candid reflections on resilience, opportunity, mentorship, and embracing both successes and failures set the tone for the academy’s ambitious vision.
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  Students From Across Louisiana Gathered for 24th Annual McGrath Math Competition at LSMSA

  12/2/2025
  Schools from across Louisiana gathered on Nov. 20 for the 24th Annual McGrath Math Competition, hosted by the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA). The long-running event brought middle-grade students from sixth through ninth grade to the Natchitoches campus for a full day of problem-solving, teamwork, and spirited academic competition.
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  Finding Her Voice: How LSMSA Senior Graci Noel turned setbacks into strength

  11/17/2025
  For LSMSA senior Graci Noel, speaking up has always come naturally, whether she’s on the theatre stage, participating in classroom discussions, or standing before a panel of judges. A member of the Class of 2026 from Kaplan, Graci has competed in speech and debate since her freshman year of high school. When she first joined the LSMSA student body for her junior year, there was no official club for speech and debate, but she was determined to keep her passion alive. 
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  24th Annual McGrath Math Competition to be held on November 20, 2025 

  11/6/2025
  NATCHITOCHES, LA — Schools from across Louisiana will soon gather to compete in the 24th Annual McGrath Math Competition at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches, LA, on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Teachers have until Friday, November 14th to register contestants for this event, which has become a cornerstone opportunity for Louisiana’s young mathematicians. Registration and parental consent forms are available at www.lsmsa.edu/mathcompetition.
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  Bryan Chen named LSMSA 2025–2026 Student of the Year

  11/3/2025
  The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) has selected Bryan Chen, a senior from Natchitoches Parish, as its 2025–2026 Student of the Year. His selection at the school level makes him a candidate for regional and statewide honors overseen by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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  LSMSA honors Jeni Stephens as 2025 Outstanding School Support Employee

  11/3/2025
  The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts has recognized Jeni Stephens, Enrollment & Outreach Specialist, as the 2025 Outstanding School Support Employee, which is a fitting honor for someone who has become the heart of the Enrollment Office and a guiding presence for countless LSMSA students.
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  LSMSA students nationally recognized by College Board

  10/17/2025
  The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) announces that several of its students have earned academic honors through the 2025 College Board National Recognition Program.
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  LSMSA announces 2026 National Merit Commended Students

  10/14/2025
  The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts announced that six seniors were chosen as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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