On Thursday, November 16, 224 6th-9th graders from 17 schools statewide participated in the 22^nd Annual McGrath Math Competition hosted by LSMSA’s Math and Computer Science department.

Free events open to public from Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Tuesday, Dec. 4

Help LSMSA clubs raise money by purchasing Christmas stockings and finals care packages! 

Six seniors at LSMSA have earned recognition as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship program, announced LSMSA Executive Director Dr. Steve Horton. 

Free 4 p.m. event is open to the public

November is here, and we’ve all been hard at work between a weeklong Fall Break and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Students to perform two Sam Shepard one-act plays Nov. 8-10, Nov. 12

Congratulations to these LSMSA swimmers who competed with Natchitoches Central High School in the 2023 Red River High School Conference!

Giving Tuesday is approaching, and we want to invite you to mark your calendars for November 28, 2023. This is the day when we come together to make a profound impact! 

Students to perform two Sam Shepard one-act plays Nov. 8-10, Nov. 12

Phone-a-thon math: 16 students + 6 phones + 2 evenings + pizza for all = $13,400 raised to support LSMSA 

This Halloween, LSMSA students and adults alike got into the spooky spirit. 

Register by Nov. 3rd for Nov. 16th event

Second executive director and retired Army National Guard Colonel Dr. Richard Brown to be honored

LSMSA’s 40-year history of providing the state’s highest achieving high school students with a unique, tuition-free, college-level curriculum taught in a residential environment was recently featured in a special segment by Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB). 

Representatives from the LSMSA Enrollment Services team will be in Monroe on Thursday, Nov. 2 to visit with interested students and their families, answer their questions, and present what LSMSA has to offer. 

LSMSA will host an Exploration Day event for interested high-achieving, academically motivated high school students and their families on Friday, Nov. 10. 

LSMSA has been nominated for the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce' Best Online Presence award! You can vote multiple times a day across multiple devices through midnight on November 1 at BestofNatchitoches.com.

Representatives from the LSMSA Enrollment Services team will be in New Orleans on Oct. 24 and Thibodeaux on Oct. 25 to visit with interested students and their families, answer their questions, and present what LSMSA has to offer.

Our Student Government Organization is planning a very special Veterans’ Day program honoring LSMSA's second executive director, Dr. Richard Brown, and we NEED YOUR HELP!

Louisiana School in top 1% of high schools, instructors named #1 in Louisiana and #5 nationwide

Thank you to everyone who came back to Natchitoches to celebrate the school's 40th anniversary!

The phone-a-thon is an important component of fundraising efforts for LSMSA, and it plays a vital role in supporting the educational experiences of our talented students. 

by Elizabeth Meadows ('26) of Natchitoches

 

There are many ways to support LSMSA and one easy way to double your contribution is through employee giving programs. 

Theatre Club Cabaret, art exhibit, music recital, and art reception open to the public

LSMSA held its grand opening! 

A commemorative 40th anniversary t-shirt will be for sale onsite only during LSMSA's 40th anniversary weekend.

Guided tours of the school will be available on Friday, Sept. 29 at 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. To participate, meet at the front door of the High School Building.

Representatives from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) Enrollment Services team will be in Slidell, Hammond, and Lafayette to visit with interested students and their families, answer their questions, and present what LSMSA has to offer.

Registration deadline for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA)’s 40th anniversary celebration is Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Dr. Penny Dupre (’99) is both a member of the 1983 Society and the Cornerstone Society. She is a doctor at South Alabama Medical Clinic and is married to Dr. Michael Do.

The fall semester is in full swing at LSMSA! Our 41st Matriculation Ceremony was a resounding success, with the school’s longest serving Executive Director Dr. Pat Widhalm serving as keynote speaker. 

The LSMSA Eagles Soar Fund has touched the lives of countless students, including Elizabeth Meadows from the class of 2026.

The following LSMSA seniors join more than 16,000 students nationwide and 199 statewide in being selected as National Merit Scholarship Program Corporation (NMSC) semifinalists: Susan Murphy (’24) of Monroe and Jack Yi (’24) of Natchitoches.

The school's phone system is experiencing issues. Please direct inquiries to info@lsmsa.edu until repairs are complete. Thanks for your patience!

LSMSA) will host two Exploration Day events for interested high-achieving, academically motivated high school students and their families on Monday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Nov. 10.

23 members of LSMSA's faculty and staff receive certificates honoring years of service

Happy new school year at LSMSA! We are thrilled to have 284 high-achieving, highly motivated students on campus for our 40th year of school. 

As the warm summer days gradually (hopefully!) give way to the crispness of fall, we at LSMSA find ourselves eagerly jumping into the start of a new academic year. 

Families from throughout Louisiana moved students into LSMSA’s 110,000-square foot residence hall on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12.

Without our former students, parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff, the Louisiana School would not be what it is today. That's why we hope you'll join us in Natchitoches September 29-30, 2023 for the celebrations kicking off the school's 40th year.

LSMSA alumnus Robert Graham ('87) of Houma sincerely believes that he would not be where he is today had he not attended the Louisiana School.

This September will mark 40 years since the Louisiana School was founded, and we want you to celebrate with us!

Marissa Ramsey (she/they), known by their beloved students as “Mars,” is currently a Student Life Advisor (SLA) at LSMSA for the C1 hall, the very hall they led to victory during Eagle Antics for two consecutive years.

Students may be home for the summer, but June was busy as usual on LSMSA’s campus! 

Congratulations to the Classes of '92, '93, and '13 for winning this year's Alumni Challenge bragging rights! Every gift goes to support the school, so a heartfelt thank you to ALL who donated!

This September will be 40 years since the school opened, and we would love for you to join us in celebrating! Please save the date for September 29-30, 2023, and stay tuned for more details about the events of the weekend.

Following a beautiful commencement season of traditions, summer is in full swing at the Louisiana School!

Who's leading the pack in donations to help Eagles soar? Which class has the most participation?

Not only did each of the 103 graduates in LSMSA's Class of 2023 qualify for TOPS; they also set a school record by earning a combined $30,910,405 in undedicated, merit-based scholarships.
  

During the school year, one of the Foundation's work service students sat down with LSMSA Lecturer of Biology and Board of Directors Faculty Representative Dr. Jason Anderson. Learn more about one of the school's favorite instructors and his plans for the fall in this Q&A.

Kushal Upadhyay ('24) of Leesville and Ryan Le ('24) of Lafayette will spend their summer participating in the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' Mentorship/Student Research and Innovation Program (SRIP).

Congratulations to the following 2023 graduates who were honored at the school's Senior Recognition ceremony for Excellence in Residential Life: 
- Sofia Adams-Giron of Alexandria; 
- Errol Chouest of Larose; 
- Joy Dong of Lake Charles; 
- Jolie England of Alexandria; 
- Mateo Este-McDonald of Lake Charles; 
- Ashley Green of Houma; 
- Isabella Leslie of Lake Charles; and 
- Joy Qiu of Houma.

Congratulations to LSMSA Dance Ensemble member William Huguet ('24) of Greenwell Springs, who was accepted into the Zeitgeist Dance Theatre Trainee Program three-week summer dance program in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

The NSU DemonSats-4 team successfully defended their space payload design and integrated their payload onto the flight string for LaSPACE-ACES-69 flight. The team consists of LSMSA's Derek Dupree ('21) and NSU Physical Science/Biology double major, Reese Nordan ('23), and Arianna Jackson ('23).  

Congratulations to LSMSA seniors Rosie Shultz ('23) of Ruston and Damian Liamkeo ('23) of New Iberia, who were honored by the Rotary of Natchitoches for their competitive essays on the “Rotary 4-Way Test of the Things we Think, Say, or Do." 

Five students named to school’s distinguished Hall of Fame

Check out the May 2023 edition of the LSMSA student newsletter, News Flash: https://lsmsa.myschoolapp.com/.../download_8470678.pdf

103 TOPS-qualified graduates earn $30,910,405 in undedicated, merit-based scholarships

During the last week of school, the Class of 2023 President Ashley Green of Houma filled a time capsule with items contributed by her classmates. 

On Saturday, April 29, LSMSA recognized its junior class at the school’s annual Ring Ceremony.

Three longtime employees of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) were celebrated for their careers at an honorary reception on Wednesday, May 10.

It’s hard to believe another school year is coming to an end, but we are quickly approaching the school’s 39^th commencement ceremony.

In April, LSMSA alum, 1983 Society Member, and Toropath Technologies CEO Ben Marcel ('00) hosted an axe-throwing event to help Eagles soar. 

We're off to the races! We have two months now to reach our goals. If you haven’t given yet this year – now is the time!

On Tuesday, May 9, LSMSA student Isabella Leslie (’23) of Lake Charles received a 2023 Outstanding Senior in French Award from the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). 

Nine students were inducted into the French Honor Society at LSMSA on Tuesday, May 9. The chapter is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, and local sponsor is LSMSA Associate Lecturer of French Dr. Nathalie Malti.

LSMSA will hold its 39th commencement ceremony to honor the class of 2023 on Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. in Northwestern State University’s Prather Coliseum. Serving as guest speaker is Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education.

Students honored at annual banquet on April 29th

LSMSA's annual student art show will open with a reception on Tuesday, May 9, from 4:30-6 p.m. 

Event is free and open to the public

Soon our seniors will be on stage one last time as they receive their diplomas and prepare for the next steps in their lives. 

LSMSA has a unique annual tradition called Special Projects Week to kick off the spring semester. This year my special project was “Cuisine + Cultures and Religions of India.” 

Learn more about Foundation work service student Alayna Dees ('24) of Natchitoches.

Events are free and open to the public

April has absolutely flown by, with Prom, Blue and Gold Week presentations, Ring Ceremony, the Future Scientists' Program banquet, and Senior Banquet!

LSMSA girls’ and boys’ basketball teams competed in the SLICE sports league playoffs March 30-31.

This week, Education Snapshots recognized Ashe Broussard Weinzettle Architects and Tipton Associates' work on LSMSA's Living Learning Commons in Natchitoches.

 

The LSMSA Music Department will host its recital on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Recital Hall (CPT) on LSMSA’s campus and is open to the public.

In late March, students with the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA)’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the State Leadership Conference in Lafayette, where Esha Patel (‘25) of Alexandria was elected 2023-2024 District III Vice President. 

The leaves are green, the pollen is yellow, the juniors are fundraising like crazy for prom… Spring has officially sprung here at LSMSA!

Ponchatoula native, California resident, and LSMSA Foundation board member Clayton Trosclair ('96) knows from experience that an LSMSA education can open doors. That's why he and his spouse, Denis Nudel, want to help students to pursue their dreams even beyond that.

If you've ever been to a special event at LSMSA, you've probably seen Mrs. Karen's handiwork! Learn more about LSMSA's Coordinator of Special Events and Services.

Bella Danos (’23) of Independence, a senior at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), has qualified as a USA Biology Olympiad semifinalist.

LSMSA is honored to have been named a finalist for the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce's Best Online Presence award.

LSMSA is the only school in Louisiana to be named to Fortune Magazine’s 2023 list of World’s Best Boarding Schools. This prestigious award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

It’s hard to believe Mardi Gras break is already here, but from juniors ordering class rings, to clubs competing at conventions, to Enrollment Services sending out invitations to new Eagles for the 2023-24 school year, I think we were all due for a little R&R! 

Continuing our celebration of Black History Month, please join us in congratulating LSMSA alum and Beloved Community CEO and founder Rhonda Broussard (‘93). 

Free event is open to public

Votes can be submitted multiple times a day across multiple devices through Sunday, February 19

Free 4 p.m. event is open to the public 

Reunion events to be held March 17, 18, and 19, 2023

Community invited to attend free event

The new year is here and your LSMSA Eagles are off to a soaring start!

Monthly giving is an important and rewarding way to show your support for LSMSA.

LSMSA senior Rosie Shultz (’23) of Ruston has been selected as the school’s Student of the Year and will represent LSMSA in the state’s regional competition this spring.