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  • 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).

    Students From Across Louisiana Gathered for 24th Annual McGrath Math Competition at LSMSA

    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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  • LSMSA Senior Graci Noel recently placed third in Original Oratory at the Ascension Episcopal Speech and Debate Tournament.

    Finding Her Voice: How LSMSA Senior Graci Noel turned setbacks into strength

    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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  • 2024 McGrath Math Competition

    24th Annual McGrath Math Competition to be held on November 20, 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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Calendar

List of 6 events.

  • Dec
    4

    Informal Fall Dance Concert

    Presented by the LSMSA Dance Ensemble.  7:00 pm.
    HSB - High School Building - Treen Auditorium - 121
  • Dec
    4

    Closing Reception for Gallery Exhibit by Ash Gaude

    Students, faculty, and the public are invited to attend the Closing Reception for guest artist Ash Gaude's exhibit in the Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery.
    CPT - Center for Performance & Technology - Art Gallery - T103
  • Dec
    7

    Music Holiday Concert

    Presented by LSMSA Chorale and Mixed Ensemble students. 
    4:00 pm on December 7th. 6:30 pm on December 8th.
    CPT - Center for Performance & Technology - Recital Hall - T104
  • Dec
    9
  • Dec
    10
  • Dec
    10

    Evening of Voice

    Presented by students in Private Voice.
    CPT - Center for Performance & Technology - Recital Hall - T104
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