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Lower School's Hawks With Heart gathered for the second time this year for a service opportunity that includes Lower School parents and students. Tuesday evening's family service night was a great opportunity for our families in Grades Pre-K through 4 to come together, engage in meaningful service, and strengthen connections while supporting those in need. Families participate by donating food supplies or donating time to help pack lunch bags for these community refrigerators. This week's gathering resulted in 95 sandwiches, helping to stock two community refrigerators. #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #CommunityService

At Chicory House, our Environmental Science students are diving deep into sustainability! These seniors recently enjoyed a zero waste dining experience, where every meal was served with reusable items, showcasing how easy it can be to reduce our environmental footprint. 🍽️♻️ The highlight of the day was an engaging discussion on 'Zero Waste Home' by Bea Johnson, inspiring everyone to rethink their daily habits and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. Join them in making a difference! What sustainable practices are you incorporating into your life? Share your tips in the comments! 💚 #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #Sustainability #ZeroWaste

The Hawks are in Sulphur, LA, today and tomorrow at the SPAR Natatorium for the LHSAA Division IV State Championship! ❤️ Go Hawks!

McGehee's Varsity Cross Country Team had an impressive season, led by seniors Anna Accousti '25 and Josie Leyens '25. At the LHSAA 2024 State Championship in Natchitoches, the team earned a runner-up (2nd place) title along with several individual honors. Josie Leyens '25 was named to the 2024 All-Academic Girls Cross Country Team. Mary Claire Leckert '28 placed 4th in the Division IV race and ranked among the top 25 aggregate female times across all divisions, earning All-State honors. Other competitors included Anna Accousti '25, Grace Olinger '26, Virginia Lovell '28, Elsie Budde '30, Mae Perrilliat '30, and Harper Zweben '30. All members of the Varsity Cross Country Team played an important role in bringing the team to the podium this year. We are so proud of our Hawks! ❤️ #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #CrossCountry #StateRunnerUp

McGehee made its move at the New Orleans Youth Chess November Meet this past Saturday at Arden Cahill! In the K-6 section, Emily Mintz '32 secured 16th place, and Marie Kirby '32 earned 4th place and a trophy. As a team, McGehee clinched 4th place overall. ♟️🎉 Proud of these McGehee girls! #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #YouthChessMeet

Congratulations to Addison Dodson '25, recognized as the Enterprise Scholar Athlete at the Saints game on Sunday! This honor celebrates her outstanding academic achievements, athletic excellence, and dedication to community service. ❤️ #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #AthleteoftheWeek #EnterpriseScholarAthlete

Our 6th graders had an incredible week at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama! They built and launched rockets, tackled astronaut simulations, and learned the roles of astronauts and ground control. This hands-on experience brought science and teamwork to life while sparking future career dreams. 🚀✨ #SpaceCamp #STEMEducation #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen

The Hawks are at Northwestern State University today for the LHSAA Division IV State Championship. Go Hawks! ❤️

Session 3 of our Parent Education Series will take place virtually on Tuesday, November 19th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register online at bit.ly/ISACSParentSeries or at the link in bio to join the webinar sponsored by ISACS .⁣ ⁣ Join Jennifer Wallace, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, as she reveals the roots of toxic achievement pressure and provides actionable strategies for countering it. This event is tailored for caregivers, educators, and counselors of school-aged children, especially teens. Wallace’s book, Never Enough, has earned acclaim, and her insights appear in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. She is also a BCG BrightHouse Luminary and a consultant for The LEGO Group. The webinar recording will be accessible until December 31, 2024.

On Friday, November 8, members of the classes of 1950 to 1975 were greeted at the gate by our 4th grade girls, who brought these special guests to the Marsha Miller Wedell '59 Student Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1975. The honorees enjoyed their Lower School escorts, catching up with each other and mingling with alumnae from other classes. #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #McGeheeAlumna #50YearLuncheon

Congratulations to McGehee's Varsity Volleyball team and coaches on a fantastic season! ❤️ The Hawks fought hard in the Semi-Finals round of the LHSAA Division V State Volleyball Playoffs before falling to Country Day. Thank you to the Hawks Nation for all of the support; as well as to the students, faculty, and parents who traveled to Lafayette to cheer on our Hawks.

The Pre-K Ladybugs have been learning about book care rules, like hugging books while walking, turning pages gently, and cleaning hands before reading. 📚 To celebrate, they checked out their very first library books! Each girl chose her own book and carried it back to the classroom. We can't wait for their next library visit! #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #LowerSchoolLibrary #YoungReaders #FirstLibraryCheckout

The Hawks are in the Cajundome in Lafayette today to take on the Cajuns in the Semi-Finals round of the LHSAA Division V State Volleyball Playoffs! Go Hawks! 🏐❤️

The Hawks are in the Cajundome in Lafayette today to take on the Pioneers in the Quarterfinals round of the LHSAA Division V State Volleyball Playoffs! Go Hawks! 🏐❤️

Meet Tina Nguyen, Class of 2014, Resident Doctor.⁣ ⁣ Tina earned her B.A. from Tulane and her M.D. from LSU Health Sciences Center. Now an OB-GYN resident, she’s dedicated to providing compassionate reproductive healthcare and tackling health inequities in New Orleans. Tina credits McGehee for shaping her leadership skills and instilling a strong sense of integrity, which she carries into her work every day. She also values her Mock Trial experience for teaching her to think on her feet and communicate with confidence—skills that have been invaluable in her medical career.⁣ ⁣ To learn more about this McGehee Leading Woman, visit the bottom of our homepage to see the Leading Women grid.⁣ ⁣ #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #McGeheeAlumna #WomenInMedicine

What an incredible evening! Our book discussion on “The Anxious Generation” brought together parents and guests for meaningful conversations about youth anxiety. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their insights and strategies. Let’s continue to support each other in this journey. 💬 ⁣ ⁣ #ParentEducationSeries #YouthAnxiety #mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen

Join us for McGehee’s annual Holiday Boutique! 🎁✨ Hosted by the Parents’ League, this festive one-stop shop features unique holiday gifts, decor, and treats from local vendors on Saturday, December 7 in our school auditorium.⁣ ⁣ Interested in being a vendor? Limited spaces are available—apply by November 25! For details and to register, visit bit.ly/mcgboutique2024 or check the link in bio.

Calling all Hawks fans! 🦅 The Varsity Volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Ascension Episcopal on November 8 in the Regional round of the LHSAA Division V State Volleyball Playoffs. Next up: the Quarterfinals against Crescent City Christian on Thursday, November 14 at 12:40 p.m. in the Cajundome in Lafayette! 🏐

Last week, Women's Health Week, hosted by McGehee's Citizenship Girls, highlighted mental health awareness! Alumna Dr. Catherine McDermott '02 shared her journey from a student at McGehee into her profession as a counselor, supporting adolescent mental health. The week wrapped up with "Green Duds Day," raising funds for NAMI and promoting awareness. 💚 #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #WomensHealthWeek

We're so proud of the McGehee girls for participating in Girls on the Run! This incredible program not only promotes physical fitness but also empowers young girls to embrace their strength and confidence. Together, they are learning valuable life skills and making lasting friendships! 💪💖 #GirlsOnTheRun #Empowerment #McGeheeGirls #LeadingWomen #McGeheeSchool

Our French IV-V students welcomed special guests Theresa and Clara Bengoa, personal friends of our very own Juliana Elias '26! Originally from New Orleans, the Bengoa family moved to Arras, France, nine years ago. The class dove deep into the unique differences between high school and university life in France versus the U.S., comparing everything from daily routines to cultural norms—all en français, of course! 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Our students were fully engaged, asking fantastic questions about the journey of learning a new language and what it's really like to live as an American abroad. Merci, Theresa and Clara, for bringing a slice of France to McGehee! ❤️ #francais #mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen

Proud of our McGehee singers! 🎶 Over the weekend, our talented students took center stage at the Louisiana All-State Children's and Youth Choirs, after a rigorous audition and intense rehearsals with renowned clinicians. A huge thank you to Cassie Schmitt for her incredible leadership and support. She made this journey possible, guiding our vocalists every step of the way. We're so grateful for her dedication and expertise in elevating our choir program! 4th Grade: Madeline Burghardt, BK Calhoun, Olivia Vincent, Wyn Ziegler; 5th Grade: Evie Babin, Clementine Crews, Francesca Laurent, Rowan Roberts; 6th Grade: Amelia Blount, June McDermott, Story Rovin; 7th Grade: Catherine Holmes, Leila Marino; 8th Grade: Lucy Boudreaux; 9th Grade: Miriam Kennedy, Vivi Williamson; 12th Grade: Macy Harris Way to go, McGehee Choir! 👏 #McGeheeChoir #AllStateChoir #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen

Today, on Veteran’s Day, we honor and pay tribute to two extraordinary members of our faculty for their distinguished service to our country.⁣ ⁣ Anna Tom, Little Gate Indigo Pelicans Teacher, served as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force as a munitions technician. Over her eight-year career, she maintained and delivered missiles, processed bullets, and managed countermeasures for aircraft. Anna supported both A-10 aircraft and F-15 fighters and served in Hungary, England, and right here in New Orleans, where she assisted with recovery efforts during Hurricane Katrina.⁣ ⁣ Sarah Noland, Little Gate Tinker Teacher, served in the Marine Corps as an Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician. Her critical work involved troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, electric motors, and motor control circuits, along with maintaining mobile electric power generation equipment used in the field. Sarah achieved the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged.⁣ ⁣ We are deeply grateful for their service and dedication. Happy Veteran’s Day to these two leading women and to all those who served our country!⁣ ⁣ #McGeheeSchool #LeadingWomen #VeteransDay

🗓 Reminder: Glass Half Full drop off is Monday, November 11! Senior Environmental Science students will be at morning carpool to collect your glass. ♻️ Please remove caps, but feel free to bring them to recycle.⁣⁣ ⁣

This morning, McGehee was buzzing with excitement as the Saints Cheer Krewe (formerly the Saintsations) made a surprise visit to campus for Black and Gold Day! The cheer team energized the girls with cheers, dances, a lively second line, and even a spirited tug-of-war showdown between faculty and the Krewe. Louise the Hawk joined in the fun, adding an extra dash of McGehee pride. Best of luck to the New Orleans Saints as they take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday—Geaux Saints! 🖤💛 #blackandgold #saints #mcgeheeschool #leadingwomen