August 2025
August 18th, 2025

SMA Robotics Places at Nationals in Orlando
Congratulations to our SMA Robotics Team for their 10th place finish at the National Beta Convention! Their innovation, teamwork, and determination continue to make us proud. Way to represent on the national stage!
SMA Beta Performs at Nationals in Orlando
Congratulations to this incredible group of Eagles for representing us on the national stage in the Group Talent competition at the Beta Convention! We are so proud of this fun and creative group!
Dallin Variest Opens at Beta National Convention in Orlando
Dallin was handpicked to share the stage with top talent from across the nation—an incredible honor that speaks to his skill and dedication. He now joins the ranks of an elite senior beta group known as the Premier Performers!
Harlynn Davis Scores Big in National Convention in Orlando
Congratulations to Harlynn Davis for soaring to 4th place in the Agricultural Science Test at the National Beta Convention in Orlando! Your hard work and brainpower are putting SMA on the map—way to go, Harlynn!
Dynasty White Competes at National Beta Convention in Orlando
Shout-out to SMA Eagle Dynasty White for her incredible Digital Art entry at the National Beta Convention! Her creativity and talent made us all proud on the national stage!
Thank you First UPC of New Roads
SMA's School Improvements
SMA Students Represent Leadership
Our SMA student leaders had the honor of representing our school at the Rotary Club of False River’s Annual Prayer Breakfast.
Their presence reflected the spirit of leadership, service, and community that we value at SMA!
LSU Agricultural Career Exploration with Drones Teacher Workshop
SMA Teacher, Haley Capps, attended the LSU Agricultural Career Exploration with Drones teacher workshop this week. The training included indoor and outdoor drone flights, hands on drone coding activities, and I received a rolling case with drones, batteries, and workbooks to support classroom instruction.
Pre-Health/Pre-Vet Classes Host Guest Speaker
Valerie Jarreau, CNO of Pointe Coupee General Hospital (PCGH) and Darla Franklin, RN at PCGH came to talk to our Biocapstone and Medical Assistant students about the nursing career and the importance of HIPAA compliance.
4th Grade Cave Art
After studying the hunter gatherers and the Paleolithic period, student in 4th grade created their own cave art.
4th Grade Engineers
4th grade students explore the basics of electricity by building their own simple electrical system - hands-on learning in action!
Firefighter 1 Hosts Guest Speaker
Ms. Sneed brought in guest speaker Mr. Pedro to discuss the topic terrorist threats.
Flag Ambassador Training
2025-2026 Flag Ambassadors
These students volunteered to represent SMA in flag ambassadorship for this school year. They were trained by leaders: Grant Carriere, Olivia Vosburg & Ellie Dabadie in addition, these students are newly trained: Breanna Wright, AJ Loup, Wesly Dickinson, Avery Carriere, Domnic Mejia, Charlee Gros, Tripp Cormier, Aaliyah Lee, Cynthia Laborde, Brooke Martin, Reed Schulz & Preston Rountree
First PLC of 25-26
Literacy/Math Coach, Hillary Smith, works with ELA/English Teachers to provide meaningful instruction to teachers to better service our students. PLCs are held every Monday and Wednesday before school. Mrs. Hillary has worked diligently over the summer gathering data and creating lessons that provide services to all students all campus. We are ready to blast off to mastery!!!
TOPS
Do you know that your child's ACT score determines TOPS? Do you know which universities takes each level of TOPS?
find out more here: https://mylosfa.la.gov/students.../scholarships-grants/tops/
The District will sponsor several ACT prep courses this year. You may want to talk to your child about the importance of that composite score for College and Dual Enrollment. Students must earn a 19 in English and Math to take DE courses in high school. Univerisites will only take TOPS Opportunity, Performance, or Honors, which all have a composite of 20 or higher. Be sure to help your child get the score they need for college and TOPS money!