Louise S. McGehee School

Congratulations to Kylie Buford '27 and Mary Claire Leckert '28 for being named to the Times-Picayune All-Metro Track and Field Teams. Selections are based on top performances in times and distances from local athletes at the LHSAA state track and field championships in May.

Read more at https://www.nola.com/sports/high_schools/new-orleans-all-metro-track-and-field-teams-2026/article_7af6fe3e-44d9-43f0-9aa9-b0425e58aaa8.html

In May, Little Gate's Sarah Noland and Lydia Witte, along with Pre-K's Camille Greenberg, traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy, to study the Reggio Emilia philosophy at its source. As part of a study group organized by the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA), they participated in school visits, workshops at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre, and conversations with educators from around the world. This learning opportunity was made possible through the Peggy McGehee Wisdom Distinguished Faculty Program, established through the generosity and legacy of Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin '50.

Exciting progress is taking shape on campus! Construction is underway on the Wallace Yancey '23 Auditorium, as well as a new entryway and front office.

Students, faculty, trustees, donors, and our architecture and construction partners gathered on April 29th to celebrate the upcoming renovation of the Janet Wallace Yancey '23 Auditorium and construction of a new entryway and front office.

This project is the first phase of McGehee's Campus Master Plan, which was developed and will now be implemented after years of study and community input. This investment in McGehee's campus and future is funded entirely through charitable contributions.

McGehee's Class of 2026 graduated on Thursday, May 21, in the school's timeless tradition of long pink dresses. The Class of 2029 began the ceremony by carrying in the daisy chain they made for the seniors. Student Body President Julia Mahfouz welcomed guests, and Valedictorians Zoey Bergeron and Sam Scalise gave valedictory addresses, with a class reflection from Class President Juliana Elias. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

That’s a wrap on an incredible school year! From the 4th Grade Jumper Drop to the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony and final assemblies across all divisions, we’ve celebrated every milestone. Wishing everyone a great summer!

The Parents' League celebrated a year of exceptional community-building and volunteerism with a reception at the Cole Pratt Gallery. The evening honored McGehee parents for their time and talent through roles including room parents, event chairs, annual giving grade captains, and parent ambassadors, and recognized Parents' League President Amanda Moeller for her leadership.