Despite a cold, wet start to the season, Upper School athletes doubled down on training and practice across all sports—and the results of this hard work were evident in victories large and small, on the scoreboard and in character.
Both the track and field and girls’ soccer teams journeyed ...
On a beautiful, sunny Saturday in May, Principia School families, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in a packed McCalmont Gym to give the Class of 2018 a resounding send-off.
Appreciative applause greeted the faculty processional and the entrance of the seniors—in twos and threes, arm-in-arm with friends. The choir ...
It’s been a year filled with academic progress, athletics triumphs, character growth, and great fun at the School. Enjoy a few highlights!
Principians far and wide came out in full force to make the third annual Global Days of Service campaign an unqualified success. From Atlanta to Seattle, Florida to California—and in between in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Phoenix—Principia alumni, students, and staff threw themselves into volunteer work with generosity of ...
The Statue of Liberty, the United Nations, the 9/11 Memorial, hit Broadway musicals, and—of course—New York-style pizza . . . these are just a few highlights from our seventh graders’ weeklong immersion in the vibrant historic, artistic, and multicultural melting pot that is New York City.
“We had been ...
This weekend’s first-ever BioBlitz on the School campus promises to be an exciting community event, with myriad opportunities for scientific exploration and discovery as well as fun and games (and treats).
Upper School science teacher Lynne Scott (C’01), who has participated in several BioBlitzes in the St. Louis region, ...
As part of a periodic reaccreditation process, Principia School hosted an 11-member visiting team of expert educators for four days in mid-April. Representing ISACS (the Independent Schools Association of the Central States), the team included teachers, counselors, and heads of school, as well as staff members in business, alumni, and ...
Big, the Musical, this year’s Upper School Spring Production, is a high-energy, family-friendly comedy that focuses on a few weeks in the life of Josh Baskin, an awkward teenager who wishes he were older. And cooler. And more confident.
In a role made famous by Hollywood mega-star Tom ...
Even after several visits to the Holy Land, Upper School Bible studies teacher Evan MacDonald (US’94, C’06) says, “There’s always something new to learn with every trip and group.” MacDonald recently returned from a trip to Israel with 20 students who are enrolled in the Bible 2 class. One of ...
Hear from students and parents about the many benefits of boarding at Principia School.
