Emanuel Harrold, two-time Grammy Award winner and Principia parent, leads a group of middle school musicians from across the St. Louis area in a day-long clinic in Ridgway Auditorium.
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In a world where classrooms often mean desks and textbooks, Principia School takes education to new heights—literally—with a trip to Yellowstone National Park.
In early December, Head of School Dr. Merry Sorrells (C’79) announced her plans to retire as Principia’s Head of School in June 2026. In light of this news, the School is excited to announce the next Head of School will be Terry Grigsby (US’97, C’01).
True to Principia's collaborative, co-curricular learning, Jason Hinthorne and Brittany Barnett’s fifth-grade classes turned a history lesson into a holistic, scenario-based undertaking. And if integrating multiple disciplines wasn’t expansive enough, this unit integrated age groups as well—presenting their findings to 13 Upper School "Sharks" for a mock investor pitch.
In the heart of Town and Country, our enthusiastic Principia ninth graders embarked on a colorful adventure: creating a vibrant mural for the community of Town and Country, Missouri.
Freshman Sana Udoekong (US’24) emerged as a rising star whose debut echoed through Principia's halls and beyond, etching her name into the annals of school history with a performance that defied expectations.
Thanks to the Endowment for Biblical Research, Boston (EBR), Principia College will be the new home for a replica of a container holding the original Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as other artifacts dating back thousands of years.
The tradition of performing Handel’s Messiah at Principia College is more than just a musical event; it is a profound reflection of Principia’s tight-knit community and rich spiritual heritage.
In November, College alum and sports media veteran Zeke Ouellette (C’18) visited campus to put the focus on life behind the camera. The Career Spotlight and Q&A, sponsored by the Career Center, shone a light on Ouellette’s young but distinguished career in television sports production.
Currently Associate Producer of the English Premier League at NBC Sports, Ouellette has experience producing for major events including the Paris Olympics. Prior to working at NBC, he spent five years at ESPN, contributing to iconic programs such as ESPN FC, EURO 2020, Formula 1, and SportsCenter.
The energy in Crafton was electric as students from all seven houses at Principia College gathered for the highly anticipated Game of Homes competition.
Alumni News
In April 2025, College alumna Sylvia Spicer (C’77) will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with all-time greats.
Principia is sending love and prayers to those impacted by the fires in Southern California. We are reaching out to our diverse Principia alumni families and the wider Christian Science community to offer our help.
Thanks to you, Principia’s Giving Tuesday was a resounding success! You shared in the joy and made it our most successful Giving Tuesday ever. Here's a sneak peek of all the good you helped us accomplish.
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