From understanding climate change to combating world hunger, students at Principia are stepping up as a force for good with out-of-the box thinking and passionate ingenuity. As part of a school-wide campaign, the Impact Challenge supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through student projects, classroom work, and community service ...
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“Keep Calm and Carry On.” The phrase dates back to World War II when it was used on British propaganda posters, but its message remained relevant two weekends in February when 20 Upper School students competed in the nation’s first high school mediation tournament, hosted by Principia.
Keeping calm, ...
To change the world, one must have the courage to say “yes.” At this year’s Youth Empowerment Summit, otherwise known as YES, six Principia Upper School students said “yes” to making a positive and powerful impact in the world—starting with tackling issues in their own backyard.
YES is a ...
There was a twinkle in the air recently. More like 26 twinkles over two January evenings as Principia’s youngest scholars—the Preschool 3 and 4 classes—led their parents on a lantern walk through the campus’ east woods. Each child carried a homemade lantern—a decorated glass jar or lantern made from vellum ...
Upper School seniors Keith Babcock and Elmo Small won recognition from the Midwest Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Keith’s piece Cutthroat Runaway and Elmo’s cardboard sculpture each won a Silver Key award.
Keith’s digital piece The Jungle received a Gold Key award. The Gold Key Award recognizes the ...
The following Principia eighth graders are now members of the prestigious 2021 St. Louis Metro District 8 Band:
• Carter Dannull (tuba) • Avery Stewart (bass clarinet) • Grace McCord (clarinet) • Ethan Hoff (clarinet) • Kinsey Quitter (clarinet) • Sydney Hopkins (flute) • Lauren Scott (alto saxophone)—District MS ...
Seniors Kaya Equevilley and Grace Ripley were accepted to the prestigious United Nations Association of the National Capital Area’s (UNA-NCA) Emerging Leaders program. They were selected for their demonstrated interest in and impact championing human rights and global issues. The Emerging Leaders program provides youth leaders with tools and support ...
In preparation for the holidays, students partnered with a variety of charities and organizations, offering support and sharing much-needed joy with neighbors near and far.
This year, Muris Karamovic, a Principia employee, shared an inspiring full-circle story. He recalls receiving a gift box of treasures 26 years ago in ...
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