Students and teachers alike are thrilled with the new multilevel classes in Lower School—and with the renovated spaces enabling three-year-olds through fifth graders to be together in the same building. See what all the excitement is about!
School News
“We’re all in this together!”
This observation from a parent attending New Parent Orientation sums up the intentional sense of family and community that is infusing activities and programs throughout the School at the start of the new academic year.
Principal Travis Brantingham (US'94, C'98) feels strongly that ...
See students across all levels deep in thought and full of smiles as they get into the swing of school.
The bell for the first day of school hasn’t quite rung yet, but Principia’s robotics program is all revved up and ready to forge ahead!
With robotics on the course schedules for both Upper and Middle School, there will be plenty of opportunities for students to engage in this ...
Upper School mathematics teacher Jim Moser (C’04) has been named a 2015 Teacher of Distinction by the Independent Schools of St. Louis. This nonprofit, professional association of 45 member schools, including Principia, honored Moser for his “thoughtful and comprehensive approach” and commitment to professional development and improved teaching.
Along ...
During her years at Principia Upper School, Jenna Marston (US’09) enjoyed the distinction of playing varsity girls’ softball— and varsity baseball on the boys’ team! What made it even more fun was that her father, Upper School math teacher Bill Marston (US’75, C’80), coached baseball.
In fact, from her ...
Upper School’s preseason training camps are off to an earlier-than-usual start this year, with the arrival of enthusiastic soccer and football players on Tuesday of this week. (The early start is required to match up with new dates established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.)
Newly appointed ...
After a brief hiatus for the month of July, Principia’s Summertime Discovery program has taken off again this week—in more ways than one!
Exploring the theme of Outer Space, the children have been designing rocket ships, robots, and jet packs out of recycled materials. They spent an energetic morning ...
“Stay connected with Principia.” “Connect with a branch church or CSO.” “Connect with and expand your concept of neighbor.” “Your connection with God is the most important and enduring connection in your life."
With these messages ringing in their ears, the Upper School Class of 2015 walked across the ...
A toucan, howler monkey, and boa constrictor—along with 10 other rain forest animals—greeted visitors in the Lower School Gym for the recent second grade presentation, “The Raiforans" ( Rai n For est An imals). These budding research scientists shared an impressive depth of understanding about “their” animal as well as ...