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Sylvester Headlines SLAM Exhibition
Photo by Rich Bachus

Principia’s first art director and renowned Midwest artist Frederick Oaks Sylvester (1869–1915) was the star of a recent exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM). The exhibition— Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration —was featured at the museum from October 3, 2021, through January 9, 2022. Sylvester’s 1903 ...

Fall Character Trips Keep Giving

It's never too late to appreciate the ongoing learning and adventure that starts with Principia School's Fall Character trips. Freshmen rafted the Deschutes River in Oregon, sophomores hiked and climbed in Colorado, juniors sailed along the Maine coast, and seniors geared up to be leaders in Northern Michigan. Please enjoy ...

A Fruitful Semester at Principia School

Enjoy these images of fall semester 2021. From Preschool to Upper School, it has been a time to remember—filled with joy, learning, and overcoming challenges. This slideshow includes photos of Principia School students at various Christmas programs, science projects, clubs, field trips, and other events.

Dr. Merry Sorrells Named Incoming Head of School

With joy and gratitude, Principia announced this week that Dr. Merry Sorrells (C’79) will serve as our next Head of School.

Dr. Sorrells brings extraordinary educational experience in multiple private schools. She has served as head of school at two faith-based, private schools for 14 years. In addition, she ...

Metro 8 Band and Orchestra Chairs Earned by Principians

November was filled with the sweet sounds of Principia School musicians earning their way into the prestigious St. Louis Metro District 8 (Metro 8) Band and the Metro 8 Orchestra. Competition for a spot in the Metro 8 bands and orchestras is considerable, with students from several public-school districts outside ...

Lower Schoolers Learn How Science Solves Problems

The IDEA Labs provide an innovative space for students at Principia to experiment, problem-solve, and play. IDEA Labs facilitator and Lower School teacher Mollie Grant is always looking for ways to enhance the students’ experiences through creative projects that let young engineers test ideas and solve real-world problems.

For ...

Principia Upper School Hosts Second Annual Mediation Tournament

The Upper School hosted its second annual, high school-level mediation tournament over two days in late November, bringing in three local high schools (Thomas Jefferson School and Jefferson High School) as well as a team from a high school in North Carolina. Participating schools had one or more teams per ...

Performing Arts Back in Full Swing

After a challenging year of virtual concerts and empty auditoriums, the performing arts are getting back to in-person dance, music, and theatre productions this fall.

Dreams Come to Life on Ridgway Stage

Featuring a variety of dance styles and concepts based on dream-journal entries, the ...

Principia School Earns A+ from Top School-Ranking Site

Niche.com, the nation’s leading school review website, has included Principia School on its list of 2022 Best Schools in America. The K–12 school rankings include data for 94,491 public schools, 2,489 private schools, and 11,846 school districts nationwide.

Based on rigorous analysis of key statistics, along with millions of ...

Character Trips Set Tone for Overcoming Challenges
Photos courtesy of Fall Character Trip faculty and chaperones.

Students mastered new skills, strengthened friendships, and overcame challenges with grit and enthusiasm during this year’s Upper School fall character trips. Whether it was whitewater rafting with classmates or braving the icy ocean waters of Maine in an open sailboat, students returned home with new perspectives about themselves and others—all ...

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