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Two tenth-grade student teams from Principia School have been recognized as finalists in the international PrintLab & Autodesk Make:able Challenge
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Field Hockey Returns to Principia with Todd Dillon as Head Coach
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First place wins at State Championship and athletes and coaches recognized on the national stage.
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National honor recognizes Blossom among the top 10 high school boys basketball coaches in the country.
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Principia School boys' basketball finished strong at the prestigious City of Palms Classic Basketball Tournament in Fort Myers, Florida, solidifying their own ranking as a top team in the nation.
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Principia School has once again been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in Missouri by Niche, the country’s leading college and school search platform. Niche has ranked Principia School as the No. 1 Best Christian High Schools in Missouri and St. Louis, and No. 1 Best Christian K-12 Schools in Missouri and St. Louis. Principia also ranked as No. 2 Best Boarding High Schools in Missouri and St. Louis, and No. 4 Best Private K-12 Schools in St. Louis.
Principia School is pleased to announce Terry Grigsby as its new Head of School. A Principia alumnus and retired U.S. Navy Commander, Mr. Grigsby brings 20 years of distinguished experience, most recently as Principia’s Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management & Residential Life. His leadership advances Principia’s mission to cultivate character, academic excellence, and spiritual growth for students in Pre-K through grade 12.
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Principia School is excited to announce the hiring of Maty Mauk as its new Head Football Coach. A former record-setting quarterback, Coach Mauk brings extensive experience and a bold vision for the future of Principia football.
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Principia School announced it has once again been recognized among the Best Schools in America by Niche, including No. 1 Best Christian High School in Missouri and St. Louis and No. 3 Best Private K-12 School in St. Louis.
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Principia School today announced its fifth-annual BioBlitz event taking place May 3-4, 2024, on Principia School’s Town and Country campus. The event is open to the public and free for all to attend with hayrides, s’mores and snacks, stargazing, bird watching, bat netting, insect discovery, plein-air painting, and more.
Media ContactFor interview requests and press kits, reach out to media@principia.edu. Student StoriesAt the heart of Principia's story is our students. Read our monthly articles in a local community magazine to learn more about the Principia difference and why we are rated the best Christian high school and K-12 school in St. Louis and Missouri.
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Principia School in the News
Town & Style: Explore and Grow: Principia School—Holding an insect in your hand is a much more powerful way to learn about it than looking at a picture. Seeing, touching and drawing a plant can help you understand it more fully. Taking time for a walk in nature can inspire creativity and innovation. Principia School believes that offering students the opportunity for outdoor experiences is a key component of a well-balanced education ...
Fox2: Student-led Impact Challenge at Principia School—The event take place on April 10. This year, 20 organizations and 24 professionals are participating, with six other schools joining virtually ...
Leader: MSHSAA changes how private schools are classified—So the title Principia won in 2025 is worth seven points and their championship in March is worth 10. That’s going to bump the Panthers up to Class 5 this school year. Also a private school from St. Louis County, MICDS won the Class 5 title and will move up to Class 6, the highest classification ...
YouTube: Zen Game Media: All Up From Here: Meet USD Captain Lilly Dow—The Multi-Sport High School Load: Volleyball, cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track all running through her senior year at Principia ...
St. Louis Magazine: How St. Louis high schoolers are getting a head start on college and careers—Through Principia's independent studies program, students can work alongside teachers to design courses tailored to their interests. Since the program launched during the 2024–25 school year, about 35 such Quest courses have helped students land jobs before they’ve even graduated ...
Ladue News: Principia is helping students grow with purpose - Ladue News—Principia is a faith-based school grounded in the teachings of Christian Science—a Bible-based religion—and welcomes families of all faith backgrounds ...