School News

Monica arrived on campus and felt the energy of Principia—students eager to share what makes life meaningful here, and faculty and staff who embody the School’s vision of academic innovation and experiential learning. Her response? “I want to go back to school!” 

Principia’s boys’ basketball set out in December to take on the most elite competition in the country and returned home with a coveted national ranking.

Principia School recently hosted its 4th annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner, marking another successful year of giving back to the community.

Principia welcomed student teams from across Missouri to compete in a powerful experience that builds leadership, analytical thinking, public speaking, and negotiation skills.  

Principia's Spanish 3 class put their language skills to the test in a high-pressure, Shark-Tank-style panel, turning classroom learning into real-world practice.

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. 

Being future-ready is an integral pillar of a Principia education, and Aereon is among the top students making a big splash in the St. Louis area.

A dash of creative and entrepreneurial spirit sprinkled with a love for travel was a recipe for success for the “Sweet Spot” Quest Team.

Principia boys basketball makes headlines earning the number one preseason ranking in Missouri by Sports Illustrated.

Magic behind the curtain brings the fantastical production of A Wrinkle in Time to life in front of a packed house at Ridgway Auditorium.

When Yifei, a powerhouse sophomore tennis player, picked up her racquet and stepped onto the court for the Class 1 State singles tennis tournament, she didn’t expect her match—or her victory—to come so fast.

This past year, as Upper School students embarked on their annual character trips, the deeply rooted past and the future merged as alumni met students in the field to exchange shared experiences, values, and a wealth of support. 

At Principia School, learning goes beyond the classroom and into the garden, woods, and even the chicken coop, where Lower School students learn by doing.

The start of a new school year is always exciting. New teachers and classes, newly renovated hallways and collaborative spaces, and an administrative team that’s always one step ahead of the curve.  

Quentin, an Upper School Senior, becomes the second player in Missouri history to win both a State championship and Nike’s prestigious Peach Jam basketball tournament held in Georgia this past summer.