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Upper School Grads Share Their Gratitude

It was a time of laughter and some tears; of celebration and lots of gratitude. As the Principia Upper School gathered at Ridgway Auditorium this May to commemorate the Class of 2025, students, faculty, family, and friends looked enthusiastically forward while also holding a sentimental spot for the memories made. 

Limitless: Natalie Ochieng’s Path to Global Leadership

The din of challenges, boundaries, and constraints dissipates when recent Upper School graduate Natalie Ochieng (US’25) enters a room. Despite navigating language barriers, cultural differences, and personal trials, Ochieng has emerged from her years of Upper School with quiet strength and a powerful sense of accomplishment.

Free Public BioBlitz Event for All Ages on May 2-3

Join us for an exploration of our 360-acre campus with scientists from the Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Department of Conservation. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to experience two days of nature, discovery, and fun, featuring activities such as hayrides, s’mores and snacks, stargazing, bird watching, bat netting, insect discovery, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.principiaschool.org/bioblitz.   

Maty Mauk Announced as New Head Football Coach at Principia

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.  

Simunye Service Trip: Packing with Purpose, Traveling for Change 

Duffle bags line the halls of Principia School on Sunday afternoons as students preparing for this year’s Simunye service trip spend hours categorizing, packing, and sorting the voluminous mountain of donated clothes they’ll bring to kids in South Africa.  

Real-World Learning Makes a Real Impact

It's the age-old question: can any of us really affect change? What power do we hold to make a difference in the world or even our community? This fall, students in the Upper School Biology CoLab learned they have plenty, as long as they’re willing to try.