A Culture of Excellence

We are committed to excellence and continuous improvement. In fact, excellence is one of our value attributes. We foster a culture of scholarship and wonder, exploring new ideas and developing critical-thinking skills.

In athletics, academics, the arts, and more, Principia School students are making their mark!

Here are a few accomplishments from this past year.

Academics

27 students grew 10 more RIT points in reading
34 students grew 10 more RIT points in Math
38 English students earned college credit from the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL)
10 junior and senior math students took the AP Calculus exams and 90% earned a 3 or better with 35% earning a 5
35 math students earned college credit in Statistics, Pre Calculus, and Calculus from UMSL
About 40% of our student body participated in a math competition
15 students represented six countries at a Model United Nations Conference at Webster University
Over 40 students earned college credit in US History or US Government from UMSL
Eight students earned college credit in Spanish from UMSL
35 students earned college credit in Science courses from Principia College
Three sophomores received special recognition in the ITEEA Reach Challenge for their use of engineering, technology, and innovation to help a community member overcome a challenge
Field and Natural History students, along with Master Naturalists, supported 300 students from three schools to help identify 219 species on campus in one day at BioBlitz
50 projects, three schools, and 18 organizations around St. Louis supported our students in making an impact toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals during the Impact Challenge
98 students embarked on experiential travels to the Dominican Republic, South Africa, Greece, Yellowstone, and Taiwan
Six seniors received the Gold Congressional Medal for 400 hours of public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical education, and a trip that was planned and executed by the student

Athletics

The Girl's Basketball Team placed Second in the Class 2 State Championship
The Track & Field team won first place at the state championships this year. Principia School captured the Class 1 Boys’ Team title with 73 points.
One student set new overall state meet records with a 10.41-second finish in the 100-meter race and 21.25 second finish in the 200-meter race.
Some of our seniors were accepted to play D1 field hockey, baseball, and basketball with St. Louis University, Mizzou, and Missouri Baptist University.

Performing Arts

41 band and choir students earned “Exemplary” ratings at the ABC Solo and Ensemble Contest this year, a testament to the strong program.
Both choir and band competed in the Music in the Parks Festival and received and Excellent rating
22 students performed in the exceptional performance of "Peter and the Starcatcher"
46 students worked as the cast and crew in the production "The Addams Family"
One student one fourth place in Wednesday Club's Poetry Competition
One student choreographed a piece selected to be performed at the Prism Theatre Company's "Being You" Festival
One student was selected to compete in the ESU National Shakespeare Competition in New York City
One student received the Gold "Exemplary" rating at the District and State Solo Small Ensemble competition and earned 3rd Chair in the All-District Metro 8 Honor Band

Visual Arts

One student's painting was accepted in the St. Louis Artist Guild's juried show this past spring.
A student had a piece selected for the National K–12 Ceramics Exhibition.
Two students placed in the top 10 of the Wednesday Club Poetry Contest—one first prize and one honorable mention out of more than 90 entries from nine different schools.
Four students had their artwork selected for the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, 2022. Young Artists’ Showcase. Chosen works were selected from 280 submissions.

College Preparation

48 members of the Class of 2024 received 217 acceptances to Colleges and Universities. Some of these institutions included Duke University, Rutgers University, Pepperdine, University of California (various campuses), Vassar, and Principia College.