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St. Francis de Sales
"Be who you areand be that well."
Visitation Academy is an independent, Catholic school that welcomes and appreciates students for the individuals they are, inspiring them to explore, expand, and celebrate their unique gifts and empowering them with the skills needed to thrive in the world ahead.
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Coed Montessori
Children in the coeducational Montessori program for ages Toddler through Kindergarten, one of the first in the St. Louis area, learn in multi-age groups, at their own pace, with freedom of choice, helping each child reach full potential in all areas of life. -
Lower School
A supportive and welcoming environment, small class sizes, project-based learning, and the integration of technology throughout the curriculum provide a strong educational foundation for young girls in the area’s only all-girl program for Grades 1-5. -
Middle School
The challenging, exploratory, integrative, and relevant curriculum in the area’s only all-girl program for Grades 6-8 focuses on the developmental readiness, needs, and interests of young women, building a bridge from childhood to young adulthood. -
Upper School
A rigorous, four-year college preparatory curriculum and all-girl environment for young women in Grades 9-12 challenges students to stretch themselves intellectually and empowers them to participate wholly in their high school experience.
About Visitation Academy
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Celebrating Individuality
A leader in education in the St. Louis area since 1833, Viz proudly offers four distinct yet cohesive programs for students of any age. Small class sizes, combined with talented and experienced faculty, allow each student to thrive in an atmosphere of individualized attention.
As young women progress through their Viz journey, high performance academics and spiritual formation are complemented with a vibrant fine arts program, a diverse selection of electives, inclusive yet competitive athletics, and numerous club and service opportunities.
A student who values academic excellence balanced with a well-rounded, school-life experience will thrive. Viz challenges students academically and personally, broadening their knowledge and experience base to reach their fullest potential.
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Why Choose Viz?
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1833
We’ve been enriching and celebrating our students since 1833. -
7:1
Our student-teacher ratio averages 7:1. -
$1M
Over $1million in financial support is awarded annually to our students. -
#1
Named the #1 All-Girls High School in Missouri by Niche!
News & Events
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What’s Happening At Viz
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Standout Service
Read MorePlease join us in congratulating Caroline Keller '23, Viz's Archbishop John L. May Service Award recipient. Caroline and other St. Louis area high school honorees received the award at a Mass held at the Cathedral Basilica on Monday, March 6.Caroline completed over 100 hours of service, primarily at St. Francis Cabrini Academy. When reflecting on the experience, Caroline said, "I love seeing the faces of the students I tutor brighten and smile when a new concept clicks. Through my volunteering, I know that I am helping these kids master their elementary school topics so that they can have greater success in both middle school and high school." -
A Corridor to Education
Read MoreViz educators are shaking things up in their classrooms and enhancing their curriculum this year thanks to the rebranded "Concept Corridor," which includes the Viz food science kitchen and makerspace area. The state-of-the-art food science kitchen boasts five prep stations equipped with all the necessary tools for students to use cooking as a learning tool. The fully outfitted makerspace is a collaborative environment for hands-on activities, complete with materials for students to unleash their creativity. It also houses cutting-edge tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, virtual reality goggles, sewing machines, and more, allowing students to deepen their understanding of various topics. The "freedom of use" model encourages both teachers and students to make the most of these inviting and innovative spaces. -
Outstanding Educator
Read MoreCongratulations to Sarah Walsh, Viz's computer science and engineering teacher and the school's robotics team moderator. She is a National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) 2023 Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois Affiliate Educator Winner!Sarah is one of only two individuals to receive this award in our region. Her contributions to Visitation have been invaluable. She grew the robotics team from just two students to 28, many of whom hold leadership roles. Additionally, Sarah has introduced new courses into the Upper School curriculum, including AP computer science principals, AP computer science Java, and intro to engineering, adding tremendous value to Viz's computer science program. -
Student Leaders
Read MoreViz Middle School Counselor Ashely Giljum has launched an exciting new initiative in the Middle School this year, the Orientation Leader program, to help fifth-grade students with the transition to middle school. Orientation leaders will serve as mentors to the younger students and will collaborate on the creation of tailored lessons and lead large and small group lessons in May. The student-mentors also will serve as leaders during Middle School Orientation in August, assisting all students new to the Viz Middle School.Current seventh-grade students who wanted to be considered submitted applications. The selection team sought motivated, responsible, and well-rounded/involved applicants. Congratulations to the following seventh-grade students who were selected to fill this important leadership role:Lila BurkemperTaylor CarrBrigid FeldmanWinnie FerrickAnna FriedrichLena HoffmanAudrey JenkinsMaddy KozakCelia Pursifull -
What's All the Racket?
Read MoreAnother Viz athletics team - racquetball - competed in State competition last weekend and did well. The varsity team finished sixth overall, JV 1 in fourth, and JV2 in seventh place.Here are the individual results:Sejal Sekhar (Class of 2023) - Third Place, Varsity Seed 2Regina Dennison (Class of 2023) - Second Place, Varsity Seed 3Jessica Martin (Class of 2023) - Fourth Place, Varsity Seed 5Morgan Dalebout (Class of 2025) - Second Place, JV1 Seed 1Audrey Sprich (Class of 2025) - Fourth Place, JV1 Seed 2Elena Moolsintong (Class of 2025) - Second Place, JV1 Seed 4Mattea Schwartz (Class of 2024)/Macy Haley (Class of 2024) - Fourth place, JV1 DoublesKate Fletcher (Class of 2025) - Fourth Place, JVII Seed 1Evangelia Bonifacio (Class of 2025) - Third Place, JVII Seed 5
Viz Community
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Hear Our Stories
Viz students are not the only ones that are encouraged to “Be Who You Are and Be That Well.” Check out these stories about our Viz alums and educators who are living these words every day.
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Catie Schmid ’10
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