Visitation is proud to announce that eight of our outstanding students have qualified for the HOSA State Leadership Conference, marking a significant achievement in what has been the most competitive year yet. With over 1,600 students registered—making it the largest conference to date—2025 set a new bar for excellence and determination.
Visitation Academy junior Elizabeth A. has been chosen for the prestigious YMCA Youth Advocate Program and will represent the state of Missouri at Youth Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., from March 2-5. She is the only student from Missouri selected for this opportunity.
A team of eight talented students from Visitation Academy’s Entrepreneurial course is making waves in the World Wide Technology (WWT) STEM Student Forum, an annual competition designed to empower students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Competing against 19 other schools in the St. Louis area, the Viz team is working to develop innovative, equity-focused solutions for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000—funding that will help bring their idea to life.
Visitation is proud to celebrate Blair S. '26, a dedicated student and equestrian, who was awarded the Junior Rider Sportsmanship Award for 2024 at the Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization (MOHJO) year-end awards banquet.
Six Visitation Academy students—Maeve M. '26, Libby M. '25, Maggie C. '26, Gabby M. '26, Caelan V. '26, and Kendall Ann M. '26—are leading by example through their involvement in the Glennon Guild Junior Board (GGJB). This organization, established in 2023, empowers high school students to serve families at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Together, these students exemplify the values of faith, service, and leadership that Visitation cherishes.
Viz is proud to celebrate Marian W., Class of 2025, who has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award. This honor recognizes Marian's dedication to civil rights and social justice, embodying Dr. King's unwavering commitment to equality, even in the face of adversity.
As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, we are reminded of Dr. King's profound challenge: “What are you doing for others?” Marian's work inspires us all to reflect on this question and strive toward a more just world.
Visitation Academy is an independent, private Catholic school offering a coeducational Montessori preschool and Kindergarten program, the area's only all-girl elementary program for Grades 1-5, and an all-girl middle school and all-girl high school.