Visitation Academy - Saint Louis

What does it mean to be well educated?

Education is about more than grades, test scores, college admissions, or preparing young people for a profession. It is about the formation of a person and helping students become who they are meant to be.

❤️ As a new school year begins, Head of School David Colón reflects on the possibilities within every student, the role schools play in cultivating excellence, and the enduring wisdom of our Visitation motto: “Be who you are and be that well.”

✨ Read more in this month’s School of Thought blog. https://www.visitationacademy.org/quicklinks/a-blog-from-head-of-school-david-colon

Help us give a warm welcome to the newest members of our Viz Faculty & Staff! We are so excited to have them join our community and share their gifts, talents, and passion with our students. ❤️

🦉✨ Please join us in welcoming them to Viz!

Today, Aug. 12, we celebrate the Feast of St. Jane de Chantal, co-founder of the Order of the Visitation and a woman whose life and spirit continue to shape who we are as a Visitation community.

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St. Jane knew great joy as well as profound loss and uncertainty. Through it all, she learned to place her heart more completely in God’s care. Her strength was rooted in trust, compassion, patience, and gentleness.

What a beautiful companion she is as we begin our year with **Hearts United in Peace** and our August Little Virtue of **Gentleness**.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” John 14:27

St. Jane shows us what it can look like to live that peace through a kind word, a patient response, a willingness to listen, forgiveness freely offered, and gentleness toward those we encounter each day.

As we celebrate her today, may we ask St. Jane to help us keep our hearts rooted in Jesus and united with one another, carrying His peace into our classrooms, offices, homes, and community.

Happy Feast Day, Visitation! ❤️

St. Jane de Chantal, pray for us. ✨

❤️🤍 BIG NEWS AT VIZ! 🤍❤️

We are thrilled to announce NEW Merit-Based Scholarships for the 2027-2028 school year, creating even more opportunities for exceptional students to call Viz home and become a Vivette! ✨🦉🌙

Incoming Grade 9 students can qualify for renewable academic merit scholarships based solely on NWEA (MAP) assessment performance, giving every family a clear understanding of where they stand, with no separate application, interview, or essay required.

❤️ Annecy Scholar: $8,000 for students scoring in the 99th percentile
🤍 Kaskaskia Scholar: $6,000 for students scoring in the 97th–98th percentiles
❤️ Ballas Scholar: $4,000 for students scoring in the 95th–96th percentiles

Scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and are renewable annually. Students whose schools do not administer the NWEA assessment may take the test through Viz at no cost.

Merit Scholars will also participate in enrichment experiences designed to foster intellectual curiosity, leadership, and meaningful engagement within the Visitation community. Families may qualify for both merit scholarships and need-based financial aid, giving more students the opportunity to experience all that Viz has to offer.

❤️🤍 Could you be one of our next Vivettes? Visit our website for more information or schedule a tour to discover this exciting new opportunity and see why you should call Viz home.

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Become a Parent of Viz Sponsor!

For $100, show your support for your student while giving back to Viz Athletics. Your Parent of Viz Sponsorship supports the Viz Golf Tournament benefiting Viz Athletics and includes name recognition on the event website.

It’s a simple and meaningful way to celebrate your student while supporting our Viz athletes! ❤️⛳️✨

🔗 Purchase your sponsorship today through the link in our bio!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs for everything they did to make this past school year so special!

From fun events and memorable traditions to the countless hours spent planning behind the scenes, your time, energy, and dedication helped create meaningful experiences for our students and families all year long. We are so grateful for everything you do to make Viz such a special community. ❤️

We can’t wait to see all the fun, connection, and school spirit you bring in the new school year. It’s almost here! 🦉🌙✨

A great day on the course can make an even greater impact.

Join us on Monday, Sept. 28, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club for the 2026 Viz Golf Tournament. Whether you're chasing birdies, networking with friends, or just looking for a fun day outdoors, every registration and sponsorship directly supports Viz Athletics and helps provide our student-athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

⛳ Enjoy 18 holes, contests, great food, and friendly competition while giving back to the Viz community.

Register today: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C0000011IDVAIA4/events/vevt:9bf230d2-93a2-4f8c-ab12-3d700f9a2ed6/home/story

We can't wait to see you on the course! ❤️

Summer at Viz has been filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. ☀️

Whether campers were getting creative, solving new challenges, staying active, or discovering something new outdoors, every day brought a new adventure. It was so much fun welcoming both familiar and new faces to campus this summer, and we loved seeing friendships grow along the way.

Thanks for making Summer at Viz one to remember. We can't wait to do it all again next year! ❤️🦉

Congratulations to Annie R. '27 on winning the 27th Metropolitan Junior Amateur Championship after leading the tournament from start to finish. Competing against many of the St. Louis area's top junior golfers, Annie showcased exceptional talent, composure, and dedication throughout the championship. 🏆💚

We're excited to see Annie and the rest of the Vivette golf team back on the course this fall as they build on last season's success and chase another championship together. 🦉✨

Nearly a year ago, an unexpected injury gave our Head of School a new perspective on what truly makes Visitation Academy extraordinary.

While budgets, enrollment, and planning keep a school running, it was the everyday acts of kindness that made the biggest difference. Montessori students checking in, Vivettes offering a helping hand, and faculty and staff quietly stepping in all reflected the Little Virtues that are at the heart of our community.

The newest School of Thought blog is a reminder that while buildings and budgets matter, it's the people and the virtues they practice each day that make Visitation, Visitation.

Read the full blog through the link in our bio. ❤️🦉✨