WHERE WONDER BECOMES A Catholic, Sacred Heart education where students deepen their faith, grow in confidence, and discover who they are called to become
L ower School
T H E Y E A R S T H AT SHAPE EVERYTHING The early years shape how children see themselves, understand God’s love, and discover the joy of learning.
The ways children learn, build relationships, solve problems, and see themselves take root in these moments.
At Villa, children are known deeply, challenged thoughtfully, and formed intentionally in faith, character, and intellect.
EVERY CHILD HAS GIFTS TO DISCOVER Learning begins with
CO URAGE
wonder and grows
GROWS IN A
through curiosity, courage, and joyful discovery. Through meaningful relationships, daily prayer, and joyful traditions, children develop confidence, kindness, and a deep sense of belonging.
community WHER E
C HILD R EN FEEL KNOWN, R ESPEC T ED, SA FE, A ND VA LUED.
— Christine Phillips, Lower School Principal
BUILDING THE F O U N D AT I O N FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING Learning begins with wonder and grows through curiosity and discovery.
I CAN HELP OTHERS
SE RVICE LEARN IN G At Villa, service begins with understanding. Through age-appropriate service-learning experiences, students learn why caring for others matters, putting faith into action as they grow in compassion, empathy, and generosity. Our students learn from a very young age that
Science of Reading literacy instruction
French instruction
they can use their gifts to make a difference;
Writing across the curriculum
Technology and digital citizenship
something they carry with them forever.
Hands-on mathematics
SparkLab innovation experiences
Inquiry-based science
Outdoor education
TE CHN OLOGY W ITH PU RPOSE Rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition of educating the whole child, Villa uses technology intentionally and sparingly to enhance learning—not replace it. Guided by exceptional teachers, technology is introduced only when it enriches a lesson and deepens student understanding.
CU RIOU S M IN DS. CON F IDEN T LEARN E RS. Children ask questions, try new things, make mistakes, and discover the satisfaction of figuring something out. With excellent teachers beside them, they begin to trust their abilities and grow into confident, capable learners.
V IL LA FAST FAC T S Through art, music, outdoor learning, daily 65 zip codes represented
Average class size is 15 students
Over 60-acre campus
7:1 studentteacher ratio
World language begins in JK3
physical education, leadership opportunities, and service experiences, students uncover their unique strengths.
MY T EACH ERS KNOW H OW I L EA RN best
R O O T E D I N FA I T H READY TO GROW Villa Lower School graduates:
FORM MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
BUILD THEIR INTELLECT
ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
LIVE WITH INTEGRITY
WONDER GROWS INTO CONFIDENCE
ONE SCHOOL ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES The confidence nurtured
Lower School students are
in Lower School becomes
admitted to top secondary
the foundation for every
schools including: Villa Duchesne
student’s next chapter.
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Faith is woven into
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everyday life through
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prayer, reflection,
MICDS
service, and community.
The Whitfield School
EVERY MORNING, HE IS EXCITED TO COME TO SCHOOL, AND IT HAS BEEN SO SPECIAL TO SEE HOW
happy and comfortable
HE ALREADY FEELS IN HIS CLASSROOM AND WITH HIS TEACHERS AND CLASSMATES. — Lower School parent
BELONGING LEARNING FA I T H K NOWN BY NA ME At Villa, children are more than students in a classroom. Teachers know their personalities, their strengths, their questions, and the little things that make them who they are.
F REE TO D ISCOVER Children are given room to explore, create, question, lead, and try something new. Along the way, they discover talents they may not have known they had— and the confidence to keep growing.
LOVED FO R WHO T HEY A RE Every child is valued as a unique gift from God. In a community rooted in faith and meaningful relationships, students learn to see that same dignity and goodness in others.
THROU GH faith YOU W ILL
COM M U N ICATE hope AN D confidence. FOR YOU K N OW
THAT nothing CAN
SEPARATE YOU F ROM GOD’ S LOVE.
One School. Endless Possibilities. A Lifetime of Purpose. Scan the QR code to book your tour. 10801 Conway Road | St. Louis, MO 63131 314.432.2021 | www.villa1929.org