Villa Duchesne
School in Frontenac, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
- Oak Hill Principal - Dr. Pete Schroeder
- Villa Duchesne Principal - Mrs. Jeannie Steenberge
- Computer lease fee for grades 7–12: $650
- Mothers' Club and Fathers' Club: $125 per family
- $23,135 includes daily lunch buffet and student activity fees like athletics for grades 7–12
- $19,100 includes before and aftercare plus book fees for grades 5–6
- $18,360 includes before and aftercare plus book fees for K–4
- $6,880–15,900 includes before and aftercare plus book fees for JK3–JK4
Villa Duchesne is an independent, Roman Catholic school in Frontenac, Missouri, United States linked with 147 schools in 30 countries through the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Villa Duchesne is coed in preschool and elementary and all-girls in grades 7-12. The preschool/elementary program was formerly called Oak Hill School.
It was named for Sister Rose Philippine Duchesne.[1]
Sport
Villa Duchesne sports include field hockey, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, golf, basketball, swimming and diving, cross country, and track and field. In 2010, Villa Duchesne won the MSHSAA golf state championship. Villa Duchesne is also well known for its field hockey program, and the St. Joseph's vs. Villa Duchesne field hockey game is a popular rivalry game.
In 2011, Villa Duchesne captured the Missouri Class 3A Volleyball Championship led by a core group of seniors who helped the team to a 2nd-place finish in 2009.
While Villa's teams compete under the "Saints" name, it is not uncommon to see the school's mascot, Sophie the Squirrel, at home games and meets.
Reigning MSHSAA Field Hockey champions for the 2017 and 2018 seasons, defeating MICDS both years.
Tradition
Villa Duchesne places a large emphasis on tradition, specifically on Sacre Coeur and French tradition. Some traditions are Conge, Saint Start-Up family picnic, and gouter.
Notable alumni
- Dave Holmes, TV personality, actor, blogger, writer
- Emily W. Murphy, Attorney and Administrator of the General Services Administration
- Matthew Tkachuk, NHL player for the Florida Panthers
- Brady Tkachuk, NHL player for the Ottawa Senators
References
- ^ Sandweiss, Lee Ann (2000). Seeking St. Louis: Voices from a River City, 1670-2000. Missouri History Museum. ISBN 978-1-883982-11-9.
External links
- Independent schools of St. Louis
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