St. Vincent Catholic Schools
Transforming Students through
Faith and Knowledge
Welcome to St. Vincent Catholic Schools. SV is a comprehensive Preschool through 12th grade parish school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis school system and is rooted in faith and tradition. Our school offers a complete education for all grades, incorporating our Catholic beliefs and values in all aspects of the curriculum. St. Vincent Catholic Schools is ranked in the top 5% of Catholic schools in the national program and is recognized as one of 300 high-performing Catholic high schools nationwide. Our students excel, with 97% enrolling in college.
St. Vincent Catholic Schools follow the Vincentian Philosophy of Education, which seeks to proclaim the Gospel in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and, in so doing, to form people that they may bring the Good News to the poor and stand with them in solidarity.
We strive to instill a love for Jesus in each child and also strive to teach the students about His great love for them.
Admissions
Ready to Become an Indian
After being accepted, these are the guidelines that need to be followed in order for a student to be fully enrolled and placed on a class list.
- All parents must submit a copy of the student’s birth certificate to verify age.
- Baptismal certificates are to be submitted for Catholic students entering for the first time.
- As required by the State of Missouri, immunization records will be required for all first time students prior to the first day of attendance at St. Vincent Schools. Parents must also submit a record of a physical examination and complete a health history for their children.
- A copy of the divorce decree, which verifies custody arrangements, must be provided in case of divorce.
- Placement requests may not be completely honored due to being a small school in order to provide the best instruction to all of our students.
The principal may deny admission even if the student has met the age requirements if the student has been found to be lacking in readiness according to the Kindergarten Readiness assessments and Junior/Senior Evaluation.
Enrollment for First Time Students
Parents/guardians wishing to enroll their students in St. Vincent Catholic Schools must first apply for admission. Contact the designated school office for more information.
Requirements for Admission
Admission to St. Vincent Catholic Schools at any point of entry is contingent upon:
- The family’s desire for this special kind of school where Catholic teaching and moral formation are an integral part of the school; (Non-Catholic families must give the same assurance that they understand the religions requirements and expectations of attending a Catholic school). Evidence of any family’s desire to be a part of this school includes:
a) Participation in the social and spiritual life of the Parish;
b) Support of the concepts upheld in the Parent Witness Statement;
c) Agreement to follow the policies and procedures of this school;
d) Willingness to cooperate with the teachers and administration in the moral, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and academic
development of their students.
2. The student’s fulfillment of the requirements are listed below:
a) All registration forms including registration fee must be completed online for administration review for acceptance.
b) For admission to Kindergarten, the student should be five years of age before August 1;
c) For admission to First Grade, the student should be six years of age before August 1.
d) For admission to Ninth Grade, the student must have successfully completed Eighth grade.
e) Students transferring from another school or homeschool curriculum, must submit complete records prior to admission. Records
will be evaluated by the building principal and counselor.
f) Once all records are received, administration will review within 48 hours. St. Vincent Schools reserves the right to deny admission.
3. The school’s ability to meet the student’s educational needs; determination of this ability will be based upon:
a) The student’s performance in another education setting; parents will be required to sign and request a copy of their student’s
records from their previous school;
b) Successful completion of the previous grade level; St. Vincent will follow the recommendations of a previous school regarding
grade level placement;
c) Successful completion of the entrance evaluation process.
4. The parents’ willingness to accept the financial responsibilities of attending the school.
Tuition
Attached is the Tuition Commitment Form for the 2026-2027 school year. Please review the tuition letter and return the completed form by Friday, April 24 to one of the school offices.
Financial Aid is offered through the Beyond Sunday Program of the Archdiocese. This program is an “umbrella” with several sub-programs of financial aid. Application is online and parents are responsible to apply and provide all requested materials to be considered for any of the financial aid opportunities. Registration for the Beyond Sunday Program generally in January and ends in February.
Only parents that apply to the Beyond Sunday Program will be eligible to request additional financial aid through the parish.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage ALL families to apply as early as possible! TTEF has made application guides available for parents online in English and Spanish at their website: ttef-stl.org/info-
Scholarship Links
All links to scholarships have been posted below. You will complete one application for all three.
NOTE: Any family who would like to be considered for these programs, even if they are applying for re-qualification for one of these scholarships, must apply beginning January 21.
Alive in Christ Scholarship is first-come, first, served, so we encourage all families to apply as early as possible. Approximately 600 new awards will be available.
Alive in Christ Scholarship:
ttef-stl.org/alive-in-christ/
Beyond Sunday:
ttef-stl.org/beyond-sunday/
Catholic Family Tuition Assistance Scholarship:
ttef-stl.org/catholic-family-
MO Scholars Scholarship:
https://ttef-stl.org/moscholars-family/
**Please note: In order to be eligible for parish assistance you MUST apply for TTEF Scholarships.
If you know someone who plans to start or continue their journey through education at Saint Vincent Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, please share this information with them.
If you have forgotten your login information (previous applicants), please reach out to the TTEF Office at 314-792-7777.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 573-547-4300 ext. 210 or email at ehosey@svdepaul.org
FACTS allows parents to provide tuition management services that make education more affordable. This portal allows parents to pay tuition and fees over time, using a variety of payment methods, making it easier to afford a quality education for their children. Click the link to view your account balance, payment schedule, and to manage your account. FACTS
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Click the link below to get started and download a copy of the Scrip Order Form.
Open House
