Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School 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 an all-girls program for grades 7 through 12 while Oak Hill is a coed elementary program for age 3 through grade 6.

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School
1929 Main Building of Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School
Address
801 South Spoede Road

St. Louis
,
St. Louis County
,
Missouri
63131

United States
Coordinates38°38′37″N 90°24′59″W
Information
TypePreschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic Society of the Sacred Heart
DenominationRoman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Established1929
OversightBoard of Trustees
Principal
  • Oak Hill Principal Dr. Pete Schroeder (JK3–6)
  • Villa Duchesne Principal Ms. Bridget Collins (7–12)
Head of schoolMr. Michael F. Baber
GradesJunior Kindergarten 3 to Grade 12
Enrollment445 (2017–18 school year)
Average class size15
Student to teacher ratio8:1
Classes offered
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus A-B
  • AP Calculus B-C
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP English Literature
  • AP European History
  • AP French
  • AP Language & Composition
  • AP Physics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish
  • AP Statistics
  • AP US History
  • AP US Government & Politics
Hours in school day7
CampusVilla Duchesne and Oak Hill School
Campus size64 acres
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Maroon and Navy
MascotSophie the Squirrel
NicknameVilla
Team nameSaints
AccreditationIndependent Schools Association of the Central States
NewspaperTower Talk
YearbookEntre Nous
School fees
  • Computer lease fee for grades 7–12: $650
  • Mothers' Club and Fathers' Club: $125 per family
Tuition
  • $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
Alumni7,000+
Websitewww.vdoh.org

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 Mary Institute Country Day School both years.

Tradition

Villa Duchesne places a large emphasis on tradition, specifically on Sacre Coeur and French tradition. Some traditions are Conge, the family picnic, gouter, and cache-cache.

Notable alumni
  • Dave Holmes, TV personality, actor, blogger, writer.
  • Emily Murphy, Attorney and Administrator of the General Services Administration.

References
  1. Sandweiss, Lee Ann (2000). Seeking St. Louis: Voices from a River City, 1670-2000. Missouri History Museum. ISBN 978-1-883982-11-9.
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