By Allie Amadio '29 September 2026, Visitation Academy crushed the competition and took home the Tackle Hunger champion title by bringing in a whopping 1,618 pounds of food. As part of our homecoming week, the Middle and Upper School teamed up for this national food drive, which was sponsored locally by Operation Food Search and Neighbors Credit Union to ensure our neighbors throughout the St. Louis community are fed. The Viz sisterhood showed heart and school spirit by blowi

By Evie Craft '27 With Visitation’s inaugural homecoming occurring this past weekend, the origins of this iconic high school tradition are often unknown. Beginning in the early 20th century, it was not high schools that first participated. In fact, it was colleges like Baylor and Mizzou that welcomed alumni back to the college during the football season. In the 1920s and 1930s, high school football teams and school organizations began picking up on this festive tradition of a

By Annie Rothery '27 Somehow, summer went from feeling like it would last forever to being over in about five minutes. One day we were sleeping until noon, and the next we were waking up to an alarm that we definitely forgot how to set. The first few weeks of school are always a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and trying to remember where we are supposed to be. New classes mean new teachers, new schedules, and new faces. By the second week, everyone is already wondering when o

As the new school year starts, students begin the balancing act of sports, classes, and a social life once again. How can vivettes enter the year best prepared for handling the different challenges thrown at them? There are a few proven tips that are shown to enhance student performance: Sleep Teenagers are recommended to sleep 8-10 hours every night. Sleep has important functions in memory storage, attention span and reaction time, and injury repairment. When students lack

Spring break always brings the question of where to go, but for the seniors this year it felt like everyone ended up in Mexico! With warm weather and beach days, it was the perfect escape from the Missouri cold. What made it even better was seeing so many familiar faces. From Viz friends to people you have known since elementary school, it felt like one big reunion. No matter what you did, the best part was just being together. There is no wrong way to spend spring break, but

Spring break brings a classic debate on whether it is better to take a Beach trip or a trip to the slopes. When heading to the beach, you can relax, swim, and get a little sun-kissed while finally escaping the Missouri winter. But on the other hand, taking a trip to the mountains lets you go on an adventure by skiing, snowboarding, or even snowmobiling! With a snow adventure like that, you would be sure to finish the winter season with a bang. Ultimately, the choice depends o

On February 28th, 2026, Viz held its renowned Fine Arts Day, a biennial event that gives students the opportunity to enjoy a day full of creativity and artistic expression. This year, students had a blast participating in a variety of workshops. Dancing seemed to be a fan favorite, with girls preforming their newly learned routines throughout the following week. There were many classes to choose from, including crafts, hip-hop, Irish Dancing, and so much more! Towards the end

This year, students experienced an exciting week filled with fun activities and a biomes theme. Each day felt like stepping into a new climate, from the freezing freshmen to the jungle juniors, each class displayed their artistic abilities through their hallway murals. Not only did the hallways look amazing, but so did the costumes throughout the week. Excitement was built up throughout the week for the homecoming game at the end of the week. The Viz basketball team took on V

With it being the second semester and the announcement that the 70% or less in a class check in during your free rule will be coming back, improving or maintaining your grades has never been more important. A trend on TikTok for a while has been about getting into your flow state to study, get homework done, etc. For the people who are too good for TikTok or have screen limits, a flow state is a mental state of intense focus where someone becomes fully absorbed in what it is

Winter at school is brutal, especially in the mornings and inside classrooms. Allowing Viz students to wear Uggs and sweatpants would help us stay warm and comfortable throughout the school day. When we are comfortable, we tend to stay more focused and less distracted in class. Winter already affects students’ energy and mood, and strict dress codes can add unnecessary stress. Uggs and sweatpants are practical, not distracting, and still appropriate for school. Letting studen

If you ask most high schoolers what they would change about school, many will point toward the start time. Teenagers are often up late finishing homework, working part-time jobs, or simply trying to balance extracurriculars with some form of a social life. When the alarm goes off before sunrise, the day starts with exhaustion rather than energy. Research backs up what students already know. Teens require 8-10 hours of sleep each night for peak performance, and their sleep c

This past week at school has been filled with Christmas spirit leading up to the wonderful Viz the Season. With the creative dress down day themes, it was easy to see the Vivettes are ready for Christmas! Exciting activities were also held during the week such as cookie and ornament decorating. Most importantly, the assembly on Thursday was filled with the hat snatching activity which was a thrilling activity for all of upper school to participate in. Winding up the week, Viz

The weeks following Halloween are commonly known as hard to get through. The festivity of Halloween and the excitement of costumes and being with your friends has worn off, and by November 1st all of the candy already vanishes from stores. The weather turns windy, cold, and rainy, leaving the sunny, orange days of fall in the past. Every class somehow has a test on the same day, and the workload seems to grow as everyone’s motivation dwindles. We start seeing every Vivette co

Every October, we always get people being some of the classic costumes like zombies or mummies, but if you think about it are they technically the same thing. With their decayed flesh, relentless pursuit, and ancient origins, both monsters are among the most recognizable Halloween monsters. Zombies first appeared into pop culture from 1930s Haitian folklore and really took off during the 1960s, while mummies rose from ancient Egyptian tombs, wrapped in linen and fueled by cur

As Quarter 1 comes to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on all the incredible accomplishments our community has achieved so far this school year. The Vivettes have started the year strong demonstrating dedication in the classroom, in the field, and enthusiasm in every corner of school life. Our fall sports teams have had outstanding seasons, with field hockey, tennis, and volleyball all showcasing their talent, teamwork, and determination. Senior Nights for each sport

Every fall, candy corn makes its return on our shelves, and so does the debate over whether it’s delicious or disgusting. With its bright orange, yellow, and white stripes, candy corn is one of the most recognizable Halloween treats. It was first made in the late 1800s and was originally called “chicken feed,” since it looked like kernels of corn. Even though it’s made mostly of sugar and corn syrup, people either love its chewy sweetness or can’t stand its texture. Whether y

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