South City Catholic Academy is a Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade School located in South Saint Louis City.


Upcoming Dates

April 1-5: Easter and Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
April 17: Volunteer Mass
April 23: Confirmation @ 7:00 p.m. SJA
April 24: SCA Parent Meeting

May 2: 8th Luminous Mystery
May 3: Dismissal @ 11:50, NO After Care, Faculty PD
May 8: Legacy Mass
May 9: Band Concert, 6:00 p.m.
May 10: 8th grade Mystery Trip
May 15: Last 8th grade Mass / SSND
May 16: 8th grade Hallway Walk, 2:50p.m.
May 17: Field Day, Dismissal @ 1:00
May 21: Graduation @ 6:00 p.m. SJA
May 24: Last Day of 23-24 School Year, Dismissal @ 10:00

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Please note that All-School Masses will change to Tuesdays at 8:15 for the 2024-2025 school year.  2nd grade sacraments are listed below.  We are awaiting date/time provided to us by the Archdiocese for the 24-25 8th grade Confirmation.

Teachers Return - August 7

Welcome Home Night - August 8, 5-6:30

Office Closed - August 13 

First Day of School - August 14, 11:50am Dismissal   *no before or after care

Second Day of School - August 15, 11:50am Dismissal *no before or after care

Third Day of School - August 16, 11:50 Dismissal for JK and K ONLY; grades 1-8 3:15 dismissal

Kindergarten screening - August 14 - 16 from 11:50 - 4:00 (signs up will come in June)

 

No School, 9/2/24 - Labor Day

No School, 9/6/24 - PD for teachers/Homecoming set up on campus 

No School, 9/9/24 - PD for teachers/Homecoming set up on campus 

Tuesday, 9/17/24 - Grandparents Day at SCCA (Mass and school event)

Monday, 11/18/24 - First Reconciliation, SJA, 7pm 

12/20 - 1/2 day, 11:50 dismissal

12/23 - 1/3 - Christmas break 

1/6 - School Resumes 

3/17 - 3/21 - Spring Break 

Saturday, 4/26/25 - First Holy Communion, SJA, 10am 

Friday, 5/9/25 - 8th Grade Mystery Trip 

Friday, 5/16/25 - Field Day 

Tuesday, 5/20/25 - 8th Grade Graduation 

Friday, 5/23/25 - Last Day of School 


Please Support South City Catholic Academy

South City Catholic Academy

Please support South City Catholic Academy!

Thank you for supporting South City Catholic Academy. Our students' success and education is our first priority. We welcome your donation should you like to contribute to our school community.
You may select the St, Louis Archdiocese link below to make an on-line contribution to either the General Fund or Tuition Fund:

https://giving.archstl.org/Donate/south-city-catholic-academy

Or your contribution can be received at:

5821 Pernod Ave./St. Louis, Missouri/63139

Thank you for investing in the future of our children. Your gift makes a meaningful impact!






“South City Catholic Academy is the model for Catholic education in Saint Louis, providing innovative opportunities for faith formation and academics to families in South City.”
— Principal, Laura Hirschman

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Our academic program promises to ignite and inspire students to produce students who are equipped for the next stage of their education in our society today.  We offer age-appropriate and engaging learning opportunities. Learning is based on rigorous academic standards and tailored to meet the individual needs of students within the classroom and beyond. Assessment practices are age-appropriate, authentic and aligned to the learning that takes place.  



Frequently Asked Questions

Do the students wear uniforms?
Yes.  SCCA has partnered with Just Me Apparel for school uniform purchase.  Shirt colors may be white, red or gray.  Pants are navy blue.  All shirts must have the official SCCA logo on them unless worn underneath the school jumper.

Do the students attend Mass?
Yes.  Students attend an All School Mass once a week. Each grade attends a Grade Level Mass throughout the semester. We begin each school day in Morning Prayer as a community.

What are the school hours?
The school day begins at 7:50 am and ends at 3:15 pm.  Early dismissals take place at 11:50 am.

Do you offer after school care?
Both Before-care and After-care are offered to students as well as extracurricular activities.  To enroll, please contact the school office or for more information, contact us directly by filling out the form below.

Do you offer a preschool?
Yes, preschool is located at SCCA.  For more information, contact us directly by filling out the form below.

 

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