Awards & Recognition
STA Earns School of Distinction Status
St. Teresa’s Academy announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation, with School of Distinction status. Only 60 schools worldwide earned this honor. STA was the only school in Kansas or Missouri to receive this.
STA Names 2024 Distinguished Alumna and Star Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
St. Teresa’s Academy is proud to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumna, Marion (Spence, ’87) Pierson, M.D., and two inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame, Kathy (Teahan, ’76) Jantasch and Sue Christenson (posthumous award).
STA Extends “Accredited” Status to More Than 100 Consecutive Years
In summer 2024, STA’s institutional accreditation was once again renewed. The Academy first earned this accolade in 1923, making this the school’s 101st consecutive year of being accredited. In addition, the school earned STEM certification for its outstanding work in STEM-related programming.
Student Earns Prestigious National Scholastic Award
Award-winning creation from Lucia Thomas (’24) to be on display at Belger Crane Yard Studios, 2011 Tracy Ave. in the East Crossroads. Lucia’s… Read More
STA Named Kansas City’s Favorite High School – Again!
On Sunday, July 9, The Kansas City Star named St. Teresa’s Academy “Kansas City’s Favorite High School” based on community-wide input.
STA Students Shine at Regional Scholastic Art Awards
STA art students brought home more than 20 awards from the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, including four Gold Key awards.
STA Wins Big at KC Invention Convention
STA students swept the 9th-10th grade division at the Kansas City Invention Convention sponsored by the Linda Hall Library. Faculty member Mary Montag was recognized with the Educator Appreciation Award.
STA Honors 2024 Mother Evelyn O’Neill Awardees
At a March 21, 2024, ceremony in Goppert Gymnasium, the STA community honored student and community recipients of the Mother Evelyn O’Neill Award. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, community service or educational reform.
STA Earns AP School Honor Roll Recognition
St. Teresa’s Academy has earned Gold status in the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, continuing its longstanding tradition of academic excellence and signifying outstanding work in supporting students on the path to college success.
STA Earns Missouri Green Schools Recognition
St. Teresa’s Academy became the first Kansas City-area high school to earn Missouri Green Schools (MGS) recognition. The Academy achieved “Sprout” status for its advances in sustainability efforts.