Greetings Class of 2027 families,

Congratulations once again on your daughter's admission into Nerinx Hall! Please accept my warmest welcome on behalf of the entire administration and faculty. We look forward to meeting with you during tomorrow's parent meeting and partnering with you during the next four years. At Nerinx, we remain steadfast in our mission to cultivate empowered women who pursue academic excellence within a diverse community, forge a path towards social justice, and grow in knowledge of themselves and their world.

Nerinx Hall’s tuition for 2023-2024 will be $18,300. The comprehensive student fee of $350 addresses standardized testing fees, parent club dues, course materials and supplies, and retreats. There are no additional course material fees. The annual technology fee of $650 includes laptop lease, software, and technology support.

Here at Nerinx, we utilize an online platform called FACTS for deposit and tuition collections. FACTS offers 12-month, 10-month, quarterly, semester, or annual payment plans. Enrollment in the program is mandatory for all Nerinx Hall families; there is no additional cost for enrollment in the program.

To enroll in Nerinx Hall (reserving your daughter’s place and indicating your intention to attend) for the 2023-2024 school year, please go to FACTSmgt.com and open your parent account no later than Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The website will guide you through the simple online enrollment process and ask you to choose your billing plan. Please note, you will not see an invoice until 1-3 business days after you open the account. At that point, you will be billed for the $475 deposit and registration fee. That payment is due March 1, 2023. The deposit includes a $75 registration fee and $400 in prepaid tuition. The prepaid tuition will be deducted from your first tuition bill. No portion of the deposit will be refunded after March 1.

Need-based financial aid packages will be emailed on February 17 to the email address used in the Facts financial aid application. Students who qualified for Merit Scholarships and/or Diversity Awards were notified at the time of admission. If you are a family with more than one student attending Nerinx Hall during the 2023-2024 school year, you are automatically eligible for our family discount of 10% ($1,830). The family discount is applied to the tuition for each student (beyond your first) enrolled concurrently.

For technical support, please call FACTS at (866) 441-4637. Please note that Nerinx Hall will not process course registration until the deposit is paid. You must make the deposit electronically via FACTS; please do not send a check to Nerinx Hall.

Should you have any financial questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Director of Finance, Margie Harper at mharper@nerinxhs.org.

Congratulations on this exciting next step in your family's educational journey. I look forward to meeting you all and the many opportunities that await you and your daughter.Sincerely,

John Gabriel
President

In order to create your billing statement and submit your enrollment deposit, you need a FACTS account linked to Nerinx Hall. Visit the FACTS website and open your parent account as soon as possible.

The non-refundable $475 registration fee and deposit are due. This reserves your daughter’s place and indicates her intention to attend for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration is required for both the Advanced Placement in Math and Advanced Placement in World Languages.

Advanced Placement in Math
Initial math placements will be done according to the February assessment, grades, and standardized test scores. In addition, students who will have completed a full year of Algebra I in eighth grade are invited to try to “test out” of Algebra I, and into Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors.  This test will be offered 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. on May 15 and 18, 2023. Registration is required. Following this test, a final placement will be determined.

Advanced Placement in World Languages
World Language placement exams will be given in April. Students who have prior experience in one of the World Languages can try to “test out” of a level 1 World Language class  and into a level 2 World Language class. Languages offered are French, German, Mandarin and Spanish. This test will be offered from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  on April 12 and April  20, 2023. Registration is required. Following the test, a final placement will be determined.

Skirt Fitting at Just Me Apparel
Thursday, April 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, April 14 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 15 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Advanced reservations are not required but are strongly encouraged.

Just Me Apparel (our school skirt provider) will be open for uniform fittings at their location only. Located at:

232 Old Sulphur-Spring Rd.
Manchester, MO 63021
Phone: 636.391.3551
justmeapparel.com

Mass Uniform (Required)

• Mass Polo and Mass Sweatshirt with any uniform bottom.
• All students are required to purchase a Mass Uniform and wear on specific mass days and special assemblies.

Note: The Mass Uniform store will close on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Mass apparel will be delivered to Nerinx and distributed directly to students in August.

The Nerinx Hall Virtual Bookstore opens Tuesday, July 11. Follow these simple steps to order your books:

• Class schedules will be released via email in early July.
• Visit the virtual bookstore
• Input your courses from your class schedule. When you input your classes, the  textbooks you need will populate.
• Choose either a new or used book. (Do not choose ebooks or rentals.)
• Make payment (be sure to save your user ID and password in order to sell your book back to MBS at the end of the school year).

Shipping is $3.99 for the first item and $0.99 for each additional item with no minimum purchase. Keep in mind that the online bookstore is open the entire year.

MBS Direct has developed services designed specifically for Nerinx:

• A Guaranteed Buyback Program
• Used Books up to 25% off the new book price
• Discounted Shipping Rates

We chose to partner with MBS Direct to provide you with competitive prices for textbooks and the highest level of service. Although you are not required to purchase books through our chosen vendor, we urge you to use MBS Direct for your textbooks to eliminate the guesswork and hassles associated with ordering.

Some students may have books from the previous year to sell. It is up to you to contact students that you may know. Just a reminder: Nerinx Hall cannot guarantee that you will get the correct book, but if you choose this route, please make sure the ISBN and edition match what is on our virtual bookstore.

If you encounter technical issues with the MBS Direct website, call 800.325.3252.

Questions?
Dr. Linda Howard
Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
lhoward@nerinxhs.org
314.968.1505 x147

Magnus Health is our electronic medical record system. All health related forms are located online in Magnus Health. All forms must be completed or uploaded by July 15. Instructions on how to access Magnus will be provided in an upcoming parent email newsletter.

Required forms for all incoming freshmen include:

• Conditional Health Questions
• Vital Health Record
• Consent To Treat
• Authorization for the Administration of Over-The-Counter Medication at School
• Up-to-date immunization records

All students must have complete and up-to- date immunization records in order to attend school. The Missouri state immunization requirements can be found online here. 

A full physical must also be completed and signed by a medical professional within the previous year, dated after August, 1, 2022. There is no specific form that must be used unless the student plans to participate in athletics.

Additional forms required for all student athletes via Magnus:

• Annual MSHSAA Requirements
• MSHSAA Guidelines for Management of Concussions
• Nerinx Hall Athletic Department Transportation Parent Permission Slip

Addition forms for specific medical conditions via Magnus:

• School Authorization for Administration of Prescription Medication
• Asthma/Allergy/Seizure action plans

Questions?
Michelle Searcy, RN, MSN
School Nurse
msearcy@nerinxhs.org
314.968.1505 x116

Join us on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nerinx Hall Gym

This meeting is for all incoming Freshmen parents and students in the Class of 2027 interested in playing sports in the 2023-24 school year. 

Meeting Agenda:

• Nerinx Hall Athletic Department rules, MSHSAA Eligibility Rules, MSHSAA Concussion Policy and Nerinx Hall Incoming Summer Opportunity Policy.
• Summer opportunities - Open Gyms, Contact Days, Freshman Camps.
• Time for Q&A

If you have any additional questions about the meeting, please email Athletic Director Nancy Milward at nmilward@nerinxhs.org or Assistant Athletic Director Jim Brady at jbrady@nerinxhs.org.

If you cannot make the meeting and have additional questions about the sport specific athletic program please email the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Athletic Department Contact Information:
Athletic Director: Nancy Milward | nmilward@nerinxhs.org
Assistant Athletic Director: Jim Brady | jbrady@nerinxhs.org
Basketball: Hannah Ossola | hossola@nerinxhs.org
Cross Country /Track: Nazell Ashton | nashton@nerinxhs.org
Dance: Shannon LeFler | slefler@nerinxhs.org
Field Hockey: Julie Murphy | jmurphy@nerinxhs.org
Golf: Michelle Lewis | mlewis@nerinxhs.org
Lacrosse: Erica Ely | eely@nerinxhs.org
Racquetball: Nina Klein | nklein@nerinxshs.org
Soccer: Brian Haddock | bhaddock@nerinxhs.org
Softball: Dawn Grass | dgrass@nerinxhs.org
Swimming & Diving: Katie O'Sullivan | kosullivan@nerinxhs.org
Tennis: Lucian Biesiadecki | lbiesiadecki@nerinxhs.org
Volleyball: Ed Naeger | enaeger@nerinxhs.org

• Incoming Freshmen who attend athletic-specific summer opportunities are not guaranteed placement on a sport specific team. All athletes must try out each year for their sport specific team. Nerinx Hall only has two no cut teams in Cross Country and Track & Field.
• Incoming Freshmen may attend Incoming Freshman camps, returning players camps, and summer contact days sponsored by the Nerinx Hall Coaching staff.
• Incoming Freshmen may attend an off-campus or out of town sport’s camp sponsored by the Nerinx Hall Coaching staff offered to returning Nerinx Hall sport specific athletes.
• Incoming Freshmen may participate in leagues with current Nerinx Hall athletes.
• All Nerinx Hall athletes may only meet with the coaching staff per sport for 20 days in the summer. The MSHSAA has a 20-day contact rule per sport for all high school sports during the summer months.
• The Nerinx Hall Summer Dead Period for all athletes is July 29 – August 

During the Summer Dead Period, no member of the coaching staff can have any athletic contact with a Nerinx Hall Athlete. During the Dead Period, the Nerinx Hall Athletic facility is closed to all Nerinx Hall athletes and coaches.

• The Nerinx Hall Fall Dead Period for all Fall athletes is July 3 – August 6

During the Fall Dead Period, no member of the coaching staff can have any athletic contact with a Nerinx Hall athlete, and the Nerinx Hall athletic facility is closed to all Nerinx athletes and coaches. During the Fall Dead period, a fall athlete may attend any specialized sports camp involving the applicable sport.

• The Nerinx Hall Athletic Department requires that an athlete shall not be permitted to practice or compete in a school sponsored athletic event until it has verification that the athlete has basic health/accident insurance coverage.

Questions?
Nancy Milward
Athletic Director
nmilward@nerinxhs.org
314.968.1505 x132

Registration for the Nerinx Hall Varsity Markerettes Auditions can be found here. A brief summary of team information can be found here.
Mandatory Clinic (must attend one):
Tuesday April 18 @ 4:30-6:30 PM in the Nerinx Hall Gym 
Thursday April 20 @ 4:30-6:30 PM in the Nerinx Hall Gym 
At these clinics, the girls will learn about the Varsity Markerettes dance team and will get to see  what a typical practice is like on the team. Some of our previous team Seniors will be leading  the “practice” where technique will be reviewed and a fun short routine will be taught.  
Auditions will be held on Tuesday April 25 and Wednesday April 26 from 4:30-6:30 PM. Day 1  of auditions will include a review of the technique/skills required for the team as well as  learning a short 30 second jazz combination. Day 2 of the auditions will consist of the girls  performing for a panel of guest judges who will score the girls based on their technique/skills and their choreography.

Tentative Audition Schedule:
Tuesday April 25th: 
4:30 PM: Arrive and hand in all requested forms to Coach Shannon 
4:45 PM: Warm up led by previous team Seniors 
5:00 PM: Technique and skill review (The following skills/technique will be a part of the audition process for the team): Double Pirouette, Battement, Right Grand Jete, Right Tilt Jump, Right Calypso, Toe Touch , Firebird, Right / Left splits, Triple Pirouette, and Turns in Second.
5:30 PM: Learn jazz choreography combo 
6:20 PM: Debrief and Coach Shannon will set audition groups 
Wednesday April 26th:  
4:30 PM: Arrive and Coach Shannon will introduce Guest Judges 
4:45 PM: Warm up led by previous team Seniors 
5:00 PM: Choreography combo review 
5:15 PM: Group 1 Audition Slot 
5:30 PM: Group 2 Audition Slot 
5:45 PM: Group 3 Audition Slot 
6:00 PM: Group 4 Audition Slot 
6:15 PM: Group 5 Audition Slot 
What to wear / bring to clinics and auditions: 
-All black dance attire (this can be leggings, shorts, tank top, leo, etc.) 
-Jazz dance shoes (any color is fine) 
-Tennis shoes for warm up 
-Hair should be worn slicked back in a ponytail or bun 
-Water bottle 
-Any forms requested by Coach Shannon (this will be for audition day 1 and will be sent home  with the girls on their attended clinic date) 
- Girls need to come to the clinic with an updated physical, so if this has not yet been submitted  to the Nerinx Hall Athletic Director, please do this ASAP.

Freshman camps and open play are great ways to get started, meet the coaches, form bonds with teammates, and prepare for high school athletics. Each sport runs their freshman camp and open plays differently and at varying times. Check out the details below to learn more about when your sport is preparing over the summer. Registration for all Summer Freshman Camps and Open Play will open in late February at nerinxhall.org/summercamps and will be charged to your FACTS Tuition Account.

Basketball Camp
June 26-29
3 – 5 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Gym
Cost: $85

Cross Country Open Runs
June 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, and 28
July 10, 12, 17, and 19
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field

Field Hockey Camp
June 5-8
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field
Cost: $85

Golf Play Day
May 31
1 – 4 p.m.
Paradise Valley Golf Course
1055 Lochmoore Dr.
Cost: $35

Lacrosse Camp
June 5-8, 2023
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field
Cost: $85

Racquetball Open Play
For more information about Summer Racquetball Camps or Leagues, contact Coach Nina Klein.

Soccer Camp
June 20-23, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field
Cost: $85

Softball Open Play
June 12-15, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field
Cost: No Fee

Tennis Open Play
June 12-15, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Athletic Field
Cost: No Fee.

Volleyball Camp
June 13-16, 2022
3 – 5 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Gym
Cost: $85

Registration for all Summer Camps and Open Play will go live at www.nerinxhall.org/summercamps in late February.

Note: The Nerinx Hall Campus will be closed on June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Fall Sports Try-outs begin August 7, 2023.

Athletes must be in attendance for the first day of try-outs in order to go out for the team.

Remember that you can only try out for one fall team at a time. If you do not make a team and try-outs for another sport have not taken place yet, or if that sport is in the middle of try-outs, please contact Athletic Director Nancy Milward at nmilward@nerinxhs.org for permission to try-out for that sport.

Cross Country (no cut)
August 7 & 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a..m.
Nerinx Hall Field by the picnic tables

August 9 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Field by picnic tables

Dance Team
Clinic
April 18 & 20 | 4:30 pm . – 6 pm.
Nerinx Hall Gym

Tryouts
April 25 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Gym

April 26 | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Gym

Field Hockey
August 7-11 | 4:00 p.m – 6:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Field

Golf
August 7-10 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Paradise Valley
1055 Lochmoor Drive
St. Louis, MO, 63049

Softball
August 7 – 10 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Affton Athletic Association
10300 Gravois Rd.
St. Louis MO 63123

Tennis
August 7 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Webster Tennis Complex
33 E. Glendale
Webster Groves MO. 63119

August 8, 9, and 10 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Webster Groves Tennis Complex
33 E. Glendale
Webster Groves MO. 63119

Volleyball
August 7, 8, 9 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Nerinx Hall Gym

Winter Sports
Basketball: October 30 – November 3
Racquetball: September – October
Swimming: November 6-10

Spring Sports
Soccer/ Track/ Lacrosse: February 26  – March 1, 2024

Questions?
Nancy Milward
Athletic Director
nmilward@nerinxhs.org
314.968.1505 x132

New to Nerinx Trivia Night
6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Nerinx Hall Gym

Join us for New to Nerinx Trivia Night for students and parents. Register no later than April 15 and let us know how many in your family plan to attend.

Bright Night Class of 2027 Welcome
7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Nerinx Hall Gym
Come dressed in your best neon colors ready to meet and mingle! Register no later than Wednesday, April 19.

Nerinx Class of 2027 Moms Social
7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Nerinx Hall Café
While students attend Bright Night, join us for a Moms Social — a chance to meet, mingle, and connect with fellow moms of the Class of 2027.

Financial Assistance
As an investment in our students and in an effort to support families from diverse economic backgrounds, Nerinx Hall offers financial assistance in the form of Merit Scholarships, Diversity Awards and need-based aid.

BY THE NUMBERS

• $2.1 million in financial aid awarded to almost 44% of our families for the 2022-2023 school year
• Awards range from 10% to 85% of tuition
• Average award of $6,100
• Below are the income levels and expected family contribution amounts. Amounts awarded may change due to the number of applications, the severity of each family’s need, including but not limited to the number of children in private school, and the amount of debt outstanding. This information is to be used purely for budgetary purposes and is not a guarantee of your financial aid award amount.

Applying for Need-based Aid
All families seeking financial aid for the next school year are required to fill out an application on the FACTS Tuition Management website. Please visit www.factsmgt.com or log into your Facts tuition account. There you will see the financial aid portal. The application takes about 30-60 minutes to complete.

The Edward J. Naeger, Sr. & Karen (Jones) Naeger '62 Scholarship

For Nerinx Hall & St. John Vianney High School

Application Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023

The scholarship is to help students and their families better afford a high quality, private education and support those schools that provide this education in the St. Louis area. It is name din honor of Karen (Jones) Naeger and the late Edward J. Naeger, Sr. who very deeply believed in and supported private education in St. Louis and have been very dedicated to serving their community in so many ways. Click here to learn more  and to apply.

MOScholars — Missouri's K-12 Scholarship Program

For residents of St. Louis city, St. Louis county, St. Charles county, or Jefferson county. The scholarship is for public school students enrolling in private schools who have a current and valid IEP under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Click here to learn more.

 

Click here to view the 2023 – 2024 school calendar. 

Below is an example of the Weekly Schedule. Get the Nerinx Hall App to view the schedule on a mobile device. Visit the calendar page of our website to see our current weekly schedule in desktop mode.

Join our Nerinx Hall Class of 2027 Parent Facebook page! 

Official Nerinx colors: Hunter Green, Kelly Green, Gray, Black, Yellow, Navy and White

Bottoms (any of the following)

• Plaid skirt - No more than 3.5 inches above the knee. Purchased from Just Me Apparel.
• Navy pants - Must be in good condition, no holes or frays, able to button and zip, and cannot be leggings.
• Navy walking shorts - Must be in good condition and able to button and zip.

Top Options (any of the following)

• Nerinx polo - purchased from the Nerinx Spirit Shop
• Solid white polo - purchased anywhere
• Turtleneck - solid in one of the Nerinx colors
• Sweatshirt - solid crew neck with no embellishments in one of the Nerinx colors
• Hooded sweatshirt - solid with no embellishments in one of the Nerinx colors
• Hooded Nerinx sweatshirts - official Nerinx uniform apparel purchased in the Spirit Shop.
• Nerinx club, class, government or sport t-shirt or sweatshirts

Socks and Shoes

• Socks - no show, ankle, crew or knee high socks in any color or pattern
• Athletic shoes or leather shoes - no boots or sandals

Leg Coverings

• Solid black leggings or tights - no joggers, yoga pants, or sweatpants

Mass Uniform (Required)

• Mass Polo and Mass Sweatshirt with any uniform bottom.
• All students are required to purchase a Mass Uniform and wear on specific mass days and special assemblies.

Note: The Mass Uniform store will close on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Mass apparel will be delivered to Nerinx and distributed directly to students in August.

The Spirit Shop is open during the school year Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Shop closes for the summer and re-opens in August. Online shopping is available over the summer with orders being filled about once a week. 

Questions? Contact Angela Tabash, Shop Manager
(314) 968-1505 ext. 137