 | St. Christopher’s School, founded in 1911, is a college preparatory school for boys (junior kindergarten through 12th grade) located in Richmond, Virginia. A full program of coordination with nearby St. Catherine's School includes a broad selection of courses at the Upper School level taught in coeducational classes on both campuses.
The School seeks to prepare a talented and diverse group of boys for college and for life in an ever-changing world. A rigorous academic program, small classes, dedicated and nurturing teachers who are experts in how boys learn, a vibrant program in athletics and the arts, and a commitment to leadership and personal responsibility are hallmarks of a St. Christopher’s education. It’s a commitment that lasts a lifetime.
At the heart of St. Christopher’s School, there lies a passion and a total commitment to prepare each student to excel in life, in academics, in his career, and in service to the community.
This commitment is demonstrated by the leadership of the school, the faculty, the alumni, and the parents. It’s derived from shared beliefs and values such as academic excellence, integrity, honor and responsibility that date back to the founding of the school. The commitment is about helping boys succeed in school, but even more about helping them succeed in life. It’s a continual commitment to helping boys grow intellectually, physically and spiritually to become men of character.
It’s a commitment in which teachers and coaches care deeply about each boy, setting high standards for achievement while providing nurture and support. This commitment extends beyond the school day and beyond the school campus into the community. It’s a commitment that lasts a lifetime.
St. Christopher’s unique sense of community is reflected in the active involvement of parents, alumni, and friends of the school, whose commitment to these shared values makes St. Christopher’s a better place. |
| | Charles M. Stillwell
Head of School
Charley Stillwell came to St. Christopher's School in 1999. Charley graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. degree and earned his Masters of Arts from Brown University. Before becoming our Headmaster, Charley was Head of the Upper School, teacher of U. S. History, and an assistant varsity lacrosse coach at Gilman School, a boys school in Maryland. Charley is a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond and serves on two boards of directors: Virginia Association of Independent Schools and the International Boys' School Coalition. Through Charley’s leadership, St. Christopher’s has hosted two outstanding events for parents and educators from the Richmond community. In 2001, Boys: A Celebration--Exploring Hearts and Minds--examined the emotional, spiritual and intellectual lives of young men. In 2005, the School presented Building Leaders from the Inside Out, a two-day symposium exploring the essential components of leadership. A second Building Leaders Symposium was held in 2008. |
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