Our Leadership

Strategic PLAN

Our Board of Directors approved three strategic-planning initiatives in 2025. The initiatives are designed to ensure that Vianney thrives as a premier Catholic, all-boys institution that continues to shape lives and transform students, families, and our community.

1. Advance our reputation as a premier academic institution recognized for excellence and innovation

Vianney has long been a place where young men grow intellectually, preparing for college and career with a strong academic foundation. But, in today’s world, excellence alone is not enough—we must also lead.

Our goal is to position Vianney as a leader in Catholic education, one that is recognized not only in the St. Louis region but across the country. We are investing in innovative ways to educate, integrating emerging technologies, and expanding opportunities for Advanced Placement (AP) and additional college credit. This includes a focus on critical thinking, global awareness, and leadership development: skills that are directly connected to our Marianist identity and today’s graduates must possess to compete and contribute meaningfully.

Already, we’ve begun reimagining our curriculum and supporting our faculty with professional development that keeps us on the cutting edge of pedagogical best practices. Whether through dual-credit offerings, interdisciplinary learning, or experiential education, we are building onto an academic program that prepares students not just for the next step, but for life.

2. Enhance how all stakeholders experience Vianney

While academic excellence is essential, a Vianney education is about more than grades and credit hours. It’s about brotherhood, belonging, and the kind of formation that happens in the classroom, on the field, and in quiet moments in the Curé d'Ars chapel. 

We want every student, parent, alumnus, educator, coach, and visitor to feel the difference when they walk through our doors.

That begins with how we welcome prospective families. As the landscape of Catholic education becomes more competitive, we must be intentional about how we tell our story and how we invite new families into the Vianney experience. This means enhancing the admissions journey, improving campus visits, and empowering our current families and alumni to serve as ambassadors of our Catholic, Marianist mission.

But, this initiative also extends to our current students and families, ensuring their journey is marked by joy, care, and a deep sense of connection. We are enhancing student life, parent engagement, alumni outreach, and campus facilities so that everyone who calls Vianney home feels seen, supported, and connected.

3. Secure Our Long-Term Future 

Perhaps the most urgent reality we face is that long-term sustainability depends on enrollment, and enrollment depends on accessibility. We know that for many families, the cost of Catholic education is a barrier. If we are to remain a viable option for the next generation of young men and their families, we must continue to grow our ability to offer tuition assistance, support innovative programs, and maintain a campus that reflects the excellence to which we aspire.

This is why endowment growth and strategic fundraising are key pillars of our future. The success of our recent capital campaign has proven that our alumni and other supporters believe deeply in our mission. Now, we are building on that momentum to grow our endowment, deepen relationships with donors, and plan for the long-term financial health of the school.

In short, we are moving from fundraising to mission advancement, ensuring that every dollar invested in Vianney today secures opportunities for generations of Griffins to come.

Looking ahead with confidence and faith

As we look ahead, we do so with confidence because our purpose is clear. We are forming young men of character, ready to lead with compassion, humility, and strength.