The Rosati-Kain Academy has signed a 25-year lease with the Archdiocese of St. Louis to remain in its longtime school building in the Central West End.

The archdiocese attempted to close the last remaining all-girls Catholic school in the city in 2022, but more than 200 alumni rallied around the school and raised money to keep it open.

Barbara Geisman, board treasurer and business manager for the academy, said the lease agreement, which begins July 1, provides a sense of security for the school and community.

“We are absolutely thrilled,” Geisman said. “It really gives us, our donors, alumni and our prospective students the confidence that Rosati-Kain Academy will be a part of this community for many years to come.”

The school will continue to be sponsored by the St. Joseph Educati

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