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January 6, 2026

Dear Momentum Community,

We are writing you with an important facilities update. Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Momentum did not enroll scholars at the Gravois Park location. We are delighted that more than 70% of families chose to continue their Momentum journey at another MA campus. This has allowed us to expand access to programs like Panther Club and arts programming through our partnership with neighboring Intersect Arts Center, while continuing to provide essential supports to Momentum families across our network. 

As good stewards of our resources, we focus on directing funds, staff capacity, and support services where they can have the greatest impact on students and families. In December 2024, we committed to keeping you informed as we assessed the building’s future. Honoring this commitment to transparency, we want to share an update.

Momentum Academy does not plan to enroll the Gravois Park building for the 2026–2027 school year. As we enter our next strategic planning cycle, we remain deeply committed to our mission and to thoughtful future planning for this location. We have been in ongoing communication with the adjoining church and organizations that share our commitment to serving families, and we are exploring potential options for the site.

This year has been intentionally focused on planning and assessment for the future of the space. We are carefully evaluating options in partnership with stakeholders, focusing on how the property can best continue to serve our community. We commit to providing our next update in Spring 2026. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing this journey together.

Warmly,

Liz Valerio – Executive Director 

Antionette Bedessie – Chief Operating Officer
antionette.bedessie@momentumacademystl.org

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