St. Louis Chinese Language School

02/11/2026

🎉🐴 Chinese Lantern Festival Carnival – Celebrate the Year of the Horse! 🏮✨

Join us for a joyful Chinese Lantern Festival Carnival filled with culture, food, performances, and family fun!

📅 March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
📍 First Free Church
1375 Carman Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021

🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Lantern Festival Fair featuring:
• Chinese street food
• Games & activities
• Family photo session

🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
🎶 Lantern Festival Evening Gala (FREE admission!)

🎟️ Early Bird Ticketing available before Feb 28
(Tickets are for food & activities; evening performances are free)

This community celebration is proudly organized by
St. Louis Chinese Language School
and
First Free Church

Bring your family and friends to celebrate the Lantern Festival with us — we look forward to seeing you there! 🧧🏮

👉 Scan the QR code to register / purchase tickets

01/24/2026

【Class Cancellation Notice】

Due to confirmed inclement weather this weekend, and for the safety and well-being of our students and families, all Chinese Language School classes this weekend are cancelled.

Classes will be rescheduled and made up on the Snow Make-Up Day this semester, April 5. Please refer to the school calendar for details.

Please help share this message with others. Stay safe, keep warm, and take care.

St. Louis Chinese Language School

01/22/2026

🗺️ Campus Scavenger Hunt Fun!

This week, our students explored the school through a fun scavenger hunt designed around Chinese learning. From preschool to upper grades, kids searched for clues, completed challenges, and learned together in a joyful way.

Big thanks to our board members and volunteers for making it happen!

📸 Sharing some sweet moments and happy smiles from the day 😊

01/09/2026

Bring a Friend to School Day | January 18 (2nd Week of Spring Semester)

St. Louis Chinese Language School warmly invites families, friends, and community members to join us for a fun and engaging Bring a Friend to School Day!

Bring a friend and experience our vibrant campus, diverse classes, and exciting activities together.

✨ Event Highlights:
- Sit in and attend classes together to experience a real classroom environment
- Age-appropriate class experiences: Chinese language classes + youth & adult enrichment classes (as space allows)
- Chinese-themed Scavenger Hunt around campus with fun prizes and souvenirs
- Special Guest Lecture by Artist Liu Sun

📍 Location: St. Louis Chinese Language School
🕘 Date: January 18

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends on campus—come learn, explore, and have fun with us! 😊

01/08/2026

St. Louis Chinese Language School 2026 Spring Semester is about to begin. Please visit the course page to get the latest course information: https://www.stlcls.org/course

Early bird registration ($20 registration fee waived) ends on January 9, 2026. The official first day of school is Sunday, January 11 at 1:45 PM.

On the first day of school, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, board members will be available at the front desk to answer questions about courses and registration. You are welcome to stop by and consult with us.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year in the Spring semester!

St. Louis Chinese Language School
Website: www.stlcls.org
Address: 1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021
Contact: [email protected]
Phone: 314-325-6971 (prefer text messages)
Academic Calendar: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/calendar
Courses Offered: https://www.stlcls.org/course
Classroom Maintenance: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/clean
Classroom Assignments: https://bit.ly/3Syk2CM
Building Floor Plan: https://bit.ly/3vJ7NuC
Registration FAQ: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/faq
Youth Volunteer Coordinator: Jun Ma (马骏) – [email protected]

11/08/2025

St. Louis Chinese Language School kids turned learning into Halloween fun — and surprised us all with how much they know! 🍬🎃 Who knew learning Chinese could be this fun?

11/06/2025

🎃✨ Halloween Fun at STL Chinese School! ✨🎃

On Oct 26, our lobby turned into a lively game zone for a creative “Character Recognition Challenge!”

To earn their candy, kids had to recognize Chinese characters and pass each level — learning and laughing all the way! 🍬

Board members served as friendly judges, cheers filled the hall, and the joy of learning shone on every smiling face. ❤️

11/05/2025

🌸 Support Saint Louis Chinese Language School

——Thank Our Teachers for Their Dedication!

Teachers are the heart of Saint Louis Chinese Language School. They dedicate tremendous time and effort to teaching and lesson preparation, often going above and beyond to provide the best learning experience for our students.

Most of our school’s funds go toward teacher compensation and classroom support.
Your donation will:
💖 Help sustain and support our dedicated teaching team
💖 Fund the year-end Teacher Appreciation event
💖 Support the school’s daily operations

Throughout the four-week campaign, the school will host exciting performances and events:
🎵 Week 1: Guzheng Music Performance Opening
🎨 Week 2: School Activity Showcase
🦁 Week 3: Student Lion Dance Performance
🍪 Week 4: Charity Sale Event
💗 Ongoing: Teacher Appreciation Snack Cart

As a nonprofit organization, all tuition and donations go directly toward teacher compensation and school operations.
Thank you for your generosity and support in spreading warmth and strength through education and community!

💡 Donation Tip: Set “Contribution to Zeffy” to $0 to avoid extra fees.
🎁 Year-End Reminder: Saint Louis Chinese Language School is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Donation link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2025-november-teacher-appreciation-campaign

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08/29/2025

Dear Parents and Students,

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no classes this Sunday, August 31.

📌 Classes will resume on Sunday, September 7, in the afternoon.

We wish everyone a wonderful holiday! 🎉

— St. Louis Chinese Language School

07/30/2025

St. Louis Chinese Language School – Fall 2025 Semester Announcement

The Fall 2025 semester at St. Louis Chinese Language School is just around the corner! Some courses are already available online. Please visit our course page at https://www.stlcls.org/course to stay updated on the latest offerings.

Course registration will open on Monday, August 4 at 8:00 AM. Take advantage of the early bird registration fee waiver — available through August 22. The semester will officially begin on Sunday, August 24 at 1:45 PM.

On the first day of school (August 24), from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, school staff, teachers, and board members will be available in Room 110 to answer questions about courses and registration. All are welcome to stop by for assistance.

Dear teachers, students, and parents — we look forward to seeing you this fall!

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St. Louis Chinese Language School
🌐 Website: www.stlcls.org
📍 Address: 1375 Carman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Phone: 314-325-6971 (Text preferred)

📅 Academic Calendar: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/calendar
📘 Course Offerings: https://www.stlcls.org/course
🧹 Classroom Maintenance Sign-Up: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/clean
🏫 Classroom Assignments: https://bit.ly/3Syk2CM
🗺️ Floor Map: https://bit.ly/3vJ7NuC
❓ Registration FAQ: https://www.stlcls.org/school/page/faq

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Volunteer Coordinator: Jun Ma ([email protected])