South City Community School

A huge thank you to our Community Partner, , for generously providing the food for our upcoming SCCS Alumni BBQ!

Founded by SCCS parents Darren and Charlene Young, this husband-and-wife team is passionate about sharing the rich flavors of Filipino cuisine with our community. We are grateful for their support and for the many ways they invest in the life of South City Community School.

🌿🌱 Join our team!

South City Community School is seeking a passionate Garden Educator to join our Specials team for the 2026–2027 school year.

Grounded in a Charlotte Mason philosophy, SCCS believes children learn best through wonder, observation, and meaningful experiences. We are looking for an educator who will inspire students to cultivate a love of nature and become thoughtful stewards of the environment through hands-on learning in the garden.

If you are excited about nurturing curiosity, connecting children with the natural world, and helping students grow in knowledge and character, we would love to hear from you!

📍 St. Louis, Missouri
🌿 Garden Educator | 2026–2027 School Year
📚 Preschool–8th Grade

Learn more and apply today: https://www.sccommunityschool.org/

📸✨ A look back at an incredible year!

Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for another wonderful year together. We are grateful for the joy, growth, friendships, and learning that filled every season.

✨ Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is filling quickly!

Families interested in joining our community are encouraged to schedule a campus visit or begin the application process now for an August start.

Current availability:

⭐ 5 seats available in PreK
⭐ 2 seats available in Kindergarten
⭐ 3 seats available in 5th Grade
⏳ 3rd and 6th Grade are currently accepting applications for the wait pool.

Small class sizes and limited openings mean these spots won't last long. We would love to welcome your family and share what makes our school so special.

Visit campus or apply today to get started!

The beauty of preschool...
In these early years, learning looks like play, wonder, and discovery. Our preschool classrooms are filled with stories, hands-on exploration, and gentle rhythms that help children feel secure, curious, and ready to learn.

Through a Charlotte Mason–inspired approach, we focus on building strong habits, fostering imagination, and introducing children to the joy of good books and the beauty of the world around them.

It’s a peaceful, nurturing start—where children are known, loved, and invited to grow. 💛

The early years matter 🌱📚

In the early elementary years, so much more is happening than meets the eye. This is a time for building habits, nurturing attention, and cultivating a true love of learning.

At SCCS, inspired by the philosophy of Charlotte Mason, students are invited into rich literature, meaningful routines, and ideas that spark curiosity and wonder. Instead of rushing, we slow down—giving children space to grow, to think, and to delight in learning.

These formative years lay the foundation for who they are becoming—thoughtful, capable, and engaged learners.

🧩✨ It may be a forgotten pastime… but puzzles are worth bringing back! ✨🧩

This summer, grab a puzzle and dive in together. You might be surprised—many of our students love the challenge and are pretty impressive at finding just the right missing piece!

It’s a simple, screen-free way to build patience, focus, and problem-solving—all while having fun as a family. 💛

🎓✨ Celebrating the SCCS Class of 2026! ✨🎓

From nature journals and classroom discussions to friendships, habits formed, and countless moments of growth, the Class of 2026 has left a meaningful mark on our community.

As they move on to their next academic endeavor, we pray they carry with them a love of learning, a strong foundation of faith, and the confidence to continue exploring the world around them.

Congratulations, Class of 2026—we are cheering you on every step of the way! 💛

What’s found in the garden… stays in the garden! 🌱

From tiny discoveries to muddy hands and unexpected finds, our students know the garden is full of surprises. It’s a place to explore, observe, and experience the wonder of the natural world—one hidden treasure at a time.