South City Community School

Throughout the year, our classroom nature tables become beautiful collections of found treasures—changing with the seasons and reflecting the discoveries our students make along the way. 🍂🌿

As we look ahead to a new school year, we can’t wait to see what treasures and wonders await us in our garden, on the playground, and along our nature walks through Tower Grove Park.

We can’t wait to welcome our students back! ✨📚

A new school year is just around the corner, and we’re ready for a year filled with wonder, imagination, and beauty.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 💛

Learning extends beyond the core subjects!
Whether creating in the art room, making music together, or building confidence through language learning, these special classes enrich the educational experience and help nurture the whole child.

We are so grateful for the men and women from Greentree Church who put in many hours alongside a team of dedicated SCCS staff to reconstruct old garden beds in the front of our school! These are going to last a very long time, and look so great. Drive by campus (right by Tower Grove Park) and see for yourself! 🌱

📚✨ Limited seats remain for the 2026–2027 school year!

Now is the time to schedule a campus visit or begin your application for an August start.

Current availability:
⭐ 5 seats in PreK
⭐ 2 seats in Kindergarten
⭐ 3 seats in 5th Grade
⏳ 3rd and 6th Grades are accepting applications for the wait pool

Experience a school where a love of learning is nurtured, relationships matter, and children are known and loved.

Visit campus or apply today — limited seats remain for 2026–2027!

In a Charlotte Mason education, learning follows the rhythms of the world around us.

From Preschool through 8th grade, students study the changing seasons through nature walks, observation, journaling, literature, science, and hands-on experiences. As they notice the first signs of spring, the colors of autumn, or the quiet beauty of winter, children learn to pay attention and delight in the world God has made.

There is always something new to discover when we slow down and notice the beauty of each season. 🍁🌿🌸☀️

What books are you diving into this summer? 📖

Share the title you're reading (or planning to read) in the comments and inspire fellow readers with your recommendations!

Happy reading! 🌿✨

🎨📚 One of the many Charlotte Mason distinctives woven throughout school life is Picture Study.

From Preschool through 8th grade, students are introduced to the works of great artists and invited to slow down, observe carefully, and delight in beauty. Rather than rushing through facts, Picture Study encourages children to notice details, develop attention, and cultivate an appreciation for art that lasts a lifetime.

Through repeated exposure to masterworks, students build visual literacy, form meaningful connections, and experience the joy of learning through wonder and discovery.

Beauty matters, and these quiet moments of observation are one of the many ways a Charlotte Mason education nurtures the whole child.

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.