The Biome School

The Biome is a tuition-free public charter school for K-5th grade students who live in STL City

The Name

The Biome reflects our belief that the learning environment is critical to student success and must be responsive to the talents and individual academic needs of children. Just as a savannah biome supports a diverse array of life and interactions, The Biome will support the diverse academic needs and abilities of our students, and will encourage meaningful interaction of students and ad

ults who will contribute positively to the school and larger communities. Curriculum Approach

The Biome will be a model for integrating student-centered learning, project-based opportunities, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) within a nurturing, academic ecosystem. The Biome’s curriculum and overall course of study will include the following core features:
• Intensive provision of concentrated literacy and math instruction in the early grades;
• Ongoing use of integrated/multidisciplinary units and lessons from kindergarten through grade 8;
• Annual STEAM-focused and project-based thematic units, beginning in kindergarten and
increasing in rigor and emphasis through grade 8; and
• Year-end culminating portfolio presentations for 3rd – 8th graders. Initially, school leadership will use research-based purchased curriculum in literacy, math, science, and social studies to provide a foundation for ongoing curriculum development; however, the curriculum will ultimately be customized by experts with the aid of experienced classroom and school leaders, thereby ensuring that the curriculum remains rigorous and applicable to real-world settings. Grades Served

The Biome will begin serving students in kindergarten and first grade, and will grow by one grade each year, eventually operating as a K-8 school by 2022-23. Student Benefits

The Biome’s students will be dynamic and creative thinkers, working within an innovative environment with expert classroom leaders in whole- and small-group settings to first develop the core math and literacy skills that serve as prerequisites for ongoing learning, and then apply these skills in progressively challenging and aligned lessons and projects. A strong foundation of literacy and math in the early grades (K-2) will ensure that The Biome’s students will be prepared to engage in accelerated STEAM coursework and projects, culminating in students leaving The Biome with a portfolio of work exemplifying their experience and learning over the course of nine years. Students will benefit from a school climate that
respects and nurtures their individuality, while enabling them to grow in confidence through real, measurable achievement. The Biome’s students will graduate from 8th grade well-exposed to STEAM coursework and careers, comfortable with and energized by interacting with a variety of stakeholders in their community, and on track to thrive in high school.

08/18/2026

It’s a great day at The Biome!

Today, we welcome our learners back to school for the 26-27 school year!

We aim to be a joyful STEM ecosystem where students discover their passions in the classroom and beyond.

08/14/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL IS HERE!

Yesterday, we held our Annual Back to School Block Party & Meet the Teacher Event, and what a JOYFUL day it was!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing community partners, vendors, and volunteers from Harris-Stowe State University who helped make the day so special for our Biome families! Your support means so much to us.

👟 An extra-special THANK YOU to Sneakers with Soul for their donation of brand-new shoes for our learners! What a beautiful way to help our students step into the new school year with confidence!

We are SO excited to welcome our learners back to school!

Here’s to a new school year filled with JOY, discovery, growth, and endless possibilities!

The 2026–2027 school year is going to be a JOYFUL one!

08/14/2026

We aim to be a joyful STEM ecosystem where students discover their passions and expand their knowledge in the classroom and beyond!

Meet The Biome’s 26-27 Dream Team, under the Leadership of Laura Myers, Principal and Kathy Hall, Vice Principal.

08/12/2026

Staff Professional Development Update:

Our staff continues to engage in extensive professional development and training as we prepare for another impactful school year!

Just like our learners, our staff sometimes need a “brain break”too! This week, we took a break from the learning and kicked off our first House Cup Challenge of the 2026–2027 school year!🏆

Staff members went head-to-head in a friendly puzzle challenge: Main Building vs. Annex!🧩

After some teamwork, strategy, and a little healthy competition, the Main Building came out on top and will proudly keep the House Cup-until next time!

We love creating opportunities for our staff to connect, have fun, and build community along the way! 💙🌱

08/10/2026

Please join The Biome School in congratulating Ms.Shelton, as she received the 2026 Educator Impact Award, presented by Titus 2 Foundation.

Congratulations, and well deserved!

08/05/2026

26-27 Staff Professional Development is underway at The Biome!

07/28/2026

The Biome School is beginning an exciting new chapter with M2 teaching assistants from Swivl. Made possible by a grant from the Innovative Technology Education Fund, this technology will help educators strengthen instruction, encourage student reflection, and create more engaging learning experiences.

Learn more at InnovTechEd.com.

07/08/2026

The start of the 26-27 school year is just around the corner and we are excited to begin another year of learning with our families!

We have just a few more open seats for the upcoming school year!

If you are interested in being a part of a joyful STEM where students discover their passions and expand their knowledge in the classroom and beyond, we welcome you to apply now!

Enroll now: www.thebiomeschool.org

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Location

St. Louis

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Telephone

+13145310982

Website

http://www.thebiomeschool.org/

Address

4471 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO
63108

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm