Campbell Montessori School

Specialties

We aim to provide and maintain an environment that promotes not only excellence in academics, but also excellence in the social skills necessary for a successful life. Our program offers Montessori education from 15 months — 12 years, preparing graduates with the confidence in their ability to continue learning throughout their lives.

Our programs begin with toddler and preschool, which continues through the Kindergarten year. Our elementary program provides developmentally appropriate classrooms for students ages 6 — 9 and 9 — 12. Our summer programs take advantage of our outdoor environment and offer a variety of programming options.

Situated on a six-​acre campus at the end of Shady Springs Lane, Campbell’s natural playground and nature area adjoins Shady Springs Park.

Parents of prospective students are invited to visit by appointment. Phone the school at 636−477−8200 to schedule a visit.

History

Established in 1989.

June, 1989 — school opened in June 1989 as St. Charles Montessori Academy. Classes were held in a new school building at 1250 Hawks Nest Drive in St. Charles.

1993 — Applied for recognition from AMI, the Association Montessori Internationale.

1995 — Campbell was granted not-​for profit status and opened its first elementary class,

1996 — Scott Campbell donated 6 ½ acres of property for a new location at the end of Shady Springs Lane.

1997 — The school, now renamed Campbell Montessori School, moved to 3880 Shady Springs Lane.

2008 — Campbell constructed a second building which was completed in 2009.

2010 — Construction began on Miriam’s Meadow, a plan for a greenhouse, a Greek theater and an amphitheater.

Campbell’s latest project re-​imagines our natural playground as a playscape with areas for nature study, art, building, digging, gardening, music and movement. These areas of the playscape extend the learning possible in the various areas of the Montessori classroom.

Meet the Manager

Sandy H.

Manager

Sandy Johnson Hershey has been involved in Montessori education since 1974. She has directed both primary and elementary classes through the years.

Sandy began her work at Campbell in 2000, and taught the elementary class until 2006, when she became Director of Development.

In 2014, she was asked to take the role of Director.